Bonnie & Clyde
Jay-Z & DMX Lyrics
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You ready B? Let's go get 'em
Look for me! Young, B
Cruisin down the Westside Highway
Doing what we like to do, our way
Eyes behind shades, this necklace the reason
All of my dates been blind dates
I'm mashing the gas, she's grabbing the wheel, it's trippy how hard
She rides with me - the new Bobby and Whitney
Only time we don't speak is during Sex and the City
She gets Carrie fever, but soon as the show is over
She's right back to being my soldier
Cause mami's a rider, and I'm a roller
Put us together, how they gon' stop both us?
What ever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulder
When I'm off track, mami is keepin me focused
So let's lock this down like it's supposed to be
The '03 Bonnie and Clyde, Hov' and B
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
The problem is, you dudes treat the one that you loving
With the same respect that you treat the one that you humping
That ain't 'bout nothing - if ever you mad about something
It won't be that; oh no it won't be that
I don't be at, places where we comfy at
With no be-atch; oh no you won't see that
And no, I ain't perfect - nobody walkin this earth's surface is
But girlfriend, work with the kid
I keep you working that Hermes Birkin bag
Manolo Blahnik Timbs, Aviator lens
600 drops, Hercedes Benz
The only time you wear Burberry to swim
And I don't have to worry, only worry is him
She do anything necessary for him
And I do anything necessary for her
So don't let the necessary occur, yep!
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
(Talk to 'em B)
If I was your girlfriend
I'll be there for you, if somebody hurts you
Even if that somebody was me
Yeah-hee (break it down for 'em, B)
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be
And so I put this on my life
Nobody or nothing will ever come between us
And I promise I'll give my life
My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend
Put this on my life
The air that I breathe in, all that I believe in
I promise I'll give my life
And all of my trust if you was my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin, is me and my girlfriend
Down to ride 'til the very end, it's me and my boyfriend
The lyrics to "Bonnie & Clyde" by Jay-Z and DMX are about a couple who are committed to each other despite their flaws and imperfections. Jay-Z opens the song with a call and response to BeyoncΓ©, stating that they're ready to take on the world together. They're cruising the Westside Highway, doing what they like to do their way, with Jay-Z driving and BeyoncΓ© as his passenger. Her necklace is the reason why all of his dates have been blind. Today, he's with his thoroughest girl - Queen Bey - and they're unstoppable together. Jay-Z compares their relationship to that of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston, acknowledging their tumultuous past but emphasizing their devotion to each other. The only time they don't speak is during "Sex and the City," a TV show that BeyoncΓ© loves, but as soon as it's over, she's back to being his "soldier."
The chorus is a sample of Tupac's "Me and My Girlfriend," with Jay-Z and BeyoncΓ© giving their own spin to the lyrics. They both assert that all they need in this life of sin is each other, and they're committed to riding until the very end as each other's boyfriend and girlfriend.
In the second verse, Jay-Z criticizes men who don't treat their partner with respect and care, in contrast to how he treats BeyoncΓ©. He admits that he's not perfect, but he's always there for her, keeping her focused, and providing the best of the best, including high-end fashion items like the Hermes Birkin bag, Manolo Blahnik, Timbs, and aviator lenses. He's got a Mercedes Benz, while she wears Burberry to swim. The only worry they have is each other, and they'll do anything necessary for each other, so they won't let any harm come their way.
The song is ultimately a love song that showcases the unbreakable bond between two people who are committed to each other. It emphasizes that despite their flaws and imperfections, they can face anything together, given that they trust and love each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Look for me! Young, B
Check for us! We're young and in love
Cruisin down the Westside Highway
Driving down the highway, enjoying life
Doing what we like to do, our way
Living life on our own terms
Eyes behind shades, this necklace the reason
Wearing expensive jewelry and hiding behind sunglasses
All of my dates been blind dates
I don't date much, but when I do, it's usually blind dates
But today, I got my thoroughest girl wit me
But today, I have my strongest girl with me
I'm mashing the gas, she's grabbing the wheel, it's trippy how hard
I'm driving fast, and she's helping me steer; it's amazing how well we work together
She rides with me - the new Bobby and Whitney
We're like the new version of Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston
Only time we don't speak is during Sex and the City
We usually talk all the time, except when she's watching Sex and the City
She gets Carrie fever, but soon as the show is over
She loves the show, but as soon as it's done, she's back to being loyal to me
She's right back to being my soldier
She's back to being my loyal partner
Cause mami's a rider, and I'm a roller
Because she's loyal, and I'm adventurous
Put us together, how they gon' stop both us?
If we work together, no one can stop us
What ever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulder
I'm always there for her, supporting her when she needs help
When I'm off track, mami is keepin me focused
When I get distracted, she helps me stay on track
So let's lock this down like it's supposed to be
Let's make our love official and commitment to each other
The '03 Bonnie and Clyde, Hov' and B
We're like our own version of Bonnie and Clyde, Hov' and B
The problem is, you dudes treat the one that you loving
The problem is, you guys don't treat your loved ones with enough respect
With the same respect that you treat the one that you humping
You treat your casual partners with the same or more respect than your real partner
That ain't 'bout nothing - if ever you mad about something
That doesn't mean anything; if you ever get mad, it won't be about that
It won't be that; oh no it won't be that
That won't be the cause of your anger
I don't be at, places where we comfy at
I don't go to places where we usually feel comfortable, without her permission
With no be-atch; oh no you won't see that
I won't be with any other women without her permission
And no, I ain't perfect - nobody walkin this earth's surface is
I'm not perfect, but no one on this earth is either
But girlfriend, work with the kid
But my girlfriend works with me anyway
I keep you working that Hermes Birkin bag
I keep her working hard, earning the money to buy an expensive bag
Manolo Blahnik Timbs, Aviator lens
She likes wearing expensive shoes and sunglasses
600 drops, Hercedes Benz
We ride in an expensive Mercedes-Benz convertible
The only time you wear Burberry to swim
The only time you wear expensive clothes to go swimming
And I don't have to worry, only worry is him
I don't have to worry about anything except worrying about him
She do anything necessary for him
She would do anything for him
And I do anything necessary for her
And he is willing to do anything for her
So don't let the necessary occur, yep!
So let's not let anything bad happen to our relationship
If I was your girlfriend
If I were your girlfriend
I'll be there for you, if somebody hurts you
I'll be there for you and defend you if anyone hurts you
Even if that somebody was me
Even if I hurt you, I'll still be there for you
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be
Sometimes I think about how happy we could be together
And so I put this on my life
And I swear on my life
Nobody or nothing will ever come between us
I promise no one and nothing will ever come between us
And I promise I'll give my life
And I promise I'll give my all
My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend
My love and trust if you were my boyfriend
Contributed by Alice S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Grinding
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Never baby
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