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Beyoncé Feat. Bun B & Slim Thug Lyrics


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You need to stop playing 'round with all them clowns and the wankstas
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
Ladies, let 'em check up on it; watch it while he check 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]

Overall Meaning

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

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@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.

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@peytonwolfe6076

Whoever did the makeup for this video did the damn thing
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@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 🕊️

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