Soldier
Destiny's Child Lyrics

Hey
The singer greets the audience

(I want a Soldier!)
The singer expresses her desire for a soldier as a partner

The way you got it, I'm the hottest around
The singer acknowledges the attractiveness of her partner and the attention they receive when together

They'll know it when they see you rollin' Impala's around
The artist implies that the sight of her and her partner in a fancy car makes them stand out and others will notice

(I got a Soldier!)
The artist emphasizes that she already has a soldier, who is her partner

With the top down feeling the sounds
The singer describes the enjoyment of riding in a car with the top down and listening to music

Quakin' and vibratin' your thighs ridin' harder than guys
The singer describes the sensation of riding in a car with a powerful sound system and how it can be more thrilling than a ride with a male driver

Wit the chrome wheels at the bottom, white leather inside
The artist describes the luxurious features of the car she and her partner are riding in

When them lames be spittin' at you tell 'em don't even try it
The artist instructs her partner to ignore any negative comments or attention from people who are not genuine or worthy

To shot it wit Chelle and kick it wit Kelly or holla at me
The artist offers her and her friends' contact details to her partner, indicating her willingness to connect with him and his associates

Ya, gotta be g's you way outta your league
The singer implies that her partner needs to be gangster-like or from a higher social status to keep up with her

We like dem boys that be in them lac's leanin' (leanin')
The artist and her friends like men who ride in Cadillac cars in a relaxed and cool manner

Open their mouth their grill gleamin' (gleamin')
The singer likes men with shiny teeth and a bright smile

Candy paint, keep that whip clean and (clean and)
The singer prefers cars with a shiny and colorful exterior, which is well-maintained

(They always be talkin that country slang, we like)
The singer and her friends enjoy hearing men from the countryside or who use slang traditionally associated with rural areas

They keep that beat that be in the back beatin' (beatin')
The artist likes the bass that can be heard from the sound system in the back of her partner's car

Eyes be so low from there chiefin' (chiefin)
The artist likes men who smoke marijuana, which has a relaxing effect on them and causes their eyes to be red and low

I love how he keep my body screamin' (screamin')
The singer enjoys the sexual satisfaction she gets from her partner, who satisfies her needs and makes her body and mind feel intense pleasure

A rude boy that's good to me, with street credibility
The singer wants a man who is not always polite or well-mannered but is loyal and trustworthy, with a reputation for being streetwise and knowledgeable

If his status ain't hood
The artist stipulates that her partner must be from a lower socio-economic background or be street smart

I ain't checkin' for him
The artist is not interested in a partner who does not meet her standards of being hood or streetwise

Betta be street if he lookin' at me
The artist insists that a man who desires her must have street credibility and be tough

I need a soldier
The singer wants a partner who is brave, loyal, and protective like a soldier

That ain't scared to stand up for me
The artist values a partner who is not afraid to defend her or stand up for her, even in difficult or dangerous situations

Known to carry big things
The singer wants a partner who is strong and able to possess control or power

If you know what I mean
The singer implies a sexual innuendo and asks if the partner understands what she is asking for

Gotta know to get dough
The singer expects her partner to have knowledge on how to make money and be financially successful

And he betta be street
The artist reiterates the need for her partner to be from the streets and have credibility in that environment

We like them boys up top from the BK (BK)
The artist and her friends prefer men from Brooklyn, a neighborhood in New York City known for producing successful rappers

Know how to flip that money three ways (three ways)
The singer likes men who know how to make money and quickly multiply it through various means

Always ridin' big on the freeway (freeway)
The singer enjoys men who ride in luxury cars on the freeway, which shows their success and financial status

(With that east coast slang that us country girls we like)
The artist likes hearing men use slang words that are commonly spoken in the eastern part of the United States, even though she is from a rural area

Low cut ceasers wit the deep waves (deep waves)
The artist likes men who have a short haircut and deep waves in their hair

So quick to snatch up your Beyonce (Beyonce)
The artist implies that men who meet her standards are very attentive and quick to claim her as their own, just as her partner has claimed her

Always comin' down poppin' our way (our way)
The singer likes men who are always showing her and her friends attention and are attractive to them

(Tellin' us that country girls the kinda girl they like)
The artist acknowledges the interest that men from the city have in girls from the countryside, like her and her friends

I know some soldiers in here (where they at?, Where they at?)
The singer is curious if there are any soldiers in the audience and asks where they are

They want to take care of me (where they at?)
The singer is implying that she is interested in finding a partner who wants to be nurturing, supportive, and take care of her

Don't mind takin one for me (where they at?)
The singer implies that her partner would not mind protecting her, even if it means sacrificing his well-being or safety

They want to spend that on me (where they at?)
The artist implies that her partner would be willing to spend a large amount of money on her and make her feel special

Wouldn't mind puttin' that on me (where they at?)
The artist implies that her partner would not mind sharing his possessions with her, indicating generosity and a willingness to share

Next to the speakers keep a toy in the trunk of the 'lac
The singer implies that her partner keeps a weapon in the trunk of his car to ensure their safety when needed

A reformed D boy use to run into traps
The singer implies that her partner is a former drug dealer who used to engage in illegal activities for survival

Still a soldier do to war if you running your trap
The artist implies that her partner is still willing to engage in violence and aggressive behavior if necessary to protect her

About my girls ain't no thing to put you under the map
The artist implies that her friends and her will take severe action against anyone who disrespects or threatens them

Walk the streets five deep with nothing less than a stack
The artist implies that she and her friends walk confidently with a substantial amount of money to assert their power and financial status

And 80 carats on my chest provides a special attraction
The singer describes her jewelry as a symbol of attraction and wealth

50 G's in my jeans plus the dough from the Waller
The artist implies that she has a large sum of money in cash in addition to her credit card or bank account

It's the reason I'm the king girl, I know what you like
The singer asserts herself as the queen of her group of friends and knows what they like and want

I like them boys over there they looking strong tonight (strong tonight)
The singer finds some men in the audience attractive and strong tonight

Just might give one the phone tonight (phone tonight)
The singer implies that she might give her contact information to one of the attractive men tonight

Homey in the dickies in my zone tonight (zone tonight)
The artist sees a man in the audience who is wearing Dickies clothing brand and is in her area of the venue

He don't know it might be on tonight (on tonight)
The artist implies that the man might not know yet, but he will have an intimate moment with her tonight

Ooh he looking good and he talking right (talking right)
The singer finds the man attractive and likes his conversation and demeanor

He the type that might change my life (change my life)
The singer is interested in the man and believes that he might be able to significantly influence and change her life

Every time he look at me my girls be like (girls be like)
The artist's friends notice when the man looks at her and express excitement or approval

(That one may be the one tonight)
The artist suggests to her friends that the man may be the one with whom she has an intimate moment tonight

Hey, see cash money is a army
The artist asserts that having a lot of money is like having an army of resources and support

I'm walking with purple hearts on me
The singer implies that she has a strong and honorable reputation and should be respected for her accomplishments

You talking to the sergeant
The artist assumes the role of a leader or an authoritative figure

Body marked up like the subway in Harlem
The singer implies that she has various tattoos and piercings on her body, just like the subway in Harlem has graffiti

Call him, Weezy F. Baby, please say the baby
The singer references rapper Lil Wayne, who refers to himself as Weezy F. Baby and asks people to say his nickname

If you don't see me on the block I ain't trying to hide
The singer implies that she does not hide from people and does not try to be unnoticed

I blend in wit the hood, I'm camouflage
The artist implies that she easily blends in with the urban environment and goes unnoticed

Bandanna tied, so mommy join my troop
The artist ties a bandanna to her head and invites women to be part of her group or team

Now every time she hear my name she salute!
The singer implies that women in her group respect her and honor her achievements, and they show respect by saluting her

They wanna take care of me (where they at?)
The singer repeats that she is looking for men who want to take care of her, indicating that it is her priority

Wouldn't mind puttin that on me (where they at?)
The artist repeats that she is looking for a partner who is generous and willing to share his possessions with her