-- What Lizzo Says 'About Damn Time':
I made the song of the summer with “About Damn Time”. I’m in my bag, and my bag is music. I’m good at music. It’s what I do.
“About Damn Time” can lead into so many conversations. It’s about damn time I feel better, it’s about damn time we get out this pandemic. It’s about damn time we to get the first black female Supreme Court Justice. There’s so many things. It’s about damn time we popped the champagne. It’s about damn time the tequila got here.
I have to give props to Ricky [Reed] and Blake Slatkin. I was in my diva bag on this one, because I thought I was done with my album, Zane. I was like, “I’m done, no more songs.” Then they were like, “Yo, we think we got something,” and I was like, “I ain’t coming to the studio unless it’s a hit.” They played a track, I heard the track, and I was like, “I’ll be there in 10 minutes.” You know what I’m saying? When I got there, the idea is disco was revolutionary for a lot of people, disco and funk. This was intentionally disco, funk, something to walk to coming out of this dark time. This was intentional, the genre of music.
About Damn Time
Lizzo Lyrics
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It's bad bitch o'clock, yeah, it's thick-thirty
I've been through a lot but I'm still flirty (okay)
Is everybody back up in the buildin'?
It's been a minute, tell me how you're healin'
'Cause I'm about to get into my feelings
How you feelin'? How you feel right now?
Oh, I've been so down and under pressure
I'm way too fine to be this stressed, yeah
Oh, I'm not the girl I was or used to be
Uh, bitch, I might be better
Turn up the music, turn down the lights
I got a feelin' I'm gon' be alright
Okay (okay), alright
It's about damn time (time)
Turn up the music, let's celebrate (alright)
I got a feelin' I'm gon' be okay
Okay (okay), alright
It's about damn time
In a minute, I'ma need a sentimental
Man or woman to pump me up
Feeling fussy, walkin' in my Balenci-ussy's
Tryna bring out the fabulous
'Cause I give a fuck way too much
I'ma need like two shots in my cup
One to get up, one to get down
Mm, that's how I feel right now
Oh, I've been so down and under pressure
I'm way too fine to be this stressed, yeah
Oh, I'm not the girl I was or used to be
Uh, bitch, I might be better
Turn up the music, turn down the lights
I got a feelin' I'm gon' be alright
Okay (okay), alright
It's about damn time (time)
Turn up the music, let's celebrate (alright)
I got a feelin' I'm gon' be okay
Okay (okay), alright
It's about damn time
Bitch
'Cause, uh, you know what time it is, uh
I'm comin' out tonight, I'm comin' out tonight (uh-huh)
I'm comin' out tonight, I'm comin' out tonight (woo)
I'm comin' out tonight, I'm comin' out tonight
Okay (okay), alright (alright)
It's about damn time
I'm comin' out tonight, (let's go) I'm comin' out tonight (comin' out tonight)
I'm comin' out tonight, I'm comin' out tonight (woo)
I'm comin' out tonight, I'm comin' out tonight (comin' out tonight)
Okay (okay), alright
It's about damn time
Oh
Bitch
Yeah, yeah
It's about damn time
The lyrics of "About Damn Time" by Lizzo are a declaration of self-love and confidence. The singer is coming out of a difficult time in her life and is ready to celebrate the fact that she has made it through. She proudly proclaims that she is a "bad bitch," while acknowledging that she has been through a lot. She asks her audience how they are doing, and then gets into her feelings, declaring that she is feeling better than she used to.
Lizzo also makes reference to the pressure she has been under, but notes that she is too fine to be this stressed out. She emphasizes that she is not the girl she used to be and might be better, indicating that she has grown and progressed as a person. The chorus of the song is a call to turn up the music and celebrate because it is about damn time.
The bridge of the song features Lizzo asking for someone to pump her up and bring out her fabulous side. She also acknowledges that she cares too much about what others think and might need to loosen up with a drink or two. Throughout the song, Lizzo is assertive, confident and proud of herself, inspiring listeners to believe in themselves and celebrate their own victories.
Line by Line Meaning
It's bad bitch o'clock, yeah, it's thick-thirty
It's time to be a strong and confident woman who takes charge and lives life to the fullest.
I've been through a lot but I'm still flirty (okay)
Despite experiencing setbacks and challenges, I am still able to maintain a positive and playful attitude.
Is everybody back up in the buildin'?
Are all of my friends and supporters with me and ready to party?
It's been a minute, tell me how you're healin'
It's been a while since we've seen each other, so let's catch up and see how everyone's been doing.
'Cause I'm about to get into my feelings
Because I'm prepared to express myself emotionally and be vulnerable with you.
How you feelin'? How you feel right now?
I want to know how you're truly doing and how you're feeling at this moment in time.
Oh, I've been so down and under pressure
I've been feeling low and stressed out lately.
I'm way too fine to be this stressed, yeah
I deserve to feel good and confident, and stress shouldn't have the power to bring me down.
Oh, I'm not the girl I was or used to be
I've grown and changed as a person over time, and I'm not the same as I used to be.
Uh, bitch, I might be better
In fact, I might even be stronger and better than I was before.
Turn up the music, turn down the lights
Let's get the party started by increasing the volume of the music and decreasing the lighting for a more intimate atmosphere.
I got a feelin' I'm gon' be alright
I have a strong intuition that all will be well.
It's about damn time (time)
It's long overdue and it's finally happening now.
Turn up the music, let's celebrate (alright)
Let's enjoy ourselves and mark this momentous occasion with some dancing and festivities.
In a minute, I'ma need a sentimental
Soon I'll want a person who is sensitive and supportive to boost my spirits.
Man or woman to pump me up
This person can be male or female, as long as they are there to encourage and energize me.
Feeling fussy, walkin' in my Balenci-ussy's
I'm feeling annoyed and frustrated, even though I'm wearing my expensive and fashionable Balenciaga shoes.
Tryna bring out the fabulous
I'm attempting to manifest a more glamorous and extravagant version of myself.
'Cause I give a fuck way too much
Because I care too deeply about how others perceive me and their opinions of me.
I'ma need like two shots in my cup
I'll need two shots of alcohol in my drink to help me loosen up and have a good time.
One to get up, one to get down
One shot to give me energy and one shot to help me relax and let loose.
Mm, that's how I feel right now
That's how I'm currently feeling in this moment.
Bitch
A term of empowerment and self-affirmation, indicating that she is in control and her own boss.
I'm comin' out tonight, I'm comin' out tonight (uh-huh)
I'm ready to go out and have a fun night on the town with my friends.
It's about damn time
It's long overdue and it's finally happening now.
I'm comin' out tonight, (let's go) I'm comin' out tonight (comin' out tonight)
I'm excited and eager to go out and have a good time with my friends.
Yeah, yeah
An expression of enthusiasm and positive energy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Blake Slatkin, Eric Frederic, Larry Tyrone Price, Ronald Jerome Jr. Larkins, Theron Makiel Thomas, Malcolm Robert Andrew McLaren, Melissa Viviane Jefferson, Stephen Eric Hague
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@VaughanXV
This music video is proof that there's nothing wrong with leaving the room if anyone asks you to recite a poem for your support group.
Great song.
@bettyburkety2520
You are the most beautiful woman in the world
@anayabananaxee
lizzo needs to loooooose weightttt
@marteenyo
@@anayabananaxee king of trolling 😻
@temboxicutenyamii2647
@@anayabananaxee You need to stoooooop forcing people to change their body when they are already happy and confidentttt
@final7423
@@anayabananaxee She’s said she’s trying to,luckily it seems like it’s working
@cutedragon2396
Everyone misunderstands her like she’s not promoting being unhealthy, she’s promoting loving yourself. The rest is up to you, it’s up you if you want you change.
@unrelatedcow9829
Also, being big doesn't mean being unhealthy. Sumo wrestlers are a great example of that. Edit: if ur gonna comment shit like "sumo wrestlers aren't healthy and they live 20 years less than the average lifespan" then stfu, cause u think ur helping me but ur actually not. I'm tired of getting 10+ comments every day talking about the same shit.
@awhora6036
@@hooplastation yea but there are ways to encourage people to lose weight without calling them disgusting
@hooplastation
@@awhora6036 But what? Nowhere in my comment did I imply we call obese people disgusting. I said we can be accepting while also acknowledging the downsides to it