Queen Of The Night
Whitney Houston Lyrics


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I've got the stuff that you want
I've got the thing that you need
I've got more than enough
To make you drop to your knees
'Cause I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Don't make no difference if I'm wrong or I'm right
I've got the feeling and I'm willing tonight
Well, I ain't nobody's angel
What can I say? Well, I'm just that way

I've got the stuff that you want (stuff that you want)
I've got the thing that you need (thing that you need)
I've got more than enough
To make you drop to your knees
'Cause I'm the queen of the night (queen of the night)
The queen of the night (queen of the night)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, just say it, say it, say

'Cause I'm the queen of the night (queen of the night)
Queen of the night (queen of the night)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah yeah

You've got a problem with the way that I am
They say I'm trouble and I don't give a damn
But when I'm bad, I know I'm better
I just wanna get loose, and turn it up for you, baby

I've got the stuff that you want (stuff that you want)
I've got the thing that you need (thing that you need)
I've got more than enough (more than enough)
To make you drop to your knees (ooh)
'Cause I'm the queen of the night (queen of the night)
The queen of the night (queen of the night)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, just say it, say it again

'Cause I'm the queen of the night (the queen of the night)
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah

(Play guitar!)

I've got the stuff that you want (stuff that you want)
I've got the thing that you need (thing that you need)
I've got more than enough (more than enough)
To make you drop to your knees (to make you drop)
'Cause I'm the queen of the night (queen of the night)
The queen of the night (queen of the night)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, yeah, say it again

'Cause I'm the queen of the night (queen of the night)
The queen of the night (queen of the night)
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah yeah

'Cause I'm the queen of the night (the queen of the night)
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah yeah

'Cause I'm the queen of the night (say I am your queen)




The queen of the night
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah

Overall Meaning

In "Queen Of The Night," Whitney Houston sings about the power and sensuality she possesses that can make anyone fall to their knees. Her confidence and attitude is evident when she says "Don't make no difference if I'm wrong or I'm right / I've got the feeling and I'm willing tonight." Despite the negative comments she has received for being trouble, Whitney embraces it and says "But when I'm bad, I know I'm better / I just wanna get loose, and turn it up for you, baby." She is confident in her abilities to satisfy someone's needs and wants them to admit that she is the queen of the night.


Overall, the song is about celebrating one's sexual prowess and the power that comes with it. Whitney Houston's beautiful vocals add a sultry tone to the lyrics, emphasizing the sensual elements of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got the stuff that you want
I possess whatever it is that you crave


I've got the thing that you need
I have the solution or remedy to your issue


I've got more than enough To make you drop to your knees
I have an abundance of what can make you overwhelmed with emotion


'Cause I'm the queen of the night The queen of the night
I am a person of royalty at night, ruling and being influential in the shadows


Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
An exclamation to reinforce my confidence and superiority


Don't make no difference if I'm wrong or I'm right
It doesn't matter if I am correct or incorrect


I've got the feeling and I'm willing tonight
I have an intense emotion and eagerness within me this evening


Well, I ain't nobody's angel What can I say? Well, I'm just that way
I am not a perfect person, but my personality and behavior is the way it is


You've got a problem with the way that I am
You take issue with my actions and characteristics


They say I'm trouble and I don't give a damn
People describe me as a problem and I do not care


But when I'm bad, I know I'm better
When I make mistakes, I acknowledge that I still am superior to others


I just wanna get loose, and turn it up for you, baby
I desire to become free and be wild for your sake, honey


'Cause I'm the queen of the night (queen of the night) Queen of the night (queen of the night)
I remain an influential, powerful queen throughout all the evenings


Oh yeah, oh yeah, just say it, say it again
Expressing my confidence and emphasizing my authority


(Play guitar!)
A musical cue to start a guitar solo


'Cause I'm the queen of the night (the queen of the night) The queen of the night Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah yeah
I am once again proclaiming to be an influential queen of the night


'Cause I'm the queen of the night (say I am your queen) The queen of the night Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah yeah
Commanding my listeners to acknowledge me as their queen throughout the evenings




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daryl L. Simmons, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Whitney Elizabeth Houston, Antonio M. Reid

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@IProvideLyrics1924

[Chorus]
I've got the stuff that you want
I've got the thing that you need
I've got more than enough
To make you drop to your knees
Because I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Yeah

[Verse 1]
Don't make no difference if I'm wrong or I'm right
I've got the feeling and I'm willing tonight
Well I ain't nobody's angel
What can I say
Well I'm just that way
Hey, ey

[Chorus]
I've got the stuff that you want
I've got the thing that you need
I've got more than enough
To make you drop to your knees
Because I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Just say it, say it, say it
Because I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Yeah

[Verse 2]
You've got a problem with the way that I am
They say I'm trouble and I don't give a damn
But when I'm bad, I know I'm better
I just want to get loose
And turn it up for you, baby

[Chorus]
I've got the stuff that you want
I've got the thing that you need
I've got more than enough
To make you drop to your knees
Because I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, Oh yeah, Just say it, say it again
Because I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Yeah (Oh yeah)

[Outro]
I've got the stuff that you want
I've got the thing that you need
I've got more than enough
To make you drop to your knees
Cause I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh oh, say it again
Because I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Yeah
Because I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah yeah
Because I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yeah, yeah



@virgowholehartedly6606

I've got the stuff that you want
I've got the thing that you need
I've got more than enough
To make you drop to your knees
'Cause I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
Don't make no difference if I'm wrong or I'm right
I've got the feeling and I'm willing tonight
Well I ain't nobody's angel
What can I say, I'm just that way
I've got the stuff that you want
I've got the thing that you need
I've got more than enough
To make you drop to your knees
'Cause I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
'Cause I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
You've got a problem with the way that I am
They say I'm trouble and I don't give a damn
But when I'm bad I know I'm better
I just want to get you, and turn it up for you
I've got the stuff that you want
I've got the thing that you need
I've got more than enough
To make you drop to your knees
'Cause I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah
'Cause I'm the queen of the night
The queen of the night
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah



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@missrose6292

A message to the future generations:
"Don't let Whitney Houston's songs die"

@The-Cat

"Ok boomer" is what I imagine what the kids would respond.

@joannehines7806

Never that!! Whitney is IMMORTALIZED forever thru.her music!!

@scroogemcduckrich9705

🗣WHITNEY HOUSTON FOR EVER.. LEGEND THE BEST SINGER EVER

@Baila75000

@@The-Cat Fuck them then..

@aazhie

The retro stuff becomes cool every 20 or 30 years so I think we will be good :)

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@tinaracing1008

her most underrated song ... just pure energie

@user-jm5sp8fl6k

Eeeeee...

@SailorMoonDICEnglishFan

The word is spelled energy.

@borneo_

Sounds like en vogue
"free your mind" & a MJ song

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