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. This group would later become 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 self-titled fifth studio album in the iTunes Store. Beyoncé called it a "visual album" as it includes 14 songs and 18 videos; each track corresponding with its music video, as well as additional bonus videos. The album has a list of collaborators including Drake, Frank Ocean, her husband, Jay-Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy.
2015
In February 2015 at the 57th Grammy Awards, Beyoncé was nominated for six Grammy awards and won three: Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance for "Drunk in Love", 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 several other big-name stars 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, at-the-time, latest single "Formation", supporting the headline act Coldplay at the much coveted Super Bowl 50 half-time show on February 7, 2016. Also appearing on stage were 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, exclusive to 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 via digital platforms 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 accompanying 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"
2022 - 7th Album - "RENAISSANCE" (ACT i)
After a 6 year hiatus from music, Beyoncé announced the lead single "BREAK MY SOUL" on June 20, 2022, for her seventh studio album “RENAISSANCE" which is the first installment of a three-part project. "RENAISSANCE" was released on July 29, 2022, and was recorded during the COVID-19 pandemic, seeking to inspire joy in listeners. The album debuted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It became the best-rated album of 2022, named the best album of the year by publications such as the Los Angeles Times, The New York Times, NPR, Pitchfork, and Rolling Stone, which would later place the record at number 71 on their 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list. It then was nominated for Album of The Year at the 65 Annual Grammy Award Show and won Best Dance/Electronic Album.
2024 - 8th Album - "COWBOY CARTER" (ACT ii)
2 years after her seventh studio album, "RENAISSANCE", Beyoncé released her eighth studio album "COWBOY CARTER" also known as “ACT ii” on March 29, 2024. This serves as the second installment of the three-part project, and as long rumoured, its genre is country. The album was teased through a Verizon ad aired during the Super Bowl LVIII and was preceded with two surprise singles both released on February 10, 2024, "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" which hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and "16 CARRIAGES". The album broke several streaming records and debuted at number one in several countries globally. "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" became the first country song by a black woman to top the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts, respectively. COWBOY CARTER was met with universal acclaim upon release; critics felt that the album's genre experimentation, expansive scope and eclectic references aided an ambitious reimagining of Americana and country through the lens of its black roots. The album also ignited discussions on Black musicians' place within country music, boosted the listenership of Black country artists and country radio in general, and increased the popularity of Western wear and culture.
2025- Grammy Awards
On February 2, 2025, at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, COWBOY CARTER became Beyoncé's first release to win the Album of the Year award.
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.
All I Could Do Is Cry
Beyoncé Lyrics
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I heard a choir singing
I saw my love walk down the aisle
On her finger he placed a ring
Oh, oh
I saw them holding handsShe was standing there with my man
I heard them promise 'til death do us apart
Each word was a pain in my heart
All I could do
All I could do was cry
All I could do was cry
I was losing the man that I love
And all I could do was cry
And now, the wedding is over
The rice, rice has been thrown over their heads
For them life has just begun
But mine is ending
Oh
All I could do
All I could do was cry
All I could do was cry
I was losing the man that I love
And all I could do was cry
Beyonce's song All I Could Do Was Cry describes the painful experience of watching your loved one marrying someone else. The lyrics are rich with raw emotions, from the church bells ringing and choir singing to the bride walking down the aisle, her man walking alongside her. She watches as he places a wedding ring on the bride's finger, while she has to hold back her tears. The pain intensifies as she listens to their vows, knowing that the man she loves is now bound to another. The lyrics capture the agony of helplessness as she can't do anything but cry, losing the man that she loves.
The song's lyrics are relatable, as many people might have experienced unrequited love, and it can be heartbreaking to know that the person you love is getting married to someone else. The lyrics symbolize the singer's feelings of loss, heartache, and sorrow, which could be heard throughout the song's melody. All I Could Do Was Cry's instrumentation is relatively straightforward, underlining the pain and the depth of the lyrics with the simple yet effective chord progressions. The slow, melancholic melody of the song further adds to its emotional intensity.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard church bells ringing
The singer hears church bells ringing, perhaps indicating a significant event that she is not able to fully participate in.
I heard a choir singing
The singer hears a choir singing, adding to the significance of the event that is occurring.
I saw my love walk down the aisle
The singer sees her love walking down the aisle, marrying someone else.
On her finger he placed a ring
The artist sees her love placing a ring on the finger of his new spouse, making the commitment official.
I saw them holding hands
The artist sees her love holding hands with his new spouse, an intimate act that she cannot participate in.
She was standing there with my man
The singer sees her love standing with his new spouse, a painful reminder of what she lost.
I heard them promise 'til death do us apart
The singer hears them make a commitment to each other, cementing the fact that her love is no longer available.
Each word was a pain in my heart
The artist is deeply wounded by hearing the vows, adding to the pain she is feeling.
All I could do was cry
The artist is overwhelmed with emotion and can only cry.
All I could do was cry
The artist is still unable to do anything but cry.
I was losing the man I love
The singer is losing the man she loves to someone else, a painful realization.
And all I could do was cry
The artist is still unable to do anything but cry, even when the wedding is over and everyone else is celebrating.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERRY JR GORDY, GWENDOLYN GORDY FUQUA, ROQUEL DAVIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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