"Rocket" is a slow-tempo soul, funk, and R&B ballad which was frequently compared to the music of D'Angelo and Prince. It features explicit and metaphorical lyrics discussing frank female sexuality, a prominent theme present on Beyoncé. Lyrically, it sees Beyoncé addressing a male partner through sexual innuendos, adopting soft and sensual vocals.
A music video for the song was directed by Beyoncé, Ed Burke, and Bill Kirstein and released through Beyoncé itself on December 13, 2013. It was shot at The Standard, High Line Hotel, New York City in black-and-white using a slow-motion technique and features various shots of the singer, who appears dressed in lingerie most of the time. Many critics considered it to be one of the most erotic clips on the entire album and praised its filming technique. At the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, Beyoncé performed "Rocket" during a medley consisting of songs from her fifth studio album. It was also a part of the setlist during The Formation World Tour (2016).
Rocket
Beyoncé Lyrics
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On you
Show you how I feel
Let me take this off
Will you watch me
Yes, mass appeal
Don't take your eyes
Don't take your eyes off it
If you like
You can touch me baby
Do you
Do you wanna touch me baby, ooh
Grab a hold, don't let go
Let me know
That you
Ready (ready)
I just wanna show you now
Slow it down
Go around
You rock hard
I rock steady
And rock right up to the side of my mountain
Climb until you reach my peak baby, peak babe, peak
And reach right into the bottom of my fountain
I wanna play in your deep baby, your deep baby, deep
Then dip me under where you can feel my river flowing and flow
Hold me 'til I scream for air to breathe
And wash me over until my well runs dry
Send all your sins all over me, babe, me baby, me
Rock it 'til waterfalls
Rock it 'til waterfalls
Rock it 'til waterfalls
Bathe in these waterfalls
I do it like it's my profession
I gotta make a confession
I'm proud of all this bass
When you put it in your face
By the way, if you need a personal trainer or a therapist
I can be a piece of sunshine, inner peace, entertainer
Anything else that you may read between the lines
You and I create rockets and waterfalls
So rock right up to the side of my mountain
Climb until you reach my peak baby, peak babe, peak
And reach right into the bottom of my fountain
I wanna play in your deep baby, your deep baby, deep
Then dip me under where you can feel my river flowing flow
Hold me 'til I scream for air to breathe
And wash me over until my well runs dry
Send all your sins all over me babe, me
Hard, rock, stead, rock, hard, rock, steady
Rock, hard rock, steady, rock, hard, rock, steady
Don't you know that I give you the loving if you need it
I give you my word, you can believe it
Your love feels like, all four seasons
Growing inside me, life has a reason
Swimming and my love and your love lifting
Higher, harder
Got me screaming to the lord, boy, kiss me
Pray we don't overflow
Baby I know you can feel it pulse
Keeping the peak of my waterfall
Rock it, baby, rock it, baby, rock it 'til the water falls
Damn
I can't help but love the way we make love
Daddy, daddy
Ooh child, ooh now
Yes, Lord, damn baby
You driving me cray, cray, yeah
You ain't right for doing it to me like that daddy
Even though
I've been a bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad girl
Tell me what you're gonna do about that
Punish me please
Punish me please
Daddy what you're going to do with all of this
Ass
All up in your face, yeah
Hell yeah
Love me so deep
Ooh my shit's so good it ain't even right
I know I'm right
Hell yeah you the shit
That's why you're my equivalent
So sexy
We're so much more than pointless fixtures
Instagram pictures, consumers
What about that ching-ching-ching
What about that, what about that ching-ching
Baby boomers (baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby)
Cyclical trends, tryna fit in
Home is where the heart is
God damn it, I'm comfortable in my skin
And you're comfortable in my skin
You look so comfortable in my skin (skin, skin, skin)
Rockets and waterfalls
The song "Rocket" by Beyoncé is a sensuous and provocative track that discusses sexual pleasure and the intimate nature of relationships. The first verse talks about letting go and showing the partner how she feels by taking her clothes off and being comfortable with her body. The chorus is all about passion and pleasure with the imagery of waterfalls being used to express the intensity of the experience. The bridge takes a spiritual turn with the lyrics "Swimming and my love and your love lifting, Higher, harder, Got me screaming to the lord, boy, kiss me, Pray we don't overflow," where she portrays love as a divine experience that takes one to a higher level of consciousness. Finally, the concluding verses express the uniqueness of the relationship between the two lovers that is beyond materialistic desires and societal opinions.
Overall, "Rocket" is a love song that delves into the emotional and physical realms of human connection. It celebrates sensuality, intimacy, and the spiritual dimension of love that transcends time and societal constructs.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me sit this ass
On you
Show you how I feel
I want to be physically intimate with you and show you my love
Let me take this off
Will you watch me
Yes, mass appeal
Don't take your eyes
Don't take your eyes off it
Watch it, babe
If you like
You can touch me baby
Do you
Do you wanna touch me baby, ooh
Grab a hold, don't let go
Let me know
That you
Ready (ready)
I want you to watch me undress and touch me if you want to. I need reassurance that you want to be intimate with me before we proceed.
I just wanna show you now
Slow it down
Go around
You rock hard
I rock steady
I want to take things slowly and enjoy the moment with you. You are excited, but I am calm and composed.
And rock right up to the side of my mountain
Climb until you reach my peak baby, peak babe, peak
And reach right into the bottom of my fountain
I wanna play in your deep baby, your deep baby, deep
Then dip me under where you can feel my river flowing and flow
Hold me 'til I scream for air to breathe
And wash me over until my well runs dry
Send all your sins all over me, babe, me baby, me
I want you to explore and embrace all of me, physically and emotionally. Take me to the peak of pleasure and let’s flow together. I want to bathe in every experience with you, both good and bad, and let you wash over me completely.
Rock it 'til waterfalls
Rock it 'til waterfalls
Rock it 'til waterfalls
Bathe in these waterfalls
Let us enjoy every moment we spend together, every feeling of pleasure and release. Let's bathe in our own love and satisfaction.
I do it like it's my profession
I gotta make a confession
I'm proud of all this bass
When you put it in your face
By the way, if you need a personal trainer or a therapist
I can be a piece of sunshine, inner peace, entertainer
Anything else that you may read between the lines
You and I create rockets and waterfalls
I am experienced and confident in this level of intimacy, and I want to offer more to you than just physical pleasure. I can also provide emotional support and help you attain your goals. Our connection is special and meaningful.
Don't you know that I give you the loving if you need it
I give you my word, you can believe it
Your love feels like, all four seasons
Growing inside me, life has a reason
Swimming and my love and your love lifting
Higher, harder
Got me screaming to the lord, boy, kiss me
Pray we don't overflow
Baby I know you can feel it pulse
Keeping the peak of my waterfall
Rock it, baby, rock it, baby, rock it 'til the water falls
Damn
I am committed to giving you my love and support, no matter what. Our love makes me feel alive and whole. I want to reach the heights of ecstasy with you, but also be mindful of our limits. Let's continue to enjoy each other's company and create amazing experiences together.
I can't help but love the way we make love
Daddy, daddy
Ooh child, ooh now
Yes, Lord, damn baby
You driving me cray, cray, yeah
Our connection is so powerful and intoxicating that I can't help but love making love with you. It's passionate, exciting, and energizing. You excite and tease me beyond reason.
You ain't right for doing it to me like that daddy
Even though
I've been a bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad, bad girl
Tell me what you're gonna do about that
Punish me please
Punish me please
Daddy what you're going to do with all of this
Ass
All up in your face, yeah
Hell yeah
Love me so deep
Ooh my shit's so good it ain't even right
I know I'm right
Hell yeah you the shit
That's why you're my equivalent
So sexy
You excite and tease me so much I can't bear it, even though I am usually composed and well-behaved. Punish me if you need to, but don't let go of me. You love me deeply and satisfy me beyond belief, both emotionally and physically.
We're so much more than pointless fixtures
Instagram pictures, consumers
What about that ching-ching-ching
What about that, what about that ching-ching
Baby boomers (baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby)
Cyclical trends, tryna fit in
Home is where the heart is
God damn it, I'm comfortable in my skin
And you're comfortable in my skin
You look so comfortable in my skin (skin, skin, skin)
Rockets and waterfalls
We are more than just our appearances or our social media presence. We are individuals with thoughts, feelings, and energies that create a unique bond. Let's be happy with ourselves and our love for each other. Rockets and waterfalls represent our unbridled passion and satisfaction together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin R. Timberlake, Miguel Jontel Pimentel, James Edward II Fauntleroy, Leslie Jerome Harmon, Timothy Z. Mosley, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Christopher L. Godbey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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