The song received widespread acclaim from critics, some of whom referred to the song as Lizzo's best. Commercially, the single entered component R&B charts in the United States, while also reaching the top twenty in Scotland. The track is certified Double Platinum in the US and Gold or Platinum in five additional countries. A music video was released alongside the single, which contains several 1980s pop culture references. To promote the single, Lizzo performed the song on several shows, including The Ellen DeGeneres Show, The Today Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
The song is one of the tracks on the American version of Now That's What I Call Music! 71, released on August 2, 2019. In September 2019, the song spawned an internet meme after Polygon writer Jeff Ramos cut a trailer for House House's Untitled Goose Game using the song as its anthem. The song was also featured in the official trailer for the 2021 film Tom & Jerry.
The music video for "Juice" was released the same day as the single. The video, directed by Quinn Wilson, features the singer in an '80s-style workout program, late-night talk show, and selling products on an infomercial. It also contains references to Soul Glo commercials and a reference to ASMR YouTuber Spirit Payton.Taylor Bryant of Nylon magazine described the video as "just as fun as the song".
A second music video premiered on the WOWPresents YouTube channel on April 17, 2019. The video features Lizzo with RuPaul's Drag Race alumni A'keria C. Davenport, Silky Nutmeg Ganache, Soju, Mayhem Miller, Asia O'Hara, Mariah Paris Balenciaga, Detox Icunt, Morgan McMichaels and Sonique. The video was directed by Pete Williams.
On October 18, 2019, singer CeCe Peniston accused Lizzo of plagiarizing the song's "Yeah-yeah" ad-lib from her 1990s single "Finally". Lizzo's lawyer rejected the claim, describing it as "opportunistic" and "specious".
Juice
Lizzo Lyrics
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Don't say it, 'cause I know I'm cute (ooh, baby)
Louis down to my drawers
LV all on my shoes (ooh, baby)
I be drippin' so much sauce
Got a bitch lookin' like ragú (ooh, baby)
Lit up like a crystal ball
That's cool, baby, so is you
That's how I roll
If I'm shinin', everybody gonna shine (yeah, I'm goals)
I was born like this, don't even gotta try (now you know)
I'm like chardonnay, get better over time (so you know)
Heard you say I'm not the baddest, bitch, you lied
It ain't my fault that I'm out here gettin' loose
Gotta blame it on the Goose
Gotta blame it on my juice, baby
It ain't my fault that I'm out here makin' news
I'm the pudding in the proof
Gotta blame it on my juice
Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice
Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice (ooh, baby)
No, I'm not a snack at all
Look, baby, I'm the whole damn meal (ooh, baby)
David, you ain't bein' slick
Don't dare try to cop a feel (ooh, baby)
The juice ain't worth the squeeze
If the juice don't look like this (like this, like this, like this)
Hold up, nigga, please
Don't make me have to take your bitch (how I roll)
If I'm shinin', everybody gonna shine (yeah, I'm goals)
I was born like this, don't even gotta try (now you know)
I'm like chardonnay, get better over time (so you know)
Heard you say I'm not the baddest, bitch, you lied (you lied)
It ain't my fault that I'm out here gettin' loose
Gotta blame it on the Goose
Gotta blame it on my juice, baby
It ain't my fault that I'm out here makin' news
I'm the pudding in the proof
Gotta blame it on my juice
Ya-ya-ee (ya-ya-ee), ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice
Ya-ya-ee (ya-ya-ee), ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice (alright)
Ya-ya-ee
Somebody come get this man
I think he got lost in my DMs, what? My DMs, what?
You better come get your man
I think he wanna be way more than friends, what?
More than friends
What you want me to say?
It ain't my fault that I'm out here gettin' loose
Gotta blame it on the Goose
Gotta blame it on my juice, baby
It ain't my fault that I'm out here makin' news
I'm the pudding in the proof (puddin' in the proof)
Gotta blame it on my juice (blame it on my juice)
Ya-ya-ee (Yay-ya), ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice
Ya-ya-ee (Ya-ya-ee), ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice
(Blame it on it, yeah)
"Juice" is a lively and irreverent song by American singer Lizzo. The opening verse features Lizzo bragging about her appearance, with references to luxury brands like Louis Vuitton and using metaphors like ragú to describe the way she looks. She proclaims that if she shines, everyone else will shine with her because she was born to be a star. Lizzo is confident in her abilities and is not afraid to let everyone know that she's the whole damn meal, not just a snack, indicating she's a complete package.
In the chorus, she declares that she should be credited for the attention she's receiving, blaming her "juice," and not external factors like alcohol, for her confidence and success. She reminds listeners that it's not her fault that she's getting loose and making news, she's just the pudding in the proof. The second verse features Lizzo cautioning men who attempt to make advances. She warns that if they want to get with her, it better be for real, and she won't settle for anything less. The song ends with Lizzo challenging doubters and non-believers, urging them to blame her "juice" for her success and talent.
Overall, the song is an empowering anthem that encourages listeners to own their confidence and success, rather than attributing it to external factors.
Line by Line Meaning
Mirror, mirror on the wall
Speaking to a mirror, asking it a question
Don't say it, 'cause I know I'm cute (ooh, baby)
Telling the mirror not to state the obvious confirmation of cuteness
Louis down to my drawers
Wearing Louis Vuitton undergarments
LV all on my shoes (ooh, baby)
Wearing Louis Vuitton shoes
I be drippin' so much sauce
Having swag and style
Got a bitch lookin' like ragú (ooh, baby)
Making someone envious, as if they're seeing a delicious pasta sauce
Lit up like a crystal ball
Radiating positive energy and success
That's cool, baby, so is you
Acknowledging someone else's success
That's how I roll
This is my way of living my life
If I'm shinin', everybody gonna shine (yeah, I'm goals)
If I'm doing well, I want everyone else to do well too
I was born like this, don't even gotta try (now you know)
I have natural talent and beauty, no need to put in a lot of effort
I'm like chardonnay, get better over time (so you know)
I improve with age, like a fine wine
Heard you say I'm not the baddest, bitch, you lied
Someone claimed that I'm not the best, but they are incorrect
It ain't my fault that I'm out here gettin' loose
I can't help but be carefree and wild
Gotta blame it on the Goose
Saying that it's the alcohol that's causing her to let loose
Gotta blame it on my juice, baby
Saying that it's not her fault, it's just her natural essence
I'm the pudding in the proof
She is the best example and evidence of greatness
Ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee, ya-ya-ee
Repeating a playful sound
Blame it on my juice, blame it, blame it on my juice
Reiterating that her amazingness is due to her natural essence
No, I'm not a snack at all
She is not just a small, temporary satisfaction
Look, baby, I'm the whole damn meal (ooh, baby)
She is the complete package, worth the whole experience
David, you ain't bein' slick
Calling out someone trying to act smooth or sneaky
Don't dare try to cop a feel (ooh, baby)
Warning someone not to touch her inappropriately
The juice ain't worth the squeeze
Expressing that not everything is worth pursuing
If the juice don't look like this (like this, like this, like this)
If something doesn't meet her high standards
Hold up, nigga, please
Asking someone to pause or stop, using a casual but assertive tone
Don't make me have to take your bitch (how I roll)
Threatening someone by saying she could easily win over their significant other
Somebody come get this man
Expressing annoyance or discomfort with someone's behavior
I think he got lost in my DMs, what? My DMs, what?
Suggesting someone is obsessively messaging her on social media
You better come get your man
Asking someone to take responsibility for the behavior of someone they know
I think he wanna be way more than friends, what?
Feeling uncomfortable with someone expressing romantic interest
More than friends
Acknowledging that someone is looking for more than just friendship
What you want me to say?
A rhetorical question, challenging the other person's expectations or entitlement
(Blame it on it, yeah)
Repeating a phrase expressing that her success is not her fault, it's just who she is
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Eric Burton Frederic, Melissa Jefferson, Sam Michael Sumser, Sean Spencer Small, Theron Makiel Thomas
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@yogawithadriene
Yes girl. YES. BOOM!
@jonanigenda
two queens supporting each other. Namasté!
@katieeder6143
Two of my favorite role models! <3
@billmurrie
was using this song to pump me up for my day 8 of my 30 day yoga challenge😌
@Piesoplenty
Like I needed another reason to love your channel.
@januaryeliot6958
our girl adriene knows what's up!!!!
@isa8223
This song makes me feel like lizzo herself broke into my house, just told me to love myself and left
@isa8223
@Eric Vasquez aight, but why can't straight dudes just love themselves without having to mention that they're, in fact, straight dudes lol
@isa8223
@Eric Vasquez why did u even mention ur a straight dude in the first place 💀 my comment is literally about self love I'm not saying bc ur straight u can't love urself I'm saying u have to lover urself REGARDLESS of that, u don't need to mention it.
@ButterflyScarlet
@Eric Vasquez you mentioned it first????? does your sexuality make you less deserving of self love????