I Was Here
Beyoncé Lyrics


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I wanna leave my footprints on the sand of time
Know there was something that, and something that I left behind
When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets
Leave something to remember, so they won't forget

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark, so everyone will know, I was here

I wanna say I lived each day, until I died
You know that I, meant something in, somebody's life
The hearts I have touched
Will be the proof that I leave
That I made a difference
And this world will see

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know, I was here

I just want them to know
That I gave my all, did my best
Brought someone some happiness
Left this world a little better just because, I was here

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I wanna leave my mark so everyone will know

I was here, I lived (I lived), I loved, I was here
I did (I did), I've done




I was here, I lived (I lived), I loved (I loved), was here
I did, I've done, I was here

Overall Meaning

Beyoncé's song "I Was Here" is about making a positive impact on the world and leaving a lasting legacy. The lyrics express the desire to leave a mark on the world and to be remembered for the good that was done. The song is about living life to the fullest and making sure that your presence has an impact on others. The desire to make a difference is the driving force behind this song. The lyrics tell a story of a person who wants to be remembered for their contributions and their impact on the world.


The lyrics of "I Was Here" are filled with powerful messages of perseverance and determination. The line, "I did, I've done, everything that I wanted" expresses the idea that we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. The message of "I Was Here" is that we should all strive to make a difference in the world and to leave behind a positive legacy that will inspire future generations.


Overall, this song inspires listeners to live their lives with purpose and intention, to make a difference in the world, and to leave behind a legacy that they can be proud of.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to leave my footprints on the sand of time
I want to be remembered for making a significant impact in history.


Know there was something that, something that I left behind
I want to make sure I leave something meaningful behind when I'm gone.


When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets
I want to live my life to the fullest and have no regrets when I pass away.


Leave something to remember, so they won't forget
I want to leave a legacy that people will remember long after I'm gone.


I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I want to make it clear that I existed and made the most of my life.


I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
I want to make it clear that I accomplished all the things I set out to do in life.


And it was more than I thought it would be
I exceeded my own expectations in life and achieved more than I thought I could.


I will leave my mark, soul, everyone will know, I was here
I want to have a lasting impact on the world and be remembered after I'm gone.


I wanna say I lived each day, until I died
I want to make sure I live life to the fullest every single day until I die.


You know that I, been something in, somebody's life
I want to make sure I've made a positive impact on at least one person's life by the time I die.


The hearts I have touched
I want to make sure I've made an emotional impact on people's lives, even after I'm gone.


Will be the proof that I leave
The emotional impact I leave on people will be proof that I existed and made a positive impact.


That I made a difference
My life had purpose and meaning because I made a positive impact on the world.


And this world will see
My positive impact on the world will be visible and recognized by others.


I just want them to know
I want people to know and remember me for the positive impact I made on the world.


That I gave my all, did my best
I want to make sure I gave everything I had in life and did my best in everything I did.


Brought someone some happiness
I want to make sure I brought at least one person some joy and happiness in their life.


Left this world a little better just because, I was here
I want to make sure that my existence on this earth had a positive impact and made the world a slightly better place because of it.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Eve Warren

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[Verse 1]
I wanna leave my footprints on the sands of time
Know there was something that meant something that I left behind
When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets
Leave something to remember, so they won't forget

[Chorus]
I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here

[Verse 2]
I want to say I lived each day, until I die
And know that I meant something in, somebody's life
The hearts I have touched, will be the proof that I leave
That I made a difference, and this world will see

[Chorus]
I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here

[Bridge]
I just want them to know
That I gave my all, did my best
Brought someone some happiness
Left this world a little better just because
I was here

[Chorus]
I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here



@jennksm

LYRICS
Beyoncé - I Was Here

I wanna leave my footprints on the sands of time
Know there was something that, meant something that I left behind
When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets
Leave something to remember, so they won't forget

I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here

I wanna say I lived each day, until I die
And know that I meant something in somebody's life
The hearts I have touched will be the proof that I leave
That I made a difference, and this world will see

I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know

I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know
I was here

I just want them to know
That I gave my all, did my best
Brought someone some happiness
Left this world a little better just because

I was here

I was here
I lived, I loved
I was here
I did, I've done everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know

I was here
I lived (I lived)
I was here
I did (I did)
I was here
I lived (I lived), I loved
I was here
I did, I've done

I was here



@vaibhavisawant5081

I want to leave my footprints on the sand of time
Know there was something that, something that I left behind
When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets
Leave something to remember, so they won't forget

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark, soul, everyone will know, I was here

I wanna say I lived each day, until I died
You know that I, been something in, somebody's life
The hearts I have touched
Will be the proof that I leave
That I made a difference
And this world will see

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know, I was here

I just want them to know
That I gave my all, did my best
Brought someone some happiness
Left this world a little better just because, I was here

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I wanna leave my mark so everyone will know

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done
I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, I was here

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@lilyitoe

My son only lived for 6 months in this world but when ever i listen to this son its reminds me of him, he didn't do much at his age but his presence, his touche on my cheek ..., this song makes me cry

@marcell_dupree

I'm so sorry to hear this. May b
he forever rest in peace and live on in your heart :)

@marcell_dupree

+Marcell McKenzie the "b" was a typo. But I do mean what I said.

@monicayoj1993

I'm so sorry... I'm sure your little angel from above loves you with all his heart❤️

@winkwonk9390

I'm sure that he is in safe hands.May he rest in peace at heaven,looking at you down to earth with an innocent mind ❤️

@kareemanderson1492

i know what you mean my baby died at 16 months old! this makes me cry too!

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@boo8822

Hands down Beyoncé’s most underrated song. Powerful yet beautiful at the same time.

@dadriamcgregor8346

@The MF Reality Show they said underrated SONG.a lot of people don't listen to or even know about this song. It's my ring tone and when my phone accidentally went off at work my co workers was askn bout it as if it just came out this morning

@j.c7719

Written by Diane Warren

@2onecstasy

Half of Beyoncé songs are underrated,can’t say which one is most underrated but they are many

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