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.
Flaws & All
Beyoncé Lyrics
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I'm a bitch in the afternoon
Every now and then without warning
I can be really mean towards you
I'm a puzzle, yes, indeed
Ever-complex in every way
And all the pieces aren't even in the box
And yet you see the picture clear as day
I don't know why you love me
And that's why I love you
You catch me when I fall
Accept me, flaws and all
And that's why I love you
And that's why I love you
And that's why I love you
I neglect you when I'm working
When I need attention, I tend to nag
I'm a host of imperfection
And you see past all that
I'm a peasant by some standards
But in your eyes I'm a queen
You see potential in all my flaws
And that's exactly what I mean
I don't know why you love me
And that's why I love you
You catch me when I fall
Accept me, flaws and all
And that's why I love you
And that's why I love you
And that's why I love you
I don't know why you love me
And that's why I love you
You catch me when I fall
Accept me, flaws and all
And that's why I love you
And that's why I love you
And that's why I love you
Beyoncé's song "Flaws and All" is a beautiful and honest portrayal of the singer's insecurities and imperfections. The opening lines of the song reveal Beyoncé's complexity - a train wreck in the morning, a bitch in the afternoon, and sometimes really mean towards her partner without warning. She describes herself as a puzzle that is ever-complex in every way, with all the pieces not even in the box. Despite this, her partner sees the picture clear as day, accepting her for who she is, flaws and all.
The second verse reveals more about Beyoncé's imperfections. She neglects her partner when she's working and tends to nag when she needs attention. She sees herself as a peasant according to some standards but in her partner's eyes, she's a queen. What stands out in the song is how her partner sees potential in all her flaws, and that's precisely why she loves them.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lines over and over again: "I don't know why you love me, and that's why I love you. You catch me when I fall; accept me, flaws and all." The chorus reflects the central theme of the song, that love can be unconditional and accepting of all flaws.
Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to self-love and acceptance. It is a reminder that no one is perfect, and we all have flaws, but that doesn't mean we're unlovable. It's okay to be imperfect and to make mistakes, and by accepting and loving ourselves as we are, we can attract people who will love and accept us the same way.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a train wreck in the morning
I am a mess when I first wake up and start my day
I'm a bitch in the afternoon
In the afternoon, my attitude can be unpleasant and disrespectful
Every now and then without warning, I can be really mean towards you
At times, I may lash out and behave in a cruel manner towards you, unexpectedly
I'm a puzzle, yes, indeed. Ever-complex in every way
I am a difficult person to understand and figure out, full of complexity
And all the pieces aren't even in the box
There are many aspects of me that are still unknown and haven't been revealed
And yet you see the picture clear as day
Despite my complexity, you are able to see me for who I am, with clarity
I don't know why you love me
I am unsure of the reasons why you love me
And that's why I love you
However, I love you for loving me regardless of my flaws and uncertainties
You catch me when I fall
You are there to support and help me when I am vulnerable and struggling
Accept me, flaws and all
You accept me, even with all my imperfections and shortcomings
I neglect you when I'm working
I sometimes neglect our relationship when I am focused on my work
When I need attention, I tend to nag
When I am feeling ignored or unnoticed, I may complain or pester you
I'm a host of imperfection
I am far from perfect and have many flaws and weaknesses
And you see past all that
Despite my imperfections, you are able to look past them and see the good in me
I'm a peasant by some standards
In the eyes of some people, I may have a lower social or economic status
But in your eyes I'm a queen
To you, I am special and deserving of love and respect, regardless of my status
You see potential in all my flaws
You are able to recognize that my imperfections can also be strengths and opportunities for growth
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Robert Shea Taylor, Solange Knowles, Beyonce Knowles, Shaffer Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@melisapehlivanoglu1729
Listening to this sing song live at the renaissance tour was truly emotional. I wasn't actually aware of the feeling this song had can't listening to it without tears in the eyes
@lorealitytv8696
yes another level
@andyg7774
I actually cried when she sung this.❤
@marcelovieiradasilva6488
Só que ela faz o símbolo dos Illuminati, estranho pois acho que foi aí que ela fez o pacto, todos os clipes dela agora tem significados ocultista, a adoração a deuses pagãs, já tinha um tempo que queria ver esses clipe.
@alanareese266
Last night in Vegas… tears definitely flowed.
@RossaPorsche
Same.
@HEYSERG
She killed this during her Renaissance concert. Song is so underrated
@user-dq6fp6tu2l
i don`t like that song, it`s boring
@HEYSERG
@@user-dq6fp6tu2l that’s unfortunate
@Anchayestrecha
@@user-dq6fp6tu2lthen, the fvck u doing in here?