Usage for adults
The word girl is sometimes used to refer to an adult female. This usage may be considered derogatory or disrespectful in professional or other formal contexts, just as the term boy can be considered disparaging when applied to an adult man. Hence, this usage is often depreciative.] It can also be used depreciatively when used to discriminate against children ("you're just a girl").
In casual context, the word has positive uses, as evidenced by its use in titles of popular music. It has been used playfully for people acting in an energetic fashion (Furtado's "Promiscuous Girl") or as a way of unifying women of all ages on the basis of their once having been girls (McBride's "This One's for the Girls"). In both cases, these positive uses are when the word is used for its capacity to collectively refer to the girls' gender rather than to their age.
Run the World
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Girls, we run this mutha (yeah)
Girls, we run this mutha (yeah)
Girls, we run this mutha, girls
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Some of them men think they freak this
Like we do, but no they don't
Make your check, come at they neck
Disrespect us, no they won't
Boy, don't even try to touch this (touch this)
Boy, this beat is crazy (crazy)
This is how they made me (made me)
Houston, Texas, baby
This goes out to all my girls
That's in the club rocking the latest
Who will buy it for themselves and get more money later
I think I need a barber (barber)
None of these niggas can fade me (fade me)
I'm so good with this, I remind you, I'm so hood with this
Boy, I'm just playing
Come here, baby
Hope you still like me, F you, pay me
My persuasion
Can build a nation
Endless power
With our love we can devour
You'll do anything for me
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
It's hot up in here, DJ, don't be scared to run this, run this back
I'm repping for the girls who taking over the world
Help me raise a glass for the college grads
41' Rollie to let you know what time it is, check
You can't hold me (you can't hold me)
I work my nine to five, better cut my check
This goes out to all the women getting it in, you on your grind
To all the men that respect what I do, please accept my shine
Boy, you know you love it
How we smart enough to make these millions
Strong enough to bear the children (children)
Then get back to business
See, you better not play me (me)
Oh, come here, baby
Hope you still like me
F you, pay me
My persuasion
Can build a nation
Endless power
With our love we can devour
You'll do anything for me
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run this mutha? Girls
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Who are we?
What we run?
The world
Who run this mutha? Yeah
Who are we?
What we run?
The world
Who run this mutha? Yeah
Who are we?
What do we run?
We run the world
Who run this mutha? Yeah
Who are we?
What we run?
We run the world
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Beyoncé's song "Run the World" is an anthem of female empowerment, celebrating the strength and power of women. The song's repetitive chorus, "Who run the world? Girls," is a call to action for women to take control and assert themselves in a patriarchal society that often marginalizes and undermines them.
The lyrics make several references to the struggles that women face in becoming successful and respected in their fields, whether it be in music, business, or politics. Beyoncé mentions men who try to "freak" the system but ultimately fail to match up to the power and intelligence of women. She also touches on the double standards that women face, being expected to bear children and then "get back to business" afterward.
The song's bridge, "My persuasion can build a nation, endless power with our love we can devour," speaks to the idea that women have the capability to create change on a large scale, through their unique brand of love and empathy. The combination of strength and compassion is what sets women apart and makes them unstoppable in their quest to rule the world.
Overall, Beyoncé's "Run the World" is an important message of empowerment and unity for women all over the world, encouraging them to stand up, speak out, and take control of their own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls, we run this mutha (yeah)
Women are the ones in control, and we dominate this world
Who run the world? Girls (girls)
Women are the ones who control and govern this world
Some of them men think they freak this
Like we do, but no they don't
Make your check, come at they neck
Disrespect us, no they won't
Some men try to do what we do, but they can't do it as well as we can. If they disrespect us, there will be consequences
Boy, don't even try to touch this (touch this)
Boy, this beat is crazy (crazy)
This is how they made me (made me)
Houston, Texas, baby
Don't even think about messing with me because I am powerful and won't tolerate any disrespect. I came from Houston, Texas—an influential city with a rich culture
This goes out to all my girls
That's in the club rocking the latest
Who will buy it for themselves and get more money later
This is for all the ladies in the club who take care of themselves, buy what they want, and will make even more money later
I think I need a barber (barber)
None of these niggas can fade me (fade me)
I'm so good with this, I remind you, I'm so hood with this
Boy, I'm just playing
Come here, baby
Hope you still like me, F you, pay me
I'm so good at what I do, it's ridiculous. Can't nobody bring me down, I'm from the hood, and I'm just joking with you—but make no mistake, I demand respect
My persuasion
Can build a nation
Endless power
With our love we can devour
You'll do anything for me
My charm is so great that I can create, develop, and control a nation entirely through love. Anyone would do anything for me, and I know it
It's hot up in here, DJ, don't be scared to run this, run this back
I'm repping for the girls who taking over the world
Help me raise a glass for the college grads
41' Rollie to let you know what time it is, check
You can't hold me (you can't hold me)
I work my nine to five, better cut my check
This goes out to all the women getting it in, you on your grind
To all the men that respect what I do, please accept my shine
Boy, you know you love it
How we smart enough to make these millions
Strong enough to bear the children (children)
Then get back to business
See, you better not play me (me)
Oh, come here, baby
Hope you still like me
F you, pay me
I'm representing all the girls worldwide who are taking over the planet. Let's cheers to all the college graduates, baby. You can't control me or my life. I work hard for my money. This also goes out to all the ladies who are making money through hard work, and to all the men who respect me, accept my success. You know that we're strong enough to do it all and still run businesses. Better not get on my bad side. And to that special someone, come here, baby, and pay your dues
Who are we?
What we run?
The world
Who run this mutha? Yeah
We are women, and we are the ones who control and run the world
Lyrics © NW ROYALTY CONSULTING, LLC., BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Adidja Palmer, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, David James Andrew Taylor, Nick Van De Wall, Terius Nash, Thomas Wesley Pentz
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@brownskin_girl6014
🎶”Smart enough to make these millions, Strong enough to bear the children.. then get back to business” 🎶👏🏽👏🏽
@marquitashiver6141
Thats my favorite part!
@Mb-eo6bg
The song is shit. Not to mention 4 men wrote this and the producers are all men
@hatsunememe3131
@@Mb-eo6bg Im sorry what?
@hippohippo226
Bb 8 just admit you’re sexist and move on
@rocket1240
Bb 8 I might have amnesia, I don’t remember asking 🙃
@chengetaimagosha1612
"Strong enough to bear children and then go back to business"
The best line ever
@dyxtopia6775
@@dsfpiuhasdf Um what. No?? Not always