 Genius Meanings
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Beyoncé – Love on Top
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Beyoncé took inspiration from her state of mind while playing Etta James. A throw-back to the 1980s music, the up-tempo R&B song exhibits similar styles of Stevie Wonder, Luther
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JAY-Z – 4:44
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“4:44” is the title track from Jay Z’s 13th studio album. It is an open love/apology letter to his wife Beyoncé and is the 5th track of 4:44. In the song he discusses being a bad
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Beyoncé (Ft. Kendrick Lamar) – Freedom
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“Freedom” is an anthem dedicated to black women. The song brings Beyoncé’s visual album to an apex with the scene ‘hope’ and features the mothers of Trayvon Martin, Michael Brown
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Beyoncé – Me, Myself and I
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“Me, Myself and I” was the third single from Beyoncé’s debut solo album Dangerously In Love. The lyrics tells of a womanizing boyfriend spurring her to set better personal
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Beyoncé – CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX)
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In the midst of announcing dates for the ‘Renaissance World Tour’, “CUFF IT (WETTER REMIX)” is Beyoncé’s slower and sensual remix, to which she themes the mood to the boudoir. She
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Beyoncé (Ft. Walter Williams Sr.) – He Still Loves Me
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“He Still Loves Me” was a track recorded for and performed on the 2003 film Fighting Temptations. The track features Walter Williams, Sr. (of The O'Jays) and a choir ensemble. In
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Beyoncé (Ft. The Weeknd) – 6 Inch
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“6 INCH” is a worker’s anthem, empowering women to stay on their grind and keep making their money. The Weeknd joins Beyonce on the track—his 2015 success with Beauty Behind the
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Beyoncé – Freakum Dress
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“Freakum Dress” is a song from Beyonce’s sophomore album B'Day and produced by Rich Harrison who was responsible for her smash hit “Crazy In Love.”
The concept behind the song
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Beyoncé – All Night
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“All Night” is a groovy love ballad. The song illustrates a wise love, one that has experienced deep pain and disappointment yet was able to come out the other side determined to
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Beyoncé – Suga Mama
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“Suga Mama” is a song recorded by American R&B singer Beyoncé Knowles for her second studio album, B'Day. Lyrically, it shows Beyoncé willing to pay large amounts of money to keep
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Beyoncé – Partition
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Track number six from Beyonce’s surprise self titled album. On the album, “Partition”, like “Haunted”, has two parts to it – “Yoncé” and “Partition”. The former of the two features
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Beyoncé – XO
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The most pop-infused, glowing track on the album, “XO” is easily the most radio ready single out of the record. Dedicated to Jay and her fans, the track describes the reliability
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Destiny's Child (Ft. Lil Wayne & T.I.) – Soldier
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The second single from Destiny Fulfilled. Bey, Kelly and Michelle describe the type of guy that can make them “lose their breath.” The guess verses from T.I. and Lil Wayne’s work
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Beyoncé – Halo
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One of Bey’s most vocally demanding and optimistic works, “Halo” comes off as a centerpiece in the I Am… disc of Beyoncé’s third studio album. Equipped with emotional vocalizations
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Drake (Ft. Rick Ross) – Lemon Pepper Freestyle
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Adding on another hit to their catalog of collaborations, “Lemon Pepper Freestyle” sees Drake and Rick Ross raving about their lavish lifestyle and what it entails. Additionally
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Beyoncé – Kitty Kat
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“Kitty Kat” is a song by Beyoncé from her sophomore album B'Day. The midtempo R&B song is a kiss-off to a man who has mistreated her and isn’t paying enough attention in the
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JAY-Z (Ft. Beyoncé) – '03 Bonnie & Clyde
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In their first musical collaboration, Jay-Z and Beyoncé put their own spin on 2Pac’s classic “Me And My Girlfriend”, only with a twist: while 2Pac was referring to his gun, Jay’s
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Beyoncé – Rocket
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This sex jam starts with Beyoncé giving her husband a lap dance. The song continues with several sexual plays on the words ‘rock’ and ‘rocket’ as the singer describes making love
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Beyoncé – Run the World (Girls)
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“Run the World (Girls)” is a song recorded by American recording artist Beyoncé, from her fourth studio album, 4, released as the lead single from the project.
Lyrically, the song
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Rihanna – Love on the Brain
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“Love on the Brain” has a 1950’s doo-wop sound that is similar to other contemporary songs like Amy Winehouse’s “Wake Up Alone” and Beyoncé’s “Superpower.” The chord progression
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Blue Ivy, SAINt JHN, Beyoncé & Wizkid – BROWN SKIN GIRL
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With help from Wizkid, SAINt JHN and her own daughter Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé uses “BROWN SKIN GIRL” to tell young “brown skinned” girls to be proud of their skin and embrace it.
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Mariah Carey – We Belong Together
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“We Belong Together” is the second single from Mariah Carey’s notable 2005 comeback album The Emancipation of Mimi.
The track was #1 on the Billboard charts for 14 weeks, which
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Beyoncé (Ft. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie) – ***Flawless
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The hard-hitting eleventh track from Bey’s self-titled record, “Flawless” is among Beyoncé’s most experimental and influential records. Perhaps the most culturally relevant track
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Beyoncé (Ft. Blue Ivy Carter) – Blue
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Beyoncé dedicates the last track on the normal version of her eponymous album to her daughter Blue Ivy Carter, born in 2012. Bey’s husband and Blue’s father Jay Z has previously
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Frank Ocean – Pink + White
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Produced by Pharrell Williams and featuring uncredited backing vocals from Beyoncé, “Pink + White” details Frank’s memories of his youth and someone close to him who passed away
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Beyoncé – VIRGO'S GROOVE
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“Virgo’s Groove” is one of the most sex-influenced tracks on the album. Beyoncé’s zodiac sign is a Virgo since she was born on September 4.
As one of the three earth signs, who
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THE CARTERS – LOVEHAPPY
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After the trauma and drama over the last few years dealing with Bey and Jay’s relationship, the two are happy to be back together at the top and working it out. After his
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JAY-Z (Ft. Chrisette Michele) – Lost One
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Jay-Z describes different situations in which he has lost something. The first verse is about losing his business partners, the second about a girlfriend, and the third about his
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Rihanna (Ft. Drake) – Work
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On “Work,” Rihanna seeks a deep, meaningful connection, however the male character she sings to (played by Drake) is only interested in sex. This narrative is similar to Rihanna
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Rihanna (Ft. Future) – Loveeeeeee Song
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“Loveeeeeee Song” is the first collaboration between Rihanna and trap-rapper Future. The track was released as the fourth single from her seventh studio album Unapologetic on April
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JAY-Z & Kanye West – That's My Bitch
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This drum-heavy, James Brown-sampling track is Jay & Kanye’s ‘old school’ track for their album Watch the Throne. They use this one to claim their stakes in the Hip Hop game – that
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Lil Wayne (Ft. Babyface) – Comfortable
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Comfy track off Lil Wayne’s epic Tha Carter III.
Even if Weezy loves a girl, he tries to keep in mind she’s replaceable.
Although it’s slightly egotistical to say that you can
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BROCKHAMPTON – SWEET
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“SWEET” is the fourth single off of SATURATION II. It was released on August 22nd, 2017. It was released on Apple Music one hour before the video release and Google Play 30 minutes
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Right Said Fred – I'm Too Sexy
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“I’m Too Sexy” was Right Said Fred’s debut self-released single. It reached #1 in five countries (including the US) and the top 20 in seven more (#2 in the UK).
Its origin lies in
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Tyler, The Creator (Ft. Frank Ocean & Steve Lacy) – 911 / Mr. Lonely
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“911 / Mr. Lonely” is a two part track released as a single along with “Who Dat Boy” on June 30th, 2017. The song is the 10th track on Flower Boy, and features Frank Ocean, Steve
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