Bug a Boo

Destiny's Child

About Bug a Boo

"Bug a Boo" is a song by American girl group Destiny's Child. It was written by band members Beyoncé Knowles, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson and Kelly Rowland along with Kandi Burruss and Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs for their second album The Writing's on the Wall (1999), featuring production by the latter. The song uses interpolations of the 1978 song "Child's Anthem" by Toto. The song was released as the album's second single on August 23, 1999. It peaked at number thirty-three on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside the United States, the song peaked within the top ten of the charts in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. 


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2005
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You make me wanna 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 wanna 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 

It's not hot that you be callin' me 
Stressin' me pagin' my beeper 
You're just non-stop 
And it's 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 

You make me wanna 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 wanna 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

It's not hot 
That when I'm blockin' your phone number 
You call me from over your best friends house 
And it's 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 every time my phone rings it seems to be you 
And I'm prayin' that it is someone else 

(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 give a damn 'cause you're a bug a boo 

You make me wanna 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 wanna 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

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 
Every time i see your face you're buggin' me 
You're buggin' me, you're buggin' me 

You make me wanna 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 wanna 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

You make me wanna 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 wanna 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

Thou shall not give in to temptation

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Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up consisted of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme comprising Knowles, Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. After years of limited success, they were signed to Columbia Records as Destiny's Child. more »

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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.
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."
Song Composition
The song was written by the band members Beyoncé, LeToya Luckett, LaTavia Roberson, and Kelly Rowland, along with Kandi Burruss and Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs.
Production Team
"Bug A Boo" was produced by Kevin "She'kspere" Briggs, who is known for his work with artists like TLC and Pink.
Genre and Musical Style
The song blends elements of R&B and dance-pop, and it is characterized by a vibrant rhythmic beat.
Chart Rankings
Despite 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.
Subject Matter
The song's lyrics discuss a woman's frustration with an overly attentive lover who continually calls and pesters her.
Music Video
The 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.
Cultural Impact
Despite 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.
Cover Versions
Over the years, multiple cover versions of "Bug A Boo" have emerged, emphasizing its endurance in popular culture.
Notable Performances
Beyoncé 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.
Sample Use
The song "Trouble" by American rapper Iggy Azalea sampled "Bug a Boo."

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