Uh, uh, uh
You ready, B?
Let’s go get ’em
Look for me!
Young, B, cruisin’ down the Westside Highway
Doin’ what we like to do, our way
Eyes behind shades
This necklace the reason all of my dates been blind dates
But today I got my thoroughest girl with me
I’m mashin’ the gas, she’s grabbin’ the wheel, it’s trippy
How hard she rides with me, the new Bobby and Whitney
Only time we don’t speak is during Sex and the City
She gets Carrie fever, but soon as the show’s over
She’s right back to being my soldier
‘Cause mami’s a rider and I’m a roller
Put us together, how they’re gon’ stop both us?
Whatever she lacks I’m right over her shoulder
When I’m off track, mami is keepin’ me focused
So let’s lock this down like it’s supposed to be
The ’03 Bonnie and Clyde: Hov’ and B holla
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride ’til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride ’til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)
The problem is, you dudes treat the one that you lovin’
With the same respect that you treat the one that you humpin’
That ain’t ’bout nothin’
If ever you mad about somethin’
It won’t be that, oh no, it won’t be that
I don’t be at places where we comfy at
With no bitch, oh no, you won’t see that
And no, I ain’t perfect
Nobody walkin’ this earth’s surface is
But girlfriend, work with the kid
I keep you workin’ that Hermès Birkin bag
Manolo Blahnik Timbs, Aviator lens
600 drops, hercedes Benz
The only time you wear Burberry to swim
And I don’t have to worry, only worry is him
She do anything necessary for him
And I do anything necessary for her
So don’t let the necessary occur, yep!
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride ’til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride ’til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)
(Talk to ’em, B!) If I was your girlfriend
I’ll be there for you, if somebody hurts you
Even if that somebody was me (That’s right!)
Yeah-hee (Break it down for ’em, B!)
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be
And so I put this on my life
Nobody or nothing will ever come between us
And I promise I’ll give my life
My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend (One more time!)
Put this on my life
The air that I breathe in, all that I believe in
I promise I’ll give my life
My love and my trust if you was my boyfriend
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride ’til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)
All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend)
Down to ride ’til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)
Loyalty and Love on the Open Road
In “’03 Bonnie & Clyde,” Beyoncé and Jay-Z reimagine the infamous criminal duo as a metaphor for unwavering loyalty and partnership. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a ride-or-die romance, where each partner supports and protects the other no matter what life throws their way. The song explores the thrill of adventure, trust, and mutual respect, all while embracing the glamour and excitement of a high-profile relationship. References to luxury brands and pop culture ground their bond in the real world, but at its heart, the track is about standing together against all odds.
Modern Romance Reimagined
Beyoncé’s verses highlight her devotion, vowing to stand by her partner even through challenges and temptations. The chorus, echoing the iconic line “all I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend,” underscores the central theme: love is the ultimate partnership. Together, they become unstoppable, redefining what it means to be a modern-day Bonnie and Clyde.
Song Credits
- Artists: Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z
- Songwriters: Shawn Carter (Jay-Z), Beyoncé Knowles, Kanye West, Charles Bobbitt, Eugene Record, Johnnie Frierson, Tupac Shakur
- Release Year: 2002
- Label: Columbia Records