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 a 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"
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.
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.
Baby You're The Only Man
Beyoncé Lyrics
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And baby, you're the only man that I love
Baby, you're the only man that
Truly makes me happy (So happy)
Baby, you're the only man that I want
And baby, you're the only man that I love
Baby, you're the only man that
Truly makes me happy (So happy)
It's been a crazy afternoon
And I can't wait 'til I get home to you
'Cause I've been thinkin' 'bout
You all day long
I hope you missed me boy, 'cause here I come
Boy, I love the way you move
And I love how bad I'm in love with you
Sometimes I wonder how it feels to
Be as beautiful as you
My search is over, baby
'Cause I'm so happy I met you
Baby, you're the only man that I want
And baby, you're the only man that I love
Baby, you're the only man that
Truly makes me happy (So happy)
Baby, you're the only man that I want
And baby, you're the only man that I love
Baby, you're the only man that
Truly makes me happy (So happy)
I'm so happy I met you
Oh, I love the things you do
Baby, I've been wantin' you and
Get close to you
And I never thought to fall in love wit' you
You how you got the qualities
I've been lookin' for?
So glad God sent me to you
I'm so dangerously in love with you
I'd sell my soul when I'm wit' you, boo
You're so good to me
And that's why I'm happy I met you
Baby, you're the only man that I want
And baby, you're the only man that I love
Baby, you're the only man that
Truly makes me happy (So happy)
Baby, you're the only man that I want
And baby, you're the only man that I love
Baby, you're the only man that
Truly makes me happy (So happy)
I'm so happy I met you
You make me happy, you put a smile on my face
Just thinkin' about you, yeah
You make me happy, you put a smile on my face
Just thinkin' about you, yeah
(So happy I met you) you are my baby
You are the song throughout my day
And I do love you, yeah (So happy I met you)
You make me happy, you put a smile on my face
Thinkin' about you, yeah
I'm so happy I met you
Baby, you're the only man that I want (yeah)
And baby, you're the only man that I love
(yeah) baby, you're the only man that
Truly makes me happy (So happy)
Baby, you're the only man that I want (yeah)
And baby, you're the only man that I love
(yeah) baby, you're the only man that
Truly makes me happy (So happy)
I'm so happy I met you
In the song "Baby You're The Only Man," Beyoncé expresses her deep love and happiness for the man in her life. The lyrics convey a sense of adoration and appreciation for the way he makes her feel. She considers him to be the only man she wants and loves, emphasizing that he is the one who truly brings her happiness.
The song begins with Beyoncé declaring that her partner is the only man she desires and loves. She emphasizes his significance by stating that he is the only one who truly makes her happy. This repetition emphasizes the depth of her feelings for him. She expresses her excitement to see him after a long day, indicating that she has been thinking about him constantly. Beyoncé admires and loves the way he moves and acknowledges her intense love for him.
The second verse reveals that she has fallen deeply in love with him and speaks highly of his qualities. She feels lucky to have found someone who possesses the qualities she has been searching for. Beyoncé believes that their connection was guided by a higher power, expressing gratitude for this serendipitous meeting. She describes herself as dangerously in love with him, willing to sacrifice anything for their relationship. The chorus is repeated again, highlighting the joy and happiness he brings to her life.
Overall, "Baby You're The Only Man" is a love song where Beyoncé celebrates the man who has captured her heart. She expresses her devotion, happiness, and gratitude for their relationship, emphasizing that he is the only man she desires and loves.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, you're the only man that I want
You are the only man I desire and long for in my life
And baby, you're the only man that I love
You are the one I have deep affection and love for
Baby, you're the only man that Truly makes me happy (So happy)
You are the sole person who brings me genuine joy and happiness
I'm so happy I met you
I feel immense joy and gratitude since the moment we crossed paths
It's been a crazy afternoon
The day has been hectic and eventful
And I can't wait 'til I get home to you
I eagerly anticipate being in your presence as soon as I return home
'Cause I've been thinkin' 'bout You all day long
You have been on my mind constantly throughout the day
I hope you missed me boy, 'cause here I come
I hope you longed for my presence because I am about to be with you
Boy, I love the way you move
I adore and appreciate your actions and the way you conduct yourself
And I love how bad I'm in love with you
I cherish the intensity and depth of my love for you
Sometimes I wonder how it feels to Be as beautiful as you
At times, I imagine how amazing it must be to possess the beauty you exude
My search is over, baby
I no longer need to search or seek for love because I have found it in you
'Cause I'm so happy I met you
I am overjoyed and grateful for meeting you
Oh, I love the things you do
I deeply adore the actions and behaviors you exhibit
Baby, I've been wantin' you and Get close to you
I have desired and yearned to be near and intimate with you
And I never thought to fall in love wit' you
I did not anticipate or expect to develop romantic feelings for you
You how you got the qualities I've been lookin' for?
I marvel at how you possess the exact qualities I have been searching for
So glad God sent me to you
I am grateful that fate or a higher power led me to you
I'm so dangerously in love with you
I am deeply and passionately in love with you to the point where it feels exhilarating and intense
I'd sell my soul when I'm wit' you, boo
I am willing to give up everything for you when we are together, my love
You're so good to me
You treat me incredibly well and with great kindness
And that's why I'm happy I met you
Your treatment towards me is the reason why I am so joyful and content that we met
You make me happy, you put a smile on my face
Your presence and actions bring me immense happiness and joy, making me smile
Just thinkin' about you, yeah
Merely contemplating about you brings me happiness
(So happy I met you) you are my baby
I am deeply connected to you emotionally and consider you my beloved
You are the song throughout my day
You are like a melodic tune that plays in my thoughts and accompanies me throughout the day
And I do love you, yeah (So happy I met you)
I genuinely love and care for you, and meeting you has only increased my happiness
You make me happy, you put a smile on my face
Your presence and actions bring me immense happiness and joy, making me smile
Thinkin' about you, yeah
Reflecting on you fills me with happiness
I'm so happy I met you
I am overjoyed and grateful for meeting you
And baby, you're the only man that I want (yeah)
You are the sole man I desire and long for in my life
And baby, you're the only man that I love (yeah)
You are the one I have deep affection and love for
Baby, you're the only man that Truly makes me happy (So happy)
You are the sole person who brings me genuine joy and happiness
I'm so happy I met you
I feel immense joy and gratitude since the moment we crossed paths
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@TaPharoah
I was in love with this song for the longest time. Her vocals have improved a great deal since this was made.
@zillzultraboy
My girl just said the words to this song are spot on about how I make her feel.....I feel special as hell right now.
@tearsofawaterfall2656
She needs an unreleased album full of her unreleased scrapped songs
@itzdevon2676
@Justifying Justice where
@TheSimpleLyfe
I actually like it. Its pretty calm for beyonce
@dymeds
this is like old beyonce 2002 cause her voice sounds very lite
@teevee7678
this wouldve been a classic.. probably a soundtrack for many romantic movies, or advertisement. the instrumentals are just so fitting!
@lyricinterpreter
I love it! She should've released this...damn
@highnote32
Sounds like the Dangerously In Love era
@MsDiva96
I absolutely LOVE it! Makes me wanna dance!! xx