03 Bonnie & Clyde
Jay-Z, Beyoncé
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Look for me, Young, B Cruisin' down the west-side, highway Doing what we like to do, our way Eyes behind shades, this necklace the reason All of my dates been blind dates But today I got my thoroughest girl wit' me I'm mashin' the gas, she's grabbin' the wheel; it's true to the heart She rides with me--the new Bobby and Whitney Only time we don't speak is during "Sex and the City" She gets Carrie fever, but soon as the show is over She's right back to being my soldier 'Cause mami's a rider and I'm a roller Put us together--how they gon' stop both us? Whatever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulder When I'm off track, mami is keepin' me focused So let's lock this down like it's supposed to be The '03 Bonnie and Clyde, Hov' and B [Chorus] All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend Down to ride till the very end it's me and my boyfriend All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend Down to ride till the very end it's me and my boyfriend The problem is you dudes treat the one that you lovin' With the same respect that you treat the one that you humpin' Dat ain't 'bout nothin If ever you mad about somethin', it won't be that, oh no, it won't be that I don't be at places where we comfy at With no be-atch; oh no, you won't see that And, no, I ain't perfect; nobody walkin' this earth's surface is But, girlfriend, work with the kid I keep you workin' at Hermes, Birkin' bag Manolo Blahnik, Timbs, aviator lens 600 drops, Mercedes Benz The only time you wear Burberry to swim And I don't have to worry--only worry is him She'd do anything necessary for him And I'd do anything necessary for her So don't let the necessary occur, yup [Chorus] (Talk to 'em, B) If I was your girlfriend I'll be there for you if somebody hurts you Even if the somebody was me (Break it down for 'em, B) Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be And so I put this on my life Nobody or nothing will ever come between us And I promise I'll give my life My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend Put this on my life The air that I breathe in, all that I believe in I promise I'll give my life My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend [Chorus]
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Written by: Tyrone Wrice, Prince Nelson, Tupac Shakur, Shawn Carter, Darryl Harper, Ricky Rouse, Kanye West
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP
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10 facts about this song
Artist and Collaboration"03 Bonnie & Clyde" is a song recorded by rapper Jay-Z, featuring his now-wife and globally acclaimed pop and R&B artist, Beyoncé Knowles.
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Release and Chart PerformanceThe song was released on October 10, 2002, and it reached number four on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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InspirationsThe song was inspired by the real-life outlaw couple Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, with the title paying homage to the 1993 Tupac Shakur's song "Me and My Girlfriend".
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Music Album"03 Bonnie & Clyde" is the lead single from Jay-Z's seventh studio album, "The Blueprint²: The Gift & the Curse."
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Music VideoIn the music video, Jay-Z and Beyoncé portray the modern-day version of the 1930s criminal couple, Bonnie, and Clyde. The video, shot in Mexico, contained hidden messages hinting at their secret romantic relationship.
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Song ProducersThe song was produced by hip hop and R&B record producer Kanye West.
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SongwritersApart from Kanye West and Jay-Z, other contributing songwriters are Prince Nelson, Tupac Shakur, Darryl Harper, Ricky Rouse, and Tyrone Wrice.
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Sample UsedThe song heavily samples Tupac Shakur's "Me and My Girlfriend", which itself was a metaphorical song about Tupac's relationship with his gun.
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Critics ReceptionCritical reception for the song was generally positive, with critics praising the chemistry between Jay-Z and Beyoncé, which would later lead to several more collaborations.
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Early ImpressionsBeyoncé admitted in an interview that during the recording of the song, she didn't think much of it and it took her a while to realize it would be a massive hit.
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