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.
Wishing On A Star
Beyoncé Lyrics
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Star
I'm wishing on
Wishing, wishing
On a star
I'm wishing on a star
To follow where you are
To follow what it means
And I'm wishing on the rainbows that I see
I'm wishing on the people who really dream
And I'm wishing on tomorrow rain never comes
And I'm wishing on all of the things we never done
I never thought I'd see the time when you would be
So far away from home
So far away from me
Just think of all the moments that we spent
I just can't let you go from me, we were meant
I didn't mean to hurt you, but I know
In the game of love, you reap what you sow
(Sow)
I feel it's time we should make up, baby
I feel it's time for us to get back together
And make the best of things, oh baby
When we're together
Whether or never
I feel it's time we should make up, baby
I feel it's time for us to get back together
And make the best of things, oh baby
When we're together (let's get together, baby)
Whether or never
I'm wishing on a star (wishing on a star)
To follow where you are (to follow where you are)
I'm wishing on a dream (I'm wishing on a dream)
To follow what it means (to follow what it means)
And I'm wishing on the rainbows that I see
I'm wishing on the people who really dream
I'm hoping all the days to come and days to go
Hoping on the days of loving, loving you so
Baby, forgive me
Lets make up, I'm sorry
Lets be together, breakup? Never
The love we have's been special so far
'Til we get back, I'm wishing on a star
Beyoncé's song "Wishing on a Star" is a touching ballad about longing for someone who is far away. She describes wishing and dreaming of rainbows and starry nights to bring her closer to the person she cares for. Beyoncé reminisces about the good times and wishes she could go back and relive those memories with the one that got away. However, she also expresses her desire to make things right by reconnecting and starting anew.
The chorus of the song highlights the power of wishing on a star - a symbol of hope and a reminder that anything is possible. The lyrics evoke feelings of nostalgia and hopefulness, as Beyoncé longs to be reunited with her loved one but also knows that it is up to them to decide if they want to make things work. The verses are introspective, touching on the pain and regret of lost love, while the chorus offers a glimmer of hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh
Expressing a hopeful tone at the start of the song.
A star
Beyoncé is wishing upon a star, a symbol of hope and an object of inspiration for people.
I'm wishing, wishing, wishing
Reinforcing her desire to be with someone through repetition to emphasize its importance.
On a star
Continuing to explain that she's looking to this symbol for guidance or intervention.
To follow where you are
Beyoncé is expressing a longing to be where the person she's singing to is located.
I'm wishing on a dream
Beyoncé is not only wishing on physical objects but also on her aspirations.
To follow what it means
She wishes to find the way to follow her dream's true meaning by manifesting them in reality.
And I'm wishing on rainbows that I see
Rainbows symbolize a fresh start, and she wants to hold on to that idea while she's apart from her loved one.
I'm wishing on the people who really dream
Referring to people who aren't afraid to dream and hope for what they want, in this case furthering her own chances.
And I'm wishing on tomorrow rain never comes
Wishing for time to stop so that she can have more time with the person she misses.
And I'm wishing on all of the things we never done
Regretting not having done certain things with her lover, Beyoncé is hoping to change that in the future.
I never thought I'd see
Expressing surprise that they are ever separated.
The time when you would be
Reflecting on the present condition of being apart and how it was never part of the original plan.
So far away from home
Talking about the distance that separates them that adds a level of despair to their current state.
So far away from me
Emphasizing how much they are missing each other.
Just think of all the moments that we spent
Reflecting on the memories they shared and how precious they are now that they are apart.
I just can't let you go from me one moment
Expressing how difficult it is to put the relationship in the past, not moving forward or letting go.
I didn't mean to hurt you, but I know
Admitting that despite her intentions, her behavior caused pain, but she does not mean to hurt.
In the game of love you reap what you sow (sow)
Conveying how they must take responsibility for their actions and corresponding consequences of their choices in love.
I feel it's time we should make up, baby
Beyoncé feels that they must reconcile and continue their relationship.
I feel it's time for us to get back together
She expresses a sense of urgency or even desperation as she desires to reunite with her lover.
And make the best of things, oh baby
Pledging to put in her best effort, she is looking forward to being with her lover once more.
When we're together
Assuming that all will be well when they reunite, the two can be happy together.
Whether or never
Whether an event occurs or not, they will always have each other's affection.
(Let's get together, baby)
A reinforcing statement, she again implores for them to reunite.
I'm hoping on the days to come and days to go
Expressing a broader sense of hope, looking to spend a future together.
Hoping on the days of loving, loving you so
Continuing with that sentiment, she hopes to continue their love and affection.
Baby, forgive me; let's make up; I'm sorry
Asking for forgiveness for her part in their separation, Beyoncé further pleads for them to get back together, emphasizing her apologies.
Let's be together; breakup? Never
A suggestion for them to stay together and not part ways in the future.
The love we had's been special so far
Reflecting on the importance and value of their relationship up to this point.
Till we get back I'm wishing on a star
Ending where she began, Beyoncé again expresses her wishes for their reunion on this star.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Billie Rae Calvin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Alaysia
Beyonce is so talented like she can literally harmonize with herself. It sounds like 3 separate people singing at once but its just her 👏🏾
m gee
The woman of truth 1:52. Beautiful
Cardboard Box
They’ve layered her voice here. It’s really sad because live she sounded perfect (better than this), she didn’t need the additional production.
The Soul Boss
@Cardboard Box is not bad that she records all the harmonies of her songs, it's a really great thing that she does
ENTroPy
Every artist who does their own back up vocals does this ex: Mariah or Ariana and many many more
Always100
@Cardboard Box she did this song live ?
Aries The Ram
Beyoncé is a gift from the most high
P Mason
You saying her parents got high more than anyone else?
Obeyes13
This song should've been on the dangerously in love album
Zolu Quoi
It would go with the zodiac sign song