Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé began performing in local competitions at age 7, eventually forming the group Girl's Tyme in 1990 with help from her parents. Read Full BioBeyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Beyoncé is often cited as an influence by other artists.
Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Beyoncé began performing in local competitions at age 7, eventually forming the group Girl's Tyme in 1990 with help from her parents. Girl's Tyme became Destiny's Child in 1997.
During the hiatus of Destiny's Child in 2003, Beyoncé released her debut solo album, Dangerously in Love, which became one of the most successful albums of that year, and signaled her viability as a solo artist. The disbanding of Destiny's Child in 2005 facilitated her continued success: her sophomore solo album B'Day, released in 2006, debuted at number one on the Billboard charts. Her third solo album, I Am… Sasha Fierce, was released in November 2008, and in 2009 she received 10 Grammy Awards nominations. On January 31, 2010, she won 6 Grammy Awards, breaking the record for most Grammy awards won by a female artist in one night; she previously held the record of five awards with 5 other artists. Following a career hiatus, Beyoncé released her fourth studio album entitled "4" on June 24, 2011, which debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200.
2013 - 5th Album - "Beyoncé"
On December 12, 2013, Beyoncé unexpectedly released her fifth and self-titled album in the iTunes Store. Beyoncé called it a "visual album" as it includes 14 songs and 18 videos - with each track having a music video together with additional bonus videos. The album has a list of collaborators including Drake, Frank Ocean and her husband, Jay-Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy.
2015
In February 2015 at the 57th Grammy Awards, Beyoncé won 3 Grammys (and was nominated for 6 Grammy awards) - Best R&B Song for "Drunk in Love", Best R&B Performance and Best Surround Sound Album for Beyoncé.
On April 4th, 2015, Beyoncé surprised her fans with the release of a new single and accompanying video, released exclusively on the streaming service "Tidal" which she co-owns with a number of other big name starts including Arcade Fire, Daft Punk, Jack White, Kanye West, Madonna, Rihanna and Usher. The track, "Die With You" is a stripped down ballad, with Beyoncé sitting at a piano with pigtail braids: the song celebrates the seventh anniversary of her marriage to Jay-Z.
Super Bowl - February 2016
Beyoncé appeared on stage to perform her latest single "Formation", supporting the headline act Coldplay at the much coverted Super Bowl 50 half-time show on February 7, 2016. Also appearing on stage was Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson who performed their hit "Uptown Funk".
2016 - 6th Album - "Lemonade"
"Lemonade" is Beyoncé's sixth solo album and was released on April 23, 2016 as an exclusive on the music streaming service, Tidal after it premiered on the TV Network, HBO, as a conceptual short film. It was subsequently made available for purchase on Apple's iTunes Store on April 24, 2016. The album has 12 tracks, with contributions from artists such as James Blake and Kendrick Lamar. According to a press release from Tidal which accompanied the release, "Lemonade" is “based on every woman’s journey of self-knowledge and healing”.
2017 - Grammy Awards
At the 59th Grammy Awards on Sun, February 12, 2017, Beyoncé took awards for "Best Urban Contemporary Album" for "Lemonade"and "Best Music Video" for "Formation"
Miscellaneous
Beyoncé began her acting career in 2001, appearing in the musical film Carmen: A Hip Hopera. In 2006, she starred in the lead role in the film adaptation of the 1981 Broadway musical Dreamgirls, for which she earned two Golden Globe nominations.
On April 4, 2008, Beyoncé and Jay-Z were married in a small, private ceremony in New York. On January 7, 2012, Beyoncé gave birth to a daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York. Beyoncé is sometimes referred to as Jay-Z's wifey and/or, Jay-Z's boo thang.
Beyoncé launched her family's fashion line, House of Deréon, in 2004, and has endorsed such brands as Pepsi, Tommy Hilfiger, Armani and L'Oréal.
In 2009, Forbes listed Beyoncé fourth on its list of the 100 Most Powerful and Influential Celebrities in the world, third on its list of the top-grossing musicians, and number one on the list of top Best-Paid Celebs Under 30 with over $87 million dollars in earnings between 2008 and 2009.
Beyoncé has attained five Hot 100 number one singles, becoming one of the two female artists—joint with Rihanna—with the most number ones attained within the 2000s, excluding her three Hot 100 number one singles with Destiny's Child.
If I Were a Boy
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Even just for a day
I'd roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they'd stick up for me
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleeping alone
I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waiting for me to come home, to come home
If I were a boy
I think I could understand (ohh)
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted (you wanted)
'Cause he's taken you for granted (granted)
And everything you had got destroyed
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
But you're just a boy
You don't understand (yeah, you don't understand, oh)
How it feels to love a girl someday
You wish you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you've taken her for granted
And everything you have got destroyed
But you're just a boy
Beyoncé’s song “If I were a Boy” talks about gender differences and how women are treated unfairly in relationships. The song portrays Beyoncé wishing she could switch roles with her male partner for just one day to understand what it’s like from his perspective. The song emphasizes that men and women have different experiences and that women are often overlooked, and their needs are undermined in relationships.
Beyoncé highlights the privileges that come with being a man - being able to wear whatever you want, hang out with whoever you please without judgment, and how men can always count on their male friends to have their back, no matter what they do. The lyrics also talk about how men often take for granted what they have, including the love and affection shown to them by their female partners. Beyoncé lays out a detailed list of things that she would do if she were a boy and points out how different life would be if she had the same privileges and opportunities as men.
However, Beyoncé doesn't spare the men either. She notes that men are often not good listeners and tend to take their relationships for granted, leading to the women feeling neglected and their needs unmet. The song speaks for the women who feel overlooked, and it's a call to action for men to be more understanding of the struggles women face in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
If I were a boy
The singer is imagining what it would be like to be a male.
Even just for a day
The singer doesn't necessarily want to be a boy permanently, but just wants to experience it for a day.
I'd roll out of bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
If she were a boy, she wouldn't have to worry about societal expectations for how she dresses and would be able to wear whatever she wants.
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
As a boy, she would be expected to behave in certain ways, such as drinking beer and pursuing romantic interests.
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they'd stick up for me
As a boy, she wouldn't have to worry about being judged or criticized for who she associates with, as her male friends would defend her.
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
The singer believes that if she were a boy, she would be better equipped to understand and empathize with the experiences of the opposite gender, and would treat her romantic partner with more respect and attentiveness.
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
The singer is acknowledging the pain of losing someone you love and feeling like they didn't value you enough, which she has presumably experienced firsthand.
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleeping alone
As a boy, she would be able to disengage from social obligations and prioritize her own needs without judgment.
I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waiting for me to come home, to come home
A male partner might feel more comfortable setting boundaries and prioritizing themselves over their girlfriend, trusting that she will still be there for them when they return.
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
The singer is expressing anger and disappointment at a past partner who took her for granted and then tried to come back into her life as if nothing happened. She wants to communicate that she won't let him get away with his behavior.
But you're just a boy
You don't understand (yeah, you don't understand, oh)
How it feels to love a girl someday
You wish you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you've taken her for granted
And everything you have got destroyed
The singer is contrasting her own empathy and self-awareness with the lack of these qualities in the person she's addressing. She implies that male privilege, which allows men to behave in certain ways without consequence, is part of the problem.
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Written by: Brittany Jean Carlson, Tobias Gad
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If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they'd stick up for me
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleepin' alone
I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waitin' for me to come home (to come home)
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted (wanted)
'Cause he's taken you for granted (granted)
And everything you had got destroyed
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
But you're just a boy
You don't understand
Yeah, you don't understand, oh
How it feels to love a girl someday
You wish you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you've taken her for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
But you're just a boy
Marijose Lopez
10 years later and I still get chills when he says "I said why are you so jealous
It ain't like I'm sleeping with the girl"
Tiffany Coty
That guy is a great Actor and Filmmaker/Director now!!
average chikorita enjoyer
i can't understand that phrase tho... can somebody explain me what does that mean?
Stephanie McNeil
Me Too
CdnDolly
I know right! It's amazing how handsome he looked too when he was the loyal one, then he instantly got ugly the second the roles reversed.
Al Shinobi 🍃
A cantora mais linda que eu já vi sou muito fã da Beyoncé grande ícone da música pop 👏👏🇧🇷
KC Nwokoye
Classic excellence. Timeless video and message. Beyonce is always bringing such high levels of performances.
Patricia Smith
B don't play she's at the top of her game heart❤
ItsKeagan
What’s the message?
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