YES
Beyoncι Lyrics
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Yes we can be together but you gotta wait for me
The first time I say no, it's like I never said yes (it's like I never said yes)
I said yes we can be together, yes you can stay with me
But when I say no not tonight, you actin' so ungratefully
The first time I say no, it's like I never said yes (it's like I never said yes)
You was on the wall
You was watchin' me baby
I was watchin' you
Slowly you walked over
I maintained my cool
You said hello to me, I
Said hello to you
You ask me where I'm from
I asked you what you do
You somehow intrigued me
I thought you were so cool
Somewhere between hi and goodbye
I felt so comfortable
I felt like we could talk all night
So I gave my number to you
I said yes to your number and yes to you dating me
Yes we can be together but you gotta wait for me
The first time I say no, it's like I never said yes (it's like I never said yes)
I said yes we can be together, yes you can stay with me
But when I say no not tonight, you actin' so ungratefully
The first time I say no, it's like I never said yes (it's like I never
Certainly you can call me baby
I love to hear from you
Yes of course you can come and see me boy
I wanna get to know you more, sure I'm feelin' you
No baby, not yet, we can't take that next step
Why you getting so upset, boy you
Act as though I never told you yes before
You are so ungrateful
You was at my house
I was sittin on my couch
You was really buggin' so I
Told you to get out
I had been misjudging you
You had a lotta nerve, you
Too damn old to be so immature, I hope you learn
You said I move too slow, I
I showed you to the door
You said you'd call me later
I said don't call no more
It is cool if you can't wait for me
I'm glad you let me know
'Cause you show me your true face baby
The first time I said no
I said yes to your number and yes to you dating me
Yes we can be together but you gotta wait for me
The first time I say no, it's like I never said yes (it's like I never said yes)
I said yes we can be together, yes you can stay with me
But when I say no not tonight, you actin' so ungratefully
The first time I say no, it's like I never said yes (it's like I never said yes before)
I said yes to your number and yes to you dating me
Yes we can be together but you gotta wait for me
The first time I say no, it's like I never said yes (it's like I never
Beyoncé's song "Yes" is a powerful reminder of the importance of personal boundaries and the need to be respected in relationships. In the song, Beyoncé tells the story of meeting someone she's interested in and giving them her number, but making it clear that they have to respect her boundaries and wait for her. However, the person she's dating becomes increasingly pushy and disrespectful when she tries to slow things down or say no, making it clear that they weren't really listening to her in the first place.
The song can be seen as a reflection on the ways that society often pressures women to go along with things they don't really want, whether it's a relationship, sex, or anything else. By saying "yes" initially but then changing her mind, Beyoncé is asserting her right to make her own choices and have those choices respected. The repetition of the line "the first time I say no, it's like I never said yes" drives home the idea that consent is something that needs to be both ongoing and actively respected by all parties involved.
Overall, "Yes" is an important message about the importance of personal boundaries and the need to be respected within relationships. It's a powerful reminder that "yes" doesn't always mean "yes," and that consent is something that needs to be actively maintained and respected at all times.
Line by Line Meaning
I said yes to your number and yes to you dating me
I agreed to exchange numbers and date with you.
Yes we can be together but you gotta wait for me
We can potentially be in a relationship, but you need to be patient and wait for me.
The first time I say no, it's like I never said yes (it's like I never said yes)
If I say no after previously saying yes, it's as if I never agreed in the first place.
But when I say no not tonight, you actin' so ungratefully
When I decline your advances for the night, you become unappreciative and disrespectful.
You was on the wall
You were standing against the wall.
I was with my crew
I was with my friends.
You was watchin' me baby
You were observing me.
I was watchin' you
I was also observing you.
Slowly you walked over
You approached me gradually.
I maintained my cool
I stayed composed.
You somehow intrigued me
You sparked my interest in some way.
I thought you were so cool
I was impressed by your demeanor.
Somewhere between hi and goodbye
At some point during our conversation.
I felt so comfortable
I felt at ease in your presence.
So I gave my number to you
I provided you with my contact information.
Certainly you can call me baby
You are welcome to contact me.
I love to hear from you
I enjoy communicating with you.
No baby, not yet, we can't take that next step
We are not ready to progress to the next level yet.
Why you getting so upset, boy you
Why are you becoming angry?
Act as though I never told you yes before
You are behaving as if my previous agreement never happened.
You was at my house
You were in my home.
I was sittin on my couch
I was sitting on my sofa.
You was really buggin' so I
You were bothering me, so I...
Told you to get out
Instructed you to leave.
You had a lotta nerve
You were being audacious.
Too damn old to be so immature, I hope you learn
You are too old to be acting so childish, I hope you can mature.
You said I move too slow, I
You accused me of progressing too slowly, so I...
I showed you to the door
I escorted you out of my house.
You said you'd call me later
You promised to contact me at a future time.
I said don't call no more
I instructed you not to contact me again.
It is cool if you can't wait for me
It is okay if you are not patient enough to wait for me.
I'm glad you let me know
I am appreciative of your honesty.
'Cause you show me your true face baby
Your actions have revealed your true character.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE ADMINISTRATION MP, INC.
Written by: SHAWN CARTER, SHAWN C CARTER, BERNARD EDWARDS, BEYONCE KNOWLES
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@b4lyounggoonie407
He going crazy I how he tell the truth in his song 🔥🔥🐐
@jesusisking3814
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@ItsTyToo
“And when somebody give you they heart it aint to borrow, you gotta respect it and protect it and well guard it” 💯
@jahhah6719
👍🏾
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🤌🤧
@Shellie25
Well said 👍
@foziali8493
When somebody give u they heart fuk it up
@taliffrench6996
I'm about to get this tatted frfr 🔥🔥🔥
@YoungNile762
I’M THE BEST AND SHE KNOW IT 🔥💯💫
@CodenameK5
Lex I see you my dawg with the acting 😂