Ring the Alarm
Deja Gambino Feat Beyonce & Collie Buddz 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 "Ring The Alarm" by Deja Gambino featuring Beyoncé and Collie Buddz follow a woman who is warning her significant other that she won't stand for them being with another woman. Through the lyrics, she expresses her anger and pain at the betrayal, highlighting how much she's invested in the relationship and all that she stands to lose. She speaks to the material possessions she could lose, such as coats and jewelry, but also to the emotional connection she shares with her partner.
The first verse alludes to the singer's jealousy, the idea that someone else could be on their partner's arm instead of them. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "ring the alarm," as if to say that a fire is being lit under the singer and they won't let their partner get away with their actions. Further on in the song, the woman talks about how her intuition tells her that her partner is unfaithful and how she's been warned about it, but couldn't see through the smoke. She says that she's put up with this for too long and that it's taking a toll on her.
The song ultimately conveys a sense of determination and resolve. The woman knows that she deserves better than a cheating partner and won't let this go without a fight. The repeated phrase "damned if I let you go" speaks to this sense of purpose and unwillingness to let the relationship falter. The powerful and emotionally charged voice of Beyoncé, as well as the reggae-inspired rhythm of the music, add to the overall intensity of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Ring the alarm
I need to alert everyone about this situation
I been through this too long
I've been dealing with this for a while
But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm
I won't allow another woman to be with you
Don't you ring the alarm
Don't try to tell me it's not a big deal
She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she'll be wearing expensive clothing
Get in the house off the coast (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she'll be living in a fancy house
She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she'll take all my possessions
I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
I can't allow you to leave me, no matter what
She gon' rock them VVS stones (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she'll be wearing expensive jewelry
Couped in the 'Bach or the Rolls (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she'll be driving in luxury cars
She gon' profit everything I taught (if I let you go, no)
If I let you go, she'll take advantage of everything I've taught you
Tell me how should I feel, when I know what I know
I feel hurt and angry because I know the truth
And my female intuition, telling me you a dog?
My instincts are telling me that you're unfaithful
People told me 'bout the flames, I couldn't see through the smoke
Others warned me about the problems, but I didn't listen
When I need answers, accusations, what you mean you gon' choke? (Oh)
When I ask you questions, why do you respond defensively?
You can't stay, you gotta go (oh)
I can't let you stay in my life anymore
Ain't no other chick spendin' yo' dough
No other woman will benefit from your money
This is taking a toll, the way the story unfolds
This situation is having a negative impact on me
Not the picture-perfect movie everyone would have saw
This isn't the ideal storybook romance everyone expects
Tell me how should I feel
I'm asking for sympathy and understanding
When you made me belong
When you made me feel like I fit in
And the thought of you just touching her is what I hate most
The idea of you being 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, but I want the things you provide and I can't move on
To know you give it to her like you gave it to me, come on (oh)
I know you'll treat her the same way you treated me
He's so arrogant and bold (oh)
You're confident and self-assured
But she gone love that shit, I know
But another woman will find that attractive
I done put in a call, time to ring the alarm
I've made arrangements to alert everyone about your behavior
'Cause you ain't never seen a fire like the one I'ma cause
I'll make sure everyone knows about your actions and there will be consequences
How can you look at me
I'm questioning how you can face me after what you've done
And not see all the things that I kept only just for you? (Ooh)
I sacrificed so much for you and you don't even notice it
Why would you risk it baby is that the price I that pay? (Ooh)
Why would you cheat on me and risk everything we have?
But this is my show and I won't let you go
I'm in control now and I won't allow you to hurt me anymore
All has been paid for, and it's mine
I worked hard for everything and it belongs to me
See all the things, see all the things
I'm emphasizing how much I've sacrificed and given for this relationship
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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