Ring Off
Beyoncé Lyrics


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Mama, I understand your many sleepless nights
When you sit and you think about Father
Or how you tried to be the perfect wife

You used to dress and fix your hair
Then you smiled through your tears
In the mirror you would stare
And say a prayer
Like, "I wish he said I'm beautiful
I wish it didn't hurt at all
I don't know how I got here
I was once the one who had his heart"

Until you had enough and you took that ring off
You took that ring off
So tired of the lies and trying, fighting, crying
Took that ring off
Oh, now the fun begins
Dust yourself off and you love again
You found a new man now you shine and you're fine
Like it's my time, you took that ring off

Mama (so sexy), you live and learn, that's just the way life goes
(Uh, you a killer, you a killer, killer)
Always know that you've got a daughter
That's so, so proud you took the high road
(You a killer, so sexy)

You used to dress and fix your hair
You'd always smile through your tears
In the mirror you would stare
And say a prayer
Like, "I wish he said I'm beautiful
I wish it didn't hurt at all
I don't know how I got here
I was once the one who had his heart"

And then you had enough and you took that ring off
You took that ring off
So tired of the lies and trying, fighting, crying
Took that ring off
Oh, now the fun begins
Dust yourself off and you love again
You found a new man now you shine and you're fine
Like it's my time, you took that ring off

After all your tears
After all that pain's all clear
Mama, after all them years
We can start all over again
Mama, and now it all makes sense
Letting go is never the end
Mama, we can love again
This is where freedom begins

Mama, so put your love on top
You gon' shine and put your love on top
It's your time to put your love on top
Everybody put your love on top
Aye, love on top
Aye, love on top




It's your time to put your love on top
Girl you so fine, put your love on top

Overall Meaning

In "Ring Off," Beyoncé addresses her mother, who has divorced Beyoncé's father after many sleepless nights, tears, and prayers. Her mother tried to be a perfect wife to Beyoncé's father, but eventually became tired of the lies and fighting and took off her wedding ring. Now that she is free from her marriage, she is able to start over and love again. Beyoncé is proud of her mother for taking the high road and wants her to know that she can love again and put her love on top.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama, I understand your many sleepless nights
I empathize with the many nights you stayed up thinking about dad


When you sit and you think about Father
When you think about dad and all the things that went wrong with your marriage


Or how you tried to be the perfect wife
Or how you tried so hard to be a perfect wife but it still wasn't enough


You used to dress and fix your hair
You used to dress up and take care of your appearance


Then you smiled through your tears
Even though you were crying inside, you kept a smile on your face


In the mirror you would stare
You looked at yourself in the mirror


And say a prayer
And prayed to God


Like, "I wish he said I'm beautiful
You wished that dad would tell you how beautiful you are


I wish it didn't hurt at all
You wished that the pain would go away


I don't know how I got here
You couldn't understand how things got so bad with your relationship


I was once the one who had his heart"
You were the one he loved and gave his heart to, but things changed


Until you had enough and you took that ring off
You finally got tired of the lies and deception and took off your wedding ring


So tired of the lies and trying, fighting, crying
You were exhausted from the constant struggle of trying to keep your marriage together


Oh, now the fun begins
Now that you're free from the pain and heartache, you can start to have fun again


Dust yourself off and you love again
Pick yourself up and fall in love again


You found a new man now you shine and you're fine
You found a new love and you're now glowing and happy


After all your tears
After all the tears you've shed


After all that pain's all clear
After all the pain you've gone through is now gone


Mama, after all them years
Mom, after all these years


We can start all over again
We can start from scratch and rebuild our lives


Mama, and now it all makes sense
Mom, now you understand why things happened the way they did


Letting go is never the end
Letting go of the past doesn't mean everything is over


Mama, we can love again
Mom, we can fall in love again


This is where freedom begins
Now is where you can start to feel free and happy once more


So put your love on top
Show your love to the world


You gon' shine and put your love on top
You're going to stand out and share your love with everyone


It's your time to put your love on top
It's your time to show off your love


Everybody put your love on top
Everyone should express their love


Aye, love on top
Let's all show love


Girl you so fine, put your love on top
You're beautiful, so show your love to the world




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adam Amezaga, Beyonce Knowles, Charles Hinshaw, Chauncey Hollis, Derek Dixie, Geoff Early, Michael Caren, Mike Dean, Sidney Swift, Stephen Bishop, William Lobban-Bean

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josiah


on CUFF IT

I feel like fallin' in love (fallin' love)
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up (tonight, I'm fuckin' somethin' up, baby)
I need some drink in my cup (I need a drink)
Hey (pour me a drink)
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up (I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up)

I wanna go missin'
I need a prescription
I wanna go higher, can I sit on top of you? (Ooh-la-la-la, la-la-la)
I wanna go where nobody's been (wanna go where nobody's been)
Have you ever had fun like this? (Have you ever had fun? Yeah)

We gon' fuck up the night, black lights
Spaceships fly (spaceships fly)
Yeah, unapologetic when we fuck up the night
Fuck up the night
We gettin' fucked up tonight
We gon' fuck up the night

Bet you you'll see far
Bet you you'll see stars
Bet you you'll elevate
Bet you you'll meet God
'Cause I feel like fallin' in love
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up
'Cause we gon' fuck up the night

What's in these four walls?
You sexy, my love (turn it up)
Don't miss this roll-call
Is you here or what? (Roll it up)
Yeah, show up, show up (show up, show up)
Po' up, po' up (po' up, po' up)
Uh, you Mr. Nasty, I'll clean it up

Go where nobody's been (wanna go where nobody's been)
Have you ever had fun like this? (Have you ever had fun? Yeah)
I wanna go missin'
I need a prescription
I wanna go higher, can I sit on top of you?

We gon' fuck up the night (funk it up, funk it up)
Black lights
Spaceships fly (spaceships fly)
Yeah, unapologetic when we fuck up the night (funk it up, funk it up)
Fuck up tonight
We gettin' fucked up tonight
We gon' fuck up the night

Bet you you'll see far
Bet you you'll see stars
Bet you you'll elevate
Bet you you'll meet God
'Cause I feel like fallin' in love
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up
We gon' fuck up the night

Hypersonic, sex erotic
On my body, boy, you got it
Hit them 'draulics, while I ride it
Got me actin' hella thotty
So excited, so exotic
I'm a seasoned professional
Squeeze it, don't let it go
Tease it, no self control
I got time today (I got time today, I got time)
Oh, I (I got time today, I got time)
I can't wait 'to come out and play
Ooh, yeah you
Come and cuff it, cuff it, cuff it, cuff it, baby
While I buss it, buss it, buss it, for you baby, ayy
Oh, baby
Anywhere, any time
I don't mind, I don't mind

Yeah (I don't mind)
For you (all for you)
I'm backin' the truck up, huh (back that truck up)
For you (all for you, for you)
A bitch'll get fucked up, huh (I fucked her up)
For you (all for you)
I'm puttin' my cup up, huh (put my cup up, yeah)
For you (all for you, you)

'Cause we gon' fuck up the night
Take flight (woo), blindin' lights (yeah)
Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuck it up
(Unapologetic when we fuck up the night)
Bet you you'll see stars (night)
Bet you you'll go far (night)
Bet you you'll levitate (night)
Bet you you'll meet God (party people, roll up)
Ooh (yeah)
We gon' fuck up the night (huh, yeah)
Spaceships fly
Fuck it up, fuck it up

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