Soldier

Destiny's Child, Lil Wayne, T.I.

About Soldier

"Soldier" is a song by American girl group Destiny's Child, featuring American rappers T. I. and Lil Wayne, from Destiny's Child's fourth studio album Destiny Fulfilled (2004). Columbia Records released "Soldier" as the second single from Destiny Fulfilled on November 5, 2004. The trio, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, co-wrote the song with Sean Garrett and Rich Harrison; the latter co-produced it with Knowles. A Southern hip hop mid-tempo song, it lyrically describes each member's favorite type of male love interest. "Soldier" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised its composition and the trio's vocal performances, but criticized the lyrical content. The song received a nomination in the category for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards and won a Best R&B/Soul Single by a Group, Band or Duo award at the 2005 Soul Train Music Awards. A commercial success, "Soldier" peaked within the top-five in six European countries and in Australia, further being certified Gold in the latter region. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Dance Club Songs chart, further receiving a Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. 


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2005
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Hey
(I want a Soldier!)
The way you got it, I'm the hottest around
They'll know it when they see you rollin' impala's around
(I got a Soldier!)
With the top down feeling the sounds
Quakin' and vibratin' your thighs ridin' harder than guys
Wit the chrome wheels at the bottom, white leather inside
When them lames be spittin' at you tell 'em don't even try it
To shot it wit Chelle and kick it wit Kelly or holla at be
Ya, gotta be g's you way outta your league
Please!

We like dem boys that be in them lac's leanin' (Leanin')
Open their mouth their grill gleamin' (Gleamin')
Candy paint, keep that whip clean and (Clean and)
(They always be talkin that country slang, we like)
They keep that beat that be in the back beatin' (Beatin')
Eyes be so low from there chiefin (chiefin)
I love how he keep my body screamin' (Screamin')
A rude boy that's good to me, with street credibility

If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he lookin' at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Known to carry big things
If you know what I mean
If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he looking at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Gotta know to get dough
And he betta be street

We like them boys up top from the BK (BK)
Know how to flip that money three ways (Three ways)
Always ridin' big on the freeway (Freeway)
(With that east coast slang that us country girls we like)
Low cut ceasers wit the deep waves (deep waves)
So quick to snatch up your Beyonce (Beyonce)
Always comin' down poppin' our way (Our way)
(Tellin' us that country girls the kinda girl they like)

If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he lookin' at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Known to carry big things
If you know what I mean
If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he looking at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Gotta know to get dough
And he betta be street

I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
They want to take care of me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
Don't mind takin one for me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
They want to spend that on me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
Wouldn't mind puttin' that on me (Where they at)

Hey, see cash money is a army
I'm walkin' wit purple hearts on me
You talkin' to the sargeant
Body marked up like the subway in harlem
Call him, weezy f baby, please say the baby
If you don't see me on the block I ain't tryna hide
I blend in wit the hood, I'm camouflage
Bandana tied, so mommy join my troop
Now every time she hear my name she salute

I like them boys over there they lookin' strong tonight (Strong tonight)
Just might give one the phone tonight (Phone tonight)
Homey in the dickies in my zone tonight (Zone tonight)
He don't know it might be on tonight (On tonight)
Ooh he lookin' good and he talkin' right (Talkin' right)
He the type that might change my life (Change my life)
Every time he look at me my girls be like (Girls be like)
(That one may be the one tonight)

If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he lookin' at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Known to carry big things
If you know what I mean
If his status ain't hood
I ain't checkin' for him
Betta be street if he looking at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Gotta know to get dough
And he betta be street

I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
They want to take care of me (Where they at)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at, where they at)
Wouldn't mind puttin' that on me (Where they at)

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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: Kelendria Rowland, Rich Harrison, Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams, Sean Garrett, Clifford Harris

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Soldier" is an R&B song, reflecting both the familiar roots of Destiny's Child and the genre's continual evolution.
Date of Release
It was released as the second single from Destiny's Child's fourth studio album, "Destiny Fulfilled," on December 7, 2004.
Collaboration
The song features guest vocals by American rappers Lil Wayne and T.I., adding a distinct hip-hop flavor to it.
Commercial Success
"Soldier" was a commercial success, reaching the top-five in six European countries and the top-ten in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
Certification
It was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over a million digital downloads.
Lyrics' Inspiration
The song's lyrics are about independent women looking for a 'tough guy' or 'thug' — someone full of confidence, who remains cool under pressure and isn't afraid to take control.
Music Video
The music video for "Soldier" was directed by Ray Kay, and it is set in various urban settings, featuring dancing troops, symbolically portraying the 'soldier' spirit in a community rather than a battlefield.
Creative Development
The song was written by Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Rich Harrison along with Sean Garrett as their response to the 'rugged man' stereotype in R&B culture.
Chart Performance
"Soldier" debuted at number 68 on Billboard Hot 100 and climbed up steadily to reach number 3.
Influences
The land where Lil Wayne and T.I. come from, the southern hip-hop culture, significantly influenced the overall vibe of "Soldier", with an underlying theme of 'girl power'.
Awards Nominations
The song received various award nominations including for 'Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals' and 'Best Rap/Song Collaboration' at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.
Public Response
"Soldier" was generally well-received with fans praising its catchy hook, the guest rappers' contributions, and the empowering lyrics.

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