I Was Here
Beyoncе Lyrics


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I want to leave my footprints on the sand of time
Know there was something that, something that I left behind
When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets
Leave something to remember, so they won't forget

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark, soul, everyone will know, I was here

I wanna say I lived each day, until I died
You know that I, been something in, somebody's life
The hearts I have touched
Will be the proof that I leave
That I made a difference
And this world will see

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I will leave my mark so everyone will know, I was here

I just want them to know
That I gave my all, did my best
Brought someone some happiness
Left this world a little better just because, I was here

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
And it was more than I thought it would be
I wanna leave my mark so everyone will know

I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done




I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I did, I've done, I was here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Beyonce's "I Was Here" is a reflection of a person's life and how they want to be remembered after they are gone. The song is essentially about leaving a legacy and making an impact on the world. Beyonce begins the track by expressing her desire to make a mark on the "sand of time." She wants to do something that will leave a lasting impression on the world, something that will make people remember her after her death.


Beyonce then reflects on her life and expresses her pride in all that she has accomplished. She has lived life to the fullest, done everything that she wanted, and feels that her life has been more than she thought it would be. She wants to leave her mark on the world so that everyone will know that she was here.


Line by Line Meaning

I want to leave my footprints on the sand of time
I hope to make a significant impact on the world and history that will be remembered for a long time.


Know there was something that, something that I left behind
I want to make sure that I leave something behind that has lasting value and influence.


When I leave this world, I'll leave no regrets
I want to make sure that I live my life to the fullest and do everything that I want to do, so I have no regrets when I die.


Leave something to remember, so they won't forget
I hope to create something that will be remembered so that future generations won't forget me or what I accomplished.


I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I existed, loved, and lived my life to the fullest.


I did, I've done, everything that I wanted
I accomplished everything that I set out to do in my life and lived with no regrets.


And it was more than I thought it would be
My life exceeded my expectations and I accomplished more than I ever thought I could.


I will leave my mark, soul, everyone will know, I was here
I hope to leave a positive impact on the world and in people's lives, so that everyone will remember that I existed and made a difference.


I wanna say I lived each day, until I died
I want to live my life to the fullest every single day until the day that I die.


You know that I, been something in, somebody's life
I hope to have made a positive impact on someone's life and contributed to their happiness and well-being.


The hearts I have touched
The people that I have interacted with and positively impacted.


Will be the proof that I leave
The legacy that I leave behind in people's memories and the positive contributions I have made to their lives will be evidence of my existence and impact.


That I made a difference
I hope to have made a positive impact on the world and change it for the better in some way.


And this world will see
The world will witness the positive impact that I have made, and it will be remembered.


I just want them to know
My hope is that people will remember and recognize my contributions to their lives and the world.


That I gave my all, did my best
I hope that people will recognize that I always did my best to make a positive impact and contributed everything that I could.


Brought someone some happiness
I hope to have made someone happier or made their day better in some way.


Left this world a little better just because, I was here
My hope is that through my positive impact, I will leave the world a slightly better place than when I entered it.


I wanna leave my mark so everyone will know
I hope to make a lasting impact that will be recognized and remembered by everyone.


I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I existed, lived, loved, and left my mark on the world.


I did, I've done
I achieved my goals and lived life to the fullest.


I was here, I lived, I loved, I was here
I existed, loved, and lived my life to the fullest.


I did, I've done, I was here
I accomplished everything that I set out to do in my life and left a positive impact on the world.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

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@Imalostboy

What goes around, comes back around (hey, my baby)
What goes around, comes back around (my, my, my baby)
I say what goes around, comes back around (hey, my baby)
What goes around, comes back around

There was a time I thought
That you did everything right
No lies, no wrong
Boy, I must've been out of my mind

So when I think of the time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass and I, I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
I thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you, so, baby, good looking out

I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
'Cause, honestly, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
You turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'm gon' always be the best thing you never had
Oh, I bet it sucks to be you right now

So sad, you're hurt
Boohoo, oh, did you expect me to care?
You don't deserve my tears
I guess that's why they ain't there

To think that there was a time that I almost loved you
You showed your ass, and, baby, yes, I saw the real you
Thank God you blew it
I thank God I dodged the bullet
I'm so over you, baby, good looking out

I wanted you bad
I'm so through with that
'Cause, honestly, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
I said you turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I'll never be the best thing you never had
Oh, baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now

I know you want me back
It's time to face the facts that I'm the one that's got away
Lord knows that it would take another place, another time
Another world, another life
Thank God I found the good in goodbye

I used to want you so bad
I'm so through with that
'Cause, honestly, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
And I will always be the best thing you never had
Oh, best thing you never had

I used to want you so bad
I'm so through with that
'Cause, honestly, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh, you turned out to be the best thing I never had
Oh, I will never be the best thing you never had
Oh, baby, I bet it sucks to be you right now

(What goes around, comes back around)
(What goes around, comes back around) I bet it sucks to be you right now
(What goes around, comes back around) I bet it sucks to be you right now
(What goes around, comes back around) I bet it sucks to be you right now



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