Be With You
Beyonce' Knowles Lyrics
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Ooh baby
I love the way you make me feel
It slows down time
Come in my bedroom and turn off the lights
You whisper softly in my ear
Makes me unwind
I'd rather be with you
Because I love the way you scream my name
And there's no other man that gives me what I want
And makes me feel this way
I'd rather be with you because you hustle hard
To take care of me
I'd rather be with you
Boy I'd rather be with you (I'd rather be with you)
Boy I'd rather be with you
I love the way you look at me
Stare into my eyes
What do they say to you boy don't be shy
Tonight's the night your fantasies
Will all come true
I am your woman I belong to you, whoah
There is nothing I won't do for you
I know my soul connected me to you
I feel so safe when I'm alone with you oh
I'm holding back nothin' saving it all for you
Baby I love making love to you
It's like a high I can't come down from you
I'd rather be with you because I love the way
You scream my name (scream my name)
And there's no other man that gives me what I want
And makes me feel this way (makes me feel this way)
I'd rather be with you because you hustle hard (I'd rather be with you babe)
To take care of me (now hold it down for me baby)
I'd rather be with you
Boy I'd rather be with you (I'd rather be with you)
I'd rather be, I'd rather be with you oh
Hey!
I'd rather be with you well yeah
Boy I rather be with you
I'd rather be with you well yeah
Boy I rather be with you (I rather, rather be, rather be with you)
I'd rather be with you because I love the way (I love the way you scream my name)
You scream my name (scream it louder baby)
And there's no other man that gives me what I want (make me, make me feel this way)
And makes me feel this way (make me feel good)
I'd rather be with you because you hustle hard
To take care of me (so good, so good)
I'd rather be with you
Boy I'd rather be with you (I'd rather be with you)
I don't want nobody else but you
I'd rather be with you because I love the way
You scream my name
And there's no other man that gives me what I want
And makes me feel this way
I'd rather be with you because you hustle hard (I'd rather be with you babe)
To take care of me
I'd rather be with you
Boy I'd rather be with you (I'd rather be with you)
Boy I'd rather be with you
In Beyonce's song "Be With You," she expresses her deep love and desire for her partner. She loves the way he makes her feel and the way he touches her. She feels safe with him and trusts him completely, willing to do anything for him. Beyonce also expresses her appreciation for her partner's hard work in taking care of her, showing her commitment to him.
The lyrics showcase Beyonce’s expression of passion as she calls out for her lover to join her in her bedroom. She is only interested in the one person she loves, and thus is critical of ‘other men’ who cannot make her feel the way her partner does. She explains all of the things that she and her partner have together, the way they look at each other, the way they make love to each other, the connection they have, and the way he takes care of her. The singer shows ultimate commitment and possessiveness, opting for no other man, but only the man she is with.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh baby
Expression of pleasure and affection
I love the way you make me feel
The person's presence and actions elicit positive emotions
It slows down time
In the moment, time seems to move slower and be more enjoyable
Come in my bedroom and turn off the lights
Invitation for intimacy and privacy
You whisper softly in my ear
Vocalization that creates a sensual atmosphere and is pleasing to hear
Makes me unwind
Lowers stress levels and promotes relaxation
The way you touch me let's me know you're mine
Physical touch is a way of expressing ownership and commitment
I'd rather be with you
Expressing strong preference for this person's company
Because I love the way you scream my name
Vocal expression of pleasure and satisfaction during intimacy
And there's no other man that gives me what I want
This person satisfies all of the singer's desires and needs
And makes me feel this way
The person's actions create intense positive emotions
Boy I'd rather be with you
Affectionate term of address expressing desire for this person's company
I love the way you look at me
Nonverbal communication that conveys affection and attraction
Stare into my eyes
Intense gaze that creates a sense of connection and intimacy
What do they say to you boy don't be shy
Asking for verbal confirmation of the person's affection and attraction
Tonight's the night your fantasies
Tonight is the opportunity to fulfill the person's desires
Will all come true
The person will receive everything they want
I am your woman I belong to you, whoah
Expression of commitment and a sense of belonging
There is nothing I won't do for you
Willingness to go above and beyond for this person
I know my soul connected me to you
Belief that the connection between these two individuals is deeper and spiritual
I feel so safe when I'm alone with you oh
The person feels protected and secure in the presence of their partner
I'm holding back nothin' saving it all for you
Willingness to be vulnerable and give everything to this person
Baby I love making love to you
Expression of enjoyment and pleasure during intimacy
I'd rather be with you because you hustle hard
Appreciation for the person's hard work and dedication
To take care of me
The person provides support and care for the singer
I don't want nobody else but you
Exclusive desire for this person's company and love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: GEORGE CLINTON JR., WILLIAM BOOTSY COLLINS, GARY COOPER, SHUGGIE OTIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@iyantez
Old Beyoncé was everything..........
@cattybates3839
Iyantez M. Lewis true
@makylieknowles4211
Iyantez Lewis she still is 💯 so please
@camino510
Iyantez Lewis she was just very hungry then and eager is what your saying.
@track13byMM
Iyantez Lewis she really was
@siaramcdonald3381
I noticed changes too...something could have happened in the media...
@quincygoss
This is actually my favorite Beyoncé song! So timeless and classic, perfect for a nice sunset drive 👌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@Aaron-ov3mm
Yesss one of my absolute favorites
@loveyu2778
Its another rip off song ..
But, it is one of my favorites..❤
@nikiasimmons7429
Mine too❤️ I played it so much my kids was seriously sick of me and Queen B My first grandchild knew the lyrics word for word at 6 years old🤣🤣🤣🤣🤦🏾♀️🤦🏾♀️❤️❤️❤️🎤🎤👑👑