NILE
Beyoncé & Kendrick Lamar Lyrics
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I swam the whole way, I didn't turn around, man, I swear
It made me relax when I came down
I felt liberated like free birds, I'm stimulated now
Plunging away 'less my body's on top
All of these currents might cost me my life right now
Where danger finds me, it follows with tides
Many miles ahead of me, still I'm in stride, she said
Hey little buddy, where you goin'?
I'm not sure of how to know I'm still motion
You seem regular, I seem regular
These streams may take me out to the ocean
Told myself if I dive in it without precaution of a life jacket
Then I'll dive in it 'til I'm exhausted and I'm type lacking
Waistline on four deep, senses on forty
Feel like there's four of me
One time I took a swim in the Nile (one time I took in a swim in the Nile)
I swam the whole way, I didn't turn around, man, I swear (I swear)
It made me relax when I came down (when I came down)
I felt liberated like free birds, I'm stimulated now (stimulated)
Plunging away 'less my body's on top (stimulated, stimulated now)
All of these currents might cost me my life right now (right now, right now)
Where danger finds me, it follows with tides (follows with tides)
Many miles ahead of me, still I'm in stride
That's some good
Got the Nile runnin' through my body
Look at my natural, I'm so exotic
Darker the berry, sweeter the fruit
Deeper the wounded, deeper the roots
Nubian doused in brown, I'm lounging in it
I tend the youth, I said I'm drowning in it
I'm in denial, deep in denial
I'm in the Nile, deep in denial
That's some good
The chorus of "NILE" by Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar starts with "One time I took a swim in the Nile. I swam the whole way, I didn't turn around, man, I swear" which suggests the idea of taking a risk and diving deep into something new. It could potentially symbolize Beyoncé and Kendrick's musical journey and how they took a leap of faith by creating this song together. They may have felt liberated and stimulated by the process of creating something new and inspiring for their fans.
Throughout the chorus, they mention "currents," "danger," and "tides" which could symbolize the obstacles and challenges they faced to create this masterpiece. They may have encountered situations that could have cost them their careers, but they persevered and continued to push forward. The lines "Many miles ahead of me, still I'm in stride" suggest that they have a long way to go, but they are making progress and moving forward despite any challenges or setbacks.
The lyrics further delve into the idea of taking risks and diving deep without any caution or protection. The lines "Told myself if I dive in it without precaution of a life jacket, then I'll dive in it 'til I'm exhausted and I'm type lacking" suggest that sometimes it's essential to take a leap of faith and trust the process despite the risks. However, they also acknowledge the potential dangers of taking these risks.
Line by Line Meaning
One time I took a swim in the Nile
On a past occasion, I submerged myself in the Nile River
I swam the whole way, I didn't turn around, man, I swear
I swam the full length of the river, without changing direction, I'm telling the truth
It made me relax when I came down
The experience of swimming in the Nile River caused me to feel calm and at ease
I felt liberated like free birds, I'm stimulated now
I felt free and unrestricted, like a bird, and now I'm energized
Plunging away 'less my body's on top
I'm diving deep into the water, except for the part of my body that's above the surface
All of these currents might cost me my life right now
The various streams and flows of the Nile River could be a danger to my life at this moment
Where danger finds me, it follows with tides
Whenever danger comes upon me, the corresponding high and low tides of the water follow
Many miles ahead of me, still I'm in stride, she said
Although there is a long journey ahead of me, I'm still moving confidently, as she said
Hey little buddy, where you goin'?
Hello there, my friend, where are you headed?
I'm not sure of how to know I'm still motion
I'm uncertain how to determine if I'm making progress or not
You seem regular, I seem regular
You and I appear to be similar and ordinary
These streams may take me out to the ocean
These various currents could potentially lead me out into the vast and endless ocean
Told myself if I dive in it without precaution of a life jacket
I made a promise to myself that if I were to dive into the river without wearing a life jacket
Then I'll dive in it 'til I'm exhausted and I'm type lacking
I'll keep on diving until I'm completely worn out and unable to continue
Waistline on four deep, senses on forty
I'm diving so deep that the water reaches up to my waist, and I'm fully on alert with my senses heightened
Feel like there's four of me
I feel like I have multiplied into four versions of myself
Got the Nile runnin' through my body
I feel as though I am completely connected to the Nile River and it is coursing through my veins
Look at my natural, I'm so exotic
Observe my natural appearance, I possess a unique and distinctive quality
Darker the berry, sweeter the fruit
The darker someone's skin pigmentation, the more beautiful and valuable they are as a person
Deeper the wounded, deeper the roots
The greater the emotional pain and trauma one experiences, the more profound and deep their inner strength and resilience becomes
Nubian doused in brown, I'm lounging in it
My skin is a beautiful, rich brown color and I am enjoying and relaxing in my own skin
I tend the youth, I said I'm drowning in it
I take care of and support the younger generation, and I am fully immersed and invested in this work
I'm in denial, deep in denial
I am refusing to accept or acknowledge the truth
I'm in the Nile, deep in denial
I am in the Nile River, but I am also deep in denial
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Beyonce Knowles Carter, Brittany Coney, Denisia Andrews, Hykeem Carter, Keanu Torres, Kendrick Lamar, Mark Anthony Spears
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@lowbudgetethiopian8300
It's short because it is used as a space holder. She has no clue about the Nile.
Nothing in the lyrics makes sense
Which Nile?
Blue Nile
White Nile?
... It doesn't end in the ocean but sea.
And the Nile crosses over 10 East African countries making it the longest river in the world. Why am I telling you this? Because she didn't!! I understand she can't be telling about each and everything. But the Nile is something that cannot be omitted from those African countries. Talking about Nile also brings up earliest known civilizations to Man!
It's short because they never saw it that way. She is just bringing her queen alter ego to life and a marketing scam.
Other videos show yoga pants?
What's yoga pants got to do with anything, Dashiki in the middle of the Sahel?
Its short because there is a longer message, go buy Beyonce gear that's what it's all about
BLACK is Not King
BLACK is BEAUTIFUL
THE KING IS BLACK!!!
@fiennicatjandra4916
One time I took a swim in the Nile
I swam the whole way, I didn't turn around, man, I swear
It made me relax when I came down
I felt liberated like free birds, I'm stimulated now
Plunging away 'less my body's on top
All of these currents might cost me my life right now
Where danger finds me, it follows with tides
Many miles ahead of me, still I'm in stride, she said
Hey little buddy, where you goin'?
I'm not sure of how to know I'm still motion
You seem regular, I seem regular
These streams may take me out to the ocean
Told myself if I dive in it without precaution of a life jacket
Then I'll dive in it 'til I'm exhausted and I'm type lacking
Waistline on four deep, senses on forty
Feel like there's four of me
One time I took a swim in the Nile (one time I took in a swim in the Nile)
I swam the whole way, I didn't turn around, man, I swear (I swear)
It made me relax when I came down (when I came down)
I felt liberated like free birds, I'm stimulated now (stimulated)
Plunging away 'less my body's on top (stimulated, stimulated now)
All of these currents might cost me my life right now (right now, right now)
Where danger finds me, it follows with tides (follows with tides)
Many miles ahead of me, still I'm in stride
That's some good
Got the Nile runnin' through my body
Look at my natural, I'm so exotic
Darker the berry, sweeter the fruit
Deeper the wounded, deeper the roots
Nubian doused in brown, I'm lounging in it
I tend the youth, I said I'm drowning in it
I'm in denial, deep in denial
I'm in the Nile, deep in denial
That's some good
@Music963
Okay Beyonce and you Kendrick just do a whole album together please y’all vibe so well this song and freedom!!
@jazzbaker5806
I Swear!!!
@yoitsyana
@Shadow yes bitch df
@annechrystelleetemengono1858
Frrrrr
@Isabella-wm3th
I KNOW THAT'S RIGHT
@FASTFREDDIE-dg5ef
MENTIONED
@snoopnello
The part “hey little buddy where you goin...... “ sooooo smooth 🌊
@paulpelham3979
I been playing this on replay I swear it’s smooth
@brianawaiters7887
BUTTER!
@rydell7372
my favee part