Baby Boy
Beyoncé, Sean Paul
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Certified quality Ah dat di gyal dem need and ah cry for every day without apology Buck dem di right way, dat ah my policy (ya man, right way) Sean de Paul 'longside Beyoncé (uh-huh), now hear di man say Dis ah dutty yeah (a big tune), dutty yo (yo, yo) Dutty yeah (yo, yo), dutty yo (yo, yeah) Beyoncé sing it now, girl Baby boy, you stay on my mind Fulfill my fantasies (come on, girl, tell me how you feel) I think about you all the time I see you in my dreams (I see you in my dreams, you done know di love is real) Baby boy, not a day goes by Without my fantasies (come on, girl tell me what's the deal) I think about you all the time I see you in my dreams (I see you in my dreams, you done know di love is real) Ah, oh, my baby's fly, baby, oh (oh, na, na, na) Yes, no, hurt me so good, baby, oh (this hot, oh, na, na, na) I'm so wrapped up in your love, let me go (yo, oh, na, na, na) Let me breathe, stay out my fantasies (yo, yo, yo, alright) Well, woman ah ready fi gimme da ting, they ready fi really get it live Tellin' me all about di tings weh you ah fantasize I know you dig di way me step, di way me mek mi stride Follow your feelings, baby girl becah they cannot be denied Come check me inna di night and mek we get it amplified Me nuh quick fi run da ship, me nah go slip, me nah go slide In other words the love I got to give is certified Fi give you di toughest, longest type ah ride, girl Baby boy, you stay on my mind Fulfill my fantasies (come on, girl, tell me how you feel) I think about you all the time I see you in my dreams (I see you in my dreams, you done know di love is real) Baby boy, not a day goes by Without my fantasies (come on, girl tell me what's the deal, bye, bye, bye) I think about you all the time I see you in my dreams (I see you in my dreams, you done know di love is real) Picture us dancin' real close In a dark, dark corner of a basement party (oh, na, na, na) Every time I close my eyes It's like everyone left but you and me (oh, na, na, na) In our own little world The music is the sun The dance floor becomes the sea (oh, na, na, na) (ah we dat, girl) Feels like true paradise to me (oh, na, na, na) (intimacy) Baby boy, you stay on my mind Fulfill my fantasies (come on, girl, tell me how you feel) I think about you all the time I see you in my dreams (I see you in my dreams, you done know di love is real) Baby boy, not a day goes by Without my fantasies (come on, girl tell me what's the deal, bye, bye, bye) I think about you all the time (oh) I see you in my dreams (I see you in my dreams, you done know di love is real) Baby boy, you stay on my mind (yo, yo, B) Baby boy, you are so damn fine (yeah, yeah, girl) Baby boy, won't you be mine? (Yo, yo, B) Baby boy, let's conceive an angel Baby boy, you stay on my mind, oh (yo, yo, B) Baby boy, you are so damn fine, oh (yeah, yeah, girl) Baby boy, won't you be mine? (Yo, yo, B) Baby boy, let's conceive an angel You's a top, top girl Me and you together is a wrap, dat girl Drive 'round di town inna your drop top, girl You nuh stop shop, girl Likkle more di Dutty wan' rock dat world You's a top, top girl Me and you together is a wrap, dat girl Drive 'round di town inna your drop top, girl You nuh stop shop, girl Likkle more di Dutty wan' rock dat world (oh, na, na, na) Baby boy, you stay on my mind Fulfill my fantasies (come on, girl, tell me how you feel) I think about you all the time I see you in my dreams (I see you in my dreams, you done know di love is real, oh na, na, na) Baby boy, not a day goes by Without my fantasies (come on, girl tell me what's the deal, oh na, na, na) I think about you all the time (oh) I see you in my dreams (I see you in my dreams, you done know di love is real) We stepping out hotter this year (hotter, hotter under ya) We stepping out hotter this year (hotter, hotter under ya) I know you gon' like it I know you gon' like it I'm stepping out hotter this year (hotter, hotter under ya) I'm stepping out hotter this year (hotter, hotter under ya) So don't you fight it So don't you fight it
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Written by: Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Ini Kamoze, Robert G. Waller, Scott Storch, Sean Paul Henriques, Shawn Corey Carter
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
CollaborationsThe song "Baby Boy" is a single from Beyoncé's debut solo album, "Dangerously in Love". It features rapper Jay-Z and dancehall artist Sean Paul.
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Release Date"Baby Boy" was released as the second single from the album on August 3, 2003, following the huge success of "Crazy in Love."
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SongwritersAlong with Beyoncé, the song was written by Shawn Carter (Jay-Z), Sean Paul Henriques (Sean Paul), Scott Storch, Robert Waller and it also includes a sample from "Bam Bam" by Sister Nancy, written by Winston Riley.
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ProductionThe production of "Baby Boy" was handled by Beyoncé, Scott Storch and Robert Waller.
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GenreThe song is characterized as a mix of R&B and reggae fusion that incorporates elements from dancehall and Arabic music.
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Billboard Ranking"Baby Boy" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, remaining at the top of the chart for nine weeks.
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International SuccessThe song also achieved commercial success internationally, reaching top ten in many European countries and topping the charts in the UK.
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Music VideoThe music video directed by Jake Nava, features Beyoncé dancing in various locations, including a tropical setting, and also Sean Paul is in a separate space to add his toasting to the track. Jay-Z did not appear in the video.
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Awards"Baby Boy" has won several awards, including the Billboard Music Award for Hot 100 Single of the Year.
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ControversyThere was some controversy surrounding the song as another artist, Steflon Don, accused Beyoncé of using the melody from her song "Real Good."
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CertificationThe song has been certified as Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Live Performances"Baby Boy" has been a staple in Beyoncé's live performances, including her world tours, The Beyoncé Experience and I Am... World Tour.
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