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.
Should Have
Beyoncé Lyrics
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And I did this
I got no one else to blame
You didn't know
I was risk
And it's such a crying shame
And you gave me all of you and wanted nothing else from me
But to make sometime for you but all I made you was lonely
[Chorus]
I couldn't see
But now I know
That I acted selfishly
I should've known
That I let you down
Caused you so much misery
Forever to bleed
Forever to bleed
Forever to bleed
Forever to bleed
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
All of the times
You used to cry
Because I would let you down
I'm losin time
I should've tried
A little more to be around
But I didn't know that you were hurting, I was just too blind
Only thing I know for certain, another you I'll never find
[Chorus]
I couldn't see
But now I know
That I acted selfishly
I should've known
That I let you down
Caused you so much misery
Forever to bleed
Forever to bleed
Forever to bleed
Forever to bleed
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I'm filled with regret
I'm gonna tip and sew myself in misery
Now in your life
I'll take more time
No more yearning without me
But it hurts to think of you all by yourself but now I see
And I apologize for all the times I left you home waiting for me
[Chorus]
I couldn't see
But now I know
That I acted selfishly
I should've known
That I let you down
Caused you so much misery
Forever to bleed
Forever to bleed
Forever to bleed
Forever to bleed
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I should've been there
I'm gonna be there (I'm gonna be there)
I'm gonna be there (I'm gonna be there)
I'm gonna be there (I'm gonna be there)
I'm gonna be there
I'm gonna be there (I'm gonna be there)
I'm gonna be there (I'm gonna be there)
I'm gonna be there (I'm gonna be there)
I'm gonna be there
The lyrics of Beyoncé's song Should Have focus on regret and introspection. The singer realizes that they made a mistake in not being there for their partner in times of need and causing them pain and loneliness. The singer acknowledges that they acted selfishly and wishes they could have done things differently. They express guilt and remorse for their actions, and now want to make things right by being present and supportive in their partner's life.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer admitting that they caused their partner to be lonely and taking responsibility for their actions. In the chorus, the singer reflects on their past behavior and acknowledges that they should have done things differently. The repetition of "Forever to bleed" emphasizes the long-lasting impact of their actions on their partner's emotions.
In the second verse, the singer reflects on times when their partner needed them but they were not there. They express regret for not being more attentive and understanding of their partner's needs. The line "But I didn't know that you were hurting, I was just too blind" highlights the singer's lack of awareness of their partner's pain at the time.
The final verse shows the singer's intention to make amends and be there for their partner in the future. They express a willingness to change and make up for their past mistakes. The repetition of "I'm gonna be there" emphasizes their commitment to being a better partner in the future.
Overall, Should Have is a powerful song that explores themes of regret, guilt, and redemption within a relationship. The lyrics are raw and emotional, reflecting the pain of realizing one's mistakes and longing for a chance to make things right.
Line by Line Meaning
You're all alone
The person that Beyoncé is singing to is alone, likely because Beyoncé has caused them to be so.
And I did this
Beyoncé is taking responsibility for the situation that the person she is singing to is in.
I got no one else to blame
Beyoncé acknowledges that the situation is entirely her fault and she cannot shift any blame onto anyone else.
You didn't know
The person Beyoncé is singing to was unaware of how much Beyoncé was risking and hurting them.
I was risk
Beyoncé was taking risks that hurt the person she is singing to.
And it's such a crying shame
Beyoncé regrets the situation and wishes it hadn't turned out the way it did.
And you gave me all of you and wanted nothing else from me
The person Beyoncé is singing to gave her their everything and only wanted Beyoncé to make time for them.
But to make sometime for you but all I made you was lonely
Although the person Beyoncé is singing to wanted her to spend time with them, Beyoncé failed to do so and left them feeling lonely.
I couldn't see
Beyoncé was blind to how much she was hurting the person she is singing to.
But now I know
Beyoncé now realizes how much she hurt the person she is singing to and is regretful.
That I acted selfishly
Beyoncé admits that her actions were selfish and are the cause of the pain that the person she is singing to is experiencing.
I should've known
Beyoncé admits that she should have realized how much she was hurting the person she is singing to.
That I let you down
Beyoncé is expressing regret that she disappointed the person she is singing to.
Caused you so much misery
Beyoncé is acknowledging that her actions caused the person she is singing to to experience significant pain and sorrow.
Forever to bleed
The person Beyoncé is singing to is experiencing lasting pain and sadness because of what Beyoncé did.
I should've been there
Beyoncé is expressing regret that she was not there for the person she is singing to when they wanted her to be.
All of the times
The person Beyoncé is singing to was hurt by her actions multiple times.
You used to cry
The person Beyoncé is singing to used to cry because of how much they were hurt by her actions.
Because I would let you down
The person Beyoncé is singing to was let down by Beyoncé's actions.
I'm losin time
Beyoncé is expressing regret that she wasted time that could have been spent with the person she is singing to.
I should've tried
Beyoncé acknowledges that she didn't try hard enough to be there for the person she is singing to.
A little more to be around
Beyoncé admits that if she had made a little more effort, she could have been around for the person she is singing to.
But I didn't know that you were hurting, I was just too blind
Beyoncé was unaware of how much she was hurting the person she is singing to because she was not paying attention.
Only thing I know for certain, another you I'll never find
Beyoncé knows that no one else will be able to take the place of the person she is singing to and she regrets losing them.
I'm filled with regret
Beyoncé is full of regret for what she did to the person she is singing to.
I'm gonna tip and sew myself in misery
Beyoncé is going to suffer and be miserable because of the pain she has caused the person she is singing to.
Now in your life
Beyoncé wants to be a part of the person she is singing to's life again.
I'll take more time
Beyoncé promises to take more time to be there for the person she is singing to.
No more yearning without me
Beyoncé wants the person she is singing to to stop feeling lonely and yearning for her to be there.
But it hurts to think of you all by yourself but now I see
Beyoncé is saddened to think of the person she is singing to being alone but now realizes how much her actions contributed to that feeling.
And I apologize for all the times I left you home waiting for me
Beyoncé is apologizing for causing the person she is singing to to wait for her without showing up.
I'm gonna be there
Beyoncé promises to be there for the person she is singing to in the future.
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SteveRJ
She did in 2008
I'm about to hook u up:
Welcome to Hollywood (1st ed)
Beautiful Nightmare
Back Up feat Foxy Brown
Lost Yo Mind
Kick Him Out/Next Ex
Creole
Should Have
New Shoes
My Song feat Destiny's Child
Love In This Club (pt II)
MY First Time
I Can't Take No More
Of
Honesty
Still In Love (Kissing You)
Stop Sign
deano1the1king
Beyonce is just the queen,,, who can beat her???? love you bey
ela b
this was first Beyoncé song that i heard then i became beyhive 💕💕
ela b
but this is called forever to bleed
Theodore Roosevelt
She should release an album of unreleased songs
SteveRJ
She did in 2008
I'm about to hook u up:
Welcome to Hollywood (1st ed)
Beautiful Nightmare
Back Up feat Foxy Brown
Lost Yo Mind
Kick Him Out/Next Ex
Creole
Should Have
New Shoes
My Song feat Destiny's Child
Love In This Club (pt II)
MY First Time
I Can't Take No More
Of
Honesty
Still In Love (Kissing You)
Stop Sign
Lindsey Allain
I wonder what inspired this song. She's a very humble and loving person but yes, everyone has their faults
Nashe
This song kinda predicted Lemonade
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