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.
Crazy In Love feat. Jay
Beyoncé Lyrics
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It's so crazy right now
Most incredibly, it's ya girl, B (yes)
It's ya boy, Young
You ready?
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no (ow)
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no (yeah)
History in the making
Part two, it's so crazy right now
I look and stare so deep in your eyes
I touch on you more and more every time
When you leave, I'm begging you not to go
Call your name two, three times in a row
Such a funny thing for me to try to explain
How I'm feeling and my pride is the one to blame
(Yeah, yeah) 'cause I know I don't understand
Just how your love can do what no one else can
Got me looking so crazy right now, your love's
Got me looking so crazy right now (your love)
Got me looking so crazy right now, your touch
Got me looking so crazy right now (your touch)
Got me hoping you'll page me right now, your kiss
Got me hoping you'll save me right now
Looking so crazy, your love's
Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no
When I talk to my friends so quietly
Who he think he is? Look at what you did to me
Tennis shoes, don't even need to buy a new dress
If you ain't there, ain't nobody else to impress
It's the way that you know what I thought I knew
It's the beat that my heart skips when I'm with you
But I still don't understand
Just how your love can do what no one else can
Got me looking so crazy right now, your love's
Got me looking so crazy right now (so crazy)
Got me looking so crazy right now, your touch (your love)
Got me looking so crazy right now (love)
Got me hoping you'll page me right now, your kiss (hey)
Got me hoping you'll save me right now (hey)
Looking so crazy, your love's (hey)
Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love
I'm looking so crazy in love's
Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love (I'm warmed up now, let's go)
Young 'Hov, y'all know when the flow is loco
Young B and the R-O-C, uh oh (oh)
Ol' G, big homey, the one and only
Stick bony, but the pocket is fat like Tony Soprano (oh no)
The ROC handle like Van Axel
I shake phonies, man, you can't get next to
The genuine article, I do not sing though
I sling though, if anything, I bling yo
A star like Ringo, war like a Green Beret
Crazy bring ya whole set
Jay Z in the Range, crazy and deranged
They can't figure him out, they like, "Hey, is he insane?"
Yessir, I'm cut from a different cloth
My texture is the best fur, chinchilla
(Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no) I been iller than chain smokers
How you think I got the name Hova?
(Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no) I been realer, the game's over
(Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no) fall back, Young, ever since I made the change over
(Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no) to platinum the game's been wrap, one
Got me looking so crazy, my baby
I'm not myself, lately I'm foolish, I don't do this
I've been playing myself, baby, I don't care
'Cause your love's got the best of me
And, baby, you're making a fool of me
You got me sprung and I don't care who sees
'Cause, baby, you got me
Baby, you got me (you got me so crazy, baby), hey
Got me looking so crazy right now, your love's (oh love)
Got me looking so crazy right now (lookin' crazy)
Got me looking so crazy right now, your touch
Got me looking so crazy right now (baby)
Got me hoping you'll page me right now, your kiss (hey)
Got me hoping you'll save me right now (oh)
Looking so crazy in love's (hey)
Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love (whoa)
Got me looking so crazy right now, your love's
Got me looking so crazy right now (your love)
Got me looking so crazy right now, your touch
Got me looking so crazy right now (your touch)
Got me hoping you'll page me right now, your kiss
Got me hoping you'll save me right now
Looking so crazy in love's
Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love
"Crazy in Love" is a duet between Beyoncé and Jay-Z that is all about the thrill of love. The lyrics describe how the mere thought of their lover can drive them crazy and how their love is like nothing they've ever experienced before. The chorus sings about how their love has got them looking and feeling crazy, with the repetition of the phrase "Got me looking so crazy in love".
The first verse sees Beyoncé expressing how the deep connection with her lover makes her want them more every time. She also shows vulnerability by admitting that she finds it difficult to explain her feelings because of her pride. The second verse is just as enamored, with Beyoncé revealing that she doesn't need material things like new clothes to impress her lover. She also talks about how her love has opened up new understandings to her, making her realize that there is something unique about their love that she hasn't found with anyone else.
Jay-Z's verse is a rap that complements Beyoncé's singing. He talks about his rise to fame, making the point that he is now a different person from who he was when he started off. By saying "Fall back, young; ever since I made the change over," he acknowledges that he has made it big in the game and now commands respect. The verse ends with typical Jay-Z bravado, with him saying that he's "been iller than chain smokers" and making it clear that he considers himself the best in the game.
Overall, the song is a celebration of the intense emotions that come with falling head over heels in love, and how it can make people feel like they're losing their minds. The sonic beat, the high energy of Beyonce's singing, and Jay Z's tough but confident bars all combine to make it an iconic, classic track.
Line by Line Meaning
Yes
Confirming the start of the song.
It's so crazy right now
Describing the high-intensity emotions in the moment.
Most incredibly, it's ya girl, B
Introducing Beyoncé as the lead artist and emphasizing her greatness.
It's ya boy, young
Introducing Jay-Z as the featured artist.
You ready?
Asking the listener if they are ready for the song.
Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no
A musical bridge signaling the start of a new section.
Yeah, history in the making
Acknowledging that a significant moment is taking place.
Part two--it's so crazy right now
Referencing a previous event or song and connecting it to the current moment.
I look and stare so deep in your eyes
Describing a deep connection or attraction to someone.
I touch on you more and more every time
Expressing a growing physical attraction to someone.
When you leave, I'm begging you not to go
Expressing a strong desire for someone to stay close.
Call your name two or three times in a row
Describing a habit of repeatedly reaching out to someone for attention or affection.
Such a funny thing for me to try to explain
Acknowledging the complexity of the romantic feelings being experienced.
How I'm feeling and my pride is the one to blame
Recognizing that personal arrogance or stubbornness has created a barrier to love.
'Cause I know I don't understand
Admitting confusion or uncertainty about the emotions being felt.
Just how your love can do what no one else can
Praising the transformative power of the love being experienced.
Got me looking so crazy right now, your love's
Suggesting that the love being experienced is overwhelming and intense.
Got me looking so crazy right now (in love)
Describing the effect of the intense love on one's behavior and appearance.
Got me looking so crazy right now, your touch
Reinforcing the idea that the physical aspect of the relationship is a major factor in the intense love being experienced.
Got me looking so crazy right now (your touch)
Repeating the previous line for emphasis.
Got me hoping you'll page me right now, your kiss
Expressing a desire for intimacy and attention from the person being addressed.
Got me hoping you'll save me right now
Nearing desperation, saying that being saved by the person being addressed would be a huge relief or release.
Looking so crazy in love's
Suggesting that romantic love can make someone act in wild or unpredictable ways.
I'm looking so crazy in love's
Rephrasing the previous line with the artist first-person perspective.
Check it, let's go
Introducing a new section of the song.
Young 'Hov, y'all know when the flow is loco
Jay-Z refers to himself in his nickname 'Hov', asserting his ability as a rapper.
Young B and the R-O-C, uh oh, (oh)
Referring to Beyoncé and Jay-Z as a collective group, connecting them both professionally and romantically.
Ol' G, big homey, the one and only
Jay-Z referencing himself as the 'big homie', the top rapper in the group and a respected authority.
Stick bony, but the pocket is fat like Tony--Soprano (oh no)
Jay-Z acknowledges his thin frame while noting his wealth, comparing it to Tony Soprano from the eponymous TV show.
The ROC handle like Van Axel
Jay-Z referencing the record label and management company he co-founded with Dame Dash in the early 2000s.
I shake phonies, man; you can't get next to
Jay-Z bragging about his ability to sense those who are fake or inauthentic and steering clear of them. No one can touch him.
The genuine article; I do not sing though
Suggesting that Jay-Z may have critics, but he is authentic and genuine. He is not known for singing.
I sling though; if anything, I bling yo
Jay-Z reiterating his wealth by referring to his ability to buy and spend as he pleases, including on expensive jewelry (bling).
A star like Ringo, roll like a green beret
Referencing The Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr and the prestigious U.S. Army Special Forces unit known as the Green Berets, Jay-Z suggests that he is at the top of his game in both popularity and power.
Crazy bring ya whole set
Jay-Z asserting, confidently, that he can cause chaos and bring his entire team with him.
Jay Z in the range, crazy and deranged
Jay-Z is in his luxury Range Rover, emphasizing his wealth and status while carrying a connotation of out-of-control behavior with the words 'crazy' and 'deranged'.
They can't figure him out; they like, "hey, is he insane?"
Jay-Z acknowledging that his behavior can puzzle and unnerve people, making them question his mental state.
Yes, sir, I'm cut from a different cloth
Jay-Z declares his exceptionalism, saying that he is set apart from others.
My texture is the best fur, chinchilla
Jay-Z compares himself to the luxurious fur of a chinchilla, remarking on the high quality of his 'texture' or character.
(Uh oh, uh oh, uh oh, oh, no, no)
Musical bridge signaling the end of a section.
I been iller than chain smokers
Jay-Z boasting that he is better or tougher than those who chain smoke cigarettes.
How you think I got the name Hova?
Explaining that his nickname Hova (short for JayhoVa, or Jehovah) comes from his reputation as elevated and godly.
I been realer; the game's over
Jay-Z asserting that his authenticity and prowess have brought him to the top, signaling the end of competition or struggle.
Fall back, young; ever since I made the change over
Jay-Z warning future rappers to step back, as he has already proven himself at the top. The phrase 'made the change over' could refer to changing labels, styles, or ways of operating in the industry.
To platinum the game's been wrap, one
Jay-Z reflecting that his music has achieved platinum status, meaning he has sold over 1 million copies and been extremely successful. 'One' may signify he has made it to the top spot and there's no room for arguing it.
Got me looking so crazy, my baby
Returning to Beyoncé's perspective, saying that the intense love being experienced is affecting her behavior and mind-set.
I'm not myself; lately I'm foolish, I don't do this
Describing a change in behavior, suggesting that this change is foolish and uncharacteristic.
I've been playing myself; baby, I don't care
Acknowledging that the change in behavior is causing her to lose or neglect parts of herself, but doesn't care because she is so overcome with the love she is experiencing.
'Cause your love's got the best of me
Admitting that the love she feels is so intense that it has taken over her being.
And, baby, you're making a fool of me
Acknowledging how foolish or crazy she has acted recently, with the listener or beloved partner causing this shift in her behavior.
You got me sprung and I don't care who sees
Asserting that the listener has wrapped Beyoncé around their finger so tightly that she doesn't care who sees their physical affection or displays of love.
'Cause, baby, you got me, you got me so crazy, baby
Reemphasizing the effect that the love and affection has on Beyoncé, coming to a full circle from the beginning of the song.
Hey
Closing out the song with one final syllable.
Got me looking so crazy right now, your love's (oh love)
Emphasizing the powerful effect of the love on one's demeanor and behavior as a closing note.
Got me looking so crazy right now (lookin' crazy)
Repeating the previous line with an additional emphasis on how 'crazy' someone is acting.
Got me looking so crazy right now
Repeating the previous two lines for a final time, leaving the song with a key point on the power of love.
Got me hoping you'll page me right now, your kiss (baby)
Expressing a desire for more intimacy and connection from the person being addressed in a way beyond physical touch.
Got me hoping you'll save me right now (baby)
Stressing that the one being addressed has a significant amount of power and control over the one speaking.
Looking so crazy in love's (whoa)
Once again emphasizing how love can cause one to act irrationally or inexplicably.
Got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love (whoa)
Reiterating the idea that the listener's love has completely enveloped and transformed the artist.
Got me looking so crazy right now (your love)
Final repetition of the iconic line at the end of the song, reminding listeners once again of the power of love.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rich Harrison, Shawn Carter, Beyonce Knowles, Eugene Records
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chrisarmelseyibayebek4977
the first thing She said was "You ready?"
17 years later still not ready
@princessamani
LOL
@beebies7022
100000000 years later and even then we wont be ready
@permasianparapio9905
11*
@lachannasimms7861
@@permasianparapio9905 this songs from 2003
@tiffanyguinto
@@permasianparapio9905 this song is from 2003
@luma2172
Beyoncé, Shakira, Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne, Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Christina Aguilera, Amy Whinehouse, Alicia Keys, Fergie, the true queens of the 2000s!
@Riley05
💯
@elawamoja9118
indeed
@chloejoseph9271
Rihanna. No Rihanna