As we sip champagne, watchin’ Purple Rain
Body’s insane, how could you complain?
Plus, I know you love my personality
I think I wanna go back to school, and have my locker full of pictures of you
So give me that “A” in biology, I’m graduatin’ soon
Mmm, it’s something ’bout that look you give me
Makin’ me feel that young love inside
Mmm, it’s something ’bout that feelin’ you give me
I can’t resist them butterflies
Mmm, you need a woman holdin’ you down
Whenever, wherever, however, whatever, I’ll be right by your side
See I just wanna love ya, boy, if you don’t mind
Just kickin’ this little game of mine
And he said, “Girls don’t dance no more, all they do is this”
(Twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn)
Said, “Girls don’t dance no more, all they do is this”
(Twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn)
No more slow jams, no more R&B
No more makin’ love in between the sheets
See, “Girls don’t dance no more, all they do is this” (Twerk sumn)
(Key, donkey, donk, key, donkey, donk)
Donkey, donkey, donkey, donkey, donk’
Donkey, donkey, donkey, donkey, donk’
Donkey, donkey, donkey, donkey, donk’
Donkey, donkey, donkey, donkey, donk’
As we sip champagne, watchin’ Purple Rain
Body’s insane, how could you complain?
Plus, I know you love my personality
I think I wanna go back to school, and have my locker full of pictures of you
So give me that “A” in biology, I’m graduatin’ soon
Mmm, it’s something ’bout that look you give me
Makin’ me feel that young love inside
Mmm, it’s something ’bout that feelin’ you give me
I can’t resist them butterflies
Mmm, you need a woman holdin’ you down
Whenever, wherever, however, whatever, I’ll be right by your side
See I just wanna love ya, boy, if you don’t mind
Just kickin’ this little game of mine
And he said, “Girls don’t dance no more, all they do is this”
(Twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn)
Said, “Girls don’t dance no more, all they do is this”
(Twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn, twerk sumn)
No more slow jams, no more R&B
No more makin’ love in between the sheets
See, “Girls don’t dance no more, all they do is this” (Twerk sumn)
(Key, donkey, donk, key, donkey, donk)
Donkey, donkey, donkey, donkey, donk’
Donkey, donkey, donkey, donkey, donk’
Donkey, donkey, donkey, donkey, donk’
Donkey, donkey, donkey, donkey, donk’
Exploring Nostalgia and Modern Dance Culture
“Donk” by Beyoncé is a playful reflection on the changing landscape of dance and romance. The lyrics contrast the innocence of young love—referencing school days, butterflies, and locker pictures—with the current club scene, where twerking takes center stage. Beyoncé cleverly juxtaposes memories of slow jams and classic R&B with the energetic demands of today’s dance floor. This duality highlights both a longing for more intimate connections and an embrace of contemporary self-expression. The repetition of “donkey, donk'” and references to “twerk sumn” create a catchy, rhythmic hook that captures the evolution of dance and courtship in modern music culture.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé