What's It Gonna Be
Beyonce Lyrics
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It's popping up in here
Wanna have a good time, just tryna chill
When I happened to notice how you're staring at me
Ooh, baby, you're so fine
You deserve my time, with your sexy eyes you're qualified
So, boy, why don't ya, baby, why won't ya, come and talk to me?
Ooh, baby, let me show ya
Ooh, I see you coming over making your move, I'm waiting on you to
Ooh, tell me what I wanna hear
Ooh, whisper something in my ear
Ooh, So you're making me feel sexy, baby, we can get up out of here
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
Can't you feel this chemistry?
What's it gonna be, boy?
It's so damn crowded we should leave
What's it gonna be, boy?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
Can we take it there?
Club's about to close, give me one more dance, then I'm ready to go
When the deejay's playing all the same songs, then the night's about to end
Can we meet in the parking lot, find a quiet place where we can talk
To find out more about each other, baby, can we?
Ooh, I wanna get closer
Ooh, baby, let me show ya
Ooh, I'm glad you came over and made your move, now tell me what you wanna do
Ooh, tell me what I wanna hear
Ooh, whisper something in my ear
Ooh, You're making me feel so sexy
Baby, we should get up out of here
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
Can't you feel this chemistry?
What's it gonna be, boy?
This place is crowded, we should leave
What's it gonna be, boy?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
You know I'm feeling you (I'm feeling you)
Tonight's on, let's find a spot (you feeling me)
To go so we can get to know each other better
I'll go and tell my girls (I'll tell my girls)
If you go and tell your boys (Go tell your boys)
We gon' be leaving, tell me, what's it gonna be?
You know I'm feeling you (I'm feeling you)
Tonight's on, let's find another spot to go (you feeling me)
And maybe we can meet here together
I'll go and tell my girls (I'll tell my girls)
If you go and tell your boys (Go tell your boys)
We gon' be leaving, tell me, what's it gonna be?
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
Can't you feel this chemistry?
What's it gonna be, boy?
It's so damn crowded, we should leave
What's it gonna be, boy? (yeah)
What's it gonne be? (yeah)
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
In "What's It Gonna Be," Beyoncé expresses her interest in a man who catches her eye at a club. The song begins with the singer noticing the man staring at her, and recognizes his attractiveness. She then asks him to approach her, wanting to get closer to him. She acknowledges the sexual tension and asks the question: what's going to happen between them? The chorus repeats this question several times, emphasizing the uncertainty of the situation.
The singer's lack of control over the night's events continues to be evident throughout the song. She notes that the club is overcrowded, and suggests that they should leave. She then asks the man to dance with her one last time before they depart. By the end of the song, she proposes that they meet outside of the club to get to know each other better. Overall, "What's It Gonna Be" speaks to the excitement and ambiguity of starting a new romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, you, what's the deal?
Beyoncé is asking the listener what they're all about.
It's popping up in here
The place is starting to get crowded and lively.
Wanna have a good time, just tryna chill
Beyoncé is just looking for a good time and to relax.
When I happened to notice how you're staring at me
Beyoncé noticed the listener's gaze on her.
Ooh, baby, you're so fine
Beyoncé is complimenting the listener's looks.
You deserve my time, with your sexy eyes you're qualified
Beyoncé is indicating that the listener is attractive and deserves her attention.
So, boy, why don't ya, baby, why won't ya, come and talk to me?
Beyoncé is expressing her interest in the listener and inviting them to come and speak to her.
Can we take it there?
Beyoncé is asking if they can take things further.
Club's about to close, give me one more dance, then I'm ready to go
The club is closing soon, and Beyoncé wants to dance with the listener one more time before leaving.
Can we meet in the parking lot, find a quiet place where we can talk
Beyoncé is suggesting that they meet somewhere private to talk more intimately.
You know I'm feeling you (I'm feeling you)
Beyoncé is expressing her attraction to the listener.
Tonight's on, let's find a spot (you feeling me)
Beyoncé is suggesting that they go somewhere else to continue their evening.
We gon' be leaving, tell me, what's it gonna be?
Beyoncé is asking the listener to decide what they want to do next.
What's it gonna be, boy?
Beyoncé is repeatedly asking the listener to make a decision about what they want to do next.
I'm watching you, you watching me
Beyoncé and the listener are exchanging looks, observing each other.
Can't you feel this chemistry?
Beyoncé is sensing a spark between herself and the listener.
This place is crowded, we should leave
Beyoncé is suggesting that they go somewhere with less people around.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Corte Ellis, Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Larry Troutman, Roger Troutman, Kandice Love, Karriem Hassan Mack, Lashaun Tyson Owens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jason Smalls
[Verse 1]
Hey you what's the deal?
It's poppin' up in here
Wanna have a good time, just tryna chill
When I couldn't help but notice how you starin' at me
Oh, baby you're so fine
You deserve my time
With your sexy eyes, you're qualified
So boy, why don't cha
Baby, why won't cha
Come and talk to me?
[Refrain 1]
(Ohhh) I wanna get closer
(Ohhh) Baby let me show ya
(Ohhh) I see you comin' over
Makin' your move, I'm waitin' on you to
(Ohhh) Tell me what I wanna hear
(Ohhh) Whisper something in my ear
(Ohhh) Boy you're makin' me feel sexy
Baby we can get up outta here
[Chorus]
(What's it gonna be boy?)
I'm watchin' you, you watchin' me
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Can't you feel this chemistry?
(What's it gonna be boy?)
It's so d*** crowded, we should leave
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Tell me what's it gonna be
[Verse 2]
Can we take it there?
Club is about to close
Gimme one more dance and I'm ready to go
And the DJ's playin' all the same songs
And the night is about to end
Can we meet in the parkin' lot?
Find a quiet place where we can talk
To find out more about each other
Baby can we?
[Refrain 2]
(Oh) I wanna get closer
(Oh) Baby let me show ya
(Oh) Now that you came over, made your move
Now tell me what you wanna do
(Ohhh) Tell me what I wanna hear
(Ohhh) Whisper something in my ear
(Ohhh) Your makin' me feel so sexy
Baby we should get up outta here
[Chorus 2]
(What's it gonna be boy?)
I'm watchin' you, you watchin' me
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Can't you feel this chemistry?
(What's it gonna be boy?)
This place is crowded we should leave
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Tell me what's it gonna be
[Bridge]
You know I'm feeling you tonight (I'm feeling you)
So let's find another spot to go (You feeling me)
So we can get to know each other better
I'll go and tell my girls (I'll tell my girls)
And you go and tell your boys (Go tell your boys)
That we gonna be leavin'
Tell me what's it gonna be
You know I'm feeling you tonight (I'm feeling you)
So let's find another spot to go (You feeling me)
And baby we can leave here together (Baby can we leave?)
I'll go and tell my girls
If you go and tell your boys
That we gonna be leavin'
Tell me what's it gonna be
[Chorus 3]
(What's it gonna be boy?)
I'm watchin' you, you watchin' me
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Can't you feel this chemistry?
(What's it gonna be boy?)
It's so d*** crowded, we should leave
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Tell me what's it gonna be
[Outro]
(What's it gonna be boy)
I'm watchin' you, you watchin' me
What's it gonna be boy?
What's it gonna be boy?
What's it gonna be boy?
(Tell me what's it gonna be)
What's it gonna be boy?
What's it gonna be boy?
Tamerra
For so long I thought I was the only person who’d ever heard this song and absolutely loved it
BoBo N. RobinSon
Another beautiful moment for Bey. Hidden, slept on gem & all
Robert Coronel
Actually this song is on the japanese edition of her album but if it was released as a single it would definitely be popular and #1
yaboitrey4evaontop
EXACTLY!!!!! #1 FOR SURE ESPECIALLY DURING THAT TIME!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
music lover1984
It was also included with destiny's child destiny fulfilled special edition cd with 2 discs and also on the wembley cd that was with the wembley dvd it was used in a loreal commercial in the USA.
Gt ShowBiz
I gotta admit i miss this Beyonce but i still love the new Bey
Dimitri
I don’t know why people be thinking this is a compliment lmao
Fernando diniz
Now go to Beyoncé Otherside song
butterflyszn
@Mrs JL y’all really have terrible taste in music if you think any beyoncé album is trash 😬
Hello you
@Mrs JL preach