Bootylicious
Beyonce Lyrics
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Michelle, can you handle this?
Beyoncé, can you handle this?
I don't think they can handle this!
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
I don't think you're ready for this
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
I don't think you're ready for this
'Cause my body too bootylicious for ya, babe
Baby, can you handle this?
Baby, can you handle this?
Baby, can you handle this?
I don't think you can handle this
The lyrics from Beyoncé's song "Bootylicious" are a playful and confident declaration of the artist's sexual appeal and physical prowess. The song begins with Kelly, Michelle, and Beyoncé asking each other if they can handle what's about to come. The chorus then repeats the phrase "I don't think you're ready for this jelly" six times, with the final line asserting that Beyoncé's body is "too bootylicious" for anyone to handle.
The term "jelly" is a slang term for a woman's derriere, and the word "bootylicious" is a play on the phrase "delicious booty." These lyrics, along with the groovy beat, make it clear that the song celebrates female sexuality and body confidence. Beyoncé asserts her dominance and tells her potential lovers that they cannot handle the power of her body, which is too sensual and irresistible for them to handle. Furthermore, the repetition of the phrase punctuates the song with a certain assertiveness, as if Beyoncé is daring anyone to prove her wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Kelly, can you handle this?
Asking Kelly if she is able to handle what Beyoncé is about to unleash, suggesting that what is to come will be powerful and overwhelming.
Michelle, can you handle this?
Asking Michelle if she is able to handle what Beyoncé is about to unleash, suggesting that what is to come will be powerful and overwhelming.
Beyoncé, can you handle this?
Asking herself if she is able to handle what she is about to unleash, suggesting that what is to come will be powerful and overwhelming.
I don't think they can handle this!
Expressing the belief that the people she is addressing are not prepared for her level of confidence, sexuality, and overall presence.
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
Continuing the theme of suggesting that the people she is addressing are not prepared for her level of confidence, sexuality, and overall presence through the metaphor of jelly, which refers to curves and softness.
I don't think you're ready for this jelly
Repeat of previous line.
I don't think you're ready for this
Emphasizing that the people she is addressing are not prepared for her level of confidence, sexuality, and overall presence.
'Cause my body too bootylicious for ya, babe
Explaining that her curves and overall physicality are too much for those who are not used to or able to handle such a powerful and confident woman.
Baby, can you handle this?
Continuing to address others and question whether they are able to handle what is to come from her in terms of sexuality and confidence.
Baby, can you handle this?
Repeat of previous line.
Baby, can you handle this?
Repeat of previous line.
I don't think you can handle this
Reiterating that the people she is addressing are not prepared for her level of confidence, sexuality, and overall presence, and potentially suggesting that they may never be able to handle it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Rob Fusari, Falonte D. Moore, Stevie Nicks
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@venusflytrapyt
Destiny's Child is literally the best girl group to ever do it. Beyonce with main vocals, kelly on background, michelle with ad-libs and harmonies. They could drop an album today and id be here for it. And yet we were still never ready...
for fish jellly... 0:57
@BGK8345
Fun Facts: Bootylicious was the last Billboard Hot 100 #1 song by a female group!
@SumthingFrench
noooooooooooooo!! (sarcasm) dont we all know that.
@badbitch7676
creeperdragon actually everyone dont know it
@ilyesbey4386
+creeperdragon no...we don't
@BGK8345
mmm ppp Don't cha went #2
@badbitch7676
mmm ppp and buttons went #3
@adolfoarias6857
Never expected this song to appear in a Disney movie... Like, ever 🤩
@jennyhoek561
I need Lady Marmalade to appear in a PG animated film
But I know that song is more explicit
@Heraldo_Del_Mar
Me neither. 😁 And yet they pulled it off.
@kevinanthony3142
what movie