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Beyoncé Feat. Bun B & Slim Thug Lyrics
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Good girls gotta get down with the gangstas
Go 'head, girl, put some back and some neck up on it
While I stand up in the background and check up on it
[Chorus]
Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
If you got it, flaunt it; boy, I know you want it
While I turn around, you watch me check up on it
Ooo, you watchin' me shake it; I see it in ya face
Ya can't take it; it's blazin'; you watch me in amazement
You can look at it, as long as you don't grab it
If you don't go braggin', I'm-a let you have it
You think that I'm teasin', but I ain't got no reason
I'm sure that I can please ya, but first I gotta read you
[Chorus x2]
I can tell you wanna taste it, but I'm gone make you chase it
You got to be patient; I like my men patient
More patience you'll take might get you in more places
You can't be abrasive; have to know to pace it
If I let you get up on it (you gotta make a promise)
That you gon' put it on me like no one's put it on me
Don't bore me; just show me; all men talk, but don't please
I can be a tease, but I really wanna please you
[Chorus x2]
Well, it's the king of the underground and the king of the trill
Standin' on the top of the soft like the king of the hill
You tuned into a winner that's never taken a loss
Reppin' music with Beyonce and Slim Thug the boss
Diamonds on the wood wheel; I'm a Dirty South soldier
Draped up in (?) Holder; thought I told you
I like your wiggle and the way that you work it
But no judging, just watchin' you twerk it; I'm checkin' up on you tonight
[Chorus x4]
In Beyoncé feat. Bun B and Slim Thug's song Check On It, the lyrics talk about self-confidence, owning one's sexuality and the power dynamic between men and women. Beyoncé urges women to stop playing with "clowns and wankstas" and to get with the "gangstas" instead. She empowers women by telling them to flaunt their bodies, but on their own terms, with the lyrics "If you got it, flaunt it." She also establishes herself as the one in control, stating, "While I turn around, you watch me check up on it."
The chorus depicts a man who is attracted to Beyoncé, and she invites him to "check up on it" while she performs her moves. She teases him with her words, stating that he can look but not touch, and urging him to be patient and work for it. The verse from Slim Thug adds to the power dynamic as he establishes himself as the king of the underground and the king of the trill, calling himself the "boss" in the context of the song.
Overall, the song is a message to women to embrace their sexuality and confidence while also maintaining power and control in their relationships with men.
Line by Line Meaning
You need to stop playing 'round with all them clowns and the wankstas
You should quit associating with those who are just clowning around and acting like imposters
Good girls gotta get down with the gangstas
Nice ladies have to get along with the gangstas
Go 'head, girl, put some back and some neck up on it
You can move your back and neck in a suggestive manner if you want to
While I stand up in the background and check up on it
I'll be watching from the background to make sure everything is good
Ooo, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Oh, boy, you seem to be enjoying the view
Won't you come over and check up on it? I'm gon' let you work up on it
Why don't you come over here and inspect it? I'll let you get familiar
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check up on it
Women, allow them to inspect it; keep your eyes on it as they examine
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
Move it, bounce it, dance it, pause it, come over and inspect me tonight
If you got it, flaunt it; boy, I know you want it
If you possess it, showcase it; I know you desire it
While I turn around, you watch me check up on it
As I turn my back, you observe me being examined
Ooo, you watchin' me shake it; I see it in ya face
You're gazing at me as I shake it; I can tell by the expression on your face
Ya can't take it; it's blazin'; you watch me in amazement
You can't handle it; it's fiery; your stunned as you watch me
You can look at it, as long as you don't grab it
You can view it, but avoid touching it
If you don't go braggin', I'm-a let you have it
If you don't boast, I might allow you to have it
You think that I'm teasin', but I ain't got no reason
You might believe I'm teasing, but I have no motive for it
I'm sure that I can please ya, but first I gotta read you
I'm confident I can make you happy, but I need to evaluate you first
I can tell you wanna taste it, but I'm gone make you chase it
I can sense your desire to experience it, but I'll make you work for it
You got to be patient; I like my men patient
You must be patient; I prefer men with patience
More patience you'll take might get you in more places
Being more patient might bring you to more opportunities
You can't be abrasive; have to know to pace it
You can't be aggressive; you need to know how to take it slow
If I let you get up on it (you gotta make a promise)
If I let you come closer (you have to make a commitment)
That you gon' put it on me like no one's put it on me
You promise to pleasure me like no other has
Don't bore me; just show me; all men talk, but don't please
Don't be uninteresting; just demonstrate it; lots of men talk but fail to please
I can be a tease, but I really wanna please you
I might playfully taunt you, but truly want to satisfy your desires
Well, it's the king of the underground and the king of the trill
It's the leader of the subculture and leader of authenticity
Standin' on the top of the soft like the king of the hill
Standing at the peak of softness like a champion
You tuned into a winner that's never taken a loss
You're supporting a winner who hasn't suffered a failure
Reppin' music with Beyonce and Slim Thug the boss
Representing music with Beyonce and Slim Thug, who is in control
Diamonds on the wood wheel; I'm a Dirty South soldier
Diamonds on the steering wheel; I'm a soldier from the southern US region
Draped up in (?) Holder; thought I told you
Decked out in (?) Holder brand; I believed I informed you earlier
I like your wiggle and the way that you work it
I appreciate your movement and your methods
But no judging, just watchin' you twerk it; I'm checkin' up on you tonight
But I'm not criticizing, simply monitoring you dance; I'm examining you tonight
[Chorus x4]
The chorus is repeated four times
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC , SONY ATV MUSIC PUB LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, UNIVERSAL MUSIC PUB GROUP , Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANGELA BEYINCE, BEYONCE KNOWLES, KASSEEM DEAN, SEAN GARRETT, STAYVE THOMAS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SadHappy0322
Who’s here in 2024? I’m probably the only! This song randomly popped in my head as I’m listening to a bunch of older music I use to love
@user-sg9ex1wk5z
Я её слушаю постоянно
@cupcaketreats1260
im here <3
@mogomebaone8263
it popped in my head today,had to come watch it
@weadiamedia9331
gurrrl...remember when this came out!
@KevinBurnsjr
Same with me. This song just randomly popped up in my head as I was chilling at home.
@peytonwolfe6076
Whoever did the makeup for this video did the damn thing
💖A u t h e n t i c V i e w s D o a t C o a m💖 and Beyoncé talent the duo making virals
@DONTTAKEMYVIDEOS
This video is ICONIC. I remember my mom telling me as a lil girl “this video is so cute, she looks so cute in this pink” rest peacefully mommyyyy 💗
@tt.6774
rip 🕊️
@totalusooooss
rip🕊️