"If I Were a Boy" is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé from her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). It was written by BC Jean and Toby Gad, who also handled its production alongside Beyoncé. Inspired by the difficult break-up of a romantic relationship, the song was initially recorded by Jean, whose record company rejected it. Beyoncé then recorded her own version. Jean was upset when she learned that Beyoncé was releasing it as a single, but eventually they reached an agreement. "If I Were a Boy" was released by Columbia Records on October 12, 2008, as the album's lead single alongside "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". The two songs showcased the contrast between Beyoncé's personality and her aggressive onstage persona, Sasha Fierce. A Spanish version of the song, titled "Si Yo Fuera un Chico", was digitally released in Mexico and Spain.
"If I Were a Boy" is a pop introspective ballad which draws influences from folk rock through its instrumentation of which includes acoustic guitars, drums and strings. The song's lyrics lament the misunderstandings between the genders and indict the male side of relationships. "If I Were a Boy" was well received by critics, who complimented Beyoncé's tormented and emotive vocal performance and called the song her best work to date. The single was a commercial success as it placed in the top ten on twenty-five different singles charts. It topped the charts in more than eight European countries, including the United Kingdom, where it is Beyoncé's best-selling single. "If I Were a Boy" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned multi-platinum certifications in Australia, Canada, and the US.
If I Were a Boy (Albanian:Sikur t'isha djalë) is an AlbanianEpistolary novel written by Haki Stërmilli in 1936. Written mostly in a form of diary entries it documents the struggle of the young female protagonist Dija to adjust in an Albanian patriarchal society, which was common during the time the novel was written in. Originally the novel was written in Gheg dialect.
Plot
The novel starts with Dija's cousin, Hamit, who is on a bus with a small box on his hands. The box was entrusted to him by Dija, who now had contracted Tuberculosis. After opening it he finds a white scarf, a notepad and a letter addressed to a Mr. Shpend Rrëfe, Tirana. Hamit opens the notepad and in the first page he reads a title, written in red, saying "My Life". After a while he reaches his destination and rents a room in a hotel in which he starts reading the what seemed to be a diary of his cousin Dija.
Rock It is a Chuck Berry album released in 1979 by Atco Records; Atco was only the third label for which Berry recorded studio material after two tenures with Chess Records and a brief 1960s stint at Mercury Records. It is, to date, his most recent studio album (although he has released some live recordings since). It is his only release on Atco.
Akiba-kei is a Japanese slang term meaning "Akihabara style". It dates back to the early 80s and refers to a subset of otaku who spend much of their time in and around the Akihabara area of Tokyo and are known for their strong interest in "fantasy worlds...anime, manga, maids, idols, and games".
Akiba-kei have also been characterized as being "interested in ruminating about domestic items and creating fan works based on these existing elements."
Location
The Akihabara area in central Tokyo is well known as a marketplace of cutting edge technology. In recent years, it has developed strong ties to the Japanese gaming industry, as well as to anime and manga publishers. These ties are one reason why Akiba-kei culture has expanded outside its geographic area, to manifest on the Internet in the form of websites.
"A Boy" (Korean:소년이여, Sonyeoniyeo) is a song recorded by the South Korean singer G-Dragon. It was released as the fourth and final single from his debut album Heartbreaker. G-Dragon stated that the song was released as an answer to the plagiarism controversy that surrounded his singles "Heartbreaker" and "Butterfly" when several people were telling him to quit singing, with G-Dragon answering that he "will not quit."
Information
Although the end of G-Dragon's single "Breathe" included a teaser of "A Boy"'s music video, the single was not released as the following single. Instead, G-Dragon released the song "Butterfly." A couple of weeks after the release of "Butterfly," "Soneoniya" was officially confirmed and released as the fourth and final promotional single for the album. G-Dragon stated that the song's lyrics, which was written by the artist solely, are about the thoughts and struggles he went through as a young boy when he became YG trainee at the age of 13.
Beyoncé's official video for 'If I Were A Boy'. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpotIQid=Be...
As featured on I Am... Sasha Fierce. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFiTunes?IQid...
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/BeyIIWABplay?IQid=...
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFamz?IQid=Be...
More from Beyoncé
Flaws And All: https://youtu.be/iK9Iio7WgaI
Dance For You: https://youtu.be/PGc9n6BiWXA
Freakum Dress: https://youtu.be/ArDXxTsJJoo
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published: 03 Oct 2009
If I Were A Boy - Beyoncé (Lyrics) 🎵
Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy (Lyrics) 🎵
Beyoncé's lyrics video for 'If I Were A Boy'.
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🎤 Lyrics: Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they'd stick up for me
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one...
published: 02 Apr 2020
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Beyoncé's official live video for 'If I Were A Boy' from the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpot?IQid=BeyIIWABL
As featured on I Am... Sasha Fierce. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFiTunes?IQid=BeyIIWABL
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/BeyIIWABplay?IQid=BeyIIWABL
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFamz?IQid=BeyIIWABL
More from Beyoncé
Halo: https://youtu.be/bnVUHWCynig
Irreplaceable: https://youtu.be/2EwViQxSJJQ
Me, Myself and I: https://youtu.be/4S37SGxZSMc
Follow Beyoncé
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published: 03 Feb 2010
Beyonce-If I were a boy(lyrics)
Beyonce -If I were a boy
published: 18 Oct 2008
Reba McEntire - If I Were A Boy (Official Music Video)
Music video by Reba McEntire performing If I Were A Boy. (C) 2011 Starstruck Records
published: 09 Mar 2011
Beyoncé ft. R. Kelly - If I Were A Boy (Remix)
Beyoncé ft. R. Kelly - If I Were A Boy (Remix)
Contributed by DJ Z
Listen to More: R&B, Pop, Collaborations
Last week, Beyoncé released I AmSasha Fierce, her third solo album, bolstered by the buzz from its pair of lead singles, If I Were A Boy and Single Ladies. While the latest Soundscan report was unavailable at the time of this write-up, it is believed that the Queen B (and her record label, Columbia) is pleased with a solid showing in the neighborhood of 500,000 - 600,000 copies sold. Following the unofficially-remixed version of If I Were A Boy with Lee Carr (who recently sat down in the Booth for an exclusive interview), a new rendition has made its way to our inbox, this one featuring the Pied Piper of R&B, R. Kelly. On the new remix, the Chicago native talks about what a wom...
published: 30 Dec 2008
Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy (Audio)
Track - If I Were A Boy
Artist - Beyoncé
Album - I Am... Sasha Fierce
Beyoncé's official video for 'If I Were A Boy'. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpotIQid=Be...
As featured on I Am... Sasha Fi...
Beyoncé's official video for 'If I Were A Boy'. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpotIQid=Be...
As featured on I Am... Sasha Fierce. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFiTunes?IQid...
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/BeyIIWABplay?IQid=...
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFamz?IQid=Be...
More from Beyoncé
Flaws And All: https://youtu.be/iK9Iio7WgaI
Dance For You: https://youtu.be/PGc9n6BiWXA
Freakum Dress: https://youtu.be/ArDXxTsJJoo
Follow Beyoncé
Website: http://www.beyonce.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyonce
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beyonce
Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyonce/
Subscribe to Beyoncé on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSub?IQid=Be...
More great Classic RnB videos here: http://smarturl.it/ClassicRNB?IQid=Be...
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Lyrics:
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it.
'Cause they'd stick up for me.
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man.
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
Beyoncé's official video for 'If I Were A Boy'. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpotIQid=Be...
As featured on I Am... Sasha Fierce. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFiTunes?IQid...
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/BeyIIWABplay?IQid=...
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFamz?IQid=Be...
More from Beyoncé
Flaws And All: https://youtu.be/iK9Iio7WgaI
Dance For You: https://youtu.be/PGc9n6BiWXA
Freakum Dress: https://youtu.be/ArDXxTsJJoo
Follow Beyoncé
Website: http://www.beyonce.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyonce
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beyonce
Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyonce/
Subscribe to Beyoncé on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSub?IQid=Be...
More great Classic RnB videos here: http://smarturl.it/ClassicRNB?IQid=Be...
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Lyrics:
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it.
'Cause they'd stick up for me.
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man.
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy (Lyrics) 🎵
Beyoncé's lyrics video for 'If I Were A Boy'.
Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/23Y5w...
Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy (Lyrics) 🎵
Beyoncé's lyrics video for 'If I Were A Boy'.
Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/23Y5wdyP5byMFktZf8AcWU
Follow Beyoncé
Website: http://www.beyonce.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyonce
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🎤 Lyrics: Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they'd stick up for me
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleepin' alone
I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waitin' for me to come home (to come home)
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted (wanted)
'Cause he's taken you for granted (granted)
And everything you had got destroyed
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
But you're just a boy
You don't understand
Yeah, you don't understand, oh
How it feels to love a girl someday
You wish you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you've taken her for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
But you're just a boy
.........
📷 Wallpaper: https://unsplash.com
.........
#IfIWereABoy #Beyonce #DopeLyrics
Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy (Lyrics) 🎵
Beyoncé's lyrics video for 'If I Were A Boy'.
Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/23Y5wdyP5byMFktZf8AcWU
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🎤 Lyrics: Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they'd stick up for me
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleepin' alone
I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waitin' for me to come home (to come home)
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted (wanted)
'Cause he's taken you for granted (granted)
And everything you had got destroyed
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
But you're just a boy
You don't understand
Yeah, you don't understand, oh
How it feels to love a girl someday
You wish you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you've taken her for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
But you're just a boy
.........
📷 Wallpaper: https://unsplash.com
.........
#IfIWereABoy #Beyonce #DopeLyrics
Beyoncé's official live video for 'If I Were A Boy' from the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpot?IQ...
Beyoncé's official live video for 'If I Were A Boy' from the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpot?IQid=BeyIIWABL
As featured on I Am... Sasha Fierce. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFiTunes?IQid=BeyIIWABL
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/BeyIIWABplay?IQid=BeyIIWABL
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFamz?IQid=BeyIIWABL
More from Beyoncé
Halo: https://youtu.be/bnVUHWCynig
Irreplaceable: https://youtu.be/2EwViQxSJJQ
Me, Myself and I: https://youtu.be/4S37SGxZSMc
Follow Beyoncé
Website: http://www.beyonce.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyonce
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beyonce
Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyonce/
Subscribe to Beyoncé on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSub?IQid=BeyIIWABL
More great Global Hits videos here: http://smarturl.it/GlobalHits?IQid=BeyIIWABL
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Lyrics:
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it.
'Cause they'd stick up for me.
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man.
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
Beyoncé's official live video for 'If I Were A Boy' from the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpot?IQid=BeyIIWABL
As featured on I Am... Sasha Fierce. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFiTunes?IQid=BeyIIWABL
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/BeyIIWABplay?IQid=BeyIIWABL
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFamz?IQid=BeyIIWABL
More from Beyoncé
Halo: https://youtu.be/bnVUHWCynig
Irreplaceable: https://youtu.be/2EwViQxSJJQ
Me, Myself and I: https://youtu.be/4S37SGxZSMc
Follow Beyoncé
Website: http://www.beyonce.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyonce
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beyonce
Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyonce/
Subscribe to Beyoncé on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSub?IQid=BeyIIWABL
More great Global Hits videos here: http://smarturl.it/GlobalHits?IQid=BeyIIWABL
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Lyrics:
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it.
'Cause they'd stick up for me.
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man.
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
Beyoncé ft. R. Kelly - If I Were A Boy (Remix)
Contributed by DJ Z
Listen to More: R&B, Pop, Collaborations
Last week, Beyoncé released I AmSasha Fierce, her...
Beyoncé ft. R. Kelly - If I Were A Boy (Remix)
Contributed by DJ Z
Listen to More: R&B, Pop, Collaborations
Last week, Beyoncé released I AmSasha Fierce, her third solo album, bolstered by the buzz from its pair of lead singles, If I Were A Boy and Single Ladies. While the latest Soundscan report was unavailable at the time of this write-up, it is believed that the Queen B (and her record label, Columbia) is pleased with a solid showing in the neighborhood of 500,000 - 600,000 copies sold. Following the unofficially-remixed version of If I Were A Boy with Lee Carr (who recently sat down in the Booth for an exclusive interview), a new rendition has made its way to our inbox, this one featuring the Pied Piper of R&B, R. Kelly. On the new remix, the Chicago native talks about what a woman would really do, if in fact she were a boy (or as Kelly wisely sings, a guy). Up next for the Houston native is the release of her next two singles, Halo (off I Am) and Diva (off Sasha Fierce).
Beyoncé ft. R. Kelly - If I Were A Boy (Remix)
Contributed by DJ Z
Listen to More: R&B, Pop, Collaborations
Last week, Beyoncé released I AmSasha Fierce, her third solo album, bolstered by the buzz from its pair of lead singles, If I Were A Boy and Single Ladies. While the latest Soundscan report was unavailable at the time of this write-up, it is believed that the Queen B (and her record label, Columbia) is pleased with a solid showing in the neighborhood of 500,000 - 600,000 copies sold. Following the unofficially-remixed version of If I Were A Boy with Lee Carr (who recently sat down in the Booth for an exclusive interview), a new rendition has made its way to our inbox, this one featuring the Pied Piper of R&B, R. Kelly. On the new remix, the Chicago native talks about what a woman would really do, if in fact she were a boy (or as Kelly wisely sings, a guy). Up next for the Houston native is the release of her next two singles, Halo (off I Am) and Diva (off Sasha Fierce).
Beyoncé's official video for 'If I Were A Boy'. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpotIQid=Be...
As featured on I Am... Sasha Fierce. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFiTunes?IQid...
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/BeyIIWABplay?IQid=...
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFamz?IQid=Be...
More from Beyoncé
Flaws And All: https://youtu.be/iK9Iio7WgaI
Dance For You: https://youtu.be/PGc9n6BiWXA
Freakum Dress: https://youtu.be/ArDXxTsJJoo
Follow Beyoncé
Website: http://www.beyonce.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyonce
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beyonce
Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyonce/
Subscribe to Beyoncé on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSub?IQid=Be...
More great Classic RnB videos here: http://smarturl.it/ClassicRNB?IQid=Be...
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Lyrics:
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it.
'Cause they'd stick up for me.
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man.
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy (Lyrics) 🎵
Beyoncé's lyrics video for 'If I Were A Boy'.
Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/album/23Y5wdyP5byMFktZf8AcWU
Follow Beyoncé
Website: http://www.beyonce.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyonce
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beyonce
Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyonce/
🎤 Lyrics: Beyoncé - If I Were A Boy
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it
'Cause they'd stick up for me
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it's broken
So they'd think that I was sleepin' alone
I'd put myself first
And make the rules as I go
'Cause I know that she'd be faithful
Waitin' for me to come home (to come home)
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted (wanted)
'Cause he's taken you for granted (granted)
And everything you had got destroyed
It's a little too late for you to come back
Say it's just a mistake
Think I'd forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong
But you're just a boy
You don't understand
Yeah, you don't understand, oh
How it feels to love a girl someday
You wish you were a better man
You don't listen to her
You don't care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
'Cause you've taken her for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
But you're just a boy
.........
📷 Wallpaper: https://unsplash.com
.........
#IfIWereABoy #Beyonce #DopeLyrics
Beyoncé's official live video for 'If I Were A Boy' from the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards. Click to listen to Beyoncé on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSpot?IQid=BeyIIWABL
As featured on I Am... Sasha Fierce. Click to buy the track or album via iTunes: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFiTunes?IQid=BeyIIWABL
Google Play: http://smarturl.it/BeyIIWABplay?IQid=BeyIIWABL
Amazon: http://smarturl.it/BeyIASFamz?IQid=BeyIIWABL
More from Beyoncé
Halo: https://youtu.be/bnVUHWCynig
Irreplaceable: https://youtu.be/2EwViQxSJJQ
Me, Myself and I: https://youtu.be/4S37SGxZSMc
Follow Beyoncé
Website: http://www.beyonce.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyonce
Twitter: https://twitter.com/beyonce
Instagram: https://instagram.com/beyonce/
Subscribe to Beyoncé on YouTube: http://smarturl.it/BeyonceSub?IQid=BeyIIWABL
More great Global Hits videos here: http://smarturl.it/GlobalHits?IQid=BeyIIWABL
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Lyrics:
If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I'd roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted and go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I'd kick it with who I wanted
And I'd never get confronted for it.
'Cause they'd stick up for me.
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I'd be a better man.
I'd listen to her
'Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
'Cause he's taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed
Beyoncé ft. R. Kelly - If I Were A Boy (Remix)
Contributed by DJ Z
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Last week, Beyoncé released I AmSasha Fierce, her third solo album, bolstered by the buzz from its pair of lead singles, If I Were A Boy and Single Ladies. While the latest Soundscan report was unavailable at the time of this write-up, it is believed that the Queen B (and her record label, Columbia) is pleased with a solid showing in the neighborhood of 500,000 - 600,000 copies sold. Following the unofficially-remixed version of If I Were A Boy with Lee Carr (who recently sat down in the Booth for an exclusive interview), a new rendition has made its way to our inbox, this one featuring the Pied Piper of R&B, R. Kelly. On the new remix, the Chicago native talks about what a woman would really do, if in fact she were a boy (or as Kelly wisely sings, a guy). Up next for the Houston native is the release of her next two singles, Halo (off I Am) and Diva (off Sasha Fierce).
"If I Were a Boy" is a song performed by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé from her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). It was written by BC Jean and Toby Gad, who also handled its production alongside Beyoncé. Inspired by the difficult break-up of a romantic relationship, the song was initially recorded by Jean, whose record company rejected it. Beyoncé then recorded her own version. Jean was upset when she learned that Beyoncé was releasing it as a single, but eventually they reached an agreement. "If I Were a Boy" was released by Columbia Records on October 12, 2008, as the album's lead single alongside "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)". The two songs showcased the contrast between Beyoncé's personality and her aggressive onstage persona, Sasha Fierce. A Spanish version of the song, titled "Si Yo Fuera un Chico", was digitally released in Mexico and Spain.
"If I Were a Boy" is a pop introspective ballad which draws influences from folk rock through its instrumentation of which includes acoustic guitars, drums and strings. The song's lyrics lament the misunderstandings between the genders and indict the male side of relationships. "If I Were a Boy" was well received by critics, who complimented Beyoncé's tormented and emotive vocal performance and called the song her best work to date. The single was a commercial success as it placed in the top ten on twenty-five different singles charts. It topped the charts in more than eight European countries, including the United Kingdom, where it is Beyoncé's best-selling single. "If I Were a Boy" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned multi-platinum certifications in Australia, Canada, and the US.
[Verse] If I were a boy Even just for a day I’d roll outta bed in the morning And throw on what I wanted then go Drink beer with the guys And chase after girls I’d kick it with who I wanted And I’d never get confronted for it. Cause they’d stick up for me. [Chorus] If I were a boy I think I could understand How it feels to love a girl I swear I’d be a better man. I’d listen to her Cause I know how it hurts When you lose the one you wanted Cause he’s taken you for granted And everything you had got destroyed [Verse] If I were a boy I would turn off my phone Tell everyone it’s broken So they’d think that I was sleepin’ alone I’d put myself first And make the rules as I go Cause I know that she’d be faithful Waitin’ for me to come home (to come home) [Chorus] If I were a boy I think I could understand How it feels to love a girl I swear I’d be a better man. I’d listen to her Cause I know how it hurts When you lose the one you wanted (wanted) Cause he’s taken you for granted (granted) And everything you had got destroyed [Bridge] It’s a little too late for you to come back Say its just a mistake Think I’d forgive you like that If you thought I would wait for you You thought wrong [Chorus 2] But you’re just a boy You don’t understand Yeah you don’t understand How it feels to love a girl someday You wish you were a better man You don’t listen to her You don’t care how it hurts Until you lose the one you wanted Cause you’ve taken her for granted And everything you have got destroyed But you’re just a boy