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Heard About Us
The Carters Lyrics
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No need to ask you heard about us
Already know you know about us
No need to ask you heard about us
No need to ask you heard about us
Watch your mouth when you around us
Pull up, hop out, wreck
I come around, stepping on necks
My nicca got niggas upset, why?
Oh, why these bitches so mad for
They don't want Yoncé on their door
Louis slugger to your four door
Careful you get what you asked for
We go, ooh
Go to Cuba then Aruba in the middle of the winter (skrt, skrt)
Brand new Sprinter, we laugh to the bank
But we ain't no joke, yeah
You better act like you know, yeah
No need to ask, you heard about us
No need to ask, you heard about us
Already know you know about us
Ain't no need to ask, you heard about us
No need to ask, you heard about us
Watch your mouth when you around us (watch your mouth)
If you don't know now you know, nigga
He smoke and we drink, D'USSÉ to the face (yeah)
If you don't know now you know, nigga
Put hoes in their place, bitch stay in your lane
(Bitch stay in your lane)
Talk that talk, B
Billie Jean in his prime
For the thousandth time, the kid ain't mine
Online they call me "dad," kiddingly
You're not supposed to take this dad thing literally
That's too famous, we don't even really do famous
I'm cool on that, chunk the two fingers
Everyday I'm gettin' sued famous
I show up to court without a suit famous
Your every move is on the news, ain't it?
Shit has its perks too, ain't it?
Shootin' videos in the Louvre, ain't it?
It could be far worse for you, can't it?
Pain comes with penthouse views, ain't it?
Bitch know me, I been me since the cocaine
Bitch know B, she don't even need a whole name (It's Beyoncé, nigga)
No need to ask, you heard about us
No need to ask, you heard about us (Oh my God)
Already know you know about us
No need to ask, you heard about us
No need to ask, you heard about us
Watch your mouth when you around us
And if you don't know now you know, nigga
He smoke and we drink, D'USSÉ to the face
And if you don't know now you know, nigga
Put hoes in their place, bitch stay in your lane
Yeah, we the ones that you heard about
Make big noise, big noise
We don't need no voucher
Yeah, we the one's y'all worried about
We good, we good, keep us out your mouth
If you don't know now you know, nigga
If you don't know now you know, nigga
The lyrics of The Carters' song Heard About Us tell a story of a power couple, Beyoncé and Jay-Z, who are already famous and have nothing to prove to anyone. The repeated lines "No need to ask, you heard about us" are a statement of their dominance in the music industry and their reputation. They are saying that they are already the talk of the town, and everyone knows about them, so there is no need to ask if people have heard of them. The couple is also warning people to "watch their mouth" when they are around because they are not to be messed with.
The second verse talks about their extravagant lifestyle, including traveling to Cuba and Aruba during winter while riding in a brand new sprinter. They have a lot of money and enjoy their wealth, but they also emphasize that they are not a joke, and people should act like they know who they are.
Later in the song, Jay-Z references his infamous paternity scandal from the past and reminds people that it's just a joke. He also talks about the price of fame and how it comes with legal trouble and scrutiny from the media. However, he acknowledges the perks of being wealthy and famous, such as shooting music videos in the Louvre.
Overall, the song is an anthem of success and power, with a message that Beyoncé and Jay-Z are untouchable and have already made their mark in the industry.
Line by Line Meaning
No need to ask you heard about us
We are already well-known and popular, so there's no need to ask if you've heard about us
Already know you know about us
We are aware that you are already familiar with us
Watch your mouth when you around us
Be careful and think before you speak when you are in our presence because we cannot tolerate any disrespect towards us
Pull up, hop out, wreck
We arrive at our destination, confidently and assertively showing our presence to everyone
Got no time, but we got Patek's
Although we are always busy, we still manage to have the best of everything, like Patek watches
I come around, stepping on necks
We command respect and authority wherever we go and make sure that our presence is felt
My nicca got niggas upset, why?
Our status and success make some people envious and angry towards us
Oh, why these bitches so mad for
Some women also feel resentful and bitter towards us for no reason
They don't want Yoncé on their door
Some people do not want to associate with Beyoncé
Louis Slugger to your four door
We are not afraid to act if someone crosses us or tries to disrespect us, and will use force if necessary
Careful you get what you asked for
If someone tries to challenge us or test our patience, they will get what they asked for and face the consequences
We go, ooh
We are always on the move and living life to the fullest
Go to Cuba then Aruba in the middle of the winter (skrt, skrt)
We have the freedom and wealth to travel anywhere we want, even to tropical destinations during the winter
Brand new Sprinter, we laugh to the bank
We have the luxury of owning the latest and best things in life, and we are always making money and enjoying ourselves
But we ain't no joke, yeah
Although we like to have fun, we are still respected and taken seriously
You better act like you know, yeah
People should acknowledge and show respect towards us as we have earned our place in the world
If you don't know now you know, nigga
If anyone is not aware of our presence and impact, they now know
He smoke and we drink, D'USSÉ to the face (yeah)
We enjoy indulging in D'USSÉ liquor and smoking as a form of relaxation
Put hoes in their place, bitch stay in your lane
We don't tolerate women who try to interfere with our business and tell them to mind their own affairs
Billie Jean in his prime
Referring to Michael Jackson, who was a huge star in his prime
For the thousandth time, the kid ain't mine
Refuting rumors that he had a child with someone
Online they call me "dad," kiddingly
People have respectfully given him the title of "dad" but it is not meant to be taken literally
You're not supposed to take this dad thing literally
He is not actually the father of anyone who refers to him as "dad"
That's too famous, we don't even really do famous
We have reached such a high level of fame that we no longer care about being famous but rather focus on living our lives
I'm cool on that, chunk the two fingers
He is content with his life and success and celebrates with a casual gesture of two fingers
Everyday I'm gettin' sued famous
Being so famous and successful often attracts unwanted lawsuits
I show up to court without a suit famous
He is so confident in his status that he does not feel the need to dress up for court
Your every move is on the news, ain't it?
The media closely follows our every move and reports on it constantly
Shit has its perks too, ain't it?
While being scrutinized by the media can be overwhelming, there are also benefits to it
Shootin' videos in the Louvre, ain't it?
We have the resources and influence to shoot music videos in prestigious and iconic locations like the Louvre
It could be far worse for you, can't it?
Compared to other people who do not have the same level of success and wealth, our lives may seem more desirable
Pain comes with penthouse views, ain't it?
Even with all of our success, we still face challenges and difficulties that come with the territory
Bitch know me, I been me since the cocaine
I have always been myself, even before my rise to fame
Bitch know B, she don't even need a whole name (It's Beyoncé, nigga)
Beyoncé is so infamous that people know her simply by her letter B, and do not need to use her full name
Yeah, we the ones that you heard about
We are the people who everyone is talking about
Make big noise, big noise
We are always making a statement and our presence is always felt
We don't need no voucher
We do not need the validation or approval of anyone else in order to succeed
Yeah, we the ones y'all worried about
People are intimidated and concerned by our power and success
We good, we good, keep us out your mouth
We do not need any negative energy or criticism, so people should not speak negatively about us
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Cloud9
Written by: Matthew Jehu Samuels, Anderson Hernandez, Ramon Ibanga Jr, Nija Charles, Beyonce Knowles, Shawn Carter, Jahaan Sweet
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