Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and actres… Read Full Bio ↴Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Beyoncé is often cited as an influence by other artists.

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.

Get Me Bodied
Beyoncé Lyrics

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Nine, four, eight, one
B day

Mission one, I'm-a put this on
When he see me in this dress, I'm-a get me some, hey
Mission two, gotta make that call
Tell 'em get the bottles poppin' when they play my song, hey
Mission three, got my three best friends

Like we do it all the time, we gon' do it again, hey
Mission four, got the vintage Rolls
Drop a couple hundreds, tell 'em leave it at the door

I ain't worried, doing me tonight
A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody
While y'all standin' on the wall
I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied
Want my body (Gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied)
If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied?

Hey can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Don't you see my body?
I wanna let it out tonight
Wanna party, wanna dance, wanna be myself tonight

Mission five, skip to the front of the line
Let me fix my hair 'fore I go inside hey
Mission six, gotta check these chicks
'Cause you know they gon' block when I take these flicks hey
Mission seven, gotta make my rounds
Givin' eyes to the guys, now I think I found him hey
Mission eight, while we're conversating, we can skip small talk
Let's get right to the chase hey

I ain't worried, doing me tonight
A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody
While y'all standin' on the wall
I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied
Want my body (Gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied)
If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied?
You see my body?
I gotta know, I'd like to know if you can get me bodied
I'm kinda tight, I'm feelin' right, I'd like to see somebody
I wanna let it out tonight
Wanna dance, wanna party, wanna be myself tonight

Can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Can you get me bodied?
I wanna be myself tonight
Don't you see my body?
I wanna let it out tonight
Wanna party, wanna dance, wanna be myself tonight

Baby, all I want
Is to let it go
Ain't no worries, no
We can dance all night
Get me bodied
That means come closer to me
While we grind to the beat
And your body is touchin' me

All I need
Is to let it be
Ain't no worries, no
Boy, dance with me
Feel my body
Don't stop, just come closer to me
While we grind to the beat
And your body is touchin' my body

Gettin' bodied
Ain't no shame 'cause I gotta get mine
I swing my hair and kick off my shoes
Come here, boy, and let me work on you

I ain't worried, doing me tonight
A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody
While y'all standin' on the wall
I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Gettin' bodied
If you want my body (Gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied)

If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied)
Won't you get me bodied? Hey

Overall Meaning

In Beyoncé's song "Get Me Bodied," the lyrics describe a night out with her girlfriends and the various missions they must complete. Mission one is to put on a dress to catch her man's attention. Mission two involves getting the club to play her song and pop bottles while getting her friends together for the night ahead. Mission three is all about dancing with her close friends, while Mission four involves arriving in style with a vintage Rolls Royce. The rest of the song revolves around dancing, feeling empowered, and body positivity. Beyoncé, as she lays out the lyrics, emphasizes the importance of being oneself, the beauty in sweating, and having fun while dancing.

The upbeat and joyful track encourages its listeners to feel confident in themselves and their bodies. Furthermore, the song emphasizes the importance of individuality and reveling in the moment. The lyrics celebrate the beauty of being a woman and highlights the importance of hanging out with friends and having a good time. The empowering, beat-driven song maintains an upbeat tempo throughout that complements the positive lyrics, making it a party anthem.

Line by Line Meaning

Nine, four, eight, one B day
This song was released on Beyonce's album B'Day in 2006.

Mission one, I'm-a put this on When he see me in this dress, I'm-a get me some, hey
Beyonce is getting ready to go out and hopes that her dress will attract her partner's attention for some intimate time together.

Mission two, gotta make that call Tell 'em get the bottles poppin' when they play my song, hey
Beyonce wants her friends to start drinking and partying as soon as her song comes on.

Mission three, got my three best friends Like we do it all the time, we gon' do it again, hey
Beyonce is going out with her three best friends, and they plan to have an amazing time just like they always do.

Mission four, got the vintage Rolls Drop a couple hundreds, tell 'em leave it at the door
Beyonce arrives in style in a vintage Rolls Royce and plans to tip the driver a couple hundreds to leave the car and wait for her.

I ain't worried, doing me tonight A little sweat ain't never hurt nobody While y'all standin' on the wall I'm the one tonight gettin' bodied Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied (Gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied) Gettin' bodied Want my body (Gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied) If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied?
Beyonce is confident and not worried about anyone else tonight. She plans to dance, have fun, and get physical with someone special.

Hey can you get me bodied? I wanna be myself tonight Can you get me bodied? I wanna be myself tonight Don't you see my body? I wanna let it out tonight Wanna party, wanna dance, wanna be myself tonight
Beyonce is asking her partner or potential partner to help her let loose and be herself tonight through dancing and physical intimacy.

Mission five, skip to the front of the line Let me fix my hair 'fore I go inside hey Mission six, gotta check these chicks 'Cause you know they gon' block when I take these flicks hey Mission seven, gotta make my rounds Givin' eyes to the guys, now I think I found him hey Mission eight, while we're conversating, we can skip small talk Let's get right to the chase hey
Beyonce has a plan for how she will approach the club scene – she will skip lines, fix her appearance, avoid potential competition, scope out potential partners, and focus on meaningful conversations.

Baby, all I want Is to let it go Ain't no worries, no We can dance all night Get me bodied That means come closer to me While we grind to the beat And your body is touchin' me All I need Is to let it be Ain't no worries, no Boy, dance with me Feel my body Don't stop, just come closer to me While we grind to the beat And your body is touchin' my body
Beyonce desires to let go and live in the moment, without any worries or concerns. She invites her partner to move closer and dance with her sensually.

Gettin' bodied Ain't no shame 'cause I gotta get mine I swing my hair and kick off my shoes Come here, boy, and let me work on you
Beyonce is emphasizing that there is nothing shameful about getting intimate and pleasuring herself. She playfully invites her partner to join her in the fun.

If you want my body (Gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied? (Gettin' bodied) If you want my body (I'm the only one tonight gettin' bodied) Won't you get me bodied? Hey
Beyonce reiterates that she is the only one getting physical satisfaction tonight and invites her partner to join her in that experience through dancing and grinding to the beat.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Solange Knowles, Beyonce Knowles, Makeba Riddick, Sean Garrett, Angela Beyince, Kasseem Dean

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