Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and actres… Read Full Bio ↴Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and actress. Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child. She rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Beyoncé is often cited as an influence by other artists.
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.
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.
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Beyoncé Lyrics
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Your reign is over, Scar
If you wanna get him, you have to get through us
Are you with me, lions?
If you wanna get him, you have to get through us
Are you with me, lions?
The lyrics to Beyonce's song "War" convey a powerful message of unity, strength, and resistance. The mention of Scar, who is a character from Disney's "The Lion King," is a metaphorical representation of an oppressive force or ruler. Beyonce addresses Scar directly, asserting that his reign is over. The line "If you wanna get him, you have to get through us" signifies the defiance and solidarity of the lions, who are identified as a collective group.
In these lyrics, Beyonce is calling upon her listeners to join her in standing up against oppression. She asks the question "Are you with me, lions?" symbolizing her call for unity and mobilization. By referring to her audience as "lions," she taps into the imagery and symbolism associated with these majestic animals – strength, courage, and determination. It is an empowering message that encourages individuals to come together and fight for justice.
Overall, "War" by Beyonce serves as a rallying cry against tyranny and a call to action for all those who are willing to stand up against injustice. The song's lyrics tap into universal themes and emotions, delivering a compelling message that resonates with listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Your reign is over, Scar
Scar, your time as the ruler is finished, your power and control is coming to an end
If you wanna get him, you have to get through us
If you desire to harm him, you will need to face and defeat all of us, as we stand united to protect him
Are you with me, lions?
Are you all willing to support and fight alongside me, my fellow lions?
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
Written by: Jeff Nathanson
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Woza
"Come"
Vumani Bo (Siyavuma)
"Agree (we agree)"
Selingenile ikumkani
"The queen has entered"
Ningangabazi amandla ami
"Do not doubt my power"
Ngizogobisa abanenkani
"I will make the stubborn ones bow"
Thulani Bo (sengi hleli)
"Be quite or shut up (I have taken my throne)"
Selivukile idimoni lam
"My inner power/spirit has awoken"
Nibabuzile abaziyo ngami
"Have you asked about me from the ones who know who I truly am"
There will be nothing when I'm done.
Jongani Bo (Siyabona)
"Take a good look (we are looking)"
Ndim' ne-Skeem sami
"It's me and my army/people"
Sizilethile izikhali
"We have brought the fight/weapons"
La Amagwala Awahlangani
"Here cowards do not gather"
Hlalani Bo (Nibambe umthetho)
"Stay (Take up the fight)"
Niyabona iyinkinga lento
"Do you see that this thing is a problem "
Siyalungisa themba
"We are fixing the problems/issues trust us"
Qoqaamaqhawe soyiqeda manje
"Gather all the warriors let's finish and crush this". .
@amovement1202
Chorus: Nija & Beyoncé]
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow (Boma, boma yé)
They feel a way, oh wow (Boma, boma yé)
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow (Boma, boma yé)
They feel a way, oh wow (Boma, boma yé)
[Verse 1: Tierra Whack]
I was always in the lead
Where you wanna be, I'm who they wanna be
B-E-A-U-T-Y, he never seen so much rage from a queen
Rage from a queen, queen so strong, thought she was a machine
Girl of your dreams, Sinclair regime
Turned to the max, can't forget Maxine
Refer to me as a goddess, I'm tired of being modest
A hundred degrees, the hottest, if we being honest
Ebony and ebonics, black people win
They say we bein' demonic, angel in disguise
I hate I have to disguise it, why you gotta despise it?
Rich in the mind, that's why I'm making deposits
Can't we all empower? It's time to realize it
They'll never, ever take my power
[Chorus: Nija]
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow
They feel a way, oh wow
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way (Hold up), oh wow (Wow, wow, wow)
They feel a way (Woo), oh wow (Wow, wow, wow)
[Verse 2: Beyoncé]
This that rhythm, this that lightning
This that burn, this ain't no perm
This that nappy, this that urb
This that kinfolk, this that skinfolk
This that war, this that bloodline
On the front line, ready for war
Where you gon' run?
Get loose, get loose, get low, get low
Why you get loose, get loose, get low, get low
Oh, gotta protect my braids
Keep it locked in a safe
Don't make me get back to my ways
My power, they'll never take
[Chorus: Nija & Beyoncé]
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
(They'll never take my power)
They feel a way, oh wow (Wow, wow, wow, wow)
They feel a way (Woo), oh wow (Wow, wow)
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
(They'll never take my power)
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
Verse 3: Busiswa]
Come on!
Do you agree? (We agree!)
The queen has arrived
Don't underestimate my power
I will discipline the bullheaded
Be quiet (We are calm)
The demon within me has arisen
Ask those who know about me
There will be nothing when I'm done
Watch out! (We see!)
It's me and my friend
We brought the weapons
Cowards don't mix with us
Be seated (Give the orders)
You see, this is problematic
We will fix it, trust me
Assemble the warriors and let's finish it now
[Chorus: Nija]
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way (Ayy), oh wow (Wow, wow)
They feel a way (Ayy), oh wow (Wow, wow)
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power (Ayy)
They feel a way (Ayy), oh wow (Wow, wow)
They feel a way (Ayy), oh wow (Wow, wow)
[Outro: Yemi Alade & Moonchild Sanelly]
Come on!
They no fit shake am oh
Lie lie
You no fit touch am oh (Come on, come on!)
I think that means "Let's go," so come on!
Boom, boom, check you later
I roll with the danger
I'm not afraid of this dog
I am a ninja
Boom, boom, check you later
I roll with the danger
I'm not afraid of this dog
I am a ninja
Come on!
⚡
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@doctor-jw
When Beyoncé says:
"This that rhythm, this that lightning
This that burn, this ain't no perm
This that nappy, this that urb'
This that kinfolk, this that skinfolk
This that war, this that bloodline"
I felt that in my soul. I'm proud to be a person of color!
@tshegob2140
Busiswa's verse (Third verse)
Woza
"Come"
Vumani Bo (Siyavuma)
"Agree/Affirm (we agree)"
Selingenile iKumkani
"The queen has entered"
Ningangabazi amandla am'
"Do not doubt my power"
Ngizogobisa abanenkani
"I will make the stubborn ones bow"
Thulani Bo (seng'hleli)
"Now hush (I am seated/ I have taken my throne)"
Selivukile idimoni lam'
"My inner power/spirit has awoken"
Nibabuzile abayaziyo ngam'
"Have you asked about me to those who truly know who I am?"
There will be niks (nothing) when I'm done.
Jongani Bo (Siyabona)
"Take a good look (we are seeing)"
Ndim' ne skeem sam'
"It's me and my crew/people"
Sizilethile izikhali
"We are armed"
La amagwala awahlangan'
"Here cowards do not gather"
Hlalani Bo (Ibamb'umthetho)
"Stay (keep the law)"
Niyay'bona inkinga lento
"You can see this is a problem"
Sizoyilungisa, themba mina
"We will make this right, trust me"
Qoqa amaqhawe soyiqeda manje
"Gather all the warriors let's finish this now"
@jobjab
lyrics
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow (buma-bumayaye)
They feel a way, oh wow (buma-bumayaye)
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow (buma-bumayaye)
They feel a way, oh wow (buma-bumayaye)
I was always in the lead
Where you wanna be, I'm who they wanna be
B-E-A-U-T-Y, he never seen so much rage from a queen
Rage from a queen, queen so strong, thought she was a machine
Girl of your dreams, Sinclair regime
Turned to the max, can't forget Maxine
Refer to me as a goddess, I'm tired of being modest
A hundred degrees, the hottest, if we being honest
Ebony and ebonics, black people win
They say we bein' demonic, angel in disguise
I hate I have to disguise it, why you gotta despise it?
Rich in the mind, that's why I'm making deposits
Can't we all empower? It's time to realize it
(They'll never, ever take my power)
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow
They feel a way, oh wow
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way (hold up), oh wow (wow, wow, wow)
They feel a way (woo), oh wow (wow, wow, wow)
This that rhythm, this that lightning
This that burn, this ain't no perm
This that nappy, this that urb'
This that kinfolk, this that skinfolk
This that war, this that bloodline
On the front line, ready for war, where you gon' run?
Get loose, get loose, get low, get low
Why you get loose, get loose, get low, get low
Oh, gotta protect my braids
Keep it locked in a safe
Don't make me get back to my ways
My power, they'll never take, ah
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow (wow, wow, wow, wow)
They feel a way (woo), oh wow (wow, wow)
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way, oh wow (wow, wow)
They feel a way, oh wow (wow, wow)
Woza
Vumani Bo (siyavuma!)
Selingenile ikumkani
Ningangabazi amandla am
Ngizogobisa abanenkani
Thulani Bo (seng'hleli)
Selivukile idimoni lami
Nibabuzile abaziyo ngami
There will be niks when I'm done
Jongani Bo (siyabona)
Ndim' ne-Skeem Sami
Sizilethile izikhali
Amagwali awahlangani
Hlani Bo (ibamb'umthetho)
Niyayibona inkinga lento
Sizoyilungisa, themba mina
Qoqa amaqhawe soyiqeda manje
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They feel a way (ay), oh wow (wow, wow)
They feel a way (ay), oh wow (wow, wow)
They'll never take my power, my power, my power
They'll never take my power, my power, my power (ay)
They feel a way (ay), oh wow (wow, wow)
They feel a way (ay), oh wow (wow, wow)
Woza, they no fit shake am oh
Lie lie
You no fit touch am oh (woza, woza)
I think that means "Let's go, " so woza
Boom, boom, check you later
I roll with the danger
Andoyiki, nenja
Mina ndiyi-Ninja
Boom, boom, check you later
I roll with the danger
Andoyiki, nenja
Mina ndiyi-Ninja
Woza
@Zakariamj2
The aggression, the attitude, the swag!!!! Oh my!!!
@user-if9oh6zt1j
Yes yes yes!!! 👏🙌
@jamisonballard7238
Beyoncé’s voice is terrible. She’s so over rated and it’s completely auto tuned. Any one that considers themselves to be a fan of hers, truly has no artistic taste in music.
@prinya4667
Jamison Ballard stfu
@tiarafairley5983
@@jamisonballard7238 that's how we know your a secret fan, who comes to a video that they find overrated
@itzmimiii.
@@jamisonballard7238 so why do u listen to her if u dont like her
@nathantheestallion7124
Busiswa had the best verse. I don’t know wtf she’s saying but gurl I am living
@melissa47151
Woza
"Come"
Vumani Bo (Siyavuma)
"Agree (we agree)"
Selingenile ikumkani
"The queen has entered"
Ningangabazi amandla ami
"Do not doubt my power"
Ngizogobisa abanenkani
"I will make the stubborn ones bow"
Thulani Bo (sengi hleli)
"Be quite or shut up (I have taken my throne)"
Selivukile idimoni lam
"My inner power/spirit has awoken"
Nibabuzile abaziyo ngami
"Have you asked about me from the ones who know who I truly am"
There will be nothing when I'm done.
Jongani Bo (Siyabona)
"Take a good look (we are looking)"
Ndim' ne-Skeem sami
"It's me and my army/people"
Sizilethile izikhali
"We have brought the fight/weapons"
La Amagwala Awahlangani
"Here cowards do not gather"
Hlalani Bo (Nibambe umthetho)
"Stay (Take up the fight)"
Niyabona iyinkinga lento
"Do you see that this thing is a problem "
Siyalungisa themba
"We are fixing the problems/issues trust us"
Qoqaamaqhawe soyiqeda manje
"Gather all the warriors let's finish and crush this". .
@nathantheestallion7124
melissah thanks.
@melissa47151
@@nathantheestallion7124 got it from another commenter