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.
You Don't Love Me
Beyoncé Lyrics
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You better sit down and look around (why, why)
'Cause you must've bumped yo' head (don't)
And I love you enough to talk some sense back into you, baby (you)
I'd hate to see you come home (love)
Me, the kids, and the dog is gone (me)
Check my credentials
I give you everything you want, everything you need
Even your friends say I'm a good woman (why?)
All I need to know is why (why?)
Why don't you love me? (Love me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you love me? (Why don't you love me?)
When I make me so damn easy to love? (To-to-to love)
And why don't you need me? (Need me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you need me? (Why don't you need me?)
When I make me so damn easy to need? (To-to-to need)
(To need me)
Oh, I got beauty, I got class
I got style and I got ass
And you don't even care to care, looky here
I even put money in the bank account
Don't have to ask no one to help me out
You don't even notice that
Why don't you love me? (Love me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you love me? (Why don't you love me?)
When I make me so damn easy to love?
(Easy to-to love me, lo-lo-lo-love me, love me) hey, yeah
And why don't you need me? (Need me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you need me? (Need me, need me)
When I make me so damn easy to need?
I got beauty, I got heart
Keep my head in them books, I'm sharp
But you don't care to know I'm smart
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
I got moves in your bedroom
Keep you happy with the nasty things I do
But you don't seem to be in tune (ooh)
Why don't you love me? (Love me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you love me? (Why don't you love me?)
When I make me so damn easy to love?
(Easy to-to love me, lo-lo-lo-love me, love me) hey, yeah
And why don't you need me? (Need me)
Tell me, baby, why don't you need me? (Need me, need me)
When I make me so damn easy to need?
Nothing not to love about me
There's nothing not to love about me
No, no, there's nothing not to love about me
No, no, nothing not to love about me
I'm lovely
There's nothing not to need about me
(Nothing not to need about me, no)
No, no, there's nothing not to need about me
(Nothing not to need about me, me, me)
Baby, you're just not the one
Or maybe you're just plain
Dumb
"Why Don't You Love Me" by Beyonce is a powerful anthem in which the artist sings about her beauty, talent, and accomplishments, but still feels unloved and unrecognized by her partner. Through her lyrics, Beyonce expresses confusion about why her partner fails to recognize her worth despite the love and care she gives him. The song explores themes of self-worth, heartbreak, and the complexity of relationships.
The song opens with Beyonce singing that her partner must have bumped his head to not be able to recognize her worth. She goes on to list all the things she has done for him, even things he might not have noticed, such as putting money in the bank account. She expresses her confusion about why he doesn't love or need her despite all she has to offer.
Halfway through the song, Beyonce shifts from detailing why she is an amazing partner to questioning herself. She wonders if she is not the one for him or if he is just plain dumb for not appreciating her. Despite this self-doubt, the chorus repeats, emphasizing that there is nothing not to love or need about her. Beyonce closes the song with a powerful message that her partner's failure to love her does not diminish her worth.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, now, now, honey (why)
Listen to me closely, my dear. I have an important question to ask.
You better sit down and look around (why, why)
Take a moment to think things through and observe our situation deeply.
'Cause you must've bumped yo' head (don't)
You must have lost your senses because your actions and feelings towards me don't make sense.
And I love you enough to talk some sense back into you, baby (you)
I care for you deeply, and I'm trying to make you see reason.
I'd hate to see you come home (love)
I couldn't bear the thought of you coming home to find me and the kids gone.
Me, the kids, and the dog is gone (me)
If you keep treating me this way, I'll have no choice but to leave with the kids, and even the dog.
Check my credentials
Take a good look at who I am and what I bring to this relationship.
I give you everything you want, everything you need
I have been fulfilling your every desire and need, without hesitation or complaint.
(Everything you need, why?)
Tell me, why don't you appreciate all that I've been doing for you?
Even your friends say I'm a good woman (why?)
You have people around you who acknowledge and recognize how valuable I am to you, why can't you see it too?
All I need to know is why (why?)
I am in dire need of an explanation from you, why do you treat me this way?
Oh, I got beauty, I got class
I am attractive and elegant.
I got style and I got ass
I am fashionable and curvy.
And you don't even care to care, looky here
But you don't seem to notice or appreciate any of it.
I even put money in the bank account
I contribute financially to our relationship.
Don't have to ask no one to help me out
I am independent and self-sufficient.
You don't even notice that
And you don't seem to acknowledge or appreciate any of my contributions.
I got beauty, I got heart
I am not only physically attractive, but also emotionally strong and caring.
Keep my head in them books, I'm sharp
I am intelligent and educated.
But you don't care to know I'm smart
But you don't value my intelligence or the effort I put into bettering myself.
Na-na-na-na-na-na-na
N/A
I got moves in your bedroom
I am sexually skilled and satisfying.
Keep you happy with the nasty things I do
I make sure to satisfy your sexual desires and keep you satisfied in bed.
But you don't seem to be in tune (ooh)
But you don't seem to care about our sexual connection or appreciate what I bring to the table.
Nothing not to love about me
There is nothing about me that is unlovable or undesirable.
No, no, there's nothing not to love about me
I am a highly desirable and lovable person.
There's nothing not to need about me
There is nothing about me that is not essential or valuable to this relationship.
(Nothing not to need about me, no)
I am vital to our relationship, and you need to recognize that.
(Nothing not to need about me, me, me)
I cannot stress enough how much I bring to this relationship.
Baby, you're just not the one
In the end, it seems like you are not the right person for me.
Or maybe you're just plain dumb
You may be too clueless or foolish to recognize my worth and value to you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Angela Renee Beyince, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Eddie Smith Iii, Jesse Jamal Rankins, Jonathan Wells, Solange Knowles
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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