This Old Building
The Angelic Gospel Singers Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack you in the air
Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air
Legs movin' side to side, smack it, smack it in the air
Smack it, smack it in the air

Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air

Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
(I know you care)

Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap it
Foot up, my foot up
Hold up now my foot up
I'm spinnin' my foot up
Foot up yeah my foot up
I'm spinnin' my foot up
Put my foot down yeah my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
(Flexin')
Flexin' while my hands up
My hands up, my hands up
I stand up with my hands up
Then I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
I put up, my hands up
Then I'm spinnin' all my hands up
(Spinnin')
Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin')
Spinnin' while my hands up
(Spinnin')
Spinnin' while my hands up
Then I'm tippin' all my hands up
Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
I'm Spinnin', I'm spinnin', I'm spinnin' while my hands up
(Drank)
Hold that cup like alcohol, hold that cup like alcohol
Hold that cup like alcohol
Don't you drop that alcohol
Never drop that alcohol, never drop that alcohol
I know you thinkin' bout alcohol
I know I'm thinkin' bout that alcohol
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man it feel like rollin' dice
Seven eleven, seven eleven, seven twice, man seven twice
Man it feel like rollin' dice, man this feel like rollin' dice
Man it feel like rollin' dice
Seven twice, seven twice
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
Man I'm tryna kick it with you
My feet up, I kick it with you
Man I swear I kick it with you
Man I swear I kick it with you
Girl I wanna kick it with you

Man I know I kick it with you
Yeah I spin' around and I kick it with you

Overall Meaning

It is important to note that the above lyrics are not to a song by The Angelic Gospel Singers. The lyrics are actually from Beyoncé's song "7/11." The lyrics can be seen as a call to dance and let loose while not caring what others may think of your moves. The phrase "smack it in the air" can be seen as a way to let go and let the music take over, without worry about what others may think. Additionally, the lyrics mention holding a cup like alcohol and wanting to kick it with someone, which can be interpreted as wanting to be care-free and have a good time with someone.

Overall, the lyrics can be seen as a celebration of letting go and enjoying life. The repetition of certain phrases such as "legs movin' side to side," "smack it, smack it in the air," and "spinnin' while my hands up" could be seen as a way to keep the beat going and keep the energy high. Beyoncé's use of rap-like verses mixed with a catchy chorus helps contribute to the care-free and fun nature of the song.

In summary, the lyrics to Beyoncé's "7/11" can be interpreted as a call to those who hear them to let go and dance without worry. The song's use of repetition and catchy phrases helps contribute to the overall fun and care-free nature of the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Legs movin' side to side, smack it in the air
Move your legs from side to side and hit the air with them

Shoulders sideways, smack it, smack it in the air
Move your shoulders sideways and hit the air repeatedly

Wave your hands side to side, put it in the air
Move your hands from side to side and hold them up in the air

Clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Clap your hands and act as if you don't care

Smack that, clap, clap, clap like you don't care
Clap your hands and hit the air as if you don't care

(I know you care)
Despite acting as if you don't care, deep down you really do care

Foot up, my foot up
Lift your foot up

Hold up now my foot up
Pause and hold your foot up

I'm spinnin' my foot up
Rotate your foot in a circular motion

Put my foot down yeah my hands up
Lower your foot and raise your hands up

My hands up, my hands up
Raise both of your hands up

(Flexin')
Show off your muscles

I stand up with my hands up
Stand straight with your hands raised up

Then I put up, my hands up
Raise your hands up again

Then I'm spinnin' all my hands up
Rotate both of your hands in a circular motion

(Spinnin')
Continuously rotating your hands

Then I'm tippin' all my hands up
Tilt your hands upwards

Hold that cup like alcohol, hold that cup like alcohol
Hold your cup as if it contains alcohol

Never drop that alcohol, never drop that alcohol
Don't spill your cup of alcohol

I know you thinkin' bout alcohol
You're thinking about drinking alcohol

Man it feel like rollin' dice, man it feel like rollin' dice
Drinking alcohol feels like gambling

Seven eleven, seven eleven, seven twice, man seven twice
Referencing the popular beverage chain and the number 7 in association with gambling

Girl I'm tryna kick it with you
I'm trying to hang out with you

My feet up, I kick it with you
I'm comfortable and relaxed while hanging out with you

Man I swear I kick it with you
I really enjoy spending time with you

Girl I wanna kick it with you
I really want to hang out with you

Yeah I spin' around and I kick it with you
I'm having a good time with you and moving around while doing so

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