Independent Woman Part. 1
Destiny's Child Lyrics

Lucy Liu, with my girl, Drew, Cameron D. and Destiny
Introducing some of the most successful women in Hollywood, Lucy Liu, Drew Barrymore and Cameron Diaz, along with Destiny's Child themselves.

Tell me what you think about me
Asking for someone's opinion on themselves and their achievements

I buy my own diamonds and I buy my own rings
Emphasizing financial independence and the ability to buy expensive items without help from a partner.

Only ring your cell-why when I'm feelin' lonely
Questioning the need to rely on someone else for comfort when feeling lonely.

When it's all over please get up and leave
Preferring not to get attached to someone and asking them to leave after any interactions end.

Question: Tell me how you feel about this
Asking for another person's opinion on their outlook and beliefs towards female independence.

Try to control me boy you get dismissed
Acknowledging the capacity for walking away from a relationship if boundaries are not respected.

Pay my own fun, oh and I pay my own bills
Stressing financial independence and self-sufficiency in every aspect of life.

Always 50/50 in relationships
Expecting equal partnership in a relationship rather than over-reliance on one person.

The shoes on my feet, I've bought it
Taking pride in being able to purchase their own shoes, signifying personal freedom and self-reliance.

The clothes I'm wearing, I've bought it
Proudly stating that they are the ones responsible for buying the clothes they wear and the freedom that it represents.

The rock I'm rockin', 'Cause I depend on me
Expressing how their personal achievements and independence are the driving forces behind the life they're living, implying reliance on self rather than others.

If I wanted the watch you're wearing, I'll buy it
Asserting one's ability to purchase what they desire without needing anyone else's approval or assistance.

The house I live in, I've bought it
Celebrating their achievement of owning their house and the independence that it signifies.

The car I'm driving, I've bought it
Stating that they have earned their car and its freedom through their personal achievements, without the help of anyone else.

All the women who are independent, Throw your hands up at me
Calling upon other independent women to show their solidarity and strength.

All the honeys who makin' money, Throw your hands up at me
Encouraging all women who make their own money, without relying on a man, to show their support.

All the mommas who profit dollas, Throw your hands up at me
Acknowledging the added responsibility of motherhood while also being financially independent and celebrating their accomplishments.

All the ladies who truly feel me, Throw your hands up at me
Inviting women who identify with the sentiment expressed by the song to show their support.

Charlie, how your Angels get down like that
Asking the Charlie's Angels how they fit into the mold of independent women, given their roles in the movie.