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.
My Heart Still Beats
Beyoncé Lyrics
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And I close my eyes
You're whispering
And I start to cry
You feel so good
You're so beautiful
For as long as you live
Don't let me go
Just hold me
Touch me
Feel me
As long as you love me
Reach for me
And need me
If you could trust me
And teach me
Never let go of me
Because you're half of me
My heart still beats
Looking in the eyes
The eyes of love
And I hold your face
And I see the sun
And I taste your kiss
And you touch my soul
And I'm feeling things
I never felt before
Just hold me
Touch me
Feel me
Long as you love me
Reach for me
And need me
If you could trust me
And teach me
Never let go of me
Because you're half for me
My heart still beats
I am feeling
What they call pure love
I never knew feelings like this could exist inside of me
I'm soaring
Emotions exploding
I don't wanna live another day, if you're not here with me
Just hold me
Touch me
Feel me
As long as you love me
Reach for me
Need me
If you could trust me
Teach me
Never let go of me
Because you're half of me
My heart still beats
Because you're half of me
My heart still beats
Oh, yeah
My heart still beats
(Ha)
I will survive abandonment
(Ha)
I will survive a broken heart
(Ha)
I will survive loneliness
The lyrics of Beyoncé's song "My Heart Still Beats" reflect the intense emotions experienced within a loving and intimate relationship. The verses depict the profound connection between two individuals, highlighting the sensory and emotional experiences they share.
The song opens with the singer being held by their partner, closing their eyes and surrendering to the vulnerability of the moment. The partner's whispering elicits a powerful response, causing the singer to cry. The lyrics emphasize the partner's goodness and beauty, urging them to never let go. It is through physical touch and emotional connection that the singer feels loved, cherished, and complete.
As the song progresses, the singer reveals that their love is unlike anything they have ever experienced. Looking into the eyes of their beloved, they see the brightness of the sun and taste the sweetness of their kiss. The partner's touch reaches their soul, evoking feelings they have never felt before. These lines encapsulate the overwhelming bliss and transformative power of love.
The bridge of the song reveals that the singer is experiencing a love so pure and intense that they cannot imagine life without their partner. They describe soaring and their emotions exploding, emphasizing their reliance on the presence of their beloved. This highlights the depth of their attachment and the fear of being alone.
The chorus repeats the plea for the partner to continue holding, touching, and feeling the singer while they are still in love. The lyrics emphasize the importance of trust and the desire for the partner to teach and guide them. The phrase "Because you're half of me, my heart still beats" captures the idea that their heart and identity are intertwined with their partner's. The song ends with a declaration of survival, promising to overcome abandonment, heartbreak, and loneliness.
Overall, "My Heart Still Beats" depicts the intensity, vulnerability, and transformative power of a deep romantic connection. It highlights the significance of physical and emotional intimacy, as well as the inseparability of two hearts in love.
Line by Line Meaning
You're holding me
You are physically embracing me
And I close my eyes
I shut off my senses
You're whispering
You speak to me softly
And I start to cry
And it elicits tears from me
You feel so good
You bring me immense joy
You're so beautiful
You possess great physical attractiveness
For as long as you live
Throughout your entire existence
Don't let me go
Do not release your hold on me
Just hold me
Simply maintain your grasp on me
Touch me
Make contact with my body
Feel me
Experience my presence
As long as you love me
As you continue to have affection for me
Reach for me
Extend your hand towards me
And need me
And require my presence
If you could trust me
If you have faith in me
And teach me
And instruct me
Never let go of me
Never release your grip on me
Because you're half of me
Because you are an essential part of who I am
My heart still beats
My heart continues to pump and keep me alive
Looking in the eyes
Gazing into someone's eyes
The eyes of love
The eyes filled with affection
And I hold your face
And I cradle your visage
And I see the sun
And I perceive brightness and warmth
And I taste your kiss
And I savor your intimate touch
And you touch my soul
And you make a profound impact on my innermost being
And I'm feeling things
And I am experiencing emotions
I never felt before
That I have never previously encountered
I am feeling
I am experiencing emotions
What they call pure love
What is commonly referred to as genuine affection
I never knew feelings like this could exist inside of me
I was not aware such intense emotions could reside within me
I'm soaring
I am elevating
Emotions exploding
Feelings intensifying greatly
I don't wanna live another day, if you're not here with me
I do not wish to continue my existence without your presence
I will survive abandonment
I will persevere through being deserted
I will survive a broken heart
I will overcome the pain of a shattered emotional connection
I will survive loneliness
I will endure the state of being alone
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Walter Afanasieff, Beyonce Knowles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You're holding me and I close my eyes
You're whispering, and I start to cry
You feel so good, so beautiful
For as long as you live don't let me go
Just hold me, touch me, feel me
As long as you love me, reach for me and need me
If you could trust me, and teach me, never let go of me
Because you're half of me, my heart still beats
I'm looking in the eyes, the eyes of love
And I hold your face and I see the sun
I taste your kiss, you touch my soul
and I'm feeling things I've never felt before
Just hold me, touch me, feel me
As long as you love me, reach for me and need me
If you could trust me, and teach me, never let go of me
Because you're half of me my heart still beats
I'm feeling what they call pure love
I never knew feeling like this could exist inside of me
I'm soaring, emotions exploding
I don't want to live another day if you're not here with me
Just hold me, touch me, feel me
As long as you love me, reach for me and need me
If you could trust me, teach me, never let go of me
Because you're half of me my heart still beats
because you're half of me my heart still beats
@fatimabibidaulet2618
Это песня столетия! Плачу, когда слушаю! Уже 20 лет!!!! Бейонсе, спасибо за эту песню!!! Слушаю и верю, что есть на свете Любовь, чистая, нежная и трогательная!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@dandersite
this was my wedding song ❤ the moment was perfect ! thanks Beyonce ❤
@frannypooh1
OMG This song is BEAUTIFUL !! I'm gonna let my sister play this song at her wedding !! :)
@dandersite
This was my first dance song at my wedding! It was amazing and I thank beyonce for making something so amazing .. This song touches my heart
@Musica-xo3uv
I love her vibrato. So beautiful voice
@tomryann86
this song is all i can say the best beyonce ballad ever aside from Dangerously In Love and that i think it's her 1st ballad that she sung solo on DC album
@makopamadia4091
Ill never get over this song.
@ChicFreak4
Love it! Amazing and soulful song! Beautiful! :D
@2toofine
This is one of my favorite songs of all time! Timeless and Classic!
@classydiva
This is beautiful. I bought Survivor when it came out here in the US and this song was not on it. But I can tell it is older because her voice is doing that wabbeling thing she is notorious for. LOL. I may have to look for the one released over seas so that I can have this track. This song is beautiful!