In early 2000, both Roberson and Luckett were replaced with Williams and Farrah Franklin; however, Franklin quit after five months, leaving the group as a trio. Their third album, Survivor (2001), whose themes the public interpreted as a channel to the group's experience, produced the worldwide hits "Independent Women", "Survivor" and "Bootylicious. In 2001, they announced a hiatus to pursue solo careers. The trio reunited three years later for the release of their fifth and final studio album, Destiny Fulfilled (2004), which spawned the international hits "Lose My Breath" and "Soldier (feat. T.I. & Lil' Wayne)". Since the group's official disbandment in 2006, Knowles, Rowland and Williams have reunited several times, including at the 2013 Super Bowl halftime show and 2018 Coachella festival.
Destiny's Child has sold more than sixty million records worldwide to date. Billboard ranks the group as one of the greatest musical trios of all time, the ninth most successful artist/band of the 2000s, placed the group 68th in its All-Time Hot 100 Artists list in 2008 and in December 2016, the magazine ranked them as the 90th most successful dance club artist of all time. The group was nominated for 14 Grammy Awards, winning twice for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals and once for Best R&B Song.
Bug a Boo
Destiny's Child Lyrics
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(Everybody on the floor) South Side
(Everybody on the floor) North Side
(Everybody on the floor) West Side
We told you we was gonna give it to you raw (everybody on the floor)
We ain't do it right the first time (everybody on the floor)
We gonna do it right the second time (everybody on the floor)
(Everybody on the floor)
You make me wanna throw my pager out the window
Tell MCI to cut the phone poles
Break my lease so I can move
'Cause you a bug a boo, a bug a boo (bug a boo)
I wanna put your number on the call block
Have AOL make my email stop
'Cause you a bug a boo (bug a boo)
You buggin' what? You buggin' who? You buggin' me (bug a boo)
And don't you see it ain't cool? (Bug a boo)
Come on, come on, come on
Yo, who's bugging who?
Destiny is coming through
Wyclef, Jerry Wonder
'Bout to hit why'all with the new groove
It's not hot
That you be callin' me, stressin' me
Pagin' my beeper, you're just non-stop
And it's not hot
That you be leavin' me messages
Every ten minutes and then you stop by
When I first met you, you were cool
But it was game you had me fooled
'Cause twenty minutes after I gave you my number
You already had my mailbox full
So what? Talking 'bout your "feeling you's"
So what? Never told you to buy me shoes
So what? Now you're rolling with an attitude
Plus the word on the streets is you're a bug a boo
You make me wanna throw my pager out the window
Tell MCI to cut the phone poles
Break my lease so I can move
'Cause you a bug a boo, a bug a boo (bug a boo)
I wanna put your number on the call block
Have AOL make my email stop
'Cause you a bug a boo (bug a boo)
You buggin' what? You buggin' who? You buggin' me (bug a boo)
And don't you see it ain't cool? (Bug a boo)
Come on, come on, come on
Yo, who's bugging who?
Destiny is coming through
Wyclef, Jerry Wonder
'Bout to hit why'all with the new groove
It's not hot
That when I'm blockin' your phone number
You call me from over your best friend's house
And it's not hot
That I can't even go out with my girlfriends
Without you trackin' me down (trackin' me down)
You need to chill out with that mess
'Cause you can't keep havin' me stressed
'Cause every time my phone rings it seems to be you
And I'm prayin' that it is someone else
So what? Ain't even like I knew you
So what? Tell your peoples I ain't feeling you
So what? Don't call me, I'll call you
'Cause cupid ain't shoot me, he shot you
You make me wanna throw my pager out the window
(Throw my pager out the window)
Tell MCI to cut the phone poles
Break my lease so I can move
'Cause you a bug a boo, a bug a boo (bug a boo)
I wanna put your number on the call block
Have AOL make my email stop
'Cause you a bug a boo (bug a boo)
You buggin' what? You buggin' who? You buggin' me (bug a boo)
And don't you see it ain't cool? (Bug a boo)
Yo Clef (what up? What up?)
We ain't heard from you in a while
So break it down for the chiren, Latin style
Destiny's Child remade uno
You wanna hate me now like Nas (ay, ay, ay)
'Cause you dos, tres, quartro
Thugs still in the dance
Ain't no need to bust you're AK
We all can get along or we can do it Carlito's Way
'Cause even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I fear no evil, got the Lord plus this Desert Eagle
Way before birth I had this whole book memorized
I roll with murderers that just got baptized
I be allowed to see through the eyes of Zion
The New Jerusalem, so sing the hook and stop buggin'
You make me wanna throw my pager out the window
Tell MCI to cut the phone poles
Break my lease so I can move
'Cause you a bug a boo, a bug a boo
I wanna put your number on the call block
Have AOL make my email stop
'Cause you a bug a boo
You buggin' what? You buggin' who? You buggin' me
And don't you see it ain't cool?
Ay yo
It's the Refugee Camp (camp)
The lyrics of the song "Bug a Boo" by Destiny's Child depict the frustration of being in a relationship with an overly possessive and obsessive partner. The lyrics are conveyed through a catchy and upbeat tune which makes it easy for the audience to sing along. The song starts with an energetic introduction where the group mentions different sides of the city and how they are going to give the audience some raw music before they invite the partner to dance.
Throughout the chorus, they express their desire to get rid of their pager, block their partner's phone number, and even break their lease just to get away from the constant attention and messages they keep receiving. The lyrics mention how the partner is non-stop with their calls and messages, not allowing them to spend time with friends and family. The chorus also highlights the boldness of the group in making these decisions and confronting their partner.
The rap verse by Wyclef Jean complements the song's message, as he mentions how he has memorized the whole book of life and is not afraid of evil. He talks about walking through the valley of death without fear and is "allowed to see through the eyes of Zion". The song ends with a call to stop bugging and the introduction of the Refugee Camp.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody on the floor East Side
Everyone on the floor from the East Side, South Side, North Side, and West Side as Destiny's Child is about to give us the realness
We told you we was gonna give it to you raw (everybody on the floor)
Destiny's Child promised to give us the truth, and everybody should prepare themselves for it
We ain't do it right the first time (everybody on the floor)
When Destiny's Child first told us the truth, they did not convey it effectively, so they are now willing to do it better for us
We gonna do it right the second time (everybody on the floor)
Destiny's Child will deliver the message in a better way this time around, and everyone should look forward to it
You make me wanna throw my pager out the window
You're giving me a reason to get rid of my pager and ignore your calls
Tell MCI to cut the phone poles
I want the phone company to stop the connection between us
Break my lease so I can move
You're so annoying that I want to leave my current home and move away from you
'Cause you a bug a boo, a bug a boo (bug a boo)
You're such a bug a boo that I can't stand being around you, and I need to move on
I wanna put your number on the call block
I want to stop receiving your calls and texts by blocking your phone number
Have AOL make my email stop
I want to stop receiving your emails and messages by blocking them on my email provider
'Cause you a bug a boo (bug a boo)
You're such a bug a boo that I can't stand receiving your constant messages
You buggin' what? You buggin' who? You buggin' me (bug a boo)
You're bothering me endlessly, and I can't take it anymore
And don't you see it ain't cool? (Bug a boo)
You're not getting the hint that your behavior is unacceptable and not cool
Yo, who's bugging who? Destiny is coming through
Destiny's Child is here to set things straight and is not putting up with any more of your bugs
Wyclef, Jerry Wonder 'Bout to hit why'all with the new groove
Wyclef and Jerry Wonder are bringing a fresh sound and vibe that everyone will enjoy
It's not hot That you be callin' me, stressin' me Pagin' my beeper, you're just non-stop And it's not hot
Your constant calling and messaging to stress me out is not attractive and will only push me away even more
That you be leavin' me messages Every ten minutes and then you stop by
Your behavior of leaving me messages every ten minutes and stopping by my place uninvited is invasive and disrespectful
When I first met you, you were cool But it was game you had me fooled
When we met, you seemed cool, but you were playing games, and I fell for it
'Cause twenty minutes after I gave you my number You already had my mailbox full
You overwhelmed me with too many messages and calls, which was frustrating and unattractive
So what? Talking 'bout your "feeling you's" So what? Never told you to buy me shoes So what?
I don't care about your feelings or the things you do for me because you're always bugging me
Now you're rolling with an attitude Plus the word on the streets is you're a bug a boo
You're behaving with an attitude that is unappealing, and everyone knows that you're such a bug a boo
'Cause even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I fear no evil, got the Lord plus this Desert Eagle
Destiny's Child is not scared of anyone or anything, thanks to their strong faith and the Desert Eagle gun they own
Way before birth I had this whole book memorized I roll with murderers that just got baptized
Destiny's Child has been prepared for anything from birth and has friends who have just become religious but still have a gangster past
I be allowed to see through the eyes of Zion The New Jerusalem, so sing the hook and stop buggin'
Destiny's Child can see through the eyes of the holy land, and everyone should understand the message and stop the annoying behavior
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kandi L. Burruss, Kevin Jerome Briggs, Lawrence Parker, Wyclef Jean, Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Kelendria Trene Rowland, Kevin Briggs, Lawrence Krsone Parker, Letoya Nicole Luckett
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@ashlauren613
For years i have been singing "break my knees so i can't move" im so dead right now , seriously can't stop laughing. its actually "break my lease so i can move"
@eightacres9221
Omg me tooo!!! lmao
@aquietcenter4189
me too you're not the only one but we're grown now lol
@charcboiylabagir7194
OH MY GOD
@digthewarmth
lol I just posted about this. I didn't know what a lease was at 9. I thought It must be "knees", no other word sounds like this lol
@cj8803
LOL! ME TOO! I thought I was the only one who they they were saying that lol.
@porshafierce6872
“You buggin what, you buggin who, you buggin ME and don’t you see it ain’t cool?” I felt that in my spirit 🤣
@talkdattrashimmapullyacard4396
Lol 😘
@davettaarnold7332
Yesssssssssss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Damn! I have 1 RIGHT NOW!!!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@uncleruckusnorelation6705
😆😆i just got hip to this song. it is funny as hell.