I’ve been drinkin’, I’ve been drinkin’
Get filthy when that liquor get into me
I’ve been thinkin’, I’ve been thinkin’
Why can’t I keep my fingers off it?
Baby, I want you, now-now
Why can’t I keep my fingers off it?
Baby, I want you, now-now
(Coachella, I wanna hear y’all sing)
Cigars on ice, cigars on ice
Feelin’ like an animal with these cameras all in my grill
Flashin’ lights, flashin’ lights
You got me faded, faded, faded
Baby, I want you, now-now
Can’t keep your eyes off my fatty
Daddy, I want you
Drunk in love
(How y’all doin’ over here?)
I want you
We woke up in the kitchen
Saying, “How the hell did this shit happen?”
Oh, baby (I can see you all the way, all the way back there)
We be all night
Last thing I remember is our beautiful bodies grindin’ up in that club
Drunk in love
(Sing it, y’all)
We be all night (Sing, come on, sing)
We be all night (Sing, hey)
We be all night, and everything all right
No complaints ’cause my body so fluorescent under these lights
Boy, I’m drinkin’, park it in my lot, 7-Eleven
I’m rubbin’ on it, rub-rubbin’, if you scared, call that reverend
(Boy, I’m drinkin’) Get my brain right
Armand de Brignac, gangster wife
Louis sheets, he sweat it out
Like washrags, he wet it up
Boy, I’m drinkin’, I’m singin’ on the mic ’til my voice hoarse
Then I fill the tub up halfway
Then ride it with my surfboard
Surfboard (Surfboard)
Grainin’ on that wood
Grainin’, grainin’ on that wood (Wood)
I’m swervin’ on his, swerve-swervin’ on his big body Benz
Surfin’ all on his (Surfs up)
Good good
Hey
Last thing I remember is our beautiful bodies grindin’ up in that club
Drunk in love
We be all night (Sing it, hey)
We be all night
Ride it with my surfboard
(Man, I got that swag)
Surfboard, surfboard
(My hat matchin’ my bag)
Grainin’ on that wood
Grainin’, grainin’ on that wood
(You know I’m poppin’ tags)
I’m swervin’ on his, swerve-swervin’ on his big body Benz
(And man I got that swag)
Ah, you
I swag when I surf
I swag when I surf
I swag when I surf
Now watch me surf and swag
I swag when I surf
I swag when I surf
I swag when I surf
Now watch me surf and swag
Surfboard, surfboard, surfboard
Grainin’ on that wood
Grainin’, grainin’ on that wood
Swervin’ on his, swerve-swervin’ on his big body Benz
Surfin’ all on his, surf-surfin’ all on his good good
To the left, to the left
Everything you own in the box to the left (Sing it)
To the left, to the left
Everything you own in the box to the left
Say I’m a-a diva (Sing it)
I’m a-a diva
Say I’m a-a diva (Sing it)
I’m a-a diva (Louder)
I’m a-a diva (Louder)
I’m a-a diva (Can’t hear you)
I’m a-a diva (Sing it)
I’m a-a diva
Come on
Unleashing Passion: The Meaning Behind “Drunk In Love (Homecoming Live)”
Beyoncé’s electrifying live rendition of “Drunk In Love” at Coachella, captured on Homecoming, transforms the original track into an anthem of celebration and empowerment. The lyrics explore the intoxicating effects of love and desire, blending candid confessions with playful metaphors. Beyoncé’s references to nightlife, luxury, and sensuality paint a vivid picture of a couple swept away by passion, blurring the lines between euphoria and reality. Her energetic delivery and crowd interaction add a communal spirit, making the performance both personal and universally relatable.
Live Energy and Iconic References
This version amplifies the original’s themes with live ad-libs and crowd responses, infusing the song with raw, spontaneous emotion. Beyoncé weaves in empowering lines from her other hits, such as “To the left” and “I’m a diva,” reinforcing her status as a powerhouse performer. The recurring imagery of “surfboards” and “swerving on his Benz” symbolize freedom and confidence, making the song a celebration of both vulnerability and strength on stage.
Song Credits
“Drunk In Love (Homecoming Live)” is performed by Beyoncé. The original song was written by Beyoncé Knowles, Shawn Carter (Jay-Z), Noel Fisher (Detail), Andre Eric Proctor, Rasool Diaz, Timothy Mosley (Timbaland), Brian Soko, J-Roc, and Boots. Released in 2019 on Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records as part of the Homecoming: The Live Album.