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Byonce feat. Lady Gaga Lyrics


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Shawty, what yo' name is?

Them hustlers keep on talkin'
They like the way I'm walkin'
You saying that you want me?
So press record, I'll let you film me

On your video phone
Make a cameo
Tape me on your video phone
I can handle you
Watch me on your video phone
On your video, video
If you want me you can watch me on your video phone

I love how you approach me
Fresh white, with your pants, hanging grown man low
Everything you sayin' soundin' good to me
No need to convince me anymore
Swagger, it's right, one blade is tight
And I smell your cologne in the air
Baby, you doin' somethin' right
You just cancelled every other man here
You say you like my bag, and the color of my nails
You can see that I got it goin' on
I wanna make sure you remember me
So I'ma leave my number on your video phone
I got no time for frontin'
I know just what I'm wantin'
If it's gonna be you and me
When I call, they better see me on your video screen

Them hustlers keep on talkin'
They like the way I'm walkin'
You saying that you want me?
So press record, I'll let you film me

On your video phone
Make a cameo
Tape me on your video phone
I can handle you
Watch me on your video phone
On your video, video
If you want me you can watch me on your video phone

You're my phone star
And I'm happy when my lights flashin'
'Cause you on my receiver (oh)
Hubba, hubba
Honey baby is so sexy that he should win an Oscar (oh)
And when you miss me
Just remember that I always got you with me (oh)
I'll be your Gene, you'll be my Brando
I'ma put you in my movie if you think that you can handle
(Can you handle it?) Whoa

I know you like that (can you handle it?)
Can yurn you into a star, I got it like that (like that) (can you handle it?)
Baby, don't fight it (tell 'em, B)
'Cause when I miss your call, I hit you right back
On my video phone (you like what you see?)

Them hustlers like my fashion (you wanna video me?)
They like the way I'm walkin' (you like what you see?)
You sayin' that you want me (go on and video me)
So press record, I'll let you film me

On your video phone
Make a cameo
Tape me on your video phone (oh)
I can handle you
Watch me on your video phone (oh)
On your video, video
If you want me you can watch me on your video phone

Can you handle it?
Can you handle it? (Tell 'em, B)
Can you handle it?
Can you handle it?

You like what you see? (Can you handle it?)
You wanna video me? (Can you handle it?)
You like what you see? (Can you handle it?) (Oh)
Go on and video me (can you handle it?) (Oh)
You like what you see? (Can you handle it?)
You wanna video me?

You know them G's they be hollerin'
'Specially them hot ones
Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston to New Orleans
When they see me they be like, "Yo, B, let me call you"
You breakin' my focus, boy, you cute and you ballin'
You like it when I shake it?
Shawty on a mission, what yo' name is?
What? You want me naked?
If you liking this position you can tape it
On your video phone

Hustlas keep on talkin' (talkin', talkin')
You like the way it's poppin' (poppin', poppin')
You saying that you want me? (Want me)
Press record, baby film me

On your video phone
Make a cameo
Take me on your video phone (film me)
I can handle you
Watch me on your video phone (film me)
On your video, video
If you want me you can watch me on your video phone





Video phone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Beyonce feat. Lady Gaga's song Video are about the allure of being filmed and watched. The lyrics revolve around the idea of an intense attraction between two people that is being experienced during a film shoot. The song begins with Beyonce asking the man filming, "Shawty, what yo' name is?", after which she tells him to press record, so she can be filmed, and she can see the final footage on the video phone. Throughout the song, she talks about making a video cameo and wanting to be remembered, and even leaves her number on the man's phone to be called back.


The lyrics are somewhat sexual and seductive, with Beyonce and Lady Gaga using playful and suggestive metaphors, such as "You breakin' my focus, boy, you cute and you ballin', You like it when I shake it? Shawty on a mission, what yo' name is? What? You want me naked?". The song is about the thrill of being watched, being desired, and seducing others while being filmed. The lyrics convey the message that being filmed can be both empowering and intoxicating.


Line by Line Meaning

Shawty, what yo' name is?
What is your name, sir?


Them hustlers keep on talkin'
People keep talking about me and my success


They like the way I'm walkin'
People find my fashion and style attractive


You saying that you want me?
Are you expressing interest in me?


So press record, I'll let you film me
Feel free to film me if you want to


On your video phone
Record me on your phone's camera


Make a cameo
Feature me briefly in your video


Tape me on your video phone
Record me on your phone's camera


I can handle you
I can take control of this situation


Watch me on your video phone
See me on your phone's camera


If you want me you can watch me on your video phone
You can watch me on your phone's camera if you want to


I love how you approach me
I like the way you are talking to me


Fresh white, with your pants, hanging grown man low
You are dressed nicely in white with your pants hanging low


Everything you sayin' soundin' good to me
I like everything you are saying to me


No need to convince me anymore
You have already won me over


Swagger, it's right, one blade is tight
You have the right amount of confidence and your haircut looks sharp


And I smell your cologne in the air
I can smell the fragrance you are wearing


Baby, you doin' somethin' right
You are doing something correctly because I am attracted to you


You just cancelled every other man here
You are the only man that I am interested in here


You say you like my bag, and the color of my nails
You mentioned that you like my bag and the color of my nails


You can see that I got it goin' on
You recognize that I am successful and attractive


I wanna make sure you remember me
I want to make a lasting impression on you


So I'ma leave my number on your video phone
I will leave my phone number on your phone's camera


I got no time for frontin'
I do not have time for fake people or games


I know just what I'm wantin'
I am very clear about what I want


If it's gonna be you and me
If we are going to be together


When I call, they better see me on your video screen
When I call you, I want to see myself on your phone's camera


You're my phone star
You are the star of my phone's camera


And I'm happy when my lights flashin'
I am excited when my phone's camera is recording


'Cause you on my receiver (oh)
Because I am receiving messages from you


Honey baby is so sexy that he should win an Oscar (oh)
You are so attractive that you should be rewarded like an Academy Award winner


And when you miss me
When you are not with me


Just remember that I always got you with me (oh)
Remember that I am always thinking about you


I'll be your Gene, you'll be my Brando
I will be your Gene Kelly and you will be my Marlon Brando


I'ma put you in my movie if you think that you can handle
I will feature you in my life if you can handle it


(Can you handle it?) Whoa
(Are you able to handle it?) Wow


I know you like that (can you handle it?)
I know you enjoy that (are you able to handle it?)


Can yurn you into a star, I got it like that (like that) (can you handle it?)
I can make you a star, I have that power (are you able to handle it?)


Baby, don't fight it (tell 'em, B)
Don't resist it, B (she is referring to herself here)


'Cause when I miss your call, I hit you right back
Because when I miss your call, I call you back immediately


Can you handle it?
Are you able to handle it?


Can you handle it? (Tell 'em, B)
Are you able to handle it? (She is referring to herself here)


You know them G's they be hollerin'
You know those guys who are always shouting


'Specially them hot ones
Especially the attractive ones


Brooklyn, Atlanta, Houston to New Orleans
Different cities where guys come from


When they see me they be like, 'Yo, B, let me call you'
When they see me, they ask to have my number


You breakin' my focus, boy, you cute and you ballin'
You are distracting me, but I can't help but find you attractive and successful


You like it when I shake it?
Do you enjoy it when I dance?


Shawty on a mission, what yo' name is?
I am on a mission, what is your name, sir?


What? You want me naked?
What? You want me to undress?


If you liking this position you can tape it
If you enjoy this position, you can record it


Hustlas keep on talkin' (talkin', talkin')
People keep talking (repeating)


You like the way it's poppin' (poppin', poppin')
You enjoy the way I am moving (repeating)


You saying that you want me? (Want me)
Are you really expressing interest in me? (Repeating)


Press record, baby film me
Go ahead and record me, baby


Video phone
A phone that has a camera for recording videos




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Angela Beyince, Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Sean Garrett, Shondrae L. Crawford, Stefani Germanotta

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@tasha3757

I knew it was iconic the day the song came out. I was a young teen back then but had been a massive Gaga fan since Just Dance (still am today and almost 30).

Ever since she released her debuts, I always knew there was something special about her. Then... the day I saw she had collabed with Beyoncé, that's when I officially knew Gaga "had made it!"

Back then, there were a lot of one hit wonders (don't even get me started about the 90s lol 😅), and if you didn't prove yourself as 'more' that was all you were. I was soooo happy for gaga when she released this.
Likewise with "Videophone" with Beyoncé..


I'll always be a Litttle Monster. LOVE Gaga!



All comments from YouTube:

@PaooRealistic

"To be continued..." the biggest lie in the pop industry

@isaacortiz4617

😄

@christianpaulmonteciano4773

They say her aura is continuation of this

@jayentanjingkaidhs7818

Video phone

@Yagirlnyesha

😭😭😭

@SeyiKnight

@@jayentanjingkaidhs7818 oh yhhh

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@TokyoToka

“to be continued” 10 years and we still wait .. 😩

@jo_imsolazy1487

They prob canceled the part 2

@crazygurl319

I think this is a continuation of paparazzi because in the behind the scenes the director said it

@LauVll

@@jo_imsolazy1487 It wasn't Video Phone by Beyonce the second part?

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