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 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"
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.
End of Time
Beyoncé Lyrics
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I won't let you go
I'll be your friend
I will love you so, deeply
I will be the one to kiss you at night
I will love you until the end of time
I'll be your baby
Love you like crazy
Now say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Take, you away, from here
It's nothing between us but space, and time
I'll be your own little star, let me shine you up
Or your own little universe, make me your girl
Come take my hand
I won't let you go (let you go)
I'll be your friend
I will love you so, deeply
I will be the one to kiss you at night
(Kiss you at night)
I will love you until the end of time
I'll be your baby
Now promise not to let you go
Love you like crazy
Now say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Baby, come on get up on it
Show me that you really want it
I wanna be the one to love you, baby, let's go (whoa)
Let's go (whoa)
I wanna provide this lovin' that your giving
I ain't frontin' in this love
Can you let me love you from your head to toe (whoa)
Let's go (whoa)
Boy, come to me (come to me)
Let me turn your rain into sun (come to me, babe)
You don't have to worry, baby (oh no)
I promise I'll set your heart free
Let my love into your soul
You go, I go, we go, that's all she wrote
Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never
Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never
Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never
Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never
Can't you see, babe?
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
I just wanna love you
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
Can't you feel me, babe?
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
I just wanna be with you
I just wanna live for you
I'll never let you go
Bring your love to me
Come take my hand (take my hand)
I won't let you go (let you go)
I'll be your friend
I will love you so, deeply
I will be the one to kiss you at night
(Kiss you at night)
I will love you until the end of time
I'll be your baby
Now promise not to let you go
Love you like crazy
Now say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
Say you'll never let me go (say)
Say you'll never let me go
The lyrics of Beyoncé's song End of Time are a declaration of love from the singer to their significant other. The song’s catchy beat and lyrics express a deep love felt for someone, promising to never let them go, to be their friend and love them deeply until the end of time. The opening line, “Come take my hand,” invites the partner to come along on this journey of love, assuring them that they will never let them go. The lines “I'll be your baby, Now promise not to let you go” and “Love you like crazy, Now say you'll never let me go” reinforces this idea of commitment and love for a lifetime.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer’s commitment, request and promise to never let their partner go. The repetition of “Say you'll never let me go” throughout the song conveys the singer’s desire to have their love returned by their partner’s immutable promise. The singer provides a vision of a future together: “Take, you away, from here, It's nothing between us but space, and time, I'll be your own little star, let me shine you up, Or your own little universe make me your girl,” inspiring their partner to come along in the journey of love and happiness.
In conclusion, End of Time is a song that expresses the singer's deep and undying love and a desire for an everlasting relationship. The song is filled with buoyant beats and powerful vocals, creating an upbeat declaration of love that is bound to put a smile on anyone’s face.
Line by Line Meaning
Come take my hand
I want to be with you and I am asking you to not refuse me.
I won't let you go
I am serious about being together with you and will always stay by your side.
I'll be your friend
I value our relationship and want to support you in everything.
I will love you so, deeply
My love for you is intense and genuine.
I will be the one to kiss you at night
I want to show you love and affection by being there for you always.
I will love you until the end of time
My love is infinite and everlasting.
I'll be your baby
I want you to need me and see me as someone you can rely on always.
Now promise not to let you go
I need your assurance that our relationship is not temporary and that you will not leave me.
Love you like crazy
I am madly in love with you and my emotions towards you are intense.
Now say you'll never let me go (say)
I need to hear you say that we are meant to be together forever.
Take, you away, from here
I want us to be together in a better place than where we currently are.
It's nothing between us but space, and time
Our love is pure and there are no obstacles between us except for distance and time.
I'll be your own little star, let me shine you up
I want to make you happy and illuminate your life.
Or your own little universe make me your girl
I want to be your world and be the most important person in your life.
Baby come on get up on it
I want you to be intimate with me and show me that you desire me too.
Show me that you really want it
I want you to prove your love to me and show me that you are serious about us.
I wanna provide this lovin' that your giving
I want to give back to you the same love that you have given to me.
Can you let me love you from your head to toe (whoa)
I want to love and cherish every part of you, from your mind to your body.
Boy come to me (come to me)
I desire your presence and want you to be with me.
Let me turn your rain into sun (come to me babe)
I want to be the reason for your happiness and make everything better for you.
You don't have to worry baby (oh no)
I will always take care of you and provide for you.
I promise I'll set your heart free
I will give you freedom and happiness by being a loving and supportive partner.
Let my love into your soul
I want my love to really touch you deep inside and be a part of you forever.
You go, I go, we go, that's all she wrote
We are meant to be together, no matter what happens.
Can't you see babe
I want you to see how much I love you and how serious I am about us.
(Say you'll, say say, say you'll, nev-never)
I need to hear you say that you will never leave me.
I just wanna love you
My desire is to love and be loved by you, and to always be together.
Can't you feel me babe
I want you to feel my love and know that I am always there for you.
I just wanna be with you
I want to be by your side always and be your partner in every aspect of your life.
I just wanna live for you
My life is devoted to being with you and loving you.
I'll never let you go
I am committed to you forever and will never let you go or give up on us.
Free your love to me
Let your love be with me and allow us to be together always.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Beyonce Knowles, David Taylor, Robert Shea Taylor, Terius Nash, Thomas Pentz
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