Beyoncé’s “Texas Hold ‘Em” Pays Homage To Her Southern Roots

During Super Bowl 2024, Beyoncé announced a new album and dropped two of its songs, including "Texas Hold 'Em," whose lyrics pay homage to her roots.

February 12, 2024 · 1 min · 81 words · Richard Lewis

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Queen Bey released the track during the 2024 Super Bowl.

What Is Texas Hold Em About?

The songs title and lyricsrefer to Beyonces hometown roots she was born in Houston, Texas.

At Super Bowl 2024, Beyonce released the song “Texas Hold ‘Em,’ whose lyrics speak of southern life.

She uses southern staples, like the titular poker game, as metaphors to speak about a burgeoning romance.

She sings, So lay your cards down, down, down, down.

She adds in the chorus, Id be damned if I cant slow dance with you.

The cover of “Texas Hold ‘Em.”