1+1
Beyoncé Lyrics
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I got you,
If I ain't got something,
I don't give a damn,
Cause I got it with you,
I don't know much about algebra, but I know
1+1, equals 2
And it's me, and you
Cause baby we ain't got nothing without love.
Darlin' you got enough for,
The both of us.
So come on baby,
Make love to me,
When my days look low, Pull me in close,
And don't let me go,
Make love to me,
So when the world's at war,
Let our love heal us all,
Right now baby, make love to me,
Me, me, me, me... Oh... ohh
Make love to me...
Hey, I don't know much about guns, but I,
I've been shot by you!
Hey, and I don't know when I'm gone die but I hope,
That I'm gone die by you!
Hey, I don't know much about fighting, but I,
I know I will fight for you!
Hey, just when I ball up my fists I realize,
I'm laying right next to you,
Baby we ain't got nothing but love,
And Darlin' you got enough for,
The both of us, 0oohh...
Make love to me,
When my days look low, Pull me in close,
And don't let me go,
Make love to me.
So when the world's at war,
Let our love heal us all, help me let down my guard
Make love to me,
Me, me, me, me... Oh... ohh
Make love to me,
Me, me, me, me...
The lyrics to Beyonce's song 1+1 explore the idea of finding solace and comfort in a romantic partner when the world around us seems to be falling apart. The lines "If I ain't got nothing, I got you, If I ain't got something, I don't give a damn, Cause I got it with you" express this sentiment quite clearly. The singer of the song admits that they may not understand complex mathematical formulas like algebra, but they know that "1+1, equals 2," meaning that their love and companionship with their partner will always give them a sense of stability and completeness that they wouldn't have without them.
The song takes on a more sensual tone in the chorus, with Beyonce urging her partner to "make love to me" in order to find comfort in times of trouble. The lines "When my days look low, pull me in close, and don't let me go," and "so when the world's at war, let our love heal us all" paint a picture of a relationship as a haven from the hardships of the world. The second verse describes the feeling of being shot by Cupid's arrow, and the idea that the singer would rather die with their partner than without them.
Overall, the song 1+1 can be interpreted as a declaration of love and commitment in the face of adversity, and the idea that a strong bond with a partner can be a powerful tool for finding peace and happiness in life.
Line by Line Meaning
If I ain't got nothing,
Even if I have nothing else, I have you.
I got you,
You are my everything.
If I ain't got something,
If I don't have anything else,
I don't give a damn,
I don't care.
Cause I got it with you,
Because I have it with you.
I don't know much about algebra, but I know
1+1, equals 2
And it's me, and you
That's all we'll have when the world is through
I may not know much about math, but I know that me and you equals us, and that's all that will matter in the end.
Cause baby we ain't got nothing without love.
We have nothing without love.
Darlin' you got enough for,
You have enough love for both of us.
The both of us.
Me and you.
So come on baby,
Let's get closer.
Make love to me,
Let's connect physically and emotionally.
When my days look low, Pull me in close,
When I'm feeling down, hold me tight.
And don't let me go,
Never let me go.
So when the world's at war,
When the world is in chaos,
Let our love heal us all,
Our love will be the cure to everything.
Right now baby, make love to me,
Let's connect right now, physically and emotionally.
Me, me, me, me... Oh... ohh
Focus on me, feel me, be with me.
Hey, I don't know much about guns, but I,
I may not know much about weapons,
I've been shot by you!
But you have shot me with love.
Hey, and I don't know when I'm gone die but I hope,
I don't know when I will die, but I pray
That I'm gone die by you!
That I will leave this world with you by my side.
Hey, I don't know much about fighting, but I,
I may not know much about how to confront a battle,
I know I will fight for you!
I know that I will always fight for our love.
Hey, just when I ball up my fists I realize,
I may be ready to fight,
I'm laying right next to you,
But then I see you next to me, and I stop.
Baby we ain't got nothing but love,
We only have love and that's all that matters.
And Darlin' you got enough for,
And you have enough love for both of us.
The both of us, 0oohh...
Me and you together, forever.
Contributed by Ellie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sonnyaah617
When she sang “I don’t know much about algebra” I felt that 😔
@nadjedap3776
🤣🤣🤣🤣😭 ommm shit hit me deep !
@amayacampbell1855
😂😂😂
@marcochacon1783
JAJAJAJA same
@raecine94
Sonny Salazar Same !
@realebogaseme1547
Why are you being personal 🤣🤣🤣🤣
@reka_lovebug
So ain’t nobody gone talk about that Guitar solo😨 Im Shooketh😍
@eswarreddy9720
3hanegt
@toccardaworks1802
Right i Straight loved it. I was like awwwww shit
@shimekiarains1598
It gave me chills