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 announced her eighth studio album "COWBOY CARTER" also known as “ACT ii” released 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".
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.
Can't Take No More
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Tell me what did I do
To have ya'll hating on me
When I don't have nothing to prove
Sometimes I shake my head
When I'm laying down in my bed
Thinking 'bout the things been said
When you really don't know me yet
Gotta clear up some things
There have been many things said about me
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconceived
It's out my character for me to feed into ya
Give it a rest
You must admire me, spend so much time with me
Consuming yo head
I can't take no more
(I think its time for me to let it all out)
I can't take no more
(Why my name always up in yo mouth?)
What you hate me for?
(I'm so tired of all of these lies)
I can't take no more (hey), no more (no more), no more
It's really been weighing on me
I'm not myself lately
I feel a little incomplete
But I'm not gone lose no sleep
I keep it all in my mind
'Cause it gotta get better in time
Why don't you live your life
And let me live mine?
Gotta clear up some things
There have been many things said about me (said about me)
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconceived (preconceived)
It's out of my character for me to feed into ya
Give it a rest (give it a rest)
You must admire me, spend so much time with me
Consuming yo head (and I can't take it no more)
I can't take no more
(I think it's time for me to let it all out)
I can't take no more
(Why my name always up in yo mouth?)
What you hate me for?
(I'm so tired of all of these lies)
I can't take no more, (hey) no more (no more) no more
You-you-you don't know
You-you-you don't know
You-you-you don't know
You-you-you don't know
I can't take no more
(I think its time for me to let it all out)
I can't take no more
(Why my name always up in yo mouth?)
What you hate me for?
(I'm so tired of all of these lies)
I can't take no more, (no more) no more (no more) no more
I can't take no more
(I think its time for me to let it all out)
I can't take no more
(Why my name always in yo mouth?)
What you hate me for? (Woo)
(I'm so tired of all of these lies)
I can't take no more, (more) no more (no more) no more
Leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone, leave me alone
Just leave me alone, leave me alone
In "I Can't Take No More," Beyoncé addresses the scrutiny and criticism she's faced from the public and media. She starts off by expressing her frustration with people hating on her for no apparent reason, and how she's been affected by the rumors and negative opinions about her. She reflects on the things that have been said about her and how she doesn't have anything to prove. The pre-chorus talks about clearing the air and the many judgements that people have made about her, which she finds exhausting, and encourages the haters to let her be.
The chorus of "I Can't Take No More" is a declaration of Beyoncé's need to let it all out and to be free from the constant harassment. She doesn't understand why her name is always in everyone's mouth and why people hate her so much. She expresses her exhaustion with all the lies that are being spread about her and makes it clear that she can't take it anymore. The breakdown section of the song is simply "you don't know," repeated four times before leading back into the chorus.
Overall, "I Can't Take No More" is a song that showcases Beyoncé's vulnerability and frustration. She has worked hard to establish herself in the entertainment industry, and despite that, she is still facing judgment and criticism. The song highlights the fact that even successful people can feel the weight of negativity and criticism, and how it can affect them emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
It's really been weighing on me
I have been deeply affected by something
Tell me what did I do
I want an explanation for why I am being attacked
To have ya'll hating on me
I don't deserve to be the target of so much hate and negativity
When I don't have nothing to prove
I have no obligation to prove myself to those who judge me unfairly
Sometimes I shake my head
I am often confused by the things that are said about me
When I'm laying down in my bed
It's hard for me to sleep because of how much this is affecting me
Thinking 'bout the things been said
I can't stop thinking about the negative things that have been said
When you really don't know me yet
You shouldn't judge me without knowing me first
Gotta clear up some things
I need to address the accusations and rumors that have been spread about me
There have been many things said about me
There are a lot of untrue and negative things being circulated about me
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconceived
People are forming opinions and judging me based on preconceived notions rather than facts
It's out my character for me to feed into ya,
I don't typically engage with negativity or give it my attention
Give it a rest
Please stop harassing me and spreading rumors about me
You must admire me spend so much time on me
Those who hate me seem to be obsessed with me and I don't understand why
I'm not myself lately
The constant negativity and attacks have been taking a toll on my mental and emotional health
I feel a little incomplete
All of this negativity has left me feeling less than whole
But I'm not gone lose no sleep
I won't let this keep me up at night and affect my wellbeing
Cause it gotta get better in time
I have faith that things will improve eventually
Why don't you live your life
Focus on your own life instead of obsessing over mine
And let me live mine
I deserve to live my life without being constantly attacked and judged
Leave me alone, leave me alone
I am asking to be left alone and stop being targeted with negativity
Just leave me alone, leave me alone,
I am pleading for peace and space from those who constantly harass me
Just leave me alone, leave me alone,
I am tired of constantly being the target of hate and negativity
Just leave me alone, leave me alone
I am asking for the harassing behavior to stop
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, Michael Carlos Jones, Mario Winans
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JasonLSmallsJunior
It's really been weighing on me
Tell me what did I do?
To have ya'll hatin on me
When I don't have nothin' to prove
Sometimes I shake my head
When I'm layin' down in my bed
Thinkin' 'bout the things been said
When you really don't know me yet
Gotta clear up some things
There have been many things said about me!
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconcieved
It's outta my character for me to feed in to ya
Give it a rest
You must admire me
Spend so much time with me consuming your head
(I can't take no more)
I think it's time for me to let it all out
(I can't take no more)
Why my name always up in your mouth?
(What you hate me for?)
I'm so tired of all of these lies
(I can't take no more)
No more, no more, no more, oooh
It's really been weighing on me
I'm not myself lately
I feel a little incomplete
But i'm not gonna lose no sleep
I keep it all in my mind
Cause it gotta get better in time
Why don't you live your life?
And let me live mine
Gotta clear up some things
There have been many things said about me!
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconcieved
It's outta my character for me to feed in to ya
Give it a rest
You must admire me
Spend so much time with me consuming your head
(I can't take no more)
I think it's time for me to let it all out
(I can't take no more)
Why my name always up in your mouth?
(What you hate me for?)
I'm so tired of all of these lies
(I can't take no more)
No more, no more, no more, oooh
Yoou, yoou, yoou, don't know
Yoou, yoou, yoou, don't know
Yoou, yoou, yoou, don't know
Yoou, yoou, yoou, don't know
(I can't take no more)
I think it's time for me to let it all out
(I can't take no more)
Why my name always up in your mouth?
(What you hate me for?)
I'm so tired of all of these lies
(I can't take no more)
No more, no more, no more, oooh
(I can't take no more)
I think it's time for me to let it all out
(I can't take no more)
Why my name always in your mouth?
(What you hate me for?)
I'm so tired of all of these lies
(I can't take no more)
No more, no more, no more, oooh
Leave me alone, leave me alone, just leave me alone, leave me alone ...
@JasonLSmallsJunior
It's really been weighing on me
Tell me what did I do?
To have ya'll hatin on me
When I don't have nothin' to prove
Sometimes I shake my head
When I'm layin' down in my bed
Thinkin' 'bout the things been said
When you really don't know me yet
Gotta clear up some things
There have been many things said about me!
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconcieved
It's outta my character for me to feed in to ya
Give it a rest
You must admire me
Spend so much time with me consuming your head
(I can't take no more)
I think it's time for me to let it all out
(I can't take no more)
Why my name always up in your mouth?
(What you hate me for?)
I'm so tired of all of these lies
(I can't take no more)
No more, no more, no more, oooh
It's really been weighing on me
I'm not myself lately
I feel a little incomplete
But i'm not gonna lose no sleep
I keep it all in my mind
Cause it gotta get better in time
Why don't you live your life?
And let me live mine
Gotta clear up some things
There have been many things said about me!
So many opinions, so many judgements, preconcieved
It's outta my character for me to feed in to ya
Give it a rest
You must admire me
Spend so much time with me consuming your head
(I can't take no more)
I think it's time for me to let it all out
(I can't take no more)
Why my name always up in your mouth?
(What you hate me for?)
I'm so tired of all of these lies
(I can't take no more)
No more, no more, no more, oooh
Yoou, yoou, yoou, don't know
Yoou, yoou, yoou, don't know
Yoou, yoou, yoou, don't know
Yoou, yoou, yoou, don't know
(I can't take no more)
I think it's time for me to let it all out
(I can't take no more)
Why my name always up in your mouth?
(What you hate me for?)
I'm so tired of all of these lies
(I can't take no more)
No more, no more, no more, oooh
(I can't take no more)
I think it's time for me to let it all out
(I can't take no more)
Why my name always in your mouth?
(What you hate me for?)
I'm so tired of all of these lies
(I can't take no more)
No more, no more, no more, oooh
Leave me alone, leave me alone, just leave me alone, leave me alone ...
@lightandspace7938
Yoncé said what she needed to say in this one, I can't imagine how the scrutiny weighs on her 🥺
@EffieEscandelo.
Cant believe I've never heard this song before, It's so relatable!!!
@brittanyb5703
One of her best songs
@sistaflixtv
Most definitely!!
@nehemie1255
Discovered this one today March 2022! Label said aht aht can't be calling the fans haters! Didn't make the album lol. Sis followed up with " y'all haters corny with that illuminati MESS 🤣"
@brendanmcpeake3697
Mario Winans production, always 🔥
@AfricanGirl
omg. these words r my life! love this song
@pedro6720
Thanks for the high quality
@guilherme-pk7hx
Thank you so much for this upload