Rocket
Beyoncé
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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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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.
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Album PlacementThe song is featured on Beyoncé's fifth studio album, the self-titled "Beyoncé," released on December 13, 2013.
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Music Video ConceptThe 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.
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Song InspirationThe 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.
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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.
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Song Lyrical ContentBelle and Timberlake penned their most unabashedly romantic lyrics for "Rocket," featuring explicit and elaborate metaphors describing sensual love and passion.
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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.
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Live PerformanceThe 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.
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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.
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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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