Destiny’s Child

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Timbaland]
Uh, uh
Hey baby, how're you?
Why ya face lookin' all sad and blue?
Don't you like the Navigator truck that I brought you?
Why you tryna act a fool?
Don't try to say you see me talkin' to your girlfriend
Ask Tonya and Cheryl then
Give me a place, a time and when
Don't try to accuse me of silly stuff that I'm doin' on the street
You gotta remember, without you, there's no me
I'm just a average man tryna make it in this cold world
So, tell me baby, why you trippin', girl?

[Verse 2: Beyoncé]
I don't wanna fuss with you
So I'm gonna sit out on the couch
Don't try to talk to me
'Cause, boy, I am blockin' you out
I don't wanna hear a thing
Nothin' you've got to say
You should think twice
About the way you've been talkin' to me

[Chorus: Destiny's Child / (Beyoncé)]
Better catch a cab
Or get on the bus (Get on the bus)
I ain't got no time for you
Talkin' all that junk (Galkin' all that junk)
Me to pack my stuff
Is this what you want? (Yeah-yeah)
I don't really care
'Cause there's no more us (Oh-ooh)
Better catch a cab
Or get on the bus (Whoa-oh-ooh)
I ain't got no time for you
Talkin' all that junk (Oh-ooh)
Me to pack my stuff (Hey, hey)
Is this what you want? (Yeah, yeah)
I don't really care (Hey)
(Oh whoa-oh)
[Verse 3: Kelly]
Ain't got no words for you
So you can stop callin' my friends
Tellin' them it wasn't ya fault
And why I ain't lettin' you in
Too many times before
I let you back in my life
But this is a new day
And this won't go down tonight

[Chorus: Destiny's Child / (Kelly)]
Better catch a cab (Hey-ay)
Or get on the bus (Hey)
I ain't got no time for you
Talkin' all that junk (Talkin' all your fudge)
Me to pack my stuff (Yeah-eah)
Is this what you want? (Ooh)
I don't really care
'Cause there's no more us (There's no more)
Better catch a cab
Or get on the bus (Get on the bus)
I ain't got no time for you
Talkin' all that junk (Baby)
Me to pack my stuff
Is this what you want? (Is this what you want?)
I don't really care
'Cause there's no more us (Oh-oh)
[Break: Destiny's Child / (Kelly)]
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (Do-da-da, do-da-dow)
Ooh-ooh (Ooh-ooh), ooh-ooh (Oh, oh)
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh (Say ooh-ow, oh-ooh-ow, oh oh, baby ,baby)

[Verse 4: Timbaland]
Say what, uh, uh, uh
Introduced you to Dolce Gabbana
Advanced you from dirt bikes to Hondas
Took you from that terrible stress
Now you tellin' me that I am a bother
What kind of mess is that to tell a man who put you on his team?
That's just like killin' a dream
"No, no, baby", that's how it seems
I work hard to build up what I have with you
I pray to God, there's not another man between me and you
So just tell me, there's no need to lie fo' (lie fo')
Why you sleeping wit' yo' eyes closed? (eyes closed)
You don't wanna talk?
A'ight, yo! (a'ight yo)

[Chorus: Destiny's Child / (Beyoncé)]
Better catch a cab (Hey)
Or get on the bus (Oh)
I ain't got no time for you (No)
Talkin' all that junk (Oh-whoa)
Me to pack my stuff
Is this what you want? (It's what you want)
I don't really care
'Cause there's no more us (No-ooh)
Better catch a cab (Yeah)
Or get on the bus (Oh-oh)
I ain't got no time for you (Hey)
Talkin' all that junk (Oh-whoa-oh)
Me to pack my stuff (Oh-oh)
Is this what you want?
I don't really care
Better catch a cab
Or get on the bus (Get on the bus)
I ain't got no time for you (No, no-oh)
Talkin' all that junk (No-oh yeah)
Me to pack my stuff
Is this what you want? (Oh-whoa-ooh)
I don't really care (Oh-ooh-oh)
'Cause there's no more us (There's no more us)
Better catch a cab
Or get on the bus (Get on the bus)
I ain't got no time for you (No, ooh)
Talkin' all that junk (Oh oh-oh-ooh, oh-oh)
Me to pack my stuff
Is this what you want? (Ooh-oh ooh-oh-oh-oh ooh)
I don't really care
'Cause there's no more us

Destiny's Child is a legendary R&B girl group that dominated the music industry in the late '90s to early 2000s. One of their hit singles, "Get On the Bus," showcases the group's distinct sound and features Timbaland, a renowned hip-hop producer. The song was the second single from the movie soundtrack "Why Do Fools Fall In Love," which mixes R&B with hip hop elements.

About Get On the Bus

"Get On the Bus" is a prime example of Destiny's Child's versatility and ability to blend multiple genres seamlessly. The song's catchy beat and playful lyrics make it the perfect jam to dance along with. The addition of Timbaland's iconic production style adds an intense hip hop flare that elevates the song to new heights.

The track has a moderate tempo, with Beyonce and Kelly Rowland’s vocals providing the signature Destiny's Child harmonies. The lyrics are about a girl who wants to go out with her friends and enjoy herself without any distractions. She asks her guy to "stop tripping," to stay home - "you look good but I ain't tryin' to hear it" - so she can go out and enjoy herself without any trouble.

The song may be catchy and playful, but it also highlights the independent nature of women. For its time, "Get On the Bus" was a trailblazer in female empowerment. It emphasized that girls can have fun without boys around, and they shouldn't let anyone hold them back.

The song's music video, released on YouTube on July 14, 2016, further emphasizes the song's message. The video showcases the girls dancing and having fun on a bus with their friends, completely carefree and independent. It is also worth noting that the video displays the iconic 90's fashion with matching colorful fur coats, trendy jumpsuits, and bandanas.

As mentioned earlier, "Get On the Bus" was a minor success in Europe and the UK. The song had limited commercial success and couldn't match the success of some of Destiny's Child's other hits. Nevertheless, the song remains a fan favorite and an essential piece of music history.

In terms of reception, many critics have praised the track for its unique blend of R&B and hip hop, as well as its empowering lyrics. It was also a fan favorite, and the fans appreciated the girls' vocal abilities and the song's overall production. Critics also credit the song for setting a new standard in female empowerment anthems.

Takeaway

"Get On the Bus" may not have been a huge commercial success, but its legacy remains invaluable to the music industry. The song showcased Destiny's Child's versatility, Beyonce and Kelly Rowland's vocal prowess, and Timbaland's unique production style that raises the track's flavor to new heights. Emphasizing independence and female empowerment, this song continues to inspire and empower girls to this day. Therefore embracing one of Destiny's Child's most underrated and iconic tracks is a must! Immersing oneself in the catchy beat and playful lyrics that feel just as relevant today as they did during their first release.

• Release Date: September 28, 1998
• Artist: Destiny’s Child