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 upcoming seventh studio album RENAISSANCE" as 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 - "ACT ii"
2 years after her seventh studio album, "RENAISSANCE", Beyoncé announced her upcoming album known as ACT ii, which is set to be 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 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.
That's Why You're Beautiful
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Look young 'cause they got soul
That's why they're beautiful
And my heart used to be cold
'Til your hands laid on my soul
Baby, and that's why you're beautiful
I'm not wondering why
All I know is I
Look up and tell myself
Be patient, love, that could be us
The lovers used to make love
And died just to give us
Their piece of the beautiful
Remember when we made love?
Love
Wasn't it beautiful?
Don't ask me why
The sky's blue, that's not my business
All I know is I
Look up and tell myself
Be patient, love (be patient, love)
That could be us (that could be us)
Diamonds used to be coal (be coal)
Look young 'cause they got soul (got soul)
And my heart used to be cold (be cold)
'Til your hands laid on my soul (my soul)
Somebody's got to stay deep in love
That could be us
That's why we're beautiful
That's why you're beautiful, ooh ohh
Oh why, oh why, ohh
Why, oh why, why
That's why you're beautiful
That's why you're beautiful
That's why you're beautiful
The lyrics of "That's Why You're Beautiful" by Beyoncé tell the story of a person's transformation from a cold-hearted soul to someone who has learned to appreciate love. The use of the metaphor of diamonds being transformed from coal as a symbol of how love has softened and beautified the singer’s harsh and unyielding heart. She sings how her heart used to be cold and how it was only after she met her partner that she learned to appreciate the value of love. The singer acknowledges the beauty in being patient and waiting for love, comparing this spiritual patience to the patience involved in waiting for the sky to change color.
The second verse refers to "lovers" who died just to give us "their piece of the beautiful." These two lines allude to the idea of love being timeless and how previous generations have made sacrifices for the love that is still possible today. Beyoncé portrays love in this way to show that it isn’t just about oneself, but something that can be built upon through generations.
Overall the lyrics of "That’s Why You’re Beautiful" are a celebration of love and how it transforms life. The song is about the emotional journey from coldness to warmth, and how love has helped to lighten up the darkness. Beyoncé sings about how true love can change hearts, and how it is worth waiting for.
Line by Line Meaning
Diamonds used to be coal
Just like diamonds used to be coal, people can transform and become beautiful.
Look young 'cause they got soul
Young looking people have soul, beauty and positive energy.
That's why they're beautiful
People with soul and positivity are beautiful.
And my heart used to be cold
The artist's heart used to be closed off and unfeeling.
'Til your hands laid on my soul
But the artist was touched and warmed by the love of another person.
Baby, and that's why you're beautiful
That person's warmth and love made them beautiful to the singer.
I'm not wondering why
The singer is not concerned with why things are the way they are.
The sky's blue, that's not my business
They don't need to understand the reasons behind the world's beauty.
All I know is I
The artist only knows what they themselves feel.
Look up and tell myself
The artist is reminding themselves to be patient and hopeful.
Be patient, love, that could be us
They are thinking positively and envisioning themselves in a happy relationship.
The lovers used to make love
The artist is reflecting on the love between past generations.
And died just to give us
Those lovers gave future generations the gift of beauty and love.
Their piece of the beautiful
Their love is a part of the greater beauty in the world.
Remember when we made love?
The singer is addressing a past lover or partner.
Love
The artist is emphasizing the importance of love in their life.
Wasn't it beautiful?
They are reminiscing and appreciating the past beauty of their love.
Somebody's got to stay deep in love
The singer believes that someone has to stay committed to love and positivity.
That could be us
The singer is hopeful that they could be the ones to stay in love and create beauty.
That's why we're beautiful
People who stay committed to love and positivity are beautiful.
That's why you're beautiful, ooh ohh
The person addressed in the song is beautiful because they have shown the artist love and positivity.
Oh why, oh why, ohh
The artist is expressing their wonder and appreciation.
Why, oh why, why
They do not know why things are the way they are.
That's why you're beautiful
But they know that the person they love is beautiful because of their soul and positivity.
That's why you're beautiful
The singer repeats their statement of appreciation and admiration.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, James Edward Ii Fauntleroy, Andrew Robert Hey
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
EDY
Diamonds used to be coal
Look young cause they got soul
That's why they're beautiful
And my heart used to be cold
'Til your hands laid on my soul
Baby, that's why you're beautiful
I'm not wondering why...
The sky's blue; that's not my business
All I know is I...
Look up and tell myself
"Be patient, love... that could be us..."
Lovers used to make love
And die just to give us
Their piece of the beautiful
Remember when we made love?
Love...
Wasn't it beautiful?
Don't ask me why
The sky's blue; that's not my business
All I know is I...
Look up and tell myself
"Be patient, love... that could be us..."
Diamonds used to be coal
Look young cause they got soul
That's why they're beautiful
And my heart used to be cold
'Til your hands laid on my soul
Baby, that's why you're beautiful
Somebody's got to stay deep in love
That could be us.
That's why we're beautiful
That's why you're beautiful
Ooh
Why, why
That's why you're beautiful
That's why you're beautiful
That's why you're beautiful
Rosie Rose
This is one of her best underrated songs…, it’s my favorite from her. Her vocals and she was simplistic with it!
Karmen Ball
This song is so damn BEAUTIFUL
Nadya Ellahi
Back in 2010 when I was 10 I had this album on repeat, and now I know the meaning of the songs..
Keronica !
This is her BEST album of ALL times
Jesus Sees
Omg I feel old as fuck reading your comment LOL!!! I loved her albums when I was young too! Love this lady!!!
Karl Burrow
One of the best she’s ever recorded
Zyiyah Perez
I USE TO LISTEN TO THIS SONG ALL DAY EVERYDAY ONE OF MY TOP BEYONCE FAVORITE SONGS #2 FAV
AmoryNora319
Zyiyah Perez same girl top 5
Khadeja Smith
this is one of her BEST! I SWEAR.
Hannah Heath
This song is so underrated!😔❤️