(Drop)
Driver, roll up the partition, please
Driver, roll up the partition, please
Driver, roll up the partition, please
I don’t need you seeing ‘Yoncé on her knees
Took 45 minutes to get all dressed up
We ain’t even gonna make it to this club
Now my mascara running, red lipstick smudged
Oh, me so horny, yeah, he want to fuck
He popped all my buttons, and he ripped my blouse
He Monica Lewinsky-ed all on my gown
Oh, there daddy, daddy didn’t bring the towel
Oh, baby, baby, we better slow it down
Took 45 minutes to get all dressed up
We ain’t even gonna make it to this club
Take all of me
I just wanna be the girl you like (Girl you like)
The kind of girl you like (Girl you like)
Take all of me
I just wanna be the girl you like (Girl you like)
The kinda girl you like is right here with me
Right here with me, right here with me
Right here with me, right here with me
Right here with me, right here with me
Right here with me, right here with me
Right here with me, right here with me
Right here with me, right here with me
Hello
Right here with me, right here with me
Right here with me, right here with me
Hello
Exploring Intimacy and Empowerment
In her live rendition of “Partition” from the Homecoming album, Beyoncé delivers a bold and seductive performance that celebrates female desire and agency. The lyrics paint an intimate picture, with the iconic line “Driver, roll up the partition, please” setting the stage for a moment of private passion. By referencing the effort it takes to get dressed up and the thrill of abandoning plans for spontaneous intimacy, Beyoncé captures the tension between public appearance and private vulnerability.
Confidence and Self-Expression
The repeated refrain, “I just wanna be the girl you like,” reflects a playful yet assertive yearning for validation, while simultaneously showcasing Beyoncé’s confidence in her own allure. The song’s blend of raw sensuality, humor, and candidness makes it a powerful statement of self-expression, highlighting the artist’s mastery in turning personal moments into universally resonant anthems.
Song Credits
Artist: Beyoncé
Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Jerome Harmon, Dwane Weir, Mike Dean, Jordan Asher
Release Year: 2019
Label: Columbia Records