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.
What's It Gonna Be
Beyoncé Lyrics
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It's popping up in here
Wanna have a good time, just tryna chill
When I happened to notice how you're staring at me
Ooh, baby, you're so fine
You deserve my time, with your sexy eyes you're qualified
So, boy, why don't ya, baby, why won't ya, come and talk to me?
Ooh, baby, let me show ya
Ooh, I see you coming over making your move, I'm waiting on you to
Ooh, tell me what I wanna hear
Ooh, whisper something in my ear
Ooh, So you're making me feel sexy, baby, we can get up out of here
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
Can't you feel this chemistry?
What's it gonna be, boy?
It's so damn crowded we should leave
What's it gonna be, boy?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
Can we take it there?
Club's about to close, give me one more dance, then I'm ready to go
When the deejay's playing all the same songs, then the night's about to end
Can we meet in the parking lot, find a quiet place where we can talk
To find out more about each other, baby, can we?
Ooh, I wanna get closer
Ooh, baby, let me show ya
Ooh, I'm glad you came over and made your move, now tell me what you wanna do
Ooh, tell me what I wanna hear
Ooh, whisper something in my ear
Ooh, You're making me feel so sexy
Baby, we should get up out of here
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
Can't you feel this chemistry?
What's it gonna be, boy?
This place is crowded, we should leave
What's it gonna be, boy?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
You know I'm feeling you (I'm feeling you)
Tonight's on, let's find a spot (you feeling me)
To go so we can get to know each other better
I'll go and tell my girls (I'll tell my girls)
If you go and tell your boys (Go tell your boys)
We gon' be leaving, tell me, what's it gonna be?
You know I'm feeling you (I'm feeling you)
Tonight's on, let's find another spot to go (you feeling me)
And maybe we can meet here together
I'll go and tell my girls (I'll tell my girls)
If you go and tell your boys (Go tell your boys)
We gon' be leaving, tell me, what's it gonna be?
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
Can't you feel this chemistry?
What's it gonna be, boy?
It's so damn crowded, we should leave
What's it gonna be, boy? (yeah)
What's it gonne be? (yeah)
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
In "What's It Gonna Be," Beyoncé expresses her interest in a man who catches her eye at a club. The song begins with the singer noticing the man staring at her, and recognizes his attractiveness. She then asks him to approach her, wanting to get closer to him. She acknowledges the sexual tension and asks the question: what's going to happen between them? The chorus repeats this question several times, emphasizing the uncertainty of the situation.
The singer's lack of control over the night's events continues to be evident throughout the song. She notes that the club is overcrowded, and suggests that they should leave. She then asks the man to dance with her one last time before they depart. By the end of the song, she proposes that they meet outside of the club to get to know each other better. Overall, "What's It Gonna Be" speaks to the excitement and ambiguity of starting a new romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, you, what's the deal?
Beyoncé is asking the listener what they're all about.
It's popping up in here
The place is starting to get crowded and lively.
Wanna have a good time, just tryna chill
Beyoncé is just looking for a good time and to relax.
When I happened to notice how you're staring at me
Beyoncé noticed the listener's gaze on her.
Ooh, baby, you're so fine
Beyoncé is complimenting the listener's looks.
You deserve my time, with your sexy eyes you're qualified
Beyoncé is indicating that the listener is attractive and deserves her attention.
So, boy, why don't ya, baby, why won't ya, come and talk to me?
Beyoncé is expressing her interest in the listener and inviting them to come and speak to her.
Can we take it there?
Beyoncé is asking if they can take things further.
Club's about to close, give me one more dance, then I'm ready to go
The club is closing soon, and Beyoncé wants to dance with the listener one more time before leaving.
Can we meet in the parking lot, find a quiet place where we can talk
Beyoncé is suggesting that they meet somewhere private to talk more intimately.
You know I'm feeling you (I'm feeling you)
Beyoncé is expressing her attraction to the listener.
Tonight's on, let's find a spot (you feeling me)
Beyoncé is suggesting that they go somewhere else to continue their evening.
We gon' be leaving, tell me, what's it gonna be?
Beyoncé is asking the listener to decide what they want to do next.
What's it gonna be, boy?
Beyoncé is repeatedly asking the listener to make a decision about what they want to do next.
I'm watching you, you watching me
Beyoncé and the listener are exchanging looks, observing each other.
Can't you feel this chemistry?
Beyoncé is sensing a spark between herself and the listener.
This place is crowded, we should leave
Beyoncé is suggesting that they go somewhere with less people around.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Corte Ellis, Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Larry Troutman, Roger Troutman, Kandice Love, Karriem Hassan Mack, Lashaun Tyson Owens
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@JasonLSmallsJunior
[Verse 1]
Hey you what's the deal?
It's poppin' up in here
Wanna have a good time, just tryna chill
When I couldn't help but notice how you starin' at me
Oh, baby you're so fine
You deserve my time
With your sexy eyes, you're qualified
So boy, why don't cha
Baby, why won't cha
Come and talk to me?
[Refrain 1]
(Ohhh) I wanna get closer
(Ohhh) Baby let me show ya
(Ohhh) I see you comin' over
Makin' your move, I'm waitin' on you to
(Ohhh) Tell me what I wanna hear
(Ohhh) Whisper something in my ear
(Ohhh) Boy you're makin' me feel sexy
Baby we can get up outta here
[Chorus]
(What's it gonna be boy?)
I'm watchin' you, you watchin' me
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Can't you feel this chemistry?
(What's it gonna be boy?)
It's so d*** crowded, we should leave
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Tell me what's it gonna be
[Verse 2]
Can we take it there?
Club is about to close
Gimme one more dance and I'm ready to go
And the DJ's playin' all the same songs
And the night is about to end
Can we meet in the parkin' lot?
Find a quiet place where we can talk
To find out more about each other
Baby can we?
[Refrain 2]
(Oh) I wanna get closer
(Oh) Baby let me show ya
(Oh) Now that you came over, made your move
Now tell me what you wanna do
(Ohhh) Tell me what I wanna hear
(Ohhh) Whisper something in my ear
(Ohhh) Your makin' me feel so sexy
Baby we should get up outta here
[Chorus 2]
(What's it gonna be boy?)
I'm watchin' you, you watchin' me
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Can't you feel this chemistry?
(What's it gonna be boy?)
This place is crowded we should leave
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Tell me what's it gonna be
[Bridge]
You know I'm feeling you tonight (I'm feeling you)
So let's find another spot to go (You feeling me)
So we can get to know each other better
I'll go and tell my girls (I'll tell my girls)
And you go and tell your boys (Go tell your boys)
That we gonna be leavin'
Tell me what's it gonna be
You know I'm feeling you tonight (I'm feeling you)
So let's find another spot to go (You feeling me)
And baby we can leave here together (Baby can we leave?)
I'll go and tell my girls
If you go and tell your boys
That we gonna be leavin'
Tell me what's it gonna be
[Chorus 3]
(What's it gonna be boy?)
I'm watchin' you, you watchin' me
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Can't you feel this chemistry?
(What's it gonna be boy?)
It's so d*** crowded, we should leave
(What's it gonna be boy?)
Tell me what's it gonna be
[Outro]
(What's it gonna be boy)
I'm watchin' you, you watchin' me
What's it gonna be boy?
What's it gonna be boy?
What's it gonna be boy?
(Tell me what's it gonna be)
What's it gonna be boy?
What's it gonna be boy?
@lilyangel9886
Hey, you, what's the deal?
It's popping up in here
Wanna have a good time, just tryna chill
When I happened to notice how you're staring at me
Ooh, baby, you're so fine
You deserve my time, with your sexy eyes you're qualified
So, boy, why don't ya, baby, why won't ya, come and talk to me?
Ooh, I wanna get closer
Ooh, baby, let me show ya
Ooh, I see you coming over making your move, I'm waiting on you to
Ooh, tell me what I wanna hear
Ooh, whisper something in my ear
Ooh, So you're making me feel sexy, baby, we can get up out of here
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
Can't you feel this chemistry?
What's it gonna be, boy?
It's so damn crowded we should leave
What's it gonna be, boy?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
Can we take it there?
Club's about to close, give me one more dance, then I'm ready to go
When the deejay's playing all the same songs, then the night's about to end
Can we meet in the parking lot, find a quiet place where we can talk
To find out more about each other, baby, can we?
Ooh, I wanna get closer
Ooh, baby, let me show ya
Ooh, I'm glad you came over and made your move, now tell me what you wanna do
Ooh, tell me what I wanna hear
Ooh, whisper something in my ear
Ooh, You're making me feel so sexy
Baby, we should get up out of here
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
Can't you feel this chemistry?
What's it gonna be, boy?
This place is crowded, we should leave
What's it gonna be, boy?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
You know I'm feeling you (I'm feeling you)
Tonight's on, let's find a spot (you feeling me)
To go so we can get to know each other better
I'll go and tell my girls (I'll tell my girls)
If you go and tell your boys (Go tell your boys)
We gon' be leaving, tell me, what's it gonna be?
You know I'm feeling you (I'm feeling you)
Tonight's on, let's find another spot to go (you feeling me)
And maybe we can meet here together
I'll go and tell my girls (I'll tell my girls)
If you go and tell your boys (Go tell your boys)
We gon' be leaving, tell me, what's it gonna be?
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
Can't you feel this chemistry?
What's it gonna be, boy?
It's so damn crowded, we should leave
What's it gonna be, boy? (yeah)
What's it gonne be? (yeah)
What's it gonna be, boy?
I'm watching you, you watching me
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
Tell me, what's it gonna be?
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
What's it gonna be, boy?
@chloewhelan8806
1st verse:
hey you what's the deal, its popping up in here, wanna have a good time, just tryna chill, when i couldn't help but notice how you're staring at me, ooh, baby, you're so fine, you deserve my time, with those sexy eyes your qualified, so boy, why don't ya, baby why won't ya, come and talk to me.
Pre-chorus: Ooh, I wanna get closer, ooh, baby let me show ya, ooh, see you coming over making your move, I'm waiting on you too, ooh, tell me what I wanna hear, ooh, whisper something in my ear, ooh, your making me feel so sexy baby we can get up out of here.
Chorus: What's it gonna be boy(i'm watching you, you watching me), What's it gonna be boy(can't you feel this chemistry), what's it gonna be boy(it's so damn crowded, we should leave)what's it gonna be boy(tell me what's it gonna be)
2nd verse:
can we take it there, cause they're about to close give me one more dance then I'm ready to go, well the dj's playing all the same songs and the night's about to end, can we meet, in the parking lot, find a quiet place were we can talk, to find out more about each other, baby can we?
Repeat Pre-chorus and Chorus
Bridge:
You know I'm feelin you tonight,
So let's find a certain spot to go
Where we can get to know each other better
I'll go and tell my girls
You go and tell your boys
Before we leavin' tell me whats it' gon' be (repeat 1x)
Read more: Beyonce Knowles - What's It Gonna Be Lyrics | MetroLyrics
@marc-gr9pz
2023 and im still jamming to this song like it just came out!
@a.alphonso6193
same
@kobethakilla
this was one of the best songs she's EVER recorded...2003 was really a groundbreaking year for music, so many great artist that year
@jdjdcjidi4695
rico .warren yep! But now she's dead
@soulfulserenity8522
Jdjd Cjidi All Pop stars meet such fate :( She needs to make a dangerously in love 2 album. No pun intended.
@blakkone4000
She’s not trying to be a “pop star” anymore. Y’all don’t get it.
@joycemathews8906
I was born in 2/1/03
@user-qd6im2hp2e
L. Hill she’ll always be a pop star even if that isn’t the case musically, because she’s Beyoncé
@niquenaque2007
One of the the best unreleased songs by Bey. The way she sing's "see you coming over making your move, I'm waiting on you too" 0:48 giving me chills
@joshukaunarak
This song is not unreleased