Beaton grew up at 8 Mile until her parents separated when she was six years old. Her mother rejected her father's marriage proposal and married another man. Beaton has the logo of her biological dad's hair salon on her hand, Beaton Colors. He was her first introduction to Rock N Roll as a child and growing up she would always be with him backstage at fashion shows and photo shoots. When she was 15 years old she discovered her dad had cancer, he died when she was 16. Beaton was so hurt by the experience she was expelled from schools for fighting against people making fun of her situation, she later ran away from home and started doing drugs, drinking and begging on the streets.
At 16, Beaton moved to Ann Arbor, MI, where, attracted by her volatile charm, some University of Michigan students let her crash at their dorm for six months. Then she went on the road with Armor for Sleep, whose drummer, Nash Breen, is a childhood friend. When Beaton returned to Detroit, she quit doing drugs and talked another friend into road-tripping with her to New York.
“My dad wanted to take me there for my 16th birthday and never got to do it, so I wanted to go for him,” Beaton says. “We checked into the W Hotel in Times Square and this lady came up to me and said, ‘Are you in a band?’ And I said, ‘Yeah,’ even though I hadn’t recorded anything yet.” The woman introduced Beaton to her manager, who was struck by her appearance and personality, he told her to move to Los Angeles and look him up when she turned 18. Eighteen months later, Beaton packed a suitcase and bought a ticket to Los Angeles.
After moving out of Detroit Beaton had an audition for the Virgin Records CEO who then quickly signed her to Virgin Records, she had explained the type of music she wanted to do but when she presented the Porcelain And The Tramps album to them they refused to release it. The album demos she released online garnered over 30 million views on MySpace and YouTube. She was then stuck on a major label RedOne that refused to release her music and refused to let her leave the label. Beaton was in a legal lawsuit with the label for 3 years. She was approached by Interscope, Republic Records, Dr. Luke and RedOne who wanted to sign her out the contract.
Beaton chose RedOne’s label 2101/RedOne Records, as he convinced her the releases would go smoothly and would let her experiment with her sound and not have to water it down. In truth RedOne didn’t had much dedication to any of the artists signed to his label as most would go on years without being allowed to release any material. One of Beaton's label mates cites RedOne as a man that cares more about what's gonna be a hit on the radio than music itself.
After having enough of mistreatment Porcelain Black cut all ties with RedOne and started recording her debut album independently. She has released a debut album called ‘313’. The album title refers to the area code of Detroit, the city where she was raised.
Sidenote: The "Self-titled E.P." isn't Beaton's. It's by a band named Porcelain Black before Beaton started with the name.
One Woman Army
Porcelain Black Lyrics
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Oh la la
Knocking soldiers down like house of cards
Oh la la
I'm a one woman army
Yes, I'm a one woman army
Oh la la
Oh la la
Pull up in a matte black super car
Like batman, yeah, no body guard
I'm Gangnam Stylin' on the bar
I got it, I bring all the boys to the yard
See you in the club in Hollywood
You know I bring that Detroit hood
You like it and you're feelin good
You know that you want it
You know that you would
Let's rush tonight
The music is still playin'
So get up and fight
You know that you want it
You know that you would
I'm on the battlefield like oh my god
Oh la la
Knocking soldiers down like house of cards
Oh la la
I'm a one woman army
Yes, I'm a one woman army
Oh la la
Oh la la
Oh la la
I'm on the battlefield like oh my god
Oh la la
Knocking soldiers down like house of cards
Oh la la
I'm a one woman army
Yes, I'm a one woman army
Oh la la
Oh la la
Oh la la
I hit you with that Ku-Fung
Like Jackie Chan
Boom boom boom pow
I'm super fast
High heels?
Big deal, I'll kick ya ass
They gunnin, They runnin
And that makes me mad
If you wanna rumble
All you gotta do is ask
I'm a rude bitch, boy
Can you handle that?
I love to play
But I don't really need a man
No daddy, no VISA, I got my own cash
Let's rush tonight
The music is still playin'
So get up and fight
No daddy, no VISA, I got my own cash
I'm on the battlefield like oh my god
Oh la la
Knocking soldiers down like house of cards
Oh la la
I'm a one woman army
Yes, I'm a one woman army
Oh la la
Oh la la
Oh la la
I'm on the battlefield like oh my god
Oh la la
Knocking soldiers down like house of cards
Oh la la
I'm a one woman army
Yes, I'm a one woman army
Oh la la
Oh la la
Oh la la
One, two, three, hut
March if you don't give a fuck
One, two, three, hut
One, two, three, hut
March if you don't give a fuck
What up y'all?
Are you havin a good time?
You're cute
I'm on the battlefield like oh my god
Oh la la
Knocking soldiers down like house of cards
Oh la la
I'm a one woman army
Yes, I'm a one woman army
Oh la la
Oh la la
Oh la la
I'm on the battlefield like oh my god
Oh la la
Knocking soldiers down like house of cards
Oh la la
I'm a one woman army
Yes, I'm a one woman army
Oh la la
Oh la la
Oh la la
In "One Woman Army," Porcelain Black positions herself as a strong, confident, and independent woman. She compares herself to an army and declares herself as a one-woman army, suggesting that she doesn't need anyone's help to fight her battles. The lyrics are empowering and express the idea of taking control of one's life without relying on anyone else. Black uses military imagery to support this message, saying that she's on the battlefield and knocking soldiers down like a house of cards, further reinforcing her power and strength.
The second half of the song sees Black boasting about her skills and independence, saying she doesn't need a man or a "daddy" to support her. She mentions using her "own cash," which highlights economic independence. She also uses a lot of slang and pop culture references, such as "Gangnam Stylin'" and "bringing all the boys to the yard." All in all, the song is a call to women to be strong, independent, and empowered.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on the battlefield like oh my god
I am fully engaged and focused on my goals and objectives, like a skilled soldier at the heat of the battle.
Knocking soldiers down like house of cards
I overcome every challenge easily and quickly, devastating my opponents without mercy.
I'm a one woman army
I am a powerful and independent woman, capable of facing any situation by myself.
Pull up in a matte black super car
Like batman, yeah, no body guard
I am confident and fearless, like a superhero who doesn't need assistance or protection.
Gangnam Stylin' on the bar
I am unconventional and daring, taking risks and standing out from the crowd.
I bring all the boys to the yard
I am irresistible and attractive, charming and captivating everyone with my charisma and charm.
See you in the club in Hollywood
I am a star, shining brightly on the stage of life and enjoying every moment of it.
You like it and you're feelin good
You know that you want it
You know that you would
I am seductive and tempting, luring people into my world and making them crave for more.
Let's rush tonight
The music is still playin'
I am adventurous and spontaneous, willing to take chances and seize the moment without delay.
So get up and fight
I am a fighter, inspiring others to overcome their fears and challenges and pursue their dreams.
I hit you with that Ku-Fung
Like Jackie Chan
Boom boom boom pow
I'm super fast
I am agile and fierce, attacking my enemies with precision and power, like a martial artist or a superhero.
High heels?
Big deal, I'll kick ya ass
I am confident and determined, refusing to be defined or limited by stereotypes or expectations.
They gunnin, They runnin
And that makes me mad
I am passionate and fierce, defending my turf and standing up for what I believe in, no matter what.
If you wanna rumble
All you gotta do is ask
I am honest and direct, challenging others to confront their issues and conflicts in a fair and respectful way.
I'm a rude bitch, boy
Can you handle that?
I am frank and assertive, expressing my opinions and emotions without fear or shame, regardless of others' opinions.
I love to play
But I don't really need a man
I am playful and fun-loving, enjoying life to the fullest, but I also know that I am strong and independent enough to rely on myself, instead of a partner or a companion.
No daddy, no VISA, I got my own cash
I am self-sufficient and financially stable, able to support myself and achieve my goals, without relying on others' resources or networks.
One, two, three, hut
March if you don't give a fuck
I am rebellious and free-spirited, unwilling to conform to societal or cultural norms or expectations, and willing to challenge the status quo.
What up y'all?
Are you havin a good time?
You're cute
I am playful and sociable, enjoying the company of others and making them feel appreciated and valued.
Contributed by Anthony D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.