Drunk in Love
Beyoncé
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I've been drinkin', I've been drinkin' I get filthy when that liquor get into me I've been thinkin', I've been thinkin' Why can't I keep my fingers off it? Baby, I want you, now-now Why can't I keep my fingers off you? Baby, I want you, now-now Coachella I wanna hear y'all sing Cigars on ice, cigars on ice Feelin' like an animal with these cameras all in my grill Flashin' lights, flashin' lights You got me faded, faded, faded Baby, I want you, now-now Can't keep your eyes off my fatty Daddy, I want you Drunk in love How y'all doing over here (I want you) We woke up in the kitchen Saying, "How the hell did this shit happen?" Oh, baby I can see you all the way, all the way back there We be all night, last thing I remember Is our beautiful bodies grindin' up in that club Drunk in love Sing it y'all We be all night, sing, come on sing! (Love, love) We be all night, sing! (Love, love) We be all night, and everything all right No complaints 'cause my body So fluorescent under these lights Boy, I'm drinkin', park it in my lot, 7-11 I'm rubbin' on it, rub-rubbin' If you scared, call that reverend Boy, I'm drinkin', get my brain right Armand de Brignac, gangster wife Louis sheets, he sweat it out Like washrags, he wet it up Boy, I'm drinkin', I'm singin' on the mic 'till my voice hoarse Then I fill the tub up halfway Then ride it with my surfboard, surfboard, surfboard Grainin' on that wood Grainin'-grainin' on that wood I'm swervin' on that, swervin'-swervin' on that Big body been servin' all this Swerve, surfin' (All in this) good-good Hey! Last thing I remember Is our beautiful bodies grindin' up in that club Drunk in love We be all night, sing it! (Love, love) We be all night (Love, love) Ride it with my surfboard, surfboard, surfboard Grainin' on that wood Grainin'-grainin' on that wood I'm swervin' on that, swervin'-swervin' on that Big body been servin' all this Good I'm swagging, I'm surfing I'm swagging, I'm surfing I'm swagging, I'm surfing I'm swagging, I'm surfing I'm swagging, I'm surfing I'm swagging, I'm surfing Surfboard, surfboard, surfboard Grainin' on that wood Grainin'-grainin' on that wood I'm swervin' on that, swervin'-swervin' on this Big body been servin' all this Swerve, surfin', all in this good-good To the left, to the left Everything you own in the box to the left Sing it To the left, to the left Everything you own in the box to the left I'm a-a diva (Sing it), I'm a, I'm a-a diva (hey) I'm a-a diva (Sing it), I'm a, I'm a-a diva (hey) I'm a-a diva (Louder), I'm a, I'm a-a diva (hey) I'm a-a diva (Can't hear you), I'm a, I'm a-a diva (Sing it) Ooh ah ah Ooh ah ah
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Written by: Timothy Mosley, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Shawn Carter, Andre Eric Proctor, Rasool Ricardo Diaz, Jerome Harmo
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7 facts about this song
Song Information1. "Drunk in Love" is the lead single from Beyoncé's self-titled fifth solo album, which was released in December 2013.
2. The song was produced by the notable music producer, Detail.
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Lyrics and Composition3. The song features a trap beat and elements of hip hop, electro and R&B.
4. "Drunk in Love" includes a guest appearance by Beyoncé's husband, rapper Jay-Z, bringing the couple's collaborative releases to six.
5. The chorus of the song is built around the phrase "We woke up in the kitchen saying, 'How the hell did this shit happen?'", expressing her love for her husband and has been interpreted as a celebration of sexual desire in marriage.
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Awards and Achievements6. The song won the Grammy award for Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards.
7. "Drunk in Love" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming Beyoncé's highest-charting single since "Single Ladies" in 2008.
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Music Video8. The video for "Drunk in Love" was directed by Hype Williams and shot on a beach in Miami.
9. It was initially released exclusively on iTunes and later made available on Beyoncé's official VEVO channel.
10. The video has a black and white aesthetic and features intimate scenes of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, enhancing the sensual nature of the song.
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Controversies11. The song drew criticism for Jay-Z's use of a metaphor referencing Ike Turner, a musician notorious for domestic abuse. The lyric was seen by some as making light of a serious issue, leading to a public backlash.
12. Despite the controversy, the song remained highly popular and continues to be a standout track in Beyoncé's discography.
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Critical Reception13. "Drunk in Love" was critically acclaimed upon its release, with critics praising its experimental production, the raw and sensual lyrics, and the chemistry between Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
14. It has been described as one of the highlights of the album and a modern R&B classic.
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Cultural Impact15. The phrase "Surfboard", used in the song by Beyoncé, became a cultural catchphrase and was widely referenced in pop culture.
16. "Drunk In Love" has been covered by several artists, including Ed Sheeran, Kanye West and The Weeknd, demonstrating its influence and popularity.
17. The song resulted in various memes and Internet trends, further solidifying the song's resonance with listeners.
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