The song is an R&B and bounce song with dancehall and reggae influences. The music video depicts Beyoncé as the female protagonist going out an evening in the right dress and the right hair, to steam up any dance floor and make sure her call to “get her bodied” is irresistible. It also features cameo appearances from sister Solange Knowles and former Destiny's Child bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, all of which Beyoncé cited as influences for writing the song.
“Get Me Bodied” reached its initial peak as a single in 2007, reaching number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100. However, a viral video released years later caused a resurgence in the song, having the song reenter at number 46 on the chart dated November 23, 2013. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (otherwise known as ASCAP) recognized it as the best R&B and hip-hop song of 2007.
Get Me Bodied
Beyoncé Lyrics
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B day
Mission one, I'm-a put this on
When he see me in this dress, I'm-a get me some, hey
Mission two, gotta make that call
Tell 'em get the bottles poppin' when they play my song, hey
Mission three, got my three best friends
Mission four, got the vintage Rolls
Drop a couple hundreds, tell 'em leave it at the door
I ain't worried, doing me tonight
A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody
While y'all standin' on the wall
I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied
Want my body (Gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied)
If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied?
Hey can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Don't you see my body?
I wanna let it out tonight
Wanna party, wanna dance, wanna be myself tonight
Mission five, skip to the front of the line
Let me fix my hair 'fore I go inside hey
Mission six, gotta check these chicks
'Cause you know they gon' block when I take these flicks hey
Mission seven, gotta make my rounds
Givin' eyes to the guys, now I think I found him hey
Mission eight, while we're conversating, we can skip small talk
Let's get right to the chase hey
I ain't worried, doing me tonight
A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody
While y'all standin' on the wall
I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied
Want my body (Gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied)
If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied?
You see my body?
I gotta know, I'd like to know if you can get me bodied
I'm kinda tight, I'm feelin' right, I'd like to see somebody
I wanna let it out tonight
Wanna dance, wanna party, wanna be myself tonight
Can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Don't you see my body?
I wanna let it out tonight
Wanna party, wanna dance, wanna be myself tonight
Baby, all I want
Is to let it go
Ain't no worries, no
We can dance all night
Get me bodied
That means come closer to me
While we grind to the beat
And your body is touchin' me
All I need
Is to let it be
Ain't no worries, no
Boy, dance with me
Feel my body
Don't stop, just come closer to me
While we grind to the beat
And your body is touchin' my body
Gettin' bodied
Ain't no shame 'cause I gotta get mine
I swing my hair and kick off my shoes
Come here, boy, and let me work on you
I ain't worried, doing me tonight
A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody
While y'all standin' on the wall
I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied
If you want my body (Gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied)
If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? Hey
In Beyoncé's song "Get Me Bodied," the lyrics describe a night out with her girlfriends and the various missions they must complete. Mission one is to put on a dress to catch her man's attention. Mission two involves getting the club to play her song and pop bottles while getting her friends together for the night ahead. Mission three is all about dancing with her close friends, while Mission four involves arriving in style with a vintage Rolls Royce. The rest of the song revolves around dancing, feeling empowered, and body positivity. Beyoncé, as she lays out the lyrics, emphasizes the importance of being oneself, the beauty in sweating, and having fun while dancing.
The upbeat and joyful track encourages its listeners to feel confident in themselves and their bodies. Furthermore, the song emphasizes the importance of individuality and reveling in the moment. The lyrics celebrate the beauty of being a woman and highlights the importance of hanging out with friends and having a good time. The empowering, beat-driven song maintains an upbeat tempo throughout that complements the positive lyrics, making it a party anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
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B day
This song was released on Beyonce's album B'Day in 2006.
Mission one, I'm-a put this on
When he see me in this dress, I'm-a get me some, hey
Beyonce is getting ready to go out and hopes that her dress will attract her partner's attention for some intimate time together.
Mission two, gotta make that call
Tell 'em get the bottles poppin' when they play my song, hey
Beyonce wants her friends to start drinking and partying as soon as her song comes on.
Mission three, got my three best friends
Like we do it all the time, we gon' do it again, hey
Beyonce is going out with her three best friends, and they plan to have an amazing time just like they always do.
Mission four, got the vintage Rolls
Drop a couple hundreds, tell 'em leave it at the door
Beyonce arrives in style in a vintage Rolls Royce and plans to tip the driver a couple hundreds to leave the car and wait for her.
I ain't worried, doing me tonight
A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody
While y'all standin' on the wall
I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied
Want my body (Gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied)
If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied?
Beyonce is confident and not worried about anyone else tonight. She plans to dance, have fun, and get physical with someone special.
Hey can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Don't you see my body?
I wanna let it out tonight
Wanna party, wanna dance, wanna be myself tonight
Beyonce is asking her partner or potential partner to help her let loose and be herself tonight through dancing and physical intimacy.
Mission five, skip to the front of the line
Let me fix my hair 'fore I go inside hey
Mission six, gotta check these chicks
'Cause you know they gon' block when I take these flicks hey
Mission seven, gotta make my rounds
Givin' eyes to the guys, now I think I found him hey
Mission eight, while we're conversating, we can skip small talk
Let's get right to the chase hey
Beyonce has a plan for how she will approach the club scene – she will skip lines, fix her appearance, avoid potential competition, scope out potential partners, and focus on meaningful conversations.
Baby, all I want
Is to let it go
Ain't no worries, no
We can dance all night
Get me bodied
That means come closer to me
While we grind to the beat
And your body is touchin' me
All I need
Is to let it be
Ain't no worries, no
Boy, dance with me
Feel my body
Don't stop, just come closer to me
While we grind to the beat
And your body is touchin' my body
Beyonce desires to let go and live in the moment, without any worries or concerns. She invites her partner to move closer and dance with her sensually.
Gettin' bodied
Ain't no shame 'cause I gotta get mine
I swing my hair and kick off my shoes
Come here, boy, and let me work on you
Beyonce is emphasizing that there is nothing shameful about getting intimate and pleasuring herself. She playfully invites her partner to join her in the fun.
If you want my body (Gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied)
If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? Hey
Beyonce reiterates that she is the only one getting physical satisfaction tonight and invites her partner to join her in that experience through dancing and grinding to the beat.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Solange Knowles, Beyonce Knowles, Makeba Riddick, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyince, Kasseem Dean
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jakhammer4209
U slim. You need for your man to play this 4 you in the line at Häagen-Dazs.
Git him body.
Git him body.
Git him BODY!
Work ya fork & get him body!
I would feed you macaroni n cheese.
Give ya Rocky Road N Cream ice cream for desert! But I'm a chubby chaser.
That was the YOUNG ME.
NOW?? Now is the time to be ATHLETIC. On some Venus & Serena stuff!
Walk your walk. Jog your jog.
Dance with Bey. Stay HEALTHY
@coolcomiccreations7500
This is a black american tribute to Fosse.
Beyonce had them popping on point. It has more of a black culture swag added to it than Bob Fosse.
When she incorporates traditional black party dances it's officially a mix of both cultures.
Consider it an update to Fosse and not plagarism. In fact I believe it's a genius homage.
Even in the music you hear old style musical motifs from movies like sweet charity mixed with southern hip hip hop/black club sounds. Like chants and antiphone everywhere.
Mad respect for Beyonce.
@LorraineAlberto
Anyone else having a Beyonce -marathon ??
@achieng8269
+Lorraine Alberto right now, yea :-D
@issyissy4626
+Ruth Achieng omg me too for some random reason. I decided to give her a chance.
@isaiahharrell1142
+Lorraine Alberto Meeeee!
@betheone2495
me too! hahah
@LorraineAlberto
Ya'll enjoying it
@shekinaherinac1046
Aw Michelle Kelly and Solange are her 3 best friends 😭
@twinklestar620
Shekinah Erinac 😂😂😂😂😂😂
@theunimpressedbeetch
Sisters actually
@user-qb1fy8wt9e
Yup