Bootylicious
Destiny's Child
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Kelly, can you handle this? Michelle, can you handle this? Beyoncé, can you handle this? I don't think they can handle this! Barely move, we've arrived Lookin' sexy, lookin' fly Baddest chick, chick inside DJ, jam tonight Spotted me a tender thang There you are, come on baby Don't you wanna dance with me Can you handle, handle me You gotta do much better if you gone dance with me tonight You gotta work your jelly if you gone dance with me tonight Read my lips carefully if you like what you see Move, groove, prove you can hang with me By the looks I got you shook up and scared of me Hook up your seat belt, it's time for takeoff I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for yo babe I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for yo babe Baby, can you handle this? Baby, can you handle this? Baby, can you handle this? I don't think you can handle this! I'm about to break you off H-town goin' hard Lead my hips, slap my thighs Swing my hair, square my eyes Lookin' hot, smellin' good Groovin' like I'm from the hood Look over my shoulder, I blow you a kiss Can you handle, handle this I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for yo babe I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for yo babe Move your body up and down (whoo!) Make your booty touch the ground (whoo!) I can't help but wonder why (whoo!) Is my vibe too vibealacious for you, babe I shake my jelly at every chance When I whip with my hips you slip into a trance I'm hoping you can handle all this jelly that I have Now let's cut a rug while we scat some jazz I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for yo babe I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for yo babe I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for yo babe I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for yo babe I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for yo babe I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this jelly I don't think you ready for this 'Cause my body too bootylicious for you babe
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Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Rob Fusari, Falonte D. Moore, Stevie Nicks
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Formation"Bootylicious" is one of the most popular songs released by the American girl group Destiny's Child, which was led by Beyoncé.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Rob Fusari, Falonte Moore, and members of Destiny's Child including Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.
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Release Date"Bootylicious" was released as a single in 2001, off their third studio album "Survivor."
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Bootylicious" reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Cultural ImpactThe word "Bootylicious" became so popular after the song's release that it was added to the Oxford English Dictionary in 2004.
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Lyrics and ThemeThe lyrics of the song assert female independence and strength, with Destiny's Child affirming their ability to captivate men despite having no interest in a relationship.
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Sample Usage"Bootylicious" contains a prominent sample from "Edge of Seventeen" by Stevie Nicks.
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Dance RoutineThe song is well-known for its dance routine in the music video, which has been imitated and recreated by fans worldwide.
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Music VideoThe song's music video directed by Matthew Rolston features Destiny's Child in futuristic outfits with a spaceship theme.
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Awards"Bootylicious" was nominated for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals at the 44th Grammy Awards in 2002.
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Live PerformancesThe group performed "Bootylicious" at several prominent events and shows, including the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards and the Grammy Awards tribute to Stevie Wonder in 2015.
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Remix versionThere is a rock remix version of "Bootylicious" which features guitarist Stevie Nicks herself, who also appeared in the song's music video.
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LegacyThe song has been covered by several artists, including Little Mix, and has been featured in the TV show "Glee."
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