Fighting Temptation
Beyonce Lyrics
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Yo Beyonce, Free, Mc Lyte why'all ready
Let it put it down for da clubs
Ladies! (yeah) We got dat beat dat make you jump
To my fellas! (whoo)! I'll got them cars them ladies love
Party People! (yeah) We gonna party all night
I'm the type of chick who be fightin' temptation
Make you wait before we have a relation
Playboy holla at me lata'
Don't you know I'm managed by violator (yeah!)
(they shootin') I'm exterminator
I look good so hate me hater
Me and my girls drinkin', where's the waiter
Cheatin' guys I already played ya
Ladies don't saphacate us
If you touch us we gonna altercation
Warn Missy you's impersonator
I got so much ice I even scare Jacob
Beyonce, Mc Lyte, and Free
Missy Put it down on da beat
Party people it's good sensation
We gonna show you how to fight temptation
[Chorus:]
I'm just fighting temptation (yeah)
Gotta get more control (control, yeah)
Yet it's very tempting when you ask to take me home (home)
You know you want my love (love)
I don't think the time is right (no)
Call when I'm ready, but it won't be tonight
We in da club Free gully no doubt
See this real deal playa starin' dead in my mouth
He got his crew, but I got mine to
Send a note to my table like (what you gonna do)
Eye game got him spreadin' me out
In my ear dry tears how he left his spouse
And oh, the nice cars and impressive house
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Beyonce, Missy Elliott, MC Lyte, and Free come together in the song Fighting Temptations to create a club hit that speaks to the struggle between giving into temptation and staying in control. The song opens up with a call to the ladies and the fellas to let loose and enjoy the night. Beyonce then introduces herself as the type of woman who fights temptation and doesn't give in easily to the advances of men. She proudly declares that she is managed by the renowned music management company, Violator. She also boasts about her looks and the fact that she has so much ice on her that even Jacob, the famous jeweler, is scared of her.
Missy Elliott comes in with her signature style, dropping clever wordplay and rhymes that tell a story of a man trying to seduce her. However, Missy warns him to back off and lets him know that any attempt to touch her will lead to an altercation. MC Lyte then jumps in, giving her own take on fighting temptation, and noting that while it may be tempting to give in to someone's advances, it's important to have control and wait until the time is right.
Overall, the song is a celebration of self-control and standing firm in the face of temptation. It is a reminder to women to never give in to men's advances and to always prioritize their own well-being.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN BURKS, MELISSA ELLIOTT, LASHAUN OWENS, KARRIEM MACK, LANA "MC LYTE" MOORER, WALTER MURPHY, GENE PISTILLI, MARIE WRIGHT
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@Infinite_Deity_Ent
Bey know she’s freakin gorgeous
@aminah761
Yesssss
@witkneemenyon5612
Lol beautiful !!
@ravaundasmith6029
Beyonce Pretty like her mama
@richild3967
And the camera loved her. Not one bad angle
@JaxMchunu
2003 was a beautiful year. I was 12 and everything felt lighter, fuller and sweeter.
@fernandodiniz6029
If you like these vocals, you'll like Beyoncé's new song: PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA
@JaxMchunu
@@fernandodiniz6029 I think that’s why I love that song too 😊😊😊 Good ear!!
@terrishay2490
Yass yass yass I was 12 and turned 13 and man the music was just so special especially when the new reggae artist hit the scene after Sean Paul✨✨🔥💐 I had a big crush on this guy who was a lil other than me and every time I would walk by he would wink or say “hey baby” I swear that made my day each day lol and Amerie “talking to me” reminded me of him well us because I was so shy to approach him. So many special memories that year in the Chi summers ain’t been the same since.
@headlesspostman
I was 15! I had the best year