The song's development was motivated by the phrase "Check on It" which Beyoncé and her management jokingly used before they decided to turn it into a song. "Check on It" is an R&B and hip hop song, which is instrumentally complete with a heavy bassline, strings, and wind instrument. Lyrically, it takes place in a club, where Beyoncé is letting the male patrons know that they are welcome to come and look at her body when she is dancing. The song consists of two verse-raps by Slim Thug. "Check on It" was well received by contemporary music critics, who universally complimented Beyoncé's vocals, and the assertiveness with which she sings her lines.
"Check on It" was not originally intended as a single from the album #1's. However, it received heavy rotation on US radio stations, following the release of the first single, "Stand Up for Love" (2005), which didn't peaked on the charts. Eventually, "Check on It" debuted on the US Billboard Hot 100 in November 2005, before its official release date. The single peaked at number one for five consecutive weeks, becoming one of the two longest-running number-one single in 2006, and Beyoncé's third US number-one single as a solo artist. "Check on It" reached number one in New Zealand and the top 10 on various singles chart in mainland Europe.
Check on It
Beyonce Lyrics
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DC, Destiny Child (Slim Thugga)
You need to stop playing 'round with all them clowns and the wankstas
Good girls gotta get down with the gangsta's
Go 'head girl, put some back and some neck up on it
While I stand up in the background and check up on it
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
If you got it, flaunt it, boy, I know you want it
While I turn around, you watch me check up on it
Ooh, you watchin' me shake it, I see it in ya face
Ya can't take it, it's blazin', you watch me in amazement
You can look at it, as long as you don't grab it
If you don't go braggin', I might let you have it
You think that I'm teasin', but I ain't got no reason
I'm sure that I can please ya, but first I gotta read you
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
I can tell you wanna taste it, but I'm gon' make you chase it
You've got to be patient, I like my men patient
More patience, you take my, get you in more places
You can't be abrasive, has to know to pace it
If I let you get up on it, you gotta make a promise
That you gon' put it on me, like no one's put it on me
Don't bore me, just show me, all men talk, but don't please
I can be a tease, but I really wanna please you
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
I'm checking on you boo, do what you do
And while dance I'ma glance at this beautiful view
I'm keep my hands in my pants, I need to glue 'em with glue
I'm in a trance all eyes on you and your crew
Me and my mans don't dance, but to feel y'all bump and grind
It won't hurt if you gon' try one time
They all hot, but let me see this ones mine
It's slim thug and DC outta H town
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (yeah, yeah)
Won't you come over and check up on it
I'ma let you work up on it (all my ladies)
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (yeah)
(Check on it, check on it) ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it (check on it, check on it)
I'ma let you work up on it (check on it, check on it)
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (know you want it)
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (hey)
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Won't you come over and check up on it (you, so sexy boy)
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (and I know you want it)
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (so baby, check up on me)
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (we having such a good time)
Won't you come over and check up on it (after I work it, baby, you're mine)
I'ma let you work up on it
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (all mine, all mine)
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
The lyrics of the song Check On It by Beyoncé featuring Slim Thug and Swizz Beatz are about a woman proclaiming her beauty and power over men. The song encourages women to flaunt their bodies and be confident in their sexuality. The chorus repeats the phrase “Check on it” as the woman commands the men to look at her and admire her. The verse by Slim Thug and Swizz Beatz reinforces the idea of women owning their bodies and being in control of men’s attention. They suggest that instead of wasting time on “clowns and wankstas,” women should focus on attracting the attention of “gangstas” and men who appreciate them.
The lyrics of the song reveal the power dynamics of gender and sexuality. The song celebrates a woman’s ability to control men by affecting their desire for her. The woman is in control of her sexuality, as she is able to tease and please the men she encounters. Furthermore, the song presents sex as a way for women to assert their dominance over men. The lyrics suggest that women can use their bodies as a tool to gain power and attention.
Line by Line Meaning
You need to stop playing 'round with all them clowns and the wankstas
You should stop wasting your time with people who are not worth your attention
Good girls gotta get down with the gangsta's
Even good girls like to hang out with tough guys sometimes
Go 'head girl, put some back and some neck up on it
Go ahead, girl, show off your curves
While I stand up in the background and check up on it
I'll stand in the background and make sure everything is going well
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
You seem to be enjoying what you're seeing, boy
Won't you come over and check up on it
Why don't you come over and take a closer look?
I'ma let you work up on it
I'll let you do your thing and show me what you got
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it
Ladies can watch while he checks me out
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
Come on and dance with me, check out my moves
If you got it, flaunt it, boy, I know you want it
If you have something to show, then show it off; I know you want to
While I turn around, you watch me check up on it
While I turn around and dance, you can watch me closely
Ooh, you watchin' me shake it, I see it in ya face
I can see in your face that you're enjoying watching me shake my body
Ya can't take it, it's blazin', you watch me in amazement
You can't handle how amazing I look while dancing
You can look at it, as long as you don't grab it
You can look at my body, but don't touch me without permission
If you don't go braggin', I might let you have it
If you don't boast about it, I might let you touch me
You think that I'm teasin', but I ain't got no reason
You might think I'm teasing you, but I have no motive for it
I'm sure that I can please ya, but first I gotta read you
I'm confident that I can please you, but I need to understand you better first
I can tell you wanna taste it, but I'm gon' make you chase it
I know you want to touch me, but I'll make you work for it
You've got to be patient, I like my men patient
You need to be patient, I prefer men who are patient
More patience, you take my, get you in more places
If you have more patience, I'll take you to more exciting places
You can't be abrasive, has to know to pace it
You can't be rough or forceful, you need to know the right pace
If I let you get up on it, you gotta make a promise
If I let you touch me, you need to make a promise
That you gon' put it on me, like no one's put it on me
You need to satisfy me like no one else has
Don't bore me, just show me, all men talk, but don't please
Don't bore me with talk, show me with action, most men don't satisfy me
I can be a tease, but I really wanna please you
I can tease you, but my desire is to please you
I'm checking on you boo, do what you do
I'm keeping an eye on you, do what you do
And while dance I'ma glance at this beautiful view
While I'm dancing, I'll take some time to enjoy the view
I'm keep my hands in my pants, I need to glue 'em with glue
I'll keep my hands to myself, I don't want to get too excited
I'm in a trance all eyes on you and your crew
I'm mesmerized watching you and your crew
Me and my mans don't dance, but to feel y'all bump and grind
My friends and I don't usually dance, but we like watching you grind
It won't hurt if you gon' try one time
It won't hurt to try at least once
They all hot, but let me see this ones mine
All of them are attractive, but I want to claim this one for myself
It's slim thug and DC outta H town
The artists on this track are Slim Thug and Destiny's Child from Houston
(Check on it, check on it) ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see
Come check me out, boy, it looks like you're enjoying the show
I'ma let you work up on it (all my ladies)
I'll let you show off your moves, ladies can watch me too
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (yeah)
Come dance with me, show off your moves, let's have fun tonight
I'ma let you work up on it (check on it, check on it)
I'll give you a chance to show off your skills
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (know you want it)
Ladies can watch while he checks me out, I know you want to
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (check on it, check on it)
You seem to be enjoying the show, boy
Won't you come over and check up on it (check on it, check on it)
Why don't you come over and take a closer look?
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (hey)
Come dance with me, show off your moves, let's have fun tonight
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (and I know you want it)
Ladies can watch while he checks me out, I know you want to
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (you, so sexy boy)
You seem to be enjoying the show, you're so attractive
I'ma let you work up on it
I'll give you a chance to show off your skills
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (and I know you want it)
Ladies can watch while he checks me out, I know you want to
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight (so baby, check up on me)
Come dance with me, show off your moves, let's have fun tonight
Ooh, boy, you looking like you like what you see (we having such a good time)
You seem to be enjoying the show, we're having a great time
Won't you come over and check up on it (after I work it, baby, you're mine)
Why don't you come over and take a closer look after I'm done dancing? You're mine
Ladies let 'em check up on it, watch it while he check up on it (all mine, all mine)
Ladies can watch while he checks me out, but he's all mine
Dip it, pop it, twerk it, stop it, check on me tonight
Come dance with me, show off your moves, let's have fun tonight
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Angela Renee Beyince, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Henry Nicola Mancini, Kasseem Dean, Sean Garrett, Stayve Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@SadHappy0322
Who’s here in 2024? I’m probably the only! This song randomly popped in my head as I’m listening to a bunch of older music I use to love
@user-sg9ex1wk5z
Я её слушаю постоянно
@cupcaketreats1260
im here <3
@mogomebaone8263
it popped in my head today,had to come watch it
@weadiamedia9331
gurrrl...remember when this came out!
@KevinBurnsjr
Same with me. This song just randomly popped up in my head as I was chilling at home.
@peytonwolfe6076
Whoever did the makeup for this video did the damn thing
💖A u t h e n t i c V i e w s D o a t C o a m💖 and Beyoncé talent the duo making virals
@DONTTAKEMYVIDEOS
This video is ICONIC. I remember my mom telling me as a lil girl “this video is so cute, she looks so cute in this pink” rest peacefully mommyyyy 💗
@tt.6774
rip 🕊️
@totalusooooss
rip🕊️