Ring the Alarm
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Ring the alarm
I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm

Ring the alarm
I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats
(If I let you go)
Sit in the house off the coast
(If I let you go)
She gon' take everything I own
(If I let you go)
I can't let you go
Damned if I let you go

She gon' rock the V.V.S. stones
(If I let you go)
Cruise in the 'Bach or the Rolls
(If I let you go)
She gon' pocket everything I tote
(If I let you go)
I can't let you go
Damned if I let you go

Tell me how should I feel
When I know what I know
And my female intuition
Telling me you a dog?
People told me 'bout the flames
I couldn't see through the smoke
When I need answers
Accusations, what you mean you gon' choke?

You can't stay, you gotta go
Ain't no other chick spendin' yo' dough
This is taking a toll, the way the story unfolds
Not the picture-perfect movie everyone would have saw

She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats
(If I let you go)
Sit in the house off the coast
(If I let you go)
She gon' take everything I own
(If I let you go)
I can't let you go
Damned if I let you go

She gon' rock the V.V.S. stones
(If I let you go)
Cruise in the 'Bach or the Rolls
(If I let you go)
She gon' pocket everything I tote
(If I let you go)
I can't let you go
Damned if I let you go

Ring the alarm
I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm

Ring the alarm
I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm

Tell me how should I feel
When you made me belong
And the thought of you just touching her is what I hate most
I don't want you, but I want it, and I can't let it go
To know you give it to her like you gave it to me, come on

He so done, workin' 'em both
She gon' love that shit, I know
I done put in a call--time to ring the alarm
'Cause you ain't never seen a fire like the one I'm gon' cause

She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats
(If I let you go)
Sit in the house off the coast
(If I let you go)
She gon' take everything I own
(If I let you go)
I can't let you go
Damned if I let you go

She gon' rock the V.V.S. stones
(If I let you go)
Cruise in the 'Bach or the Rolls
(If I let you go)
She gon' pocket everything I tote
(If I let you go)
I can't let you go
Damned if I let you go

How can you look at me
And not see all the things that I kept only just for you?
Why would you risk it, baby?
Is that the price that I pay?
But this is my show, and I won't let you go
All is been paid for, and it's mine
How could you look at me
And not see all the things?

She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats
(If I let you go)
Sit in the house off the coast
(If I let you go)
She gon' take everything I own
(If I let you go)
I can't let you go
Damned if I let you go

She gon' rock the V.V.S. stones
(If I let you go)
Cruise in the 'Bach or the Rolls
(If I let you go)
She gon' pocket everything I tote
(If I let you go)




I can't let you go
Damned if I let you go

Overall Meaning

In "Ring The Alarm," Beyonce expresses her anger and frustration with a cheating partner who is seeing someone else. She is tired of dealing with this situation and warns her partner that she won't tolerate another woman on his arm. With her outstanding vocals, Beyonce urges her partner to "ring the alarm" and leave, as he won't find any other woman as good as she is. Beyonce also reveals her vulnerable side, as she questions herself about why she still wants something that is not good for her. She knows deep down that she should let it go, but the thought of her partner being with another woman makes her feel uneasy.


The lyrics of "Ring The Alarm" have a deeper meaning too. She presents a statement about gender inequality in relationships by arguing that women have to fight to keep their relationship and their possessions because men tend to be more successful in such battles. With lyrics like "She gon' take everything I own," "pocket everything I tote," and "rockin' chinchilla coats," Beyonce is alerting her partner that his new woman will take everything from her life that she has built so fiercely. She is determined that this will not happen and is ready to fight for what she rightfully owns.


Line by Line Meaning

Ring the alarm
I need to sound the alarm and take action because I've been in this situation for too long.


I been through this too long
I've been in this situation with you for a long time now and it's time for a change.


But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm
I refuse to see you with another woman.


She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (If I let you go)
If I let you go, she will be able to enjoy luxury clothing and items that I currently have access to.


Sit in the house off the coast (If I let you go)
If I let you go, she will be able to live in a house by the coast that I currently own.


She gon' take everything I own (If I let you go)
If I let you go, she will take everything that I have worked hard for and own.


I can't let you go
I am unable to let you go and allow this other woman to have access to what I have.


Damned if I let you go
I refuse to let you go and let the other woman benefit from my hard work and success.


Tell me how should I feel
I need to know how to feel in this situation because it is affecting me deeply.


When I know what I know
I am aware of what you have done and it is causing me pain.


And my female intuition
My instincts as a woman are telling me that you are not trustworthy.


Telling me you a dog?
Are you really cheating on me and treating me poorly?


People told me 'bout the flames
Others have warned me about this situation and the danger it poses.


I couldn't see through the smoke
At the time, I couldn't recognize the warning signs and was blinded by love.


When I need answers, accusations, what you mean you gon' choke?
I need answers from you, but when I confront you, you seem unable to give me straight answers and instead try to avoid the issue.


You can't stay, you gotta go
You are no longer welcome in my life.


Ain't no other chick spendin' yo' dough
I refuse to let another woman benefit from your money or hard work.


This is taking a toll, the way the story unfolds
This situation is causing me stress and fatigue, and it is getting worse as things progress.


Not the picture-perfect movie everyone would have saw
This situation is not a fairy-tale or happy ending that others may have expected.


Tell me how should I feel
I still need to know how to handle this situation and my emotions.


When you made me belong
You made me feel like I was a part of your life and that we had a future together.


And the thought of you just touching her is what I hate most
The idea of you being intimate with another woman is what hurts me the most.


I don't want you, but I want it, and I can't let it go
I don't want to be with you, but I still want the things that we have built together and am struggling to move on from them.


To know you give it to her like you gave it to me, come on
The thought of you giving another woman everything that you gave me is painful and frustrating.


He so done, workin' 'em both
You are playing two women and are done with trying to keep up appearances with both of us.


She gon' love that shit, I know
You are going to continue to cheat on me with this other woman because she will love it.


I done put in a call--time to ring the alarm
I have had enough and am ready to take action to protect myself and my interests.


'Cause you ain't never seen a fire like the one I'm gon' cause
If you continue to cheat on me and hurt me, I will cause a serious and intense reaction that you have never seen before.


How can you look at me
I need to know how you can face me after everything you have done, and how you can continue to hurt me.


And not see all the things that I kept only just for you?
I put so much effort into our relationship and gave you a lot, but it seems that you did not appreciate or value those things.


Why would you risk it, baby?
Why would you risk our relationship and our future by cheating on me with another woman?


Is that the price that I pay?
Am I the one who has to suffer the consequences of your actions?


But this is my show, and I won't let you go
I am in control of my own life and will not let you continue to hurt me or dictate my future.


All is been paid for, and it's mine
I have worked hard for everything I have and will not let you take it away from me.


She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (If I let you go)
If I let you go, this other woman will be able to enjoy luxury clothing and items that I currently have access to.


Sit in the house off the coast (If I let you go)
If I let you go, this other woman will be able to live in a house by the coast that I currently own.


She gon' take everything I own (If I let you go)
If I let you go, this other woman will take everything that I have worked hard for and own.


She gon' rock the V.V.S. stones (If I let you go)
If I let you go, this other woman will be able to wear expensive diamonds and jewelry that I currently have access to.


Cruise in the 'Bach or the Rolls (If I let you go)
If I let you go, this other woman will be able to drive luxurious cars that I currently have access to.


She gon' pocket everything I tote (If I let you go)
If I let you go, this other woman will be able to keep all the money and possessions that I currently have.


How could you look at me
I am still wondering how you can face me after everything you have done.


And not see all the things?
You seem unable to recognize or appreciate all the sacrifices and efforts I have made for our relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DEAN, KASSEEM / KNOWLES, BEYONCE GISSELLE / GARRETT, SEAN

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