Read the lyrics Grown Woman– Lyrics . Is Its Classy Lyrics Are Written By Beyoncé, Timbaland, The-Dream, Jerome Harmon, Madame Buttons, Garland “Sebastian” Mosley, Darryl Pearson & Chris Godbey. Is Its Official Music Video Has been Released Dec. 13, 2013. And Present On The YouTube Channel. And lyrics can be seen above here.
The lyrics overgrown Woman is a tone- affirming hymn in which Beyoncé celebrates her particular and cultural growth, asserting her independence and confidence as a mature woman
[Verse 1: Beyoncé]
I remember being young and so brave (Ooh)
I knew what I needed (Ooh)
I was spending all my nights and days (Ooh)
Laid back day dreamin’ (Ooh, day dreamin’, dreamin’, day dramin’)
Look at me, I’m a big girl now
Said I’m gon’ do somethin’ (Ooh)
Told the world I would paint this town
Now betcha I run this (Ah)
[Explanation of Verse 1]
In the first verse, Beyoncé reflects on her younger years when she was courageous and determined. She mentions spending nights and days daydreaming and indicating a time of aspiration and imagination. The verse of lyrics convey a sense of tone- discovery and ambition as she declares herself a” big girl” who’s ready to take on the world.
[Pre-Chorus: Beyoncé]
‘Cause I put it down like that (Yeah), d-down like that
And I’m making all these racks (Yeah), a-all these racks
And I’m moving round like that (Yeah), r-round like that
When I do it, I don’t look back, d-don’t look back
[Explanation of Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus emphasizes Beyoncé’s confidence and success. She boasts about her capability to achieve her pretensions, make plutocrat, and move forward without looking back. The repetition of “d-down like that” and “a-all these racks” reinforces her determination and accomplishments.
[Chorus: Beyoncé]
I’m a grown woman (Mm)
I can do whatever I want (Mm, hm, hm)
I’m a grown woman (Yeah; I’m a grown woman)
I can do whatever I want (I can do whatever I want; hey)
I can be bad if I want (Mhm)
I can do wrong if I want (Mhm)
I can live fast if I want (Mhm)
I can go slow all night long (Mhm)
I’m a grown woman (But of course; yeah)
I can do whatever I want (Yeah)
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus is a declaration of Beyoncé’s autonomy and maturity. She affirms that as a grown woman, she can do whatever she wants, be it making choices, being rebellious, doing wrong or right, living fast or slow.
[Verse 2: Beyoncé]
They love the way I walk (Ooh)
‘Cause I walk with a vengeance (Ooh)
And they listen to me when I talk (Ooh)
‘Cause I ain’t pretendin’ (Ooh)
It took a while, now I understand
Just where I’m goin’ (Ooh)
I know the world and I know who I am
It’s ’bout time I show it (Ah)
[Explanation of Verse 2] The second verse continues to express Beyoncé’s confidence and individuality. She talks about the way she walks with self-confidence and how people hear when she speaks. The verse of lyrics suggest that her authenticity has taken time to develop, and she now understands her path and is ready to show it to the world.
[Chorus: Beyoncé]
I’m a grown woman (I’m a grown woman; yeah)
I can do whatever I want (I can do whatever I want; mhm)
I’m a grown woman (I’m a grown woman; yeah)
I can do whatever I want (I can do whatever I want; of course)
I can be bad if I want (Mhm)
I can say what I want (Mhm)
I can live fast if I want (Mhm)
I can go slow all night long (Mhm)
I’m a grown woman (But of course; yeah)
I can do whatever I want (I can do whatever I want; whatever it is)
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus is repeated, reinforcing the message of empowerment and self-determination.
[Verse 3: Beyoncé]
I’m a grown woman (Grown)
And I know that I got it (Got it, got it)
I’m a grown woman (Grown)
Ain’t got no room in my pockets (Ah)
I’m a grown woman (Grown)
Look down, got you so excited (Ah)
I really wanna know if you got it like that
‘Cause you got a cute face and that booty so fat
Go, girl (Go, girl), she got that bomb, that bomb
That girl (That girl) can get whatever she wants
That girl (That girl), she got that tight, that tight
Them boys (Them boys), they do whatever she likes
I’m a grown woman
[Explanation of Verse 3]
In the third verse, Beyoncé affirms her self-worth and confidence. She acknowledges that she is got it and dismisses any negativity. This verse includes a frisky section where she mentions having no room in her pockets, and she playfully teases about owning people agitated.
[Bridge: Ismael Kouyate & Beyoncé]
[?]
I’m a grown
[?]
[Explanation of Bridge]
The ground features background lyrics and announcement- libs, adding a dynamic element to the song. The lyrics are a bit unclear, with phrases like “[?]” suggesting that the exact words may not be fully discernible.
[Chorus: Beyoncé]
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (I can do whatever I want)
I’m a grown woman (I’m grown)
I can do whatever I want
[Explanation of Chorus]
The chorus is repeated again, further emphasizing the central theme of independence and doing whatever she wants as a grown woman.
[Outro: Beyoncé]
(Ah, mhm, mhm, keep goin’)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
I’m a grown woman
I can do whatever I want (Ever I want, ever I want)
[Explanation of Outro]
The outro is a repetition of the phrase “I am a grown woman, I can do whatever I want,” reinforcing the song is empowering message. Beyoncé playfully encourages the music to keep going.