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.
Lost Yo Mind
Beyoncé Lyrics
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You must have lost yo mind!
You must've just lost yo mind (yo mind)
You must've just lost yo mind (yo mind)
They told me bout all the lies (the lies)
I took you back all those times (times)
You must've just lost yo mind (yo mind)
That chloe crop bag ain't mine (wasn't mine)
How many earrings must I find (I find)
You must've just lost yo mind
I could shed so many tears
But I won't let you see me crying
Now it all adds up (hey)
Even the numbers (yea)
Let me exactly hear (oh)
Bet you would wonder (yea)
I know how my mama felt (yea)
Getting ran over (yea)
But this ain't a cycle here (oh)
This one is over (yea)
Something told me to check my time
If I'm the one that's always crying
Now that it's over (hey)
I can move on from here (yea)
Glad that it's over (oh)
So glad that it's over (yea)
I could've told ya (hey)
It's all in the atmosphere (yea)
I can't control ya (oh)
But I'm not a pushover no more (yea)
(Oh!) You (oh) must (oh) have (oh) lost (oh) yo (oh) mind! (oh)
You must've just lost yo mind (lost yo mind)
You must've just lost yo mind (lost yo mind)
They told me bout all the lies (all the lies)
I took you back all those times (oh)
You (oh) ,ust (oh) have (oh) lost (oh) yo (oh) mind!
You must've just lost yo mind (yo mind)
That chloe crop bag ain't mine (wasn't mine)
How many earrings must I find (I find)
You must've just lost yo mind
You (oh) could shed (oh) so (oh) many (oh) tears (oh!)
But you won't let me see you crying
If she really loves ya (hey)
Than that's what ya need to build (yea)
I'm more than yo woman (oh)
I know you don't love her (yea)
I painted it for ya (hey)
But you picked the colors (yea)
At night you'll get over (oh)
Yea, like you will never (yea)
I trusted (oh) you after (oh) all these years (oh)
And I'm (oh) the one (oh) that's always crying (oh!)
Now that it's over (hey)
I can move on from here (yea)
Glad that it's over (oh)
So glad that it's over (yea)
The melody told you (hey)
Exactly the pain I feel (yea)
Reap what you sow, boy (oh)
I'm not a pushover (yea)
You (oh) must (oh) have (oh) lost (oh) yo (oh) mind (oh!)
You must've just lost yo mind (you lost it) (lost yo mind)
You must've just lost yo mind (lost yo mind) (hey)
They told me bout all the lies (all the lies)
I took you back all those times (I took you back too many times)
You (oh) must (must) (oh) have (have) (oh) lost (lost) (oh) yo (yo) (oh) mind (mind) (oh)!
You must've just lost yo mind (lost yo mind)
That chloe crop bag ain't mine (that chloe crop bag it wasn't mine) (wasn't mine)
How many earrings must I find (hey)
You must've just lost yo mind
I always knew you were counterfeit
That's what you get
I see you crying (you lost yo mind)
Excuses after excuses (you lost yo mind)
Pretending that we exclusive (you lost yo mind)
I stuck around all these years (you lost yo mind)
I dried and cried all yo tears (oh, oh)
Trusted (oh) you despite my fears (oh)
I (oh) refuse (oh) to keep (oh) on trying (oh!)
Now that it's over (hey)
I can move on boy (yea)
Glad that it's over (oh)
So glad that it's over (yea)
You just confirmed it (hey)
This ain't a warning (yea)
Ya living a double life (oh)
You must've lost ya mind! (yea)
You (oh) must (oh) have (oh) lost (oh) yo (oh) mind! (oh)
You must've just lost yo mind (you crazy)
You must've just lost yo mind (you crazy)
They told me bout all the lies (you lost yo mind!)
I took you back all those times (tell you one mo time)
You must've just lost yo mind (you lost yo mind)
That chloe crop bag ain't mine (it was not mine)
How many earrings must I find (hey)
You must've just lost yo mind (you must've just lost yo mind)
You Just Lost Yo Mind!
The song "Lost Yo Mind” by Beyoncé is about a woman who has had enough of her partner’s lies and deceitful behavior. The opening line "OMG! You done lost yo mother****ing mind!" is an exclamation of disbelief and frustration towards the partner who has crossed the line one too many times. The chorus repeats the phrase "you must have lost yo mind" to further express the anger and disappointment felt by the singer. The second verse makes it clear that the singer won't be crying anymore, as it is not worth it to let the partner see her vulnerable. The repeated line "now that it's over" in the chorus emphasizes that the relationship is done and that there is no going back.
The bridge is a final warning to the partner that the singer has finally had enough, and she is not a pushover anymore. The line "reap what you sow, boy" shows that karma will catch up to the partner, and the singer is done playing the victim. The song ends with a final repeated line of "you just lost yo mind," which leads to the conclusion of the relationship.
In summary, "Lost Yo Mind" portrays the frustration, anger, and empowerment of a woman who has had enough of her partner's deceitful ways and is finally taking control of her life.
Line by Line Meaning
OMG! You done lost yo motherfucking mind!
Oh my god! You have completely lost your mind and gone crazy!
You must have lost yo mind!
You must have become insane or lost your common sense!
You must've just lost yo mind (yo mind)
You must have just gone crazy or emotionally unstable!
They told me bout all the lies (the lies)
I was informed about all the falsehoods and deceit you have been spreading!
I took you back all those times (times)
I forgave you and gave you another chance many times before!
You Must Have lost yo mind! (lost yo mind)
You must have completely lost your sanity or rationality!
That chloe crop bag ain't mine (wasn't mine)
I did not own or possess the Chloe crop bag that you mentioned!
How many earrings must I find (I find)
I keep finding numerous earrings that do not belong to me!
I could shed so many tears
But I won't let you see me crying
I have the tendency to cry a lot, but I refuse to let you see me emotional or vulnerable!
Now it all adds up (hey)
Even the numbers (yea)
Let me exactly hear (oh)
Bet you would wonder (yea)
Everything now makes sense and fits together logically like a puzzle, and if you knew the full extent of the situation, you would be surprised and shocked!
I know how my mama felt (yea)
Getting ran over (yea)
But this ain't a cycle here (oh)
This one is over (yea)
I understand how my mother felt when she was mistreated, but this is not a continuous pattern of behavior, and the relationship is ending now!
Something told me to check my time
If I'm the one that's always crying
My intuition urged me to monitor my time spent on this relationship, as I am always the one being emotional or upset!
Now that it's over (hey)
I can move on from here (yea)
Glad that it's over (oh)
So glad that it's over (yea)
Now that the relationship has ended, I can finally start fresh and move on with my life, and I am extremely happy and relieved that it's over!
I could've told ya (hey)
It's all in the atmosphere (yea)
I can't control ya (oh)
But I'm not a pushover no more (yea)
I could have warned you that the environment of our relationship was toxic, and I cannot control your actions, but I am no longer a weak and easily manipulated person!
(Oh!) You (oh) must (oh) have (oh) lost (oh) yo (oh) mind! (oh)
Oh my god! You have surely gone insane or crazy!
You must've just lost yo mind (lost yo mind)
You might have just lost your senses or mental stability!
They told me bout all the lies (all the lies)
I got to know about all the falsehoods and deceitful statements you have been making!
You (oh),ust (oh) have (oh) lost (oh) yo (oh) mind!
You have most probably gone insane or irrational!
You (oh) could shed (oh) so (oh) many (oh) tears (oh!)
But you won't let me see you crying
You have the tendency to cry a lot, but you refuse to show your emotional side in front of me!
If she really loves ya (hey)
Than that's what ya need to build (yea)
I'm more than yo woman (oh)
I know you don't love her (yea)
If you truly love her, you need to invest in that relationship, but I am more important to you than just a simple girlfriend, and I know you don't love her!
I painted it for ya (hey)
But you picked the colors (yea)
At night you'll get over (oh)
Yea, like you will never (yea)
I helped create this relationship for you, but you chose the way it developed, and eventually, you will move on from it just like you never even had these feelings!
I trusted (oh) you after (oh) all these years (oh)
And I'm (oh) the one (oh) that's always crying (oh!)
After years of being together, I trusted you completely, and yet, I was the only one getting upset and emotional throughout the relationship!
The melody told you (hey)
Exactly the pain I feel (yea)
Reap what you sow, boy (oh)
I'm not a pushover (yea)
The tune of the song reflects precisely the agony I am experiencing, and you are now harvesting the seeds that you sowed, but I am not easily manipulated or pushed around anymore!
You (oh) must (oh) have (oh) lost (oh) yo (oh) mind (oh!)
You must've just lost yo mind (you lost it) (lost yo mind)
Oh my god! You have definitely gone crazy or insane and lost your rationality and sense of reasoning!
You must've just lost yo mind (lost yo mind) (hey)
I took you back all those times (I took you back too many times)
You might have just gone crazy or irrational, and I forgave and gave you too many chances in the past!
You (oh),ust (must) (oh) have (have) (oh) lost (lost) (oh) yo (yo) (oh) mind (mind) (oh)!
You have surely gone insane or crazy and lost your mental stability and rational thinking!
That chloe crop bag ain't mine (that chloe crop bag it wasn't mine) (wasn't mine)
How many earrings must I find (hey)
I do not own or possess the Chloe crop bag that you are talking about, and I keep discovering numerous earrings that do not belong to me!
I always knew you were counterfeit
That's what you get
I see you crying (you lost yo mind)
I always knew that you were fake and insincere, and now you are getting what you deserve, and I can see that you are crying and losing your sanity!
Excuses after excuses (you lost yo mind)
Pretending that we exclusive (you lost yo mind)
I stuck around all these years (you lost yo mind)
I dried and cried all yo tears (oh, oh)
Trusted (oh) you despite my fears (oh)
I (oh) refuse (oh) to keep (oh) on trying (oh!)
You keep making up endless excuses and pretending that we had a committed relationship, but I stayed loyal to you despite my doubts and fears, and now I am not willing to try anymore!
I can move on boy (yea)
You just confirmed it (hey)
This ain't a warning (yea)
Ya living a double life (oh)
You must've lost ya mind! (yea)
I can finally move on and leave you behind, and your actions have just confirmed that I made the right choice. This is not a warning to you, but you are actually living a double life and have definitely lost your sanity!
You (oh) must (oh) have (oh) lost (oh) yo (oh) mind! (oh)
Oh my god! You have completely gone insane or crazy!
You must've just lost yo mind (you crazy) (lost yo mind)
You might have just lost your sanity or rationality and gone completely mad or insane!
They told me bout all the lies (you lost yo mind!)
I took you back all those times (tell you one mo time)
You must've just lost yo mind (you lost yo mind)
I was informed about all the deceitful statements you have been making, and I forgave you too many times before. You might have just lost your sanity or rationality, and gone mad or insane!
That chloe crop bag ain't mine (it was not mine)
You must've just lost yo mind (you lost yo mind)
I did not possess or own the Chloe crop bag that you are talking about, and you might have just gone crazy or irrational!
You Just Lost Yo Mind!
You have completely and utterly lost your sanity and rationality, and you are acting irrationally or insanely!
Contributed by Ella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
hazel diane
this is still my jam!!! it was my theme song when i called off my first wedding
Misi
I can’t find the song on YouTube😢 you think it was removed?
ScottieSaturn
@MisiI just came looking for this comment because homegirls in the car seem to be the only video on YouTube of the song now and I used to wear this out 👀
ScottieSaturn
This is an amazing ass story reference for this song
xxLadyPanther30xx
This song had me in a chokehold when I got it off Limewire
Jaylin Bishop
the bass in this video gives so much nostalgia im in ghetto heaven 😌
Johnnie Adams
So do anyone know why I can no longer find this song on YouTube I love this song and can’t find it anywhere and if I wouldn’t have found this video I would’ve swore I was going crazy
Arcanjo Miguel
This is the only way i can find this song now
Ronda
Me too ! I can’t find it nowhere else
Johnnie Adams
I’m glad I’m not the only one having trouble finding it