Jay-Z/Beyoncé Lyrics, Song Meanings & Music Videos (2023)

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Uh, uh, uh
You ready, B?
Let's go get 'em

The lyrics of '03 Bonnie & Clyde by Jay-Z and Beyoncé depict the ultimate partner in crime and love, taking on the persona of the infamous American criminal duo Bonnie and Clyde from the 1930s. The opening verse illustrates the real-life power couple's luxurious life with Jay-Z stating that he is cruising down the Westside Highway with Beyoncé, who is driving the car. They are living their lives their way, behind their recognizable shades. He then talks about how Beyoncé helps him stay focused when he's off track and how they are both there for each other no matter what.

The chorus is focused on the idea that all they need in this life of sin is each other, and they will always have each other's backs. Beyoncé follows with a verse subtly calling out her previous boyfriends or men, in general, who don't treat their partners with the respect they deserve. She, on the other hand, is loyal to Jay-Z and always supports him. The song ends with Beyoncé reaffirming her love and dedication for Jay-Z, saying she will give her life, love, and trust if he were her boyfriend.

Overall, the lyrics of '03 Bonnie & Clyde showcase a powerful relationship between two people who always have each other's backs through thick and thin. They are the ultimate partners in love and crime, mimicking the infamous duo.

Line by Line Meaning

Look for meYoung, B, cruisin' down the Westside HighwayDoin' what we like to do, our wayEyes behind shadesThis necklace the reason all of my dates been blind datesBut today I got my thoroughest girl with meI'm mashin' the gas, she's grabbin' the wheel, it's trippyHow hard she rides with me, the new Bobby and WhitneyOnly time we don't speak is during "Sex and the City"She gets Carrie fever, but soon as the show's overShe's right back to being my soldier'Cause mami's a rider and I'm a rollerPut us together, how they gon' stop both us?Whatever she lacks, I'm right over her shoulderWhen I'm off track, mami is keepin' me focusedSo let's lock this down like it's supposed to beThe '03 Bonnie and Clyde: Hov' and B, holla
The speakers are cruising down the Westside Highway, wearing sunglasses. The necklace the speaker is wearing is the reason why all of their past dates have been blind dates. Today they have their closest companion with them, and she's helping to drive the car. She rides with the speaker hard, and they are an unstoppable team. The speaker's companion loves the TV show "Sex and the City," and whenever it's on, they don't talk; but as soon as the show is over, they go back to being a unified force. They are like Bonnie and Clyde, unstoppable together. The speaker is always there for their companion and helps her through her issues, and she helps him stay on track. They want to lock this partnership down and are referring to themselves as the new Bonnie and Clyde.

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) (that's right)All I need in this life of sin is me and my girlfriend (me and my girlfriend) (look for me)Down to ride 'til the very end, is me and my boyfriend (me and my boyfriend)
The speaker only needs their girlfriend in their life of sin, and they are ready to ride with their boyfriend until the very end. They repeat that they only need their girlfriend in their life of sin and how they are willing to ride with their boyfriend to make sure that they are always together.

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 thatI don't be at places where we comfy atWith no beatch, oh no, you won't see thatAnd no, I ain't perfectNobody walkin' this earth's surface isBut, girlfriend, work with the kidI keep you workin' that Hermès Birkin bagManolo Blahnik Timbs, Aviator lens600 drops, Mercedes BenzThe only time you wear Burberry to swimAnd I don't have to worry, only worry is himShe do anything necessary for himAnd I do anything necessary for herSo don't let the necessary occur, yep
The problem is that people don't treat the person they love with the respect they deserve, and this isn't right. The speaker won't be made mad by lack of respect in that way. They don't go to places where they're not comfortable, and they're not with people they don't like. The speaker is not perfect, but their girlfriend works with them. The speaker buys their girlfriend expensive bags and shoes and a fancy car, but they are not worried about her cheating on them. They do anything they can to protect each other and avoid any issues. They tell their partner not to let anything unnecessary happen between them.

(Talk to 'em, B!) If I was your girlfriendI'll be there for you, if somebody hurts youEven if that somebody was me (that's right!)Yeah-hee (break it down for 'em, B!)Sometimes I trip on how happy we could beAnd so I put this on my lifeNobody or nothing will ever come between usAnd I promise I'll give my lifeMy love and my trust if you was my boyfriend (one more time!)It's on my lifeThe air that I breathe in, all that I believe inI promise I'll give my lifeMy love and my trust if you was my boyfriend
Beyoncé sings about how if she was the speaker's girlfriend, she would always be there for them, even if she may hurt them on accident. She trips out about how happy they could be together, and she promises that nobody will ever come between them. She would give her life, love, and trust to be the speaker's partner because she believes in what they have.

Lyrics © ENTERTAINMENT ONE U.S. LP, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Tyrone Wrice, Prince Nelson, Tupac Shakur, Shawn Carter, Darryl Harper, Ricky Rouse, Kanye West

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