Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Category: Beyonce

Beyonce "Formation"

Beyonce

“Formation” by Beyoncé

The timing of the release of Beyoncé’s “Formation” could easily qualify it as a black-powered song, thus contributing to the Black Lives Matter movement. Generally, it has served as a strong contribution to the...

Daddy Lessons

Beyonce

Meaning of “Daddy Lessons” by Beyoncé

This song is based on the singer’s recollections of the lessons given to her by her father. It was written before Beyoncé got involved in its composition, so part of it is not necessarily based on...

Hold Up

Beyonce

Beyoncé’s “Hold Up” Lyrics Meaning

In this track, Beyoncé is addressing an unfaithful lover. And she is telling him to “hold up”, as in “slow down” and consider the consequences of his actions primarily because the other women he is dealing...

Freedom

Beyonce / Kendrick Lamar

“Freedom” by Beyoncé (ft. Kendrick Lamar)

This is a song based on the peculiar struggles and unique strengths of African-American women. In other words, it has a female-empowerment theme that is particularly catered to African-Americans. Conversely, Kendrick Lamar’s verse is initially centered on...

Sorry

Beyonce

“Sorry” by Beyoncé

The storyline of this song is based on Beyoncé dumping her man and in the process telling him that she “ain’t sorry”. Her rationale for making this decision is centered on his lack of...

Before I Let Go

Beyonce

“Before I Let Go” by Beyoncé

Beyoncé’s “Before I Let Go” is actually a cover of a song that was originally released back in 1981 by a band called Maze. Although the original did not chart very high, it still became an enduring...

The Carters

Beyonce / The Carters

“Summer” by The Carters

“Summer” has the Carters, as in Beyoncé and Shawn Carter (Jay-Z), chillin’ on the beach together. The water is deeply blue. And within this environment, they are looking forward to having a romantic interlude. Beyoncé states...

Beyonce

Beyonce

Beyoncé

Beyoncé is a multiple Grammy Award winning American singer, who first gained international fame as a member of Destiny’s Child, a girl group known for releasing worldwide hit songs such as Say My Name,...