Ring the Alarm
Collie buddz feat. Beyoncé Lyrics
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I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm
Don't you 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, no)
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go, no)
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
She gon' rock them VVS stones (if I let you go, no)
Couped in the 'Bach or the Rolls (if I let you go, no)
She gon' profit everything I taught (if I let you go, no)
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
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? (Oh)
You can't stay, you gotta go (oh)
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, no)
Get in the house off the coast (if I let you go, no)
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go, no)
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
She gon' rock them VVS stones (if I let you go, no)
Couped in the 'Bach or the Rolls (if I let you go, no)
She gon' profit everything I taught (if I let you go, no)
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
Ring the alarm
I been through this too long
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm
Don't you 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 (oh)
He's so arrogant and bold (oh)
But she gone 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'ma cause
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go, no)
Get in the house off the coast (if I let you go, no)
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go, no)
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
She gon' rock them VVS stones (if I let you go, no)
Couped in the 'Bach or the Rolls (if I let you go, no)
She gon' profit everything I taught (if I let you go, no)
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no, ooh)
How can you look at me
And not see all the things that I kept only just for you? (Ooh)
Why would you risk it baby is that the price I that pay? (Ooh)
But this is my show and I won't let you go
All has been paid for, and it's mine
How could you look at me
And not see all the things?
(See all the things, see all the things)
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go, no)
Get in the house off the coast (if I let you go, no)
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go, no)
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
She gon' rock them VVS stones (if I let you go, no)
Couped in the 'Bach or the Rolls (if I let you go, no)
She gon' profit everything I taught (if I let you go, no)
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
The lyrics to Collie Buddz and Beyoncé's Ring the Alarm describe a woman's frustration with her partner's unfaithfulness. Beyoncé's powerful vocals express her anger and determination to put a stop to his infidelity. She refuses to let him go even though she's been through a lot and doesn't want to see another woman on his arm. The song speaks to the pain of betrayal and how difficult it can be to let go of a toxic relationship even when you know it's for the best.
The lyrics also touch on the material possessions that come with a relationship, such as chinchilla coats, VVS stones, and luxury cars. Beyoncé expresses her fear that if she lets him go, he will give all of these things to another woman. It's a reminder that even though material possessions may seem important, they're nothing compared to the emotional toll of being in a relationship with someone who doesn't value you.
Overall, Ring the Alarm is a powerful song that speaks to the struggles of being in a relationship with a cheating partner. Beyoncé's powerful vocals and the catchy beat of the song make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Ring the alarm
I need to warn you about the consequences of your actions
I been through this too long
I have experienced your infidelity for too many times
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm
I refuse to see you with another woman
Don't you ring the alarm
Don't force me to react to your behavior
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she will live a luxurious life, wearing expensive clothes
Get in the house off the coast (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she will live in a high-end house near the beach
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she will take everything that I own
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
I can't let you leave me, I will not allow it
She gon' rock them VVS stones (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she will wear expensive diamond jewelry
Couped in the 'Bach or the Rolls (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she will drive luxury cars like Mercedes-Benz or Rolls-Royce
She gon' profit everything I taught (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she will benefit from everything that I have taught you
Tell me how should I feel, when I know what I know
How do you expect me to feel when I already know what you have done?
And my female intuition, telling me you a dog?
My intuition tells me that you are unfaithful
People told me 'bout the flames, I couldn't see through the smoke
I was warned about your infidelity, but I chose to ignore the signs
When I need answers, accusations, what you mean you gon' choke? (Oh)
When I ask you to explain yourself, why do you hesitate and struggle to answer?
You can't stay, you gotta go (oh)
I can't let you stay with me anymore, you need to leave
Ain't no other chick spendin' yo' dough
I won't let another woman enjoy the fruits of your labor
This is taking a toll, the way the story unfolds
This is causing emotional damage to me, the way this situation is progressing
Not the picture-perfect movie everyone would have saw
This is not the ideal love story that everyone wishes for
Tell me how should I feel
How am I supposed to feel in this situation?
When you made me belong
When you made me feel like I was your one and only
And the thought of you just touching her is what I hate most
The mere thought of you being physically intimate with another woman is unbearable
I don't want you but I want it and I can't let it go
I don't want to be with you anymore, but I still want what we had, and I can't move on
To know you give it to her like you gave it to me, come on (oh)
To know that you are treating another woman the same way you treated me is devastating
He's so arrogant and bold (oh)
You are so full of yourself and fearless
But she gone love that shit, I know
But I know that she will fall for it anyway
I done put in a call, time to ring the alarm
I am making a warning call, letting you know that I won't tolerate your behavior
'Cause you ain't never seen a fire like the one I'ma cause
You are not ready for the consequences that will follow my reaction
How can you look at me
How can you still look me in the eyes?
And not see all the things that I kept only just for you? (Ooh)
How can you not appreciate all the things that I have done for you?
Why would you risk it baby is that the price I that pay? (Ooh)
Why would you risk our relationship for another woman? Is that the price I have to pay?
But this is my show and I won't let you go
This is my life, and I won't let you ruin it
All has been paid for, and it's mine
Everything that we had together is now in my possession
See all the things, see all the things
I hope you can see and appreciate everything that I have done for you
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kasseem Daoud Dean, Sean Garrett, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles
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