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.
I Want You Baby
Beyoncé Lyrics
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And I need you, baby (I need you)
Oh ,baby (baby)
You got me on my knees (got me on my knees)
You got me beggin', baby, baby (baby)
Baby, baby (baby)
Baby (baby), please
The way I feel
That's why you're standing
(Over there) over there
But don't go hold back on me, baby
Believe me, believe me
'Cause I really care, oh
And I want you, baby (I want you)
(Oh)
And I need you, I need you, I need you (I need you)
Oh, oh baby (baby)
You got me on my knees (got me on my knees)
You got me beggin'
Baby, baby (baby)
Baby, baby (baby)
B-b-b ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-baby, yeah
Oh yeah
B-baby, yeah
Oh, I want you, baby (I want you)
And I need you, baby
Ooh-oh (I need you)
Baby
I need you, baby
Yes, I do
I want you (baby, baby, baby)
Baby
You got me, baby
Now I'm yours, baby (baby, baby, baby)
Ooh
Baby (baby, baby, baby)
Baby, baby
Baby, baby (baby, baby, baby)
Baby
Yes
The lyrics to "I Want You Baby" by Beyoncé, Eddie Murphy, Keith Robinson, Anika Noni Rose, and Jennifer Hudson convey a deep longing and desire for someone. The singer expresses their need and want for the person they are singing to, acknowledging that they are on their knees and begging for them. There is a sense of vulnerability and desperation in the lyrics, as the singer pleads for the other person's trust and reassures them that their feelings are genuine. Despite any doubt or hesitation from the other person, the singer urges them not to hold back and to believe in their sincerity and care for them.
The repetition of the phrase "I want you, baby" and "I need you, baby" further emphasizes the intensity of the singer's desire and longing. The lyrics also highlight the willingness to surrender and devote themselves completely to the person they are addressing. The use of the word "baby" throughout the song adds an affectionate and intimate tone, reflecting the emotional connection between the two individuals.
Overall, the lyrics of "I Want You Baby" express a deep yearning for someone's love and affection, with the singer pleading for their trust and professing their devotion.
Line by Line Meaning
I want you, baby (I want you)
I desire and long for you, my love
And I need you, baby (I need you)
I require and depend on you, my love
Oh ,baby (baby)
Oh, my dear
You got me on my knees (got me on my knees)
You have brought me to a vulnerable state, humbling me
You got me beggin', baby, baby (baby)
You have me pleading and yearning for your attention, my dear
Baby, baby (baby)
My darling
Baby (baby), please
Please, my love
I know you don't trust (the way I feel)
I am aware that you do not have faith in my emotions
The way I feel
How deeply I truly feel for you
That's why you're standing
(Over there) over there
That is why you are keeping your distance
But don't go hold back on me, baby
But do not hesitate or restrain yourself from me, my love
Believe me, believe me
Have faith in me, trust me
'Cause I really care, oh
Because I genuinely have deep affection for you
And I want you, baby (I want you)
And I desire you, my love
(Oh)
And I need you, I need you, I need you (I need you)
And I require you, I desperately require you, I long for you
Oh, oh baby (baby)
Oh, my sweet love
You got me on my knees (got me on my knees)
You have brought me to a vulnerable state, humbling me
You got me beggin'
You have me pleading
Baby, baby (baby)
My darling
Baby, baby (baby)
My darling
B-b-b ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-ba-baby, yeah
My love, yeah
Oh yeah
Oh yes
B-baby, yeah
My love, yeah
Oh, I want you, baby (I want you)
Oh, I desire you, my love
And I need you, baby
And I require you, my love
Ooh-oh (I need you)
Ooh-oh, I depend on you
Baby
My love
I need you, baby
I depend on you, my love
Yes, I do
Yes, I truly do
I want you (baby, baby, baby)
I desire you, my love (my darling, my darling, my darling)
Baby
My love
You got me, baby
You have me, my love
Now I'm yours, baby (baby, baby, baby)
Now I belong to you, my love (my darling, my darling, my darling)
Ooh
Oh
Baby (baby, baby, baby)
My love (my darling, my darling, my darling)
Baby, baby
My darling
Baby, baby (baby, baby, baby)
My darling (my darling, my darling, my darling)
Baby
My love
Yes
Indeed
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Henry D. Krieger, Tom Eyen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nate_feag8044
They went so fuckin hard on this.. what a time to be alive
@mave143
Our parents said the same thing about the music of their generation.
@nate_feag8044
@@mave143 for sure lol shit was a lot different
@mave143
@@nate_feag8044 your cute. Have a nice day 😊
@CharlBliss
Trust me
@nautikient2151
@@mave143 simp
@arjansingh9139
How the hell was this released almost 6 YEARS ago? Damn, time really does fly
@mariapensa1819
Arjan Singh I know right?
@Lunit30
Almost 6, not 7
@arjansingh9139
Leslie Afua My bad. Still a long time ago though.