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.
Waiting
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting ooh
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
It's 6 o'clock
and seconds feel like hours as I sit here
and watch them tick away
And just the thought
of seeing you again I wanna sing
I've been longing for this day
I'll be waiting
'cause I cant smile untill I see your smile
I'll be waiting
there's nothing else that I would rather do
I'll be waiting
'cause I can't sleep until I hear your heart
I'll be waiting
'cause patiently I'll wait right here for you
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
Patiently I'll wait right here for you
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
Patiently I wait
It's 12 am
the crowd is getting thin but it's okay
'cause I ain't here for them
No no no
And I refuse
to move from where I am
until I feel your heart
pressed against mine again
I'm waiting!
I'll be waiting
'cause I cant smile until I see your smile
I'll be waiting
there's nothing else that I would rather do
I'll be waiting
'cause I can't sleep until I hear your heart
I'll be waiting
'cause patiently I'll wait right here for you
I don't care how long it takes
I don't mind I'm alright I'll sit and wait
'til the sun comes down and rise
and come right back up again
You're the best thing that's happened in my life
When your aps in the bar is in my life
and it just aint right
So take as long as you like
I'm waiting
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting (4x)
I'm waiting
I'll be waiting
I cant smile until I see your smile
I'll be waiting
There's nothing else that I would rather do
I'll be waiting
'cause I can't sleep until I hear your heart
I'll be waiting
'cause patiently I'll wait right here for you
I'll be waiting
I can't sleep until I hear your heart
I'll be waiting
There's nothing else that I would rather do
I'll be waiting
'cause I can't sleep until I hear your heart
I'll be waiting
'cause patiently I wait right here for you
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
Patiently I wait right here for you
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
Patiently I wait
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
In Beyoncé's song "Waiting," the lyrics depict the state of anticipation and longing for someone. The repetition of the word "waiting" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of patiently waiting for the person to arrive. The lyrics convey a sense of time passing slowly and the desire to see and be with that person again. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of sacrificing sleep and other activities just to be in the presence of the person, as well as the willingness to wait indefinitely. The lines "I don't care how long it takes, I don't mind I'm alright I'll sit and wait" highlight the dedication and commitment to the relationship.
The song captures the intense emotions experienced when waiting for someone who holds significance in one's life. It expresses the joy and completeness felt when finally seeing the person's smile, as well as the reassurance that everything else can wait until that moment. The lyrics communicate the importance of the person in the singer's life, emphasizing their role as the best thing that has happened.
Overall, "Waiting" portrays the yearning and devotion that can be present in a deep connection with another person, highlighting the anticipation and fulfillment experienced when finally being reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
Waiting, waiting, waiting, waiting
Expressing the repetitive and prolonged act of waiting eagerly.
It's 6 o'clock
and seconds feel like hours as I sit here
and watch them tick away
The passage of time feels painfully slow, intensifying the anticipation and longing.
And just the thought
of seeing you again I wanna sing
I've been longing for this day
The mere thought of being reunited with the person brings immense joy and a strong desire to express it.
I'll be waiting
'cause I cant smile until I see your smile
The artist's happiness is solely dependent on seeing the other person happy.
I'll be waiting
there's nothing else that I would rather do
The act of waiting and being there for the person is the artist's top priority and ultimate choice.
I'll be waiting
'cause I can't sleep until I hear your heart
The singer's ability to find peace and rest is tied to the comfort of knowing the other person is safe.
It's 12 am
the crowd is getting thin but it's okay
'cause I ain't here for them
No no no
Despite the passing of time and the dwindling crowd around, the singer remains steadfast and uninterested in anything or anyone else.
And I refuse
to move from where I am
until I feel your heart
pressed against mine again
I'm waiting!
The desire for physical and emotional closeness is so strong that the artist refuses to move until that profound connection is reestablished.
I don't care how long it takes
I don't mind I'm alright I'll sit and wait
'til the sun comes down and rise
and come right back up again
You're the best thing that's happened in my life
The artist's love for the other person transcends time and any hardships they may face while waiting, considering their presence as the most significant and positive aspect of their life.
When your aps in the bar is in my life
and it just aint right
So take as long as you like
I'm waiting
The artist acknowledges the absence and emptiness felt when the other person is not present, and despite the discomfort, they are willing to wait patiently for as long as necessary.
I'll be waiting
I cant smile until I see your smile
The singer's joy is intrinsically tied to the happiness and presence of the other person.
I'll be waiting
There's nothing else that I would rather do
Waiting for the other person is the artist's utmost desire and purpose, superseding any other possible activity or engagement.
'cause I can't sleep until I hear your heart
The singer's ability to find rest and tranquility is dependent on the sound and assurance of the other person's heartbeat.
'cause patiently I'll wait right here for you
The singer commits to waiting calmly and with understanding, remaining steadfast in their dedication to the other person.
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@samiragillison1952
2022 and this song still has my heart ❤️
@priscillabwalya7628
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@priscillabwalya7628
Me too 😭😥🥲
@lanisehoward8397
I know 🥲 love our queen!!
@racheljaramillo9245
Same!! It never gets old and I still get excited everytime it plays
@EricaLaurin
She's Not The Queen Of Pop. She's The Queen Of Music. ♥
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@saidguen3673
Her evolution is TOP TIER
@PetroleumJellay
Omg, I always knew there was a song that was stuck in my head somewhere, I've finally found it. What a load-off. Love this song :)
@polatcengiz1052
I Love this Song but anyone in 2019?