Independent Women Part I
Destiny's Child Lyrics


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Lucy Liu (yeah, yeah)
With my girl, Drew (uh-huh, yeah)
Cameron D and Destiny
Charlie's Angels, come on (come on)
Uh, uh, uh (bring it, bring it)

Question, tell me what you think about me
I buy my own diamonds and I buy my own rings
Only ring your celly when I'm feelin' lonely
When it's all over please get up and leave
Question, tell me how you feel about this
Try to control me, boy, you get dismissed
Pay my own car note and I pay my own bills
Always fifty-fifty in relationships

The shoes on my feet, I bought 'em
The clothes I'm wearing, I bought 'em
The rock I'm rockin', I bought it
'Cause I depend on me if I want it

The watch I'm wearin', I bought it
The house I live in, I bought it
The car I'm driving, I bought it
I depend on me, I depend on me

All the women who independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honeys who making money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollars
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me

Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that

Tell me how you feel about this
Who would I want if I would wanna live
I worked hard and sacrificed to get what I get
Ladies, it ain't easy being independent
Question, how'd you like this knowledge that I brought?
Bragging on that cash that he gave you is the front
If you're gonna brag, make sure it's your money you flaunt
Depend on no one else to give you what you want

The shoes on my feet, I bought 'em
The clothes I'm wearing, I bought 'em
The rock I'm rockin', I bought it
'Cause I depend on me if I want it

The watch I'm wearin', I bought it
The house I live in, I bought it
The car I'm driving, I bought it
I depend on me, I depend on me

All the women who independent (hey, hey)
Throw your hands up at me (oh)
All the honeys who making money
Throw your hands up at me (throw your hands up a me, baby)
All the mommas who profit dollars
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me

Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that

Destiny's Child, what's up?
You in the house? Sho'nuff
We'll break these people off Angel style
Child of Destiny
Independent beauty
No one else can scare me
Charlie's Angels, oh whoa

All the women who independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honeys who making money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollars
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me

Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that




Charlie, how your Angels get down like that
Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Independent Women Part I" celebrate female empowerment and independence. The song was featured on the soundtrack of the 2000 movie "Charlie's Angels," and though the song wasn't originally meant to be an anthem, it became one of the most popular songs of the year. In the first verse, Destiny's Child members Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams name-check Lucy Liu, Cameron Diaz, and Drew Barrymore, who played the "Angels" in the film.


The chorus emphasizes the power of financially independent women, urging them to throw their hands up in recognition of their success. The lyrics also criticize men who try to control or limit women, with lines like "Try to control me, boy, you get dismissed" and "Depend on no one else to give you what you want." In essence, the song champions fierce independence in all areas of life, from relationships to earning power.


Line by Line Meaning

Lucy Liu (yeah, yeah)
Introducing herself and her friends, referencing their Charlie's Angels movie roles


Question, tell me what you think about me
Asking for opinions about herself


I buy my own diamonds and I buy my own rings
She is financially independent and can buy her own jewelry


Only ring your celly when I'm feelin' lonely
She only calls the person when she feels lonely


When it's all over please get up and leave
Asking the person to leave after the interaction is over


Question, tell me how you feel about this
Asking for opinions on her independence


Try to control me, boy, you get dismissed
She doesn't allow anyone to control her


Pay my own car note and I pay my own bills
She is responsible for her own expenses


Always fifty-fifty in relationships
She believes in equality in relationships


The shoes on my feet, I bought 'em
She can afford her own shoes


The clothes I'm wearing, I bought 'em
She can afford her own clothes


The rock I'm rockin', I bought it
She can afford her own jewelry


'Cause I depend on me if I want it
She's self-sufficient and doesn't rely on anyone for what she wants


The watch I'm wearin', I bought it
She can afford her own watch


The house I live in, I bought it
She can afford her own house


The car I'm driving, I bought it
She can afford her own car


All the women who independent
Referring to women who are financially independent


Throw your hands up at me
Asking for these women to show their support


All the honeys who making money
Referring to women who are successful in their careers


All the mommas who profit dollars
Referring to mothers who are financially successful


All the ladies who truly feel me
Referring to women who understand her message


Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
Complimenting someone for their dance moves


Charlie, how your Angels get down like that
Referencing the Charlie's Angels movie and their dancing


Who would I want if I would wanna live
Asking herself who she would want to be with if she needed to rely on someone


I worked hard and sacrificed to get what I get
Acknowledging the effort and dedication required to become financially independent


Ladies, it ain't easy being independent
Acknowledging the challenges that come with achieving financial independence


Question, how'd you like this knowledge that I brought?
Asking for an opinion on the message she's bringing


Bragging on that cash that he gave you is the front
Calling out someone who brags about the money they received from their partner


If you're gonna brag, make sure it's your money you flaunt
Encouraging people to brag about their own financial achievements


Destiny's Child, what's up?
A group shoutout


You in the house? Sho'nuff
Asking if they're present


We'll break these people off Angel style
They're going to perform in the style of Charlie's Angels


Child of Destiny
Referencing the name of the group


Independent beauty
Describing the beauty of a woman who is financially independent


No one else can scare me
She is not scared of anyone thanks to her independence




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Mark Rooney, Samuel Barnes, Jean Olivier, Beyonce Knowles

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