Soldier
Destiny's Child, Lil Wayne, T.I.
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Hey (I want a Soldier!) The way you got it, I'm the hottest around They'll know it when they see you rollin' impala's around (I got a Soldier!) With the top down feeling the sounds Quakin' and vibratin' your thighs ridin' harder than guys Wit the chrome wheels at the bottom, white leather inside When them lames be spittin' at you tell 'em don't even try it To shot it wit Chelle and kick it wit Kelly or holla at be Ya, gotta be g's you way outta your league We like dem boys that be in them lac's leanin' (Leanin') Open their mouth their grill gleamin' (Gleamin') Candy paint, keep that whip clean and (Clean and) (They always be talkin that country slang, we like) They keep that beat that be in the back beatin' (Beatin') Eyes be so low from there chiefin (chiefin) I love how he keep my body screamin' (Screamin') A rude boy that's good to me, with street credibility If his status ain't hood I ain't checkin' for him Betta be street if he lookin' at me I need a soldier That ain't scared to stand up for me Known to carry big things If you know what I mean If his status ain't hood I ain't checkin' for him Betta be street if he looking at me I need a soldier That ain't scared to stand up for me Gotta know to get dough And he betta be street We like them boys up top from the BK (BK) Know how to flip that money three ways (Three ways) Always ridin' big on the freeway (Freeway) (With that east coast slang that us country girls we like) Low cut ceasers wit the deep waves (deep waves) So quick to snatch up your Beyonce (Beyonce) Always comin' down poppin' our way (Our way) (Tellin' us that country girls the kinda girl they like) If his status ain't hood I ain't checkin' for him Betta be street if he lookin' at me I need a soldier That ain't scared to stand up for me Known to carry big things If you know what I mean If his status ain't hood I ain't checkin' for him Betta be street if he looking at me I need a soldier That ain't scared to stand up for me Gotta know to get dough And he betta be street I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at) They want to take care of me (Where they at) I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at) Don't mind takin one for me (Where they at) I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at) They want to spend that on me (Where they at) I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at) Wouldn't mind puttin' that on me (Where they at) Next to the speakers keep a toy in the trunk of the 'lac A reformed D boy use to run into traps Still a soldier do to war if you running your trap About my girls ain't no thing to put you under the map Walk the streets five deep with nothing less than a stack And 80 carats on my chest provides a special attraction 50 G's in my jeans plus the dough from the waller It's the reason I'm the king girl, I know what you like If his status ain't hood I ain't checkin' for him Betta be street if he lookin' at me I need a soldier That ain't scared to stand up for me Known to carry big things If you know what I mean If his status ain't hood I ain't checkin' for him Betta be street if he looking at me I need a soldier That ain't scared to stand up for me Gotta know to get dough And he betta be street I like them boys over there they looking strong tonight (strong tonight) Just might give one the phone tonight (phone tonight) Homey in the dickies in my zone tonight (zone tonight) He don't know it might be on tonight (On tonight) Ooh he looking good and he talking right (talking right) He the type that might change my life (Change my life) Every time he look at me my girls be like (Girls be like) (That one may be the one tonight) If his status ain't hood I ain't checkin' for him Betta be street if he lookin' at me I need a soldier That ain't scared to stand up for me Known to carry big things If you know what I mean If his status ain't hood I ain't checkin' for him Betta be street if he looking at me I need a soldier That ain't scared to stand up for me Gotta know to get dough And he betta be street Hey, see cash money is a army I'm walking with purple hearts on me You talking to the sergeant Body marked up like the subway in Harlem Call him, Weezy F. baby, please say the baby If you don't see me on the block I ain't trying to hide I blend in wit the hood, I'm camouflage Bandanna tied, so mommy join my troop Now every time she hear my name she salute! I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at) They wanna take care of me (Where they at) I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at) Wouldn't mind puttin that on me (Where they at) I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at) They wanna take care of me (Where they at) I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at) Wouldn't mind puttin that on me (Where they at)
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Written by: Kelendria Rowland, Rich Harrison, Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams, Sean Garrett, Clifford Harris
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Genre"Soldier" is an R&B song, reflecting both the familiar roots of Destiny's Child and the genre's continual evolution.
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Date of ReleaseIt was released as the second single from Destiny's Child's fourth studio album, "Destiny Fulfilled," on December 7, 2004.
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CollaborationThe song features guest vocals by American rappers Lil Wayne and T.I., adding a distinct hip-hop flavor to it.
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Commercial Success"Soldier" was a commercial success, reaching the top-five in six European countries and the top-ten in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
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CertificationIt was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over a million digital downloads.
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Lyrics' InspirationThe song's lyrics are about independent women looking for a 'tough guy' or 'thug' — someone full of confidence, who remains cool under pressure and isn't afraid to take control.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Soldier" was directed by Ray Kay, and it is set in various urban settings, featuring dancing troops, symbolically portraying the 'soldier' spirit in a community rather than a battlefield.
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Creative DevelopmentThe song was written by Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Rich Harrison along with Sean Garrett as their response to the 'rugged man' stereotype in R&B culture.
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Chart Performance"Soldier" debuted at number 68 on Billboard Hot 100 and climbed up steadily to reach number 3.
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InfluencesThe land where Lil Wayne and T.I. come from, the southern hip-hop culture, significantly influenced the overall vibe of "Soldier", with an underlying theme of 'girl power'.
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Awards NominationsThe song received various award nominations including for 'Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals' and 'Best Rap/Song Collaboration' at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Public Response"Soldier" was generally well-received with fans praising its catchy hook, the guest rappers' contributions, and the empowering lyrics.
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