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.
Signs
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Every sign has its own mode
I was in love with a Sagittarius
See the emotions he put me through
From Capricorns to Aquarius
They all got their different minds
The affection of a Virgo
Which sign matches good with mine?
I was in love with a Sagittarius, he blew my mind
He also had a flip side, too much like a Gemini
He was freaky like a Taurus the way he handled me, yeah
Flirtatious like an Aries, which sign is best for me?
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, oh (yeah)
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, I love all y'all (yeah)
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, oh (hey)
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, I love all y'all (oh, hey)
I wish he was a Virgo (Virgo), the same sign as me (ooh me)
And know how to show me love 'cause I've been hurt by a Pisces
Rewind
I wish he was a Virgo (Virgo), the same sign as me (me)
And know how to show me love 'cause I've been hurt by a Pisces
I want him sexy like a Scorpio
The way he holds me close, yeah
Sensitive as a Cancer, every sign from coast to coast
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, oh
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, I love all y'all
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, oh
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, I love all y'all
I can't explain why I love him
Bossy like Leos do
Got game like an Aquarius
Switch moves after he been with you
Fun like a Libra
He stays on my mind
He's so unpredictable (oh)
He reminds me of every sign
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, oh (hey)
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, I love all y'all
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, oh
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, I love all y'all
Every sign from the first to the last (woah, woah)
Every day of the month has its good and its bad (every day of the month)
I love you all, all twelve signs (I love you all, ah)
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, oh (ah oh)
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, oh (ah oh)
Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus
Gemini, Cancer, oh (say rough when he hug me at night)
Uh huh, every one of these signs
You know you blowin' me away (oh, be rough when he hug me at night, oh)
No matter when you're born
For sure with me you okay (say rough when he hug me at night)
I love every one of y'all
No matter what sign you are (say rough when he hug me at night)
January to December, here's my open arms
I was in love with a Sagittarius (hey, da da da da da da)
I was in love with a Sagittarius (da da, na na, da da da da da)
I was in love with a Sagittarius (la da da da da, da da da da da)
I was in love with a Sagittarius (la da da da da, da da da da da)
Uh, uh, uh, ah, ah, ah, ah
The song “Signs” by Beyonce ft Missy Elliot is about the different Zodiac signs and how each sign affects a person’s personality, behavior, and relationship. The song highlights the traits and characteristics of different Zodiacs cards including Sagittarius, Gemini, Taurus, Aquarius, Virgo, Pisces, Scorpio, Cancer, Aries, Capricorn, Leo, and Libra. The chorus, “Capricorn, Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, oh, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, I love all y’all”, shows that Beyonce loves everyone, despite their different signs.
Beyonce wishes that her partner was a Virgo just like her, who could love and understand her the way she wanted to be loved. She compares her past experiences with different signs such as being hurt by a Pisces and being blown away by a Sagittarius. She also mentions the unpredictability and fun of a Libra, the bossiness of a Leo, and the game-playing of an Aquarius. Beyonce cherishes each sign despite their flaws and sees the beauty in all of them.
The song “Signs” highlights the influence of astrology on our lives and how our Zodiac card shapes our personality and relationships. Beyonce’s love for different signs shows that despite our differences, we all have the capacity to love and be loved.
Line by Line Meaning
In December
The events of the song happened in December
Every sign has its own mode
Each zodiac sign has its own unique characteristics
I was in love with a Sagittarius
The singer was in love with someone born under the Sagittarius zodiac sign
See the emotions he put me through
The relationship was emotionally intense
From Capricorns to Aquarius
The singer has been in relationships with people born under various zodiac signs
They all got their different minds
Different zodiac signs have different ways of thinking
The affection of a Virgo
The singer desires someone born under the Virgo zodiac sign
Which sign matches good with mine?
The singer is looking for a zodiac sign that would be compatible with hers
He blew my mind
The Sagittarius the singer was in love with was very impressive
He also had a flip side, too much like a Gemini
The Sagittarius had a dual personality, similar to that of a Gemini
He was freaky like a Taurus the way he handled me, yeah
The Sagittarius was sexually adventurous and dominant, like a Taurus
Flirtatious like an Aries, which sign is best for me?
The Sagittarius was also flirty, making the singer wonder which zodiac sign would be best for her
Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, I love all y'all
The singer loves people born under all zodiac signs mentioned in the song
I wish he was a Virgo (Virgo), the same sign as me (ooh me)
The singer wishes that the person she loves was born under the same zodiac sign as hers, Virgo
And know how to show me love 'cause I've been hurt by a Pisces
The singer wants someone who knows how to love and care for her, as she was hurt in the past by someone born under the Pisces zodiac sign
I want him sexy like a Scorpio
The singer desires someone who is attractive and sensual, like a Scorpio
Sensitive as a Cancer, every sign from coast to coast
The singer desires someone who is caring and empathetic, like a Cancer, regardless of their zodiac sign or location
Bossy like Leos do
The person the singer desires should have leadership qualities like a Leo
Got game like an Aquarius
The singer wants someone who is intelligent and has good social skills, like an Aquarius
Switch moves after he been with you
The person the singer desires is skilled at adapting to different situations and changing their behavior accordingly
Fun like a Libra
The singer desires someone who is fun-loving and sociable, like a Libra
He's so unpredictable (oh)
The person the singer desires is unpredictable and keeps her on her toes
Every day of the month has its good and its bad (every day of the month)
Each day of the month has its unique attributes and characteristics
I love you all, all twelve signs (I love you all, ah)
The singer loves people born under all twelve zodiac signs
January to December, here's my open arms
The singer is open to love people born under any zodiac sign, any time of the year
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Craig Xavier Brockman, Melissa A. Elliott, Nisan Stewart
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on CUFF IT
I feel like fallin' in love (fallin' love)
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up (tonight, I'm fuckin' somethin' up, baby)
I need some drink in my cup (I need a drink)
Hey (pour me a drink)
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up (I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up)
I wanna go missin'
I need a prescription
I wanna go higher, can I sit on top of you? (Ooh-la-la-la, la-la-la)
I wanna go where nobody's been (wanna go where nobody's been)
Have you ever had fun like this? (Have you ever had fun? Yeah)
We gon' fuck up the night, black lights
Spaceships fly (spaceships fly)
Yeah, unapologetic when we fuck up the night
Fuck up the night
We gettin' fucked up tonight
We gon' fuck up the night
Bet you you'll see far
Bet you you'll see stars
Bet you you'll elevate
Bet you you'll meet God
'Cause I feel like fallin' in love
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up
'Cause we gon' fuck up the night
What's in these four walls?
You sexy, my love (turn it up)
Don't miss this roll-call
Is you here or what? (Roll it up)
Yeah, show up, show up (show up, show up)
Po' up, po' up (po' up, po' up)
Uh, you Mr. Nasty, I'll clean it up
Go where nobody's been (wanna go where nobody's been)
Have you ever had fun like this? (Have you ever had fun? Yeah)
I wanna go missin'
I need a prescription
I wanna go higher, can I sit on top of you?
We gon' fuck up the night (funk it up, funk it up)
Black lights
Spaceships fly (spaceships fly)
Yeah, unapologetic when we fuck up the night (funk it up, funk it up)
Fuck up tonight
We gettin' fucked up tonight
We gon' fuck up the night
Bet you you'll see far
Bet you you'll see stars
Bet you you'll elevate
Bet you you'll meet God
'Cause I feel like fallin' in love
I'm in the mood to fuck somethin' up
We gon' fuck up the night
Hypersonic, sex erotic
On my body, boy, you got it
Hit them 'draulics, while I ride it
Got me actin' hella thotty
So excited, so exotic
I'm a seasoned professional
Squeeze it, don't let it go
Tease it, no self control
I got time today (I got time today, I got time)
Oh, I (I got time today, I got time)
I can't wait 'to come out and play
Ooh, yeah you
Come and cuff it, cuff it, cuff it, cuff it, baby
While I buss it, buss it, buss it, for you baby, ayy
Oh, baby
Anywhere, any time
I don't mind, I don't mind
Yeah (I don't mind)
For you (all for you)
I'm backin' the truck up, huh (back that truck up)
For you (all for you, for you)
A bitch'll get fucked up, huh (I fucked her up)
For you (all for you)
I'm puttin' my cup up, huh (put my cup up, yeah)
For you (all for you, you)
'Cause we gon' fuck up the night
Take flight (woo), blindin' lights (yeah)
Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuck it up
(Unapologetic when we fuck up the night)
Bet you you'll see stars (night)
Bet you you'll go far (night)
Bet you you'll levitate (night)
Bet you you'll meet God (party people, roll up)
Ooh (yeah)
We gon' fuck up the night (huh, yeah)
Spaceships fly
Fuck it up, fuck it up