Rocket

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About Rocket

"Rocket" is a song by American recording artist Beyoncé from her fifth studio album, Beyoncé (2013). It was written by Miguel, Justin Timberlake, Timbaland, Jerome "J-Roc" Harmon and Beyoncé with the group of the latter three people also serving as its producers. Miguel initially conceived the song inspired by Beyoncé, trying to showcase her confidence and sexuality. Beyoncé revealed that "Rocket" was inspired by D'Angelo's "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" (2000) and felt it was one of her liberating songs meant to illustrate different sides of her personality. "Rocket" is a slowtempo soul, funk and R&B ballad which was frequently compared to the music of D'Angelo and Prince. It features explicit and metaphorical lyrics discussing frank female sexuality, a prominent theme present on Beyoncé. Lyrically, it sees Beyoncé addressing a male partner through sexual innuendos, adopting soft and sensual vocals. A music video for the song was directed by Beyoncé, Ed Burke and Bill Kirstein and released through Beyoncé itself on December 13, 2013. It was shot at The Standard, High Line hotel, New York City in black-and-white using a slow motion technique and features various shots of the singer, who appears dressed in lingerie for most of the time. Many critics considered it to be one of the most erotic clips on the entire album and praised its filming technique. At the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, Beyoncé performed "Rocket" during a medley consisting of songs from her fifth studio album. It was also a part of the setlist during The Formation World Tour (2016). 


Year:
2013
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Let me sit this ass
On you
Show you how I feel
Let me take this off
Will you watch me
Yes mass appeal
Don't take your eyes
Don't take your eyes off it
Watch it, babe
If you like
You can touch me baby
Do you
Do you wanna touch me baby
Grab ahold, don't let go
Let me know
That you
Ready

I just wanna show you now
Slow it down
Go around
You rock hard
I rock steady

And rock right up to the
Side of my mountain
Climb until you reach my peak babe, the peak, the peak
And reach right into the bottom of my fountain
I wanna play in your deep baby, the deep baby, the deep
Then dip me under where you can feel my river flowing flow
Hold me 'til I scream for air to breathe
Don't wash me over until my well runs dry
Send all your sins all over me babe, me

Rock it 'til waterfalls
Rock it 'til waterfalls
Rock it 'til waterfalls
Bathe in these waterfalls

I do it like it's my profession
I gotta make a confession
I'm proud of all this bass
Lemme put it in your face
By the way
If you need a personal trainer or a therapist
I can be a piece of sunshine, inner peace, entertainer
Anything else that you may read between the lines
You and I create
Rockets and waterfalls

So rock right up to
The side of my mountain
Climb until you reach my peak babe, the peak, the peak
And reach right into the bottom of my fountain
I wanna play in your deep baby, your deep baby, the deep
Then dip me under where you can feel my river flowing flow
Hold me 'til I scream for air to breathe
And wash me over until my well runs dry
Send all your sins all over me babe, me

Hard rock steady rock hard rock steady
Rock hard rock steady rock hard rock steady
Don't you know that I give you
The loving if you need it
I give you my word
You can believe it
Your love feels like
All four seasons growing inside me
Life has a reason
Swimming
My love, your love lifting
Higher harder
Got me screaming to the lord, boy
Kiss me
Pray we don't overflow
Baby I know you can feel it pulse
Keeping the peak of my waterfall
Rock it baby, rock it baby 'til the water falls down
Damn

I can't help but love the way we make love
Daddy, daddy
Ooh child, ooh now
Yes lord
Damn baby
Driving me cray
Cray
You ain't right for doing it to me like that daddy
Even though I've been a bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad bad girl
Tell me what you're gonna do about that
Punish me
Please
Punish me please
Daddy what you're going to do with all of this
Ass
All up in your face
Yeah, hell yeah
Love me so deep
Ooh my shit's so good it ain't even right
I know I'm right
Hell yeah you the shit
That's why you're my equivalent
So sexy

We're so much more than pointless fixtures
Instagram pictures
Cause soon boy, gonna rock that ching-ching-ching
Baby boomers
Sick little trends, tryna fit in
Home is where the heart is
Goddamnit I'm comfortable in my skin
And you're
Comfortable in my skin
You look so comfortable in my skin
Rockets and waterfalls

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Written by: Justin R. Timberlake, Miguel Jontel Pimentel, James Edward II Fauntleroy, Leslie Jerome Harmon, Timothy Z. Mosley, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Christopher L. Godbey

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Rocket" was co-written and co-produced by Beyoncé, along with musicians Justin Timberlake and Miguel. The trio combined soul, R&B and pop elements to craft the sonic palette of the song.
Album Placement
The song is featured on Beyoncé's fifth studio album, the self-titled "Beyoncé," released on December 13, 2013.
Music Video Concept
The song's music video was directed by Ed Burke, and it is part of the visual album concept wherein every song in the album has an accompanying music video. The "Rocket" video is sensual and showcases Mrs. Carter in intimate, romantic settings.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by D'Angelo's "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" which is known for its sexualized and soulful vibe. Beyoncé expressed her desire to create a song as raw and real as D'Angelo's hit.
Song Length
"Rocket" is the longest track on Beyoncé's self-titled album. The song runs for 6 minutes and 32 seconds, embracing a slow and sultry rhythm throughout.
Song Lyrical Content
Belle and Timberlake penned their most unabashedly romantic lyrics for "Rocket," featuring explicit and elaborate metaphors describing sensual love and passion.
Critical Reception
"Rocket" was generally well-received by critics, who admired its bold approach to sensuality and Beyoncé's vocal delivery. It was described as a highlight of the album by many music critics.
Live Performance
The song was included in the setlist of The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour in 2014, adding an intimate, slow-paced moment to the dynamic concert.
Song Influence
"Rocket" is believed to have laid the groundwork for similar contemporary R&B songs, making the explicit exploration of feminine sexuality and desire a more common theme in the genre.
Use in Pop Culture
"Rocket," like many tracks on "Beyoncé," has a significant cultural impact. The song and its lyrical content became a significant discussion point around topics of female empowerment and sexual agency.

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