These lines draw an analogy between sexual intercourse and driving a car. “Graining” is pronounced to sound like a continuation of the grinding in the chorus – this time moving from the club to her husband’s wood – but uses the grain as a descriptor for the surface appearance of wood. Swerving the car, and …
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What is the meaning behind “Then I fill the tub up halfway Then ride it with my surfboard Surfboard, surfboard”? Drunk in Love by Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z)
The surfboard is a euphemism for a sex position in the tub, where Yoncé is on top and controlling the action. The Cosmopolitan website offers a comparable sex move they call “Bathtub Boogie,” and even details a way to get naughty on a surfboard with “Surf’s Up.” Bey’s unique pronunciation of “surfboard” as “serfbort” has …
What is the meaning behind “Boy, I’m drinkin’, I’m singin’ On the mic to my boy toys”? Drunk in Love by Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z)
This seems to be a euphemism for oral sex, with the microphone serving as a phallic symbol , and her husband’s family jewels operating as his “toys.” A common mondegreen for this line is “singing on the mic ‘til my voice hoarse,” which Beyoncé actually did sing during her Grammy performance as a TV-friendly version.
What is the meaning behind “Louis sheets, he sweat it out Like washrags, he wet it up”? Drunk in Love by Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z)
The juxtaposition of the luxury Louis Vuitton bedsheets with lowly washrags adds wealthy connotations to this simile for their sweaty love making. ridiculous examples include a toilet seat cover, gas mask, machine gun, and chain saw.
What is the meaning behind “gangster wife”? Drunk in Love by Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z)
Given Jay’s history of drug dealing and his general gangster aesthetic (he titled his 2007 album American Gangster ), Beyoncé is in a sense a “gangster wife.” In 2003, Jay and Bey’s collab hit “‘03 Bonnie & Clyde” – itself referring to the archetypal Great Depression gangster couple – portrayed them in a similar light. …
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What is the meaning behind “Boy, I’m drinkin’, get my brain right Armand de Brignac,”? Drunk in Love by Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z)
Armand de Brignac is a high-end champagne more commonly known as “Ace of Spades” thanks to their logo. Jay Z featured a bottle in his music video for “Show Me What You Got” in 2006. Previously, Jay had been a strong advocate for Cristal in his lyrics, but when their managing director made some disparaging …
What is the meaning behind “Boy, I’m drinkin’, park it in my lot, 7-11 I’m rubbin’ on it, rub-rubbin’ If you scared, call that reverend”? Drunk in Love by Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z)
The 7-11 chain of convenience stores was originally named after its common hours of 7am-11pm, but it now has a reputation for being open 24-hours a per day. 52 Bey is giving her hubby Jay Z similar open hours, whether it be to “park it in [her] lot” or for “rubbing on it.” official lyrics …
What is the meaning behind “No complaints from my body So fluorescent under these lights”? Drunk in Love by Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z)
Beyoncé is in the limelight. As they explained on “Hollywood”, It ain’t for everybody It’s clear that fame and fortune agree with her, and her beauty is only further enhanced by the “flashing lights” she endures.
What is the meaning behind “We be all night And everything all right”? Drunk in Love by Beyoncé (Ft. JAY-Z)
Making love all night is a common theme in music, from stadium rock jam “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC to Jay Z and Pharrell Williams ’s “Fuck All Night,” in which the two go back and forth singing: Let’s just – fuck all night! Yeah Until we both start yawnin