Drunk In Love
Beyoncé Jay Z Lyrics
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I get filthy when that liquor get into me
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
Why can't I keep my fingers off you, baby?
I want you, na na
Why can't I keep my fingers off you, baby?
I want you, na na
Feeling like an animal with these cameras all in my grill
Flashing lights, flashing lights
You got me faded, faded, faded
Baby, I want you, na na
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty
Daddy, I want you, na na
Drunk in love, I want you
We woke up in the kitchen saying
"How the hell did this shit happen?" Oh baby
Drunk in love we be all night
Last thing I remember is our beautiful bodies grinding up in that club
Drunk in love
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, and everything alright
No complaints for my body, so fluorescent under these lights, boy I'm drinking
Walking in my l'assemblage
I'm rubbin' on it, rub-rubbin'
If you scared, call that reverend, boy I'm drinking
Get my brain right
Armand de Brignac, gangster wife
Louis sheets, he sweat it out, like washrags, he wet it up , boy I'm drinking
I'm singin' on the mic to my boy toys
Then I fill the tub up halfway then riding with my surfboard
Surfboard, surfboard
Grainin' on that wood, grainin', grainin' on that wood
I'm swerving on that, swerving, swerving on that
Big body been servin' all this
Swerve, surfin' all in this good-good
We woke up in the kitchen saying
"How the hell did this shit happen?" Oh baby
Drunk in love we be all night
Last thing I remember is our beautiful bodies grinding up in that club
Drunk in love
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love (I'm nice right now, hold up)
That D'USSÉ is the shit if I do say so myself
If I do say so myself, if I do say so myself
Hold up, stumble all in the house
Time to back up all that mouth
That you had all in the car
Talkin' about you the baddest bitch thus far
Talkin' about you be reppin' that Third
I wanna see all that shit that I heard
Know I sling Clint Eastwood
Hope you can handle this curve, uh
Foreplay in a foyer, fucked up my Warhol
Slid the panties right to the side
Ain't got the time to take drawers off on sight
Catch a charge I might
Beat the box up, like Mike in '97, I bite
I'm Ike Turner, turn up, baby, no I don't play
"Now eat the cake, Anna Mae!" Said, "Eat the cake, Anna Mae!" I'm nice!
For y'all to reach these heights
You gon' need G3, 4, 5, 6 flights, sleep tight
We sex again in the morning
Your breasteses is my breakfast, we goin' in
We be all night (we be all night) love, love
We be all night, love, love
I'm never tired, never tired
I been sippin', that's the only thing, that's keepin' me on fire, we on fire
Didn't mean to spill that liquor all on my attire
I've been drinkin', watermelon
I want your body right here, daddy, I want you, right now
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty, daddy, I want you
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love
The song "Drunk in Love" first appeared on Beyonce's fifth studio album, "Beyonce," in 2013. The song features her husband Jay-Z and is considered one of the most iconic collaborations in their career. The song takes on the theme of love and lust and how alcohol fuels them. It is a celebration of their love, and they sing of how they are lost in it. They sing of how they are drunk in it as they praise each other, their bodies, and their love, which has lasted.
The opening lines of the song, "I've been drinking, I've been drinking," communicate the message of the song from the very start. Beyoncé sings of how she becomes "filthy" when she drinks and thinks about her husband. She repeatedly claims, "I want you," and that she can't seem to keep her fingers off him. Jay-Z's rap verse features him bragging about his wealth status that enables him to offer his wife various luxuries in life like cigars on ice, expensive liquor, cars, and even Clint Eastwood's gun. He also references the domestic violence situation that Ike Turner, one of the pioneers of rock music, had with his wife Tina Turner, by referencing his hit song "Proud Mary" remake and jokingly says "Eat the Cake, Anna Mae" to Beyoncé in reference to how Ike forced Tina to eat a cake.
In conclusion, "Drunk in Love" is a song about love, passion, and lust that has them drunk in their love. It's a celebration of the chemistry, lust, and passion between two partners in a relationship, particularly when they're in a state of inebriation. The explicit lyrics are a true testament to the wild nights that the couple has had together due to their unconditional love for each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been drinking, I've been drinking
I have consumed a significant amount of alcoholic beverages
I get filthy when that liquor get into me
Alcohol makes me feel wild and uninhibited
I've been thinking, I've been thinking
I have been contemplating
Why can't I keep my fingers off you, baby?
I am deeply attracted to you
I want you, na na
I desire you very much
Cigars on ice, cigars on ice
I have cigars and ice readily available
Feeling like an animal with these cameras all in my grill
I feel like a zoo animal with all these cameras in my face
Flashing lights, flashing lights
The flashing lights are causing my vision to blur
You got me faded, faded, faded
You have caused me to become drunk
Baby, I want you, na na
I am still deeply attracted to you
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty
You cannot stop staring at my body
Daddy, I want you, na na
I still strongly desire you
Drunk in love, I want you
Being inebriated has not changed my feelings for you
We woke up in the kitchen saying
'How the hell did this shit happen?' Oh baby
Drunk in love we be all night
Last thing I remember is our beautiful bodies grinding up in that club
Drunk in love
We partied all night and we cannot remember everything we did because we were intoxicated
We be all night, love, love
We will be making love all night long
No complaints for my body, so fluorescent under these lights, boy I'm drinking
My body looks great under these lights and I am enjoying my alcoholic beverages
Walking in my l'assemblage
I'm rubbin' on it, rub-rubbin'
If you scared, call that reverend, boy I'm drinking
Get my brain right
Armand de Brignac, gangster wife
Louis sheets, he sweat it out, like washrags, he wet it up , boy I'm drinking
I'm singin' on the mic to my boy toys
Then I fill the tub up halfway then riding with my surfboard
Surfboard, surfboard
Grainin' on that wood, grainin', grainin' on that wood
I'm swerving on that, swerving, swerving on that
Big body been servin' all this
Swerve, surfin' all in this good-good
I'm feeling sensual and sexually active, calling out specific brand names and luxurious items which enhance the atmosphere
That D'USSÉ is the shit if I do say so myself
If I do say so myself, if I do say so myself
Hold up, stumble all in the house
Time to back up all that mouth
That you had all in the car
Talkin' about you the baddest bitch thus far
Talkin' about you be reppin' that Third
I wanna see all that shit that I heard
Know I sling Clint Eastwood
Hope you can handle this curve, uh
The drink I am consuming is quite amazing and I am stumbling around while trying to impress my partner with my sexual prowess
Foreplay in a foyer, fucked up my Warhol
Slid the panties right to the side
Ain't got the time to take drawers off on sight
Catch a charge I might
Beat the box up, like Mike in '97, I bite
I'm Ike Turner, turn up, baby, no I don't play
'Now eat the cake, Anna Mae!' Said, 'Eat the cake, Anna Mae!' I'm nice!
We are engaging in sexual acts all throughout the house, and even accidentally ruin a valuable painting. I am eager to engage in sexual activities and become aggressive while doing so
For y'all to reach these heights
You gon' need G3, 4, 5, 6 flights, sleep tight
We sex again in the morning
Your breasteses is my breakfast, we goin' in
We are so sexually intense that others would require multiple private jets to reach our level, and plan to engage in sex again in the morning without stopping
We be all night (we be all night) love, love
We be all night, love, love
I'm never tired, never tired
I been sippin', that's the only thing, that's keepin' me on fire, we on fire
Didn't mean to spill that liquor all on my attire
I've been drinkin', watermelon
I want your body right here, daddy, I want you, right now
Can't keep your eyes off my fatty, daddy, I want you
We be all night, love, love
We be all night, love, love
We will continue to have sex throughout the night and I am still attracted to you while under the influence of alcohol
Lyrics © OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Timothy Mosley, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Shawn Carter, Andre Eric Proctor, Rasool Ricardo Diaz, Jerome Harmo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nate_feag8044
They went so fuckin hard on this.. what a time to be alive
@mave143
Our parents said the same thing about the music of their generation.
@nate_feag8044
@@mave143 for sure lol shit was a lot different
@mave143
@@nate_feag8044 your cute. Have a nice day 😊
@CharlBliss
Trust me
@nautikient2151
@@mave143 simp
@axnn1
How the hell was this released almost 6 YEARS ago? Damn, time really does fly
@mariapensa1819
Arjan Singh I know right?
@Lunit30
Almost 6, not 7
@axnn1
Leslie Afua My bad. Still a long time ago though.