Countdown
Beyoncé Lyrics


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Boy!

Oh, killing me softly and I'm still falling
Still the one I need, I will always be with you
Oh, you got me all gone, don't ever let me go
Say it real loud if you fly
If you leave me you're out of your mind
My baby is a 10
We dressing to the 9
He pick me up we 8,
Make me feel so lucky 7
He kiss me in his 6
We be making love at 5
Still the one I do this 4
I'm tryna make us 3
From that 2
He's still the 1

There's ups and downs in this love
Got a lot to learn in this love
Through the good and the bad, still got love
Dedicated to the one I love, hey

Still love the way he talk, still love the way I sing
Still love the way he rock them black diamonds in that chain
Still all up on each other, ain't a damn thing changed
My girls can't tell me nothing, I'm gone in the brain
I'm all up under him like it's cold, winter time
All up in the kitchen in my heels, dinner time
Do whatever that it takes, he got a winner's mind
Give it all to him, meet him at the finish line

Me and my boo and my boo boo riding
All up in that black with his chick right beside him
Ladies, if you love your man show him you the flyest
Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it
Me and my boo and my boo boo riding
All up in that black with his chick right beside him
Ladies, if you love your man show him you the fliest
Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it

Oh, killing me softly and I'm still fallin'
Still the one I need, I will always be with you
Oh, you got me all gone, don't ever let me go
Say it real loud if you fly
If you leave me you out of your mind

My baby is a 10
We dressing to the 9
He pick me up we 8,
Make me feel so lucky 7
He kiss me in his 6
We be making love at 5
Still the one I do this 4
I'm tryna make us 3
From that 2
He still the 1

Yup, I put it on him, it ain't nothing that I can't do
Yup, I buy my own, if he deserve it, buy his shit too
All up in the store, shorty, tricking if I want to
All up in the store, shorty, fly as we want to

Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Damn I think I love that boy
Do anything for that boy
Boy!
Now I'll never be the same
You and me until the end

Me and my boo and my boo boo riding
All up in that black with his chick right beside him
Ladies, if you love your man show you the flyest
Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it
Me and my boo and my boo lip locking
All up in the back because the chicks keep flocking
All that gossip in 10 years stop it
London speed it up, Houston rock it

Oh, killing softly and I'm still falling
Still the one I need, I will always be with you
Oh, you got me all gone, don't ever let me go
Say it real loud if you fly,
If you leave me you're out of your mind

My baby is a 10
We dressing to the 9
He pick me up we 8,
Make me feel so lucky 7
He kiss me in his 6
We be making love at 5
Still the one I do this 4
I'm tryna make us 3




From that 2
He still the 1

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beyoncé's "Countdown" initially appear to be a love song celebrating the singer's partner, who she describes as someone who makes her feel lucky and with whom she is dedicated. However, other themes run throughout the song, such as the idea that it is important for a woman to buy her own things and not depend entirely on her partner, as well as the notion that there will be ups and downs in any relationship that need to be worked through. While the chorus of the song says that the person Beyoncé is singing about is still the one for her, there is a sense in the verses that the singer is independent and strong, which adds depth and complexity to the overall message.


The theme of the song came from Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaekers "Rosas danst Rosas" a minimalist and feminist piece.


Line by Line Meaning

Boy!
The singer addresses her romantic partner.


Oh, killing me softly and I'm still falling
Her partner's effect on her is powerful and she continues to fall for him.


Still the one I need, I will always be with you
She is committed to her partner and needs him in her life.


Oh, you got me all gone, don't ever let me go
Her partner has complete control over her and she never wants to let him go.


Say it real loud if you fly
If you're confident and cool, show it off.


If you leave me you're out of your mind
Leaving her would be a foolish decision.


My baby is a 10
Her partner is the best and perfect for her.


We dressing to the 9
They dress really well when they are together.


He pick me up we 8, Make me feel so lucky 7
When he's with her, she feels like the luckiest girl in the world and he always takes care of her.


He kiss me in his 6
They share intimate moments together such as kissing.


We be making love at 5
Their passion for each other is very strong and intimate.


Still the one I do this 4
He is still the one she wants to be with and there's no doubt about that.


I'm tryna make us 3
She wants to build a solid foundation for their relationship.


From that 2
They have already come a long way and there's more to achieve.


He's still the 1
Her partner will always be the number one person in her life.


There's ups and downs in this love
Relationships have their ups and downs.


Got a lot to learn in this love
There are still things to learn and work on in their relationship.


Through the good and the bad, still got love
Despite the challenges, their love is still strong.


Dedicated to the one I love, hey
She is dedicated to her partner and her love for him.


Still love the way he talk, still love the way I sing
They appreciate each other's unique character traits.


Still love the way he rock them black diamonds in that chain
She admires his style and how he carries himself.


Still all up on each other, ain't a damn thing changed
Despite time, their affection for each other has not changed.


My girls can't tell me nothing, I'm gone in the brain
She is so in love with him that nothing can sway her feelings.


I'm all up under him like it's cold, winter time
She is always by his side, no matter what.


All up in the kitchen in my heels, dinner time
She is a great partner and enjoys cooking for him.


Do whatever that it takes, he got a winner's mind
He has a winning mentality and she admires that.


Give it all to him, meet him at the finish line
She is willing to give everything to him and support him in his endeavors.


Me and my boo and my boo boo riding
She is out with her partner and his friends.


All up in that black with his chick right beside him
They are stylish and fashionable as they ride around together.


Ladies, if you love your man show him you the flyest
You should always show your partner how special they are to you.


Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it
Be confident and express your love.


Me and my boo and my boo boo riding
They are still enjoying each other's company.


All up in that black with his chick right beside him
They are still stylish and fashionable.


Ladies, if you love your man show him you the fliest
Show your partner how much you care about him.


Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it
Be confident and express your love.


Ooh ooh ooh ooh
An expression of joy or excitement.


Damn I think I love that boy
She is genuinely in love with him.


Do anything for that boy
She is willing to do anything to keep him happy.


Boy!
She addresses her partner once more.


Now I'll never be the same
Her relationship with him has changed her life for the better.


You and me until the end
She wants to be with him until the very end.


Me and my boo and my boo boo riding
They are still enjoying their time together.


All up in that black with his chick right beside him
They are still stylish and fashionable.


Ladies, if you love your man show you the flyest
Show your partner how much you care about him.


Grind up on it, girl, show him how you ride it
Be confident and express your love.


Me and my boo and my boo lip locking
They are kissing because of their love.


All up in the back because the chicks keep flocking
Other girls are drawn to him, but he only has eyes for her.


All that gossip in 10 years stop it
The rumors and talk about them will disappear over time.


London speed it up, Houston rock it
They're on the move and enjoying life together.


Oh, killing me softly and I'm still falling
Her partner's effect on her is powerful and she continues to fall for him.


Still the one I need, I will always be with you
She is committed to her partner and needs him in her life.


Oh, you got me all gone, don't ever let me go
Her partner has complete control over her and she never wants to let him go.


Say it real loud if you fly
If you're confident and cool, show it off.


If you leave me you're out of your mind
Leaving her would be a foolish decision.


My baby is a 10
Her partner is the best and perfect for her.


We dressing to the 9
They dress really well when they are together.


He pick me up we 8, Make me feel so lucky 7
When he's with her, she feels like the luckiest girl in the world and he always takes care of her.


He kiss me in his 6
They share intimate moments together such as kissing.


We be making love at 5
Their passion for each other is very strong and intimate.


Still the one I do this 4
He is still the one she wants to be with and there's no doubt about that.


I'm tryna make us 3
She wants to build a solid foundation for their relationship.


From that 2
They have already come a long way and there's more to achieve.


He still the 1
Her partner will always be the number one person in her life.




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