Bug a Boo
Destiny's Child
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You make me want to throw my pager out the window Tell MCI to cut the phone calls Break my lease so I can move Cause you a bug a boo, a bug a boo I want to put your number on the call block Have AOL make my email stop Cause you a bug a boo You buggin what? you buggin who? you buggin me! And don't you see it ain't cool (Verse) Its not hot that you be callin me Stressin me pagin my beeper You're just non-stop And its not hot That you be leavin me messages Every 10 minutes and then you stop by When I first met you, you were cool But it was game you had me fooled Cause 20 minutes after I gave you my number You already had my mailbox full (So what you bought a pair of shoes) (What now I guess you think I owe you) (You don't have to call as much as you do) (I'd give em back to be through with you) (And so what my momma likes you) (What now I guess you think I will too) (Even if the pope he said he liked you too) I don't really care cause you're a bug a boo (Verse) Its not hot That when I'm blockin your phone number You call me from over your best friends house And its not hot that I can't even go out with my girlfriends Without you trackin me down You need to chill out with that mess Cause you can't keep havin me stressed Cause everytime my phone rings it seems to be you And I'm prayin that it is someone else (Breakdown) When you call me on the phone you're buggin me When you follow me around you're buggin me Everything you do be buggin me You buggin me, you buggin me When you show up at my door you buggin me When you open up your mouth you buggin me Everytime i see your face you're buggin me You're buggin me, you're buggin me
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Written by: Kevin Briggs, Kandi L. Burruss, Latavia Roberson, Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Kelendria Trene Rowland, Letoya Nicole Luckett
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Background"Bug A Boo" is a song by Destiny's Child, an American girl group comprising Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams. However, during the time of "Bug A Boo," its members also included LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson.
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Release and Album Information"Bug A Boo" was released on August 23, 1999, as the second single from Destiny's Child's second studio album, "The Writing's on the Wall."
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Song CompositionThe song was written by the band members Beyoncé, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson, and Kelly Rowland, along with Kandi Burruss and Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs.
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Production Team"Bug A Boo" was produced by Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, who is known for his work with artists like TLC and Pink.
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Genre and Musical StyleThe song blends elements of R&B and dance-pop, and it is characterized by a vibrant rhythmic beat.
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Chart RankingsDespite its popularity, "Bug A Boo" did not reach the expected chart success compared to the group's other hits. It only peaked at number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Subject MatterThe song's lyrics discuss a woman's frustration with an overly attentive lover who continually calls and pesters her.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Darren Grant, is notable for featuring a then-novel technology, a pager, which aligns with the song's theme of excessive communication.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its modest chart performance, "Bug A Boo" has remained a popular song within Destiny’s Child's discography and is frequently played at live performances.
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Cover VersionsOver the years, multiple cover versions of "Bug A Boo" have emerged, emphasizing its endurance in popular culture.
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Notable PerformancesBeyoncé has occasionally incorporated elements of "Bug A Boo" in her tours, including the "Mrs. Carter Show World Tour" in 2013 and the "On the Run II Tour" in 2018 with Jay-Z.
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Sample UseThe song "Trouble" by American rapper Iggy Azalea sampled "Bug a Boo."
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