Michelle Williams is not going to allow for any Destiny’s Child slander on the timeline after social media users have been debating over the lyrics of the group’s hit track, Cater 2 U.
For those who don’t know, Beyonce Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle released the single in 2004 and it became an instant classic.
The lyrics saw the iconic trio singing about a woman’s total devotion to her man and the ways she would make sure all of his needs were met at home.
17 years later, new listeners on Twitter decided to weigh in on the lyrics and the message of the song as many pointed out that they wouldn’t be willing to do so much for a man.
The commentary started off as a playful joke, however it soon led to an intense debate about the single.
Sunday saw Michelle take to Instagram to share her thoughts about the backlash, commenting in a playful nature as a character called Merleen.
She captioned the video clip: ‘I know it was all jokes but Merleen still wants to add her commentary!! ‘
In the video, the 41-year-old joked: ‘My name is Marleen, and I just read that y’all wanna cancel the song “Cater 2 U” by Destiny’s Child.
‘Oh, honey, you didn’t discern who you were catering to, and you gave your lil pearls to swine, don’t be mad at Destiny’s Child. Uh uh!’
Explaining her statement further in the comment, she added: ‘If you say that someone is casting pearls before swine, you mean that they are wasting their time by offering something that is helpful or valuable to someone who does not appreciate or understand it.’
Indeed, fans had been questioning the ‘problematic’ lyrics including the line, ‘my life would be purposeless without you’.
Some Twitter even went as far as the state the song was akin to slavery because of everything the woman was promising to do for her man.
However, many DC3 fans hit back and argued that the song could never be canceled while others highlighted that perhaps people were not catering to the right man.
We guess fans will just have to agree to disagree about this one.
Destiny's Child - Cater 2 U lyrics
Verse:
Baby I see you working hard
I want to let you know I’m proud
Let you know that I admire what you do
The more if I need to reassure you
My life would be purposeless without you (Yeah)
If I want it (Got it)
When I ask you (You provide it)
You inspire me to be better
You challenge me for the better
Sit back and let me pour out my love letter
Let me help you
Take off your shoes
Untie your shoe strings
Take off your cufflinks (Yeah)
What you wanna eat, boo? (Yeah)
Let me feed you
Let me run your bathwater
Whatever you desire, I’ll supply ya
Sing you a song
Turn my game on
I’ll brush your hair
Help you put your do-rag on
Want a foot rub (Yeah)
Want a manicure
Baby I’m yours I wanna cater to you, boy
Chorus:
Let me cater to you
‘Cause baby this is your day
Do anything for my man
Baby you blow me away
I got your slippers
Your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want
Let me cater to you
Inspire me from the heart
Can’t nothing tear us apart
You all I want in a man
I put my life in your hands
I got your slippers
Your dinner
Your dessert and so much more
Anything you want, I wanna cater to you
Verse:
Baby I’m happy you’re home
Let me hold you in my arms
I just want to take the stress away from you
Making sure that I’m doing my part (Oh)
Is there something you need me to do? (Oh)
If you want it, (I got it)
Say the word I (I will try it)
I know whatever I’m not fulfilling (Oh)
No other woman is willing (Oh)
I’m gon’ fulfill your mind, body and spirit
I promise you (Promise you)
I’ll keep myself up (Oh)
Remain the same chick (Yeah)
You fell in love with (Yeah)
I’ll keep it tight
I’ll keep my figure right
I’ll keep my hair fixed
Keep rockin’ the hottest outfits
When you come home late, tap me on my shoulder, I’ll rollover
Baby I heard you
I’m here to serve you
If it’s love you need, to give it is my joy
All I wanna do, is cater to you boy
Chorus
Verse:
I wanna give you my breath
My strength
My will to be here
That’s the least I can do
Let me cater to you
Through the good (Good)
The bad (Bad)
The ups and the downs (Ups and downs)
I’ll still be here for you
Let me cater to you
‘Cause you’re beautiful (You’re beautiful)
I love the way you are (You are)
Fulfill your every desire (Desire)
Your wish is my command (Command)
I wanna cater to my man
Your heart (Your heart)
So pure your love shines through (Shines through)
The darkness we’ll get through (So much)
So much of me is you (Is you)
I wanna cater to my man
Chorus
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