Diva
Beyoncé Lyrics
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I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a hustla, of a, of a hustla
Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a hustla, of a, of a hustla
Stop the track, let me state facts
I told you give me a minute and I'll be right back
Fifty million round the world
And they said that I couldn't get it
I done got so sick and filthy with Benji's, I can't spend
How you gone be talkin' shit?
You act like I just got up in it
Been the number one diva in this game for a minute
I know you read the paper
The one that they call a queen
Every radio round the world know me
'Cause that's where I be
I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a
Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a hustla, of a, of a hustla
Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a hustla, of a, of a hustla
When he pull up, wanna pop my hood up
Bet he better have a six pack in the cooler
Getting money, divas getting money
If you ain't getting money then you ain't got nothing for me
Tell me somethin' where your boss at?
Where my ladies up in there that like to talk back
I wanna see ya, I'd like to meet cha
What you said, she ain't no diva
Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a hustla, of a, of a hustla
Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a hustla, of a, of a hustla
Since fifteen in my stilettos been struttin' in this game
What's your age? Was the question they asked when I hit the stage
I'm a diva, best believe her, you see her, she getting paid
She ain't callin' him to greet her, don't need him, her bed's made
This is a stick up, stick up
I need them bags, uh, that money
A stick up, stick up
You see them ask, where that money?
All my ladies get it up
I see you, I do the same
Take it to another level
No passengers on my plane
I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
I'm a, I'm a, a diva
This is a stick, up stick up
I need them bags, uh, that money
Stick up, stick up
You see them ask where that money
Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a hustla, of a, of a hustla
Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustla
Of a hustla, of a, of a hustla
I'm a, a diva, I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, I'm a, I'm a, a diva
I'm a, I'm a, a diva, I'm a, I'm a, a diva, hey
In Beyoncé's song "Diva," she asserts her dominance in the music industry as a powerful and successful woman, or a "diva." The lyrics "Na na na, diva is a female version of a hustla" imply that the term "hustla," which typically refers to a male who is successful and street-smart, can equally apply to a woman. Beyoncé references her immense wealth and fame, claiming that she has "fifty million round the world" and has been the "number one diva in this game for a minute." The song's chorus repeats the lyrics "I'm a diva" several times, driving home the message of Beyoncé's confidence and strength.
The second verse features references to traditional gender roles and expectations, as Beyoncé challenges these norms by explicitly stating that a man who wishes to be with her must have "a six pack in the cooler" and be financially successful. Additionally, she highlights the importance of financial independence for women by proclaiming that "if you ain't getting money, then you ain't got nothing for me." The phrase "stick up" is used as a metaphor for taking control and demanding what she wants - in this case, "them bags" (her possessions) and "that money" (her earnings).
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a, a diva, hey
I am a confident and successful woman
Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustla
Being a diva means being a hard-working and successful woman
Stop the track, let me state facts
Pause the song, let me bring truthful statements
Fifty million round the world
I have sold 50 million records worldwide
And they said that I couldn't get it
People didn't believe that I could achieve success
I done got so sick and filthy with Benji's, I can't spend
I have become so wealthy that I can't even spend all my money
How you gone be talkin' shit?
Why are you speaking negatively about me?
You act like I just got up in it
You are underestimating my longevity and success in this industry.
Been the number one diva in this game for a minute
I have been the most successful woman in the music industry for some time now.
I know you read the paper
I know you are aware of my success and fame.
The one that they call a queen
My fans refer to me as the queen of the music industry.
Every radio round the world know me
My music is played on radio stations all over the world.
When he pull up, wanna pop my hood up
When a man shows interest in me, he better come correct and have something to offer.
Getting money, divas getting money
Successful women are making money and building their empires.
If you ain't getting money then you ain't got nothing for me
If you are not working hard to advance yourself, I am not interested in associating with you.
Tell me somethin' where your boss at?
I want to know who is in charge and taking control of their life.
Where my ladies up in there that like to talk back
I'm looking for strong women who are unafraid to speak their minds.
I wanna see ya, I'd like to meet cha
I would love to meet successful, confident women like myself.
What you said, she ain't no diva
Don't underestimate any woman that is working hard and achieving success.
Since fifteen in my stilettos been struttin' in this game
I have been working hard and building my career since a young age.
What's your age? Was the question they asked when I hit the stage
People have always tried to undermine me by questioning my age and experience in the industry.
I'm a diva, best believe her, you see her, she getting paid
I am a confident and successful woman who is making money and building my empire.
She ain't callin' him to greet her, don't need him, her bed's made
I don't rely on any man to take care of me, I am independent and in control of my own life.
This is a stick up, stick up
I am taking control and demanding respect.
I need them bags, uh, that money
I am focused on making money and building my empire.
All my ladies get it up
All successful women are motivated and achieving greatness.
I see you, I do the same
I see other successful women and am motivated to work even harder to achieve my goals.
Take it to another level
I am always pushing myself to reach even greater levels of success.
No passengers on my plane
I am in control and leading the way towards success, there is no room for others to drag me down.
Contributed by Joseph F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@newtonpermetersquared
Can we give a round of applause for the two divas behind Beyoncé. They too, did their thannngggg 👏👏👏
@elijahmeadows68
On god!!! On my momma!!!
@tharivictor2222
Definitely 💙👌👏💙
@boristheblade9421
When I saw this video for the first time I thought "shit, she dances better than girls in the background." I don't know on purpose or not, but I still think she dances better. Maybe because the girls in the background dance as if it was their job (this is the case, I understand), but Beyonce dances lively and naturally. Brilliant
@ninins6030
I read, 'round of applesauce'...
@eunkichoi
R.I.P One of the them
@joselynjolivet2545
Beyonce can rap, sing, dance, write, produce, act. She is a true diva. Love her music.
@newflower8974
💯
@tabathastaples7884
Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!
@jlee739
She don’t write her own music tho. Still love her but let’s at least put facts here