Upon its release, "7/11" received mixed reviews by music critics, with some of them praising its club-ready and frenetic sound while others criticized its use of auto-tune. Its accompanying music video was premiered through YouTube on November 21, 2014. In it, Beyoncé dances at various locations; the video was filmed by the singer herself using a static camera, with some additional footage created with the aid of a selfie stick.The visual was praised for its personal, relaxed and fun nature and critics deemed it a departure from Beyoncé's other high-budget videos on the visual album. "7/11" peaked at number 13 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100. Among its component charts, it earned Beyoncé her 8th No. 1 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Chart and her 22nd No. 1 on the Hot Dance Club Songs Chart.
7_11
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
(I know you care)
Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap it
Foot up, my foot up
Hold up now my foot up
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
Foot up yeah my foot up
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
Put my foot down yeah my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
(Flexin') Flexin' while my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
I stand up with my hands up
Then I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
Then I'm spinnin' all my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
Then I'm tippin' all my hands up
Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') I'm Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
(Drank)
Oh let go like alcohol, oh let go like alcohol
Oh let go like alcohol
Don't you drop that alcohol
Never drop that alcohol, never drop that alcohol
I know you thinkin' bout alcohol
I know I'm thinkin' bout that alcohol
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man it feel like rollin' dice
Seven eleven, seven eleven, seven twice, man seven twice
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man this feel like rollin' dice
Man it feel like rollin' dice
Seven twice, seven twice
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Man I'm tryna kick it with you
My feet up, I kick it with you
Man I swear I kick it with you
Girl I wanna kick it with you
Man I know I kick it with you
Yeah I spin' around and I kick it with you
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Shoulders move side to side smack it in the air
Smack it in the air, smack it, smack it the in the air
Smack it in the air, smack it, smack it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
(I know you care)
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Ooh we be be freaky deaky
Then you see she pink bikini
Rock out that booty out that dashiki
Never T.D. edges teeny
Sweatin' on my blow out
Sweatin' on my dress
This trick about to go off
Mad 'cause I'm so fresh
Fresher than you
I'm fresher than you
Fresher than you
The lyrics of Beyoncé's song 7_11 depict a celebration of life and good times with friends. The opening lines describe the dancing style, where the shoulders and legs are moved sideways while smacking the air. The lyrics are filled with carefree energy, with the repetition of the verse "smack it in the air." As the song progresses, the lyrics talk about dancing, waving hands, and clapping like there is no care in the world.
The chorus of the song talks about alcohol and how it can make a person lose all inhibitions. Beyoncé also mentions how drinking makes her feel like she is rolling dice, and the number seven is repeated twice. She highlights the feeling of excitement and unpredictability, similar to how one feels when they toss the dice. As the song comes to an end, the lyrics describe the female protagonist's self-assurance and confidence. The song suggests that she is fresher and more vibrant than anyone else, which is portrayed in lyrics like "fresher than you."
Line by Line Meaning
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Move your shoulders sideways and hit the air with your hands
Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Move your legs side to side and hit the air with your hands
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Move your legs side to side and hit someone in the air with your hands
Smack it, smack it in the air
Hit the air with your hands
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Move your hands side to side and raise them in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Clap your hands repeatedly without caring
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Hit something and clap your hands repeatedly without caring
I know you care
Contradictory statement, acknowledging that the listener cares
Foot up, my foot up
Raise one foot
Hold up now my foot up
Pause and raise one foot
I'm spinnin' my foot up
Spin around while raising one foot
Foot up yeah my foot up
Yeah, I raised one foot
Put my foot down yeah my hands up
Lower my foot and raise my hands
My hands up, my hands up
Raise both hands
Flexin' while my hands up
Flex my muscles while raising both hands
I stand up with my hands up
Stand up while raising both hands
Then I put up, my hands up
Raise both hands again
Then I'm spinnin' all my hands up
Spin around while raising both hands
Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
Repeating that I'm spinning while raising both hands
Drank
Slang for alcoholic drink
Oh let go like alcohol, oh let go like alcohol
Let go like the effects of alcohol
Don't you drop that alcohol
Do not lose your drink
Never drop that alcohol, never drop that alcohol
Repeating to not lose your drink
I know you thinkin' bout alcohol
I know you're thinking about drinking
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man it feel like rollin' dice
It feels like taking a chance
Seven eleven, seven eleven, seven twice, man seven twice
Reference to the convenience store chain and its name
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
I'm trying to hang out with you
My feet up, I kick it with you
I'm relaxed and hanging out with you
Man I swear I kick it with you
I'm being honest that I'm hanging out with you
Yeah I spin' around and I kick it with you
I'm spinning around while hanging out with you
Ooh we be be freaky deaky
We are being playful and risque
Then you see she pink bikini
Then you notice her pink swimsuit
Rock out that booty out that dashiki
Showing off her butt in an African print garment
Never T.D. edges teeny
Never thinning hair edges
Sweatin' on my blow out
Working hard to maintain my hairstyle
Sweatin' on my dress
Working hard and sweating in my dress
This trick about to go off
This song is about to be a hit
Mad 'cause I'm so fresh
Jealous because I'm so stylish and new
Fresher than you
I'm fresher than you
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NOEL FISHER, ADRIAN BRUESCH, BEYONCE KNOWLES, SIDNEY SWIFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thefuckyounevergive1291
Imagine if she had dropped this during quarantine
@dbeum
It'll probably be a tik tok challenge by now.
@yafav.linnnn
People would probably be saying why is she not social distancing
@juliehernandez80
We’d really be losin’ it.
@alysawith1s
It would’ve been made a Tik Tok dance
@audreygeengrajiola5979
music
@gdayriz
sis already doing tiktok while staying at home. truly ahead of her time.
@jamestop-g1904
Ew no she's a goddess of a different timeline not tiktok
@madwildocean03
if she makes a tiktok account it's all over for other tiktokers
@mysterious_wolf6586
x_sophia.l_x it’s over for Charli