This ain’t Texas (Woo), ain’t no hold ’em (Hey)
So lay your cards down, down, down, down
So park your Lexus (Woo) and throw your keys up (Hey)
Stick around, ’round, ’round, ’round, ’round (Stick around)
And I’ll be damned if I can’t slow-dance with you
Come pour some sugar on me, honey, too
It’s a real-life boogie and a real-life hoedown
Don’t be a bitch, come take it to the floor now, woo, ha (Woo)
There’s a tornado (There’s a tornado)
In my city (In my city)
Hit the basement (Hit the basement)
That shit ain’t pretty (That shit ain’t pretty)
Rugged whiskey (Rugged whiskey)
‘Cause we survivin’ (‘Cause we survivin’)
Off red-cup kisses, sweet redemption, passin’ time, yeah
Ooh, one step to the right
We heading to the dive bar we always thought was nice
Ooh, run me to the left
Then spin me in the middle, boy, I can’t read your mind
This ain’t Texas (Woo), ain’t no hold ’em (Hey)
So lay your cards down, down, down, down, oh
So park your Lexus (Hey, woo) and throw your keys up (Hey)
Stick around, ’round, ’round, ’round, ’round (Stick around)
And I’ll be damned if I cannot dance with you
Come pour some liquor on me, honey, too
It’s a real-life boogie and a real-life hoedown
Don’t be a—, come take it to the floor now, ooh
Take it to the floor now, ooh
Now I’ma need all my cowboys to the dancefloor (Hoops, spurs, boots)
To the floor now, ooh (Tuck, back, oops)
Get to the dancefloor
Woke up this mornin’, my heart keeps racin’ (Woo)
Straight to the bottom, we all need salvation (Come take it to the floor now, ooh)
Need you to end this drought, take me downtown
Gon’ leave the truck, whiskey, baby
Let’s get weak and (Weak and) wasted
Might as well just throw it all (Woo-woo)
And pony up, bitch, don’t hold back on me
It’s a rodeo, we gon’ dosido (Hey)
Broke me in and then you take me home, huh
Give me all of your love, all of your sins
All of your fucks, pony up
Up to you, but it’s boots on the ground
Sippin’ on a Tennessee, spinnin’ me around
I just see you with a whiskey
I’m drinkin’ straight, baby, all day
It’s a hell of a life
Baby, I just might
Throw a party for the whole damn town
Chasin’ my sins away with brown, oh, oh, brown, oh, oh
I’ma need another round, round, round, round
One for me, one for my lover
Oh, oh, lover, oh, oh
Pony up and salute your town
Chasin’ our sins away, way brown
And I’ll be damned if I cannot dance with you
Baby, pour that sugar and liquor on me, too
Furs, spurs, boots
(There’s a whole lot of South comin’ out of me, gettin’ money and a whole lot of truth comin’ out)
Solargenic, photogenic, shoot
Breaking Down the Southern Swagger
Beyoncé’s “TEXAS HOLD ‘EM (PONY UP) REMIX” is a vibrant celebration of Southern culture, blending honky-tonk energy with modern confidence. The lyrics invite listeners to shed pretense and embrace the freedom of the dancefloor, using poker metaphors and rodeo imagery to evoke a wild, communal spirit. References to whiskey, boots, and small-town gatherings paint a picture of unapologetic revelry and resilience. The recurring command to “pony up” challenges everyone to live boldly, while the track’s playful language and rhythmic calls conjure images of carefree nights and heartfelt connection. Ultimately, Beyoncé crafts a lively anthem about letting go, savoring every moment, and finding salvation in music, dance, and togetherness.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Release Year: 2024