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. This group would later become 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 self-titled fifth studio album in the iTunes Store. Beyoncé called it a "visual album" as it includes 14 songs and 18 videos; each track corresponding with its music video, as well as additional bonus videos. The album has a list of collaborators including Drake, Frank Ocean, her husband, Jay-Z, and daughter, Blue Ivy.
2015
In February 2015 at the 57th Grammy Awards, Beyoncé was nominated for six Grammy awards and won three: Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance for "Drunk in Love", 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 several other big-name stars 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, at-the-time, latest single "Formation", supporting the headline act Coldplay at the much coveted Super Bowl 50 half-time show on February 7, 2016. Also appearing on stage were Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson who performed their hit "Uptown Funk".
2016 - 6th Album - "Lemonade"
"Lemonade" is Beyoncé's sixth solo album and was released on April 23, 2016, exclusive to 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 via digital platforms 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 accompanying 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 released her eighth studio album "COWBOY CARTER" also known as “ACT ii” 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". The album broke several streaming records and debuted at number one in several countries globally. "TEXAS HOLD 'EM" became the first country song by a black woman to top the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot Country Songs charts, respectively. COWBOY CARTER was met with universal acclaim upon release; critics felt that the album's genre experimentation, expansive scope and eclectic references aided an ambitious reimagining of Americana and country through the lens of its black roots. The album also ignited discussions on Black musicians' place within country music, boosted the listenership of Black country artists and country radio in general, and increased the popularity of Western wear and culture.
On February 2, 2024, at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards, COWBOY CARTER became Beyoncé's first release to win the Album of the Year award.
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.
Me Myself And I
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Ah, ah (there you go, trippin', everything is cool between us baby, I told you that)
(Out on the road with my people, just doin' what i gotta do) oh
See I been goin' on, the shit be goin' on, got to trust me ma
I can't believe I believed everything we had would last
So young and naive for me to think she was from your past
Silly of me to dream of one day havin' your kidsLove is so blind it feels right when it's wrong
I can't believe I fell for your schemes, I'm smarter than that
So dumb and naive to believe that with me you're a changed man
Foolish of me to compete when you cheat with loose women
It took me some time, but now I moved on
Because I realized I got
Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
That's what I found out
And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now on
I'm gon' my own best friend
Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
That's what I found out
And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now on
I'm gon' my own best friend
You're so controlling, you say that you love me, but you don't
Your family told me one day I would see it on my own
Next thing I know I'm dealing with your three kids in my home
Love is so blind, it feels right when it's wrong
Now that it's over, stop calling me, come pick up yo clothes
Ain't no need to front like you're still with me, all your homies know
Even your very best friend tried to warn me on the low
Took me some time, but now I am strong
Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
That's what I found out
And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now on
I'm gon' my own best friend
Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
That's what I found out
And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now
I'm gon' my own best friend
(I got me, myself, and I)
I know that I will never disappoint myself
(I must have cried a thousand times)
All the ladies, if you feel me, help me sing it out
(I can't regret time spent with you)
Yeah, you hurt me, but I learned a lot along the way
(Now I'm about to make it through)
After all the rain, you'll see the sun come out again
(Now I got me, myself, and I)
Hey, I know that I will never disappoint myself
(I must have cried a thousand times)
I've cried, all the ladies, if you feel me, help me sing it out
(I can't regret time spent with you)
Yeah, you hurt me, but I learned a lot along the way
(So now I'm about to make it through)
After all the rain, you'll see the sun come out again, yeah
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, woo, woo, ah, hey, yeah
(I got me, myself, and I)
Me, myself, and I
(I must have cried a thousand times)
I have cried so many times
(I can't regret time spent with you)
I can't regret time spent with you
(So now I'm about to make it through)
After all the rain, you'll see the sun come out again
(Now I got me, myself, and I)
I know that I will never disappoint myself
(I must have cried a thousand times)
If you cried a thousand times, ladies you will survive
(I can't regret time spent with you)
Yeah, you hurt me, but I learned a lot along the way
(So now I'm about to make it through)
I could see the sun shine if I got me, myself, and I
The lyrics of Beyoncé's song "Me Myself and I" recount the story of a young woman who trusted the wrong man and fell for his lies and infidelity. The song's message is empowering, as it shows how the singer learned to focus on herself and rely on her own strengths after the relationship's end. The intro of the song invites women to join Beyoncé in a collective declaration of independence, and the first verse describes the emotional fallout from a relationship that ended disastrously. The singer expresses regret for being too naive and allowing her love to blind her to the truth about her partner's womanizing ways.
In the second verse, the singer reveals that she has moved on from the relationship and has found solace in her own independence. She describes how the man who hurt her is still trying to control her, and how she refuses to let him. The chorus repeats the phrase "Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end," emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and self-love. The bridge of the song acknowledges the pain of the past but also recognizes the lessons learned and the strength gained from the experience. The song ends with a series of affirmations and a call for other women to join Beyoncé in embracing their own independence.
Line by Line Meaning
All the ladies, if you feel me, help me sing it out
If there are any women who can relate to me, join me in vocalizing these emotions
Ah, ah (there you go, trippin', everything is cool between us baby, I told you that)
You are overreacting, there are no issues between us, I have already reassured you
(Out on the road with my people, just doin' what i gotta do) oh
I am busy working with my team and taking care of necessary tasks
See I been goin' on, the shit be goin' on, got to trust me ma
There are things that I have been dealing with, and it is important that you trust me
I can't believe I believed everything we had would last
I am in disbelief that all that we had is now over
So young and naive for me to think she was from your past
I was foolish to not consider the possibility of another woman in your life
Silly of me to dream of one day havin' your kids
It was foolish of me to fantasize about a future where we would have children together
Love is so blind it feels right when it's wrong
Love can make us blind to the wrongs in a relationship
I can't believe I fell for your schemes, I'm smarter than that
I am disappointed that I allowed myself to be manipulated by your deceitful tactics when I am actually intelligent
So dumb and naive to believe that with me you're a changed man
I was foolish to think that being with me would change you into a better and more faithful partner
Foolish of me to compete when you cheat with loose women
I was foolish to try and compete with other women who you are cheating with
It took me some time, but now I moved on
It took me a while, but I have finally moved on from this relationship
Because I realized I got
Because I have come to the realization that I have
Me, myself, and I, that's all I got in the end
At the end of it all, I only have myself to rely on
That's what I found out
That is what I have come to understand
And it ain't no need to cry, I took a vow that from now on
There is no reason to cry as I have made a promise to myself from this point forward
I'm gon' my own best friend
I am going to be my own best friend and prioritize myself above all else
You're so controlling, you say that you love me, but you don't
You are very controlling and manipulative, despite claiming to love me
Your family told me one day I would see it on my own
Your own relatives warned me about the control and manipulation, and now I see it for myself
Next thing I know I'm dealing with your three kids in my home
Suddenly, I found myself taking on the responsibility of caring for your three children
After all the rain, you'll see the sun come out again
After a difficult period of mourning and healing, a brighter future is imminent
(I got me, myself, and I)
I only need myself to be happy
I know that I will never disappoint myself
I am confident that I will always be true to myself and never let myself down
(I must have cried a thousand times)
I have shed countless tears
Yeah, you hurt me, but I learned a lot along the way
While you caused me pain, I have grown and learned many valuable lessons from our experiences
All the ladies, if you feel me, help me sing it out
All the women who can relate to my story, join me in expressing these emotions
(Now I'm about to make it through)
Now, I am in a position to overcome this situation
If you cried a thousand times, ladies you will survive
All the women who have shed countless tears will still be able to persevere
I could see the sun shine if I got me, myself, and I
I can envision a brighter future with just myself, free from past pain and hurt
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Robert Waller, Scott Storch, Beyonce Knowles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jcMixes_bts
The beat is hard
The message is hard
The singing is so satisfyingly soft
@stuff1784
Yes!! Beyoncé has such a soft tone!
@dpalmtree92
I agree I like that she didn’t over so it
The beat is so soothing
@deewoodson3545
Yes all of this! The video is legendary too!
@terellegalo3371
Scott stotch in the beat
@deewoodson3545
@@terellegalo3371 he’s a genius. Let me love you by Mario, written by Neyo was produced by him too
@gw6746
I don't care what nobody say, this was her best song, one of her top 5 best songs.
@queen_fan287
True
@JLPerryTV
I agree but I also think her best songs are completely from Dangerously in Love
@lorenzodagamer2485
It is her best song