7/11
Beyoncé (Feat. Nicki Minaj) Lyrics
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Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
(I know you care)
Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap it
Foot up, my foot up
Hold up now my foot up
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
Foot up yeah my foot up
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
Put my foot down yeah my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
(Flexin') Flexin' while my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
I stand up with my hands up
Then I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
Then I'm spinnin' all my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
Then I'm tippin' all my hands up
Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin') I'm Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
(Drank)
Oh let go like alcohol, oh let go like alcohol
Oh let go like alcohol
Don't you drop that alcohol
Never drop that alcohol, never drop that alcohol
I know you thinkin' bout alcohol
I know I'm thinkin' bout that alcohol
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man it feel like rollin' dice
Seven eleven, seven eleven, seven twice, man seven twice
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man this feel like rollin' dice
Man it feel like rollin' dice
Seven twice, seven twice
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Man I'm tryna kick it with you
My feet up, I kick it with you
Man I swear I kick it with you
Girl I wanna kick it with you
Man I know I kick it with you
Yeah I spin' around and I kick it with you
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Shoulders move side to side smack it in the air
Smack it in the air, smack it, smack it the in the air
Smack it in the air, smack it, smack it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
(I know you care)
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Wave your hands side to side
Ooh we be be freaky deaky
Then you see she pink bikini
Rock out that booty out that dashiki
Never T.D. edges teeny
Sweatin' on my blow out
Sweatin' on my dress
This trick about to go off
Mad 'cause I'm so fresh
Fresher than you
I'm fresher than you
Fresher than you
The lyrics to Beyonce and Nicki Minaj's collaboration '7/11' are a playful and upbeat representation of the empowering nature of dance and self-expression. The opening lines encourage listeners to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the music, with the repetitive refrain of 'smack it, smack it in the air' creating a strong sense of rhythm and movement. Whether it's the shoulders, legs or hands, the song encourages a carefree abandon that celebrates physicality and freedom.
As the song continues, Nicki Minaj's energetic rap interlude reinforces the theme of uninhibited fun, with lyrics that playfully reference alcohol and the excitement of taking risks. The chorus is then repeated, reinforcing the sense of joy and celebration that comes with dancing and letting go. The final verse features a call and response between Beyonce and Nicki, further reinforcing their collective sense of fun and camaraderie.
Line by Line Meaning
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Move your shoulders to the side and then smack your body upwards in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Move your legs side to side and then smack your body upwards in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Move your legs side to side and then smack someone else upwards in the air
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Move your shoulders to the side and then smack your body upwards in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air
Continuously smack your body upwards in the air
Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Move your hands from side to side and then put them in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Clap your hands multiple times as if you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack your body upwards and then clap your hands multiple times as if you don't care
I know you care
Even though you act like you don't care, I know you really do
Foot up, my foot up
Lift up one foot
Hold up now my foot up
Wait a minute while I keep my foot up
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
I am spinning while keeping my foot up
Foot up yeah my foot up
Yep, I am still keeping my foot up
(I'm spinnin') I'm spinnin' my foot up
I am still spinning while keeping my foot up
Put my foot down yeah my hands up
Putting my foot down and lifting my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
Both of my hands are lifted in the air
(Flexin') Flexin' while my hands up
I am showing off my muscles while my hands are lifted in the air
I stand up with my hands up
I am standing and lifting both of my hands up
Then I put up, my hands up
After standing, I continue to keep my hands up
Then I'm spinnin' all my hands up
Now I am spinning while keeping my hands up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
Continuing to spin with both hands lifted up
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
Still spinning while both hands are lifted up high
(Spinnin') Spinnin' while my hands up
Maintaining the same position and spinning while keeping my hands lifted in the air
Then I'm tippin' all my hands up
Now I am tipping over while keeping both hands lifted up
Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
Continuing to spin while both hands are lifted in the air
(Spinnin') I'm Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
Keeping the same routine of spinning while lifting both hands up high
(Drank)
Saying the word "drank"
Oh let go like alcohol, oh let go like alcohol
Relax and let go as if you were under the influence of alcohol
Don't you drop that alcohol
Be careful not to drop your alcoholic drink
Never drop that alcohol, never drop that alcohol
Repeatedly emphasizing the importance of not dropping your drink
I know you thinkin' bout alcohol
I know that you are thinking about drinking alcohol
I know I'm thinkin' bout that alcohol
Admitting that I am also thinking about drinking alcohol
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man it feel like rollin' dice
The feeling is akin to rolling the dice in a game
Seven eleven, seven eleven, seven twice, man seven twice
Referencing the convenience store 7/11 and repeating the number 7 twice
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man this feel like rollin' dice
Once again stating that the feeling is similar to playing dice in a game
Man it feel like rollin' dice
The feeling is akin to tossing dice in a game
Seven twice, seven twice
Repeating the number 7 twice
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Expressing the desire to hang out with a girl
My feet up, I kick it with you
Kicking back and enjoying time spent with the girl
Man I swear I kick it with you
Promising to continue spending time with the girl
Girl I wanna kick it with you
Reiterating the desire to spend time with the girl
Man I know I kick it with you
Knowing that I will continue to spend time with the girl
Ooh we be be freaky deaky
Implying that things are getting a little wild and crazy
Then you see she pink bikini
Noticing that the girl is wearing a pink bikini
Rock out that booty out that dashiki
The girl is showing off her curves while wearing a dashiki
Never T.D. edges teeny
The girl's edges (hairline) are on point and nicely shaped
Sweatin' on my blow out
My hair is getting a little sweaty after freely dancing around
Sweatin' on my dress
The dress just worn is also getting a little sweaty after dancing
This trick about to go off
About to get really wild and crazy
Mad 'cause I'm so fresh
Others are envious of how stylish and well put together I look
Fresher than you
Indicating that my fashion sense is superior to others present
I'm fresher than you
Reiterating that my fashion sense is better than others' present
Fresher than you
Confirmed once again that my style outshines others'
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NOEL FISHER, ADRIAN BRUESCH, BEYONCE KNOWLES, SIDNEY SWIFT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thefuckyounevergive1291
Imagine if she had dropped this during quarantine
@dbeum
It'll probably be a tik tok challenge by now.
@yafav.linnnn
People would probably be saying why is she not social distancing
@juliehernandez80
We’d really be losin’ it.
@alysawithones8090
It would’ve been made a Tik Tok dance
@audreygeengrajiola5979
music
@gdayriz
sis already doing tiktok while staying at home. truly ahead of her time.
@jamestop-g1904
Ew no she's a goddess of a different timeline not tiktok
@madwildocean03
if she makes a tiktok account it's all over for other tiktokers
@mysterious_wolf6586
x_sophia.l_x it’s over for Charli