Videophone
Beyoncé Lyrics


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Shawty, watcha name is?

Them hustlas keep on talkin'
They like the way I'm walkin'
You saying that you want me?
So press record, I’ll let you film me

On your video phone
Make a cameo
Take me on your video phone
I can handle you
Watch me on your video phone
On your video, video
If you want me you can watch me on your video phone

I love how you approach me
Fresh white, with your pants, hanging grown man low
Everything you sayin' soundin’ good to me
No need to convince me anymore
Swag up, it's right, one blade is tight
And I smell your cologne in the air
Baby, you doin' somethin' right
You just cancelled every other man here
You say you like my bag, and the color of my nails
You can see that I got it goin' on
I wanna make sure you remember me
So I'ma leave my number on your video phone
I got no time for frontin'
I know just what I’m wantin'
If it's gonna be you and me
When I call, they better see me on your video screen

Them hustlas keep on talkin'
They like the way I'm walkin'
You saying that you want me?
So press record, I’ll let you film me

On your video phone
Make a cameo
Take me on your video phone
I can handle you
Watch me on your video phone
On your video, video
If you want me you can watch me on your video phone

You a cutie
You should let me put you in my movies
Do shoot into a star of your own hit song
We can shoot the video right here on my cellphone
I never seen a smile so pretty
I need to know I'll always have you wit' me
So take your picture on my video phone
You can pick your own song
And you could be the only one
I know you like that
Turn you into a star? I got it like that (like that)
Baby don't fight it
'Cause when I miss your call I hit you right back
On my video phone

Them hustlas keep on talkin'
They like the way I'm walkin'
You saying that you want me?
So press record, I’ll let you film me

On your video phone
Make a cameo
Take me on your video phone
I can handle you
Watch me on your video phone
On your video, video
If you want me you can watch me on your video phone

You know them G's they be hollerin'
'Specially them hot ones
Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston to New Orleans
When they see me they be like, "Yo, B, let me call you!"
You breakin' my focus, boy you cute and you ballin'
You like it when I shake it?
Shawty on a mission, what yo name is?
What? You want me naked?
If you liking this position you can tape it
On your video phone

Them hustlas keep on talkin'
You like the way it's poppin'
You saying that you want me?
Press record, baby film me

On your video phone
Make a cameo
Take me on your video phone
I can handle you
Watch me on your video phone




On your video, video
If you want me you can watch me on your video phone

Overall Meaning

The song Videophone, by Beyoncé, is a conversation between two people who are attracted to each other. The first verse is from the perspective of the woman, who is being approached by the man. She is confident and comfortable with the attention she is receiving. She tells him to film her with his video phone and take a cameo of her. She emphasizes that she wants to be remembered, so she gives him her number to be captured on the video screen. The second verse is from the perspective of the man. He compliments her and tells her how much he likes her. He also offers to make her a star in her own hit song and shoot a video with her on his cellphone. The chorus is a repetition of the woman telling the man to film her and take a cameo of her on his video phone.


The lyrics of this song seem to be about the use of technology in modern dating. The idea of recording oneself on video and on a device has become a common way of communicating and staying connected. The use of the video phone and taking a cameo is a modern way of flirting and expressing interest. The woman in the song is confident and in control, telling the man exactly what she wants without hesitation. The man, on the other hand, is being somewhat seduced and responding to her advances. Overall, the song is a playful exploration of modern technology and its place in modern relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Shawty, watcha name is?
Hey there, what's your name?


Them hustlas keep on talkin' They like the way I'm walkin'
People keep talking about me and my confident walk


You saying that you want me? So press record, I’ll let you film me
You're interested in me? Sure, I'll let you film me on your video phone.


On your video phone Make a cameo Take me on your video phone I can handle you Watch me on your video phone On your video, video If you want me you can watch me on your video phone
Let's make a video together! You can watch me on your video phone, and I can handle the spotlight. Just let me know if you want me.


I love how you approach me Fresh white, with your pants, hanging grown man low Everything you sayin' soundin’ good to me No need to convince me anymore
I like the way you approach me. Your style is fresh and mature, and everything you say sounds good. I don't need any more convincing.


Swag up, it's right, one blade is tight And I smell your cologne in the air Baby, you doin' somethin' right You just cancelled every other man here
Your style and scent are on point, and you're doing something right because you're the only guy I'm interested in right now.


You say you like my bag, and the color of my nails You can see that I got it goin' on I wanna make sure you remember me So I'ma leave my number on your video phone
I'm glad you like my fashion choices, and I want to make sure you remember me. So here's my number, I'll leave it on your video phone for you.


I got no time for frontin' I know just what I’m wantin' If it's gonna be you and me When I call, they better see me on your video screen
I don't have time for playing games. I know what I want, and if it's going to be you and me, everyone better see me on your video screen when I call.


You a cutie You should let me put you in my movies Do shoot into a star of your own hit song We can shoot the video right here on my cellphone
You're cute, and I want to make you a star! Let's shoot a video and turn you into a star of your own hit song, right here on my cellphone.


I never seen a smile so pretty I need to know I'll always have you wit' me So take your picture on my video phone You can pick your own song And you could be the only one
You have such a pretty smile, and I want to keep you with me. So take your picture on my video phone and pick your own song. You could be the only one I want.


You know them G's they be hollerin' 'Specially them hot ones Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston to New Orleans When they see me they be like, "Yo, B, let me call you!" You breakin' my focus, boy you cute and you ballin'
Guys from all over the place are interested in me, especially the attractive, wealthy ones. When they see me, they ask for my number, but you're distracting me because you're cute and successful too.


You like it when I shake it? Shawty on a mission, what yo name is? What? You want me naked? If you liking this position you can tape it On your video phone
Do you like my dancing? I'm on a mission, what's your name? Wait, you want me naked? If you like this position we can tape it on your video phone.


Them hustlas keep on talkin' You like the way it's poppin' You saying that you want me? Press record, baby film me
People keep talking about me, and you like that. You want me? Okay, press record and film me on your video phone, baby.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BEYONCE GISSELLE KNOWLES, SEAN GARRETT, SHONDRAE L. CRAWFORD

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@AntsCanada

My favourite Beyonce looks in all of history are all in this one video!

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Not AntsCanada stanning Bey and Gaga🤭😭😔❤️

@andrebyrd1337

@AntsCanada my favorite is in "Telephone"

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Well, Black Is King has now my favorites but yeah this video is a top 2 for me when it comes to fashion.

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@alliiluv103

One of my favorite collabs of all time!! Beyoncé and Gaga together put a stamp in pop music that DOES NOT get the recognition it truly deserves!!

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Neither does this comment

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Really it's the worst

@ingrid5944

For me, the best two female entertainers of our generation together, omg, I NEED THEM DOING A COLAB AGAIN

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