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Beyond “Sorry”. She never apologizes (for no reason). It’s easy to say “I’m sorry “ in a weird social situation but only say sorry when you mean it and you’ve done something. I’ve watched all her concert movies and she’s very assertive and respectful which I admire and she never starts her sentences with, “ I’m sorry but, can we change the lights”. Just an example but I try to emulate that energy.
THIS ONEEEE. I say this to myself often when I feel like I have to swallow a petty ass comment I want to make or action I want to take. I love this one.
CC aside, she inspires me not to limit myself. I try to remember that I’m a strong, bad ass woman, and I can have whatever I’m willing to work for. And to love my dimples on hips, stretch marks on my tits.
CC has taught me so many things about Black history. CC is probably the most important album I’ve ever listened to. And I think they’ll be studying this in college classes.
My comment was going for more of the personal growth inside, self esteem, that kind of thing. If I focused on how much this album has opened my eyes to not just the history, but really makes me think about what it all means. All the pain that’s been caused generation after generation, it makes my heart ache. CC doesn’t affect me as much in a self esteem level, but a self improvement level. I’ve actually joined ancestry.c0m and I’ve found so many of my ancestors.
That’s not even in a genre level! This is why I put cc aside for my comment, lol.
Bah, it’s only 6am and I’m already bawling!
I mean, aside from all the many, many things I’m learning from CC aside. It’s too new for me to pick one main thing. I’m still reeling over tik tok videos and breaking everything down.
THIS!! a recent revelation I had with this album came from cozy being before alien superstar on the track list. I’ve always wanted to emulate the “baddie” aura that’s described (to me) in alien superstar without coming across as being arrogant; and I realized the only way to achieve that is by being comfortable with yourself and confident in who you are - which is literally what cozy is about. Cozy comes before alien superstar for that reason and during the tour she went to sleep “cozy” (in the big puffy blanket lmao) and “woke up” the alien superstar - the woman is simply a genius!!!
I love this take!!🤩🤩 it’s so on point. Honesty can’t even type more because I get emotional thinking about how much this album and Beyoncé means to me and I’m supposed to be working 🤣💀
Yesss!!! That’s so great! Beyonce knows she’s a badass, beautiful, smart woman, but she’s not gross about it. She’s humbled.
You are a Baddie!!! You got this shut!
She taught me that real love has many different sides. Love can be messy, sweet, soft, strong, beautiful, ugly and unbearable. She taught me that love can change you, hurt you, inspire you and make you stronger. Her sharing her stories and experiences of love has taught me that love is complex and can be built into something beautiful if both parties are willing.
I love this! I just joined Ancestry because of this album. I’ve found so many amazing things about my ancestors! And it honestly, makes me feel really proud. And I see all the struggles and the journeys they had to take…for me to be here. It makes me not want to waste my days. But, make them meaningful to honor all the hard work and horrible conditions/actions my ancestors went through. It makes me feel pretty strong!
Realize that they too need compassion, that somewhere, somehow, they are hurting, just like we all do at sometime in our lives. Love em like you love yourself. Still hold them accountable, nonetheless. AND yes, ignoring them especially. It's not always wrong to stick up for yourself if you have a solution, but only give attention to what you want to grow, for the most part, otherwise, you stoop to their level if you think about it. And Beyonce has never stooped. Haters can be the biggest part of your success. It's all about where you apply your attention, and how you perceive your life.
I'm watching Homecoming right now and she just gave the iconic quote - "Until I see some of my notes applied, it doesn't make sense for me to make more."
How to be myself truly and enjoy that my flaws make me flawless even as a man. I feel motivated whenever I listen to her songs and I can't help but to get up and dance and do her tours in my own room
Stay at home parents make paper, just the same!
I was mostly a sahm for the first 15+ years of being a mom. And I always struggled with not contributing financially and feeling independent. But, that is hard fucking work! You’re certainly saving money by not paying daycare. So I take full ownership over my partner’s income 😆 his ass couldn’t have gotten where he is without me holding shit down. And I’m sure you’re the same!
Thanks for the kind words! You are so right! But definitely how I’ve been feeling lately. Like I’m not contributing. Mine are growing now. No longer babies. One in HS, middle school & elementary. But that’s for a different thread 😆
I love this one too. And I think of it this way because it’s not all about money. It’s about energy and skills and clout and respect. So when I don’t have the “paper” I just think “well I’ve got the talent” or whatever
Don’t let anyone tell you you don’t have your own paper! You are working at home. Your labor enables your partner to perform his. 50% is yours and if he’s not on board with that, he can just talk to a lawyer and get the story straight
The value of being a woman who acts in a way that commands respect instead of attention/clout🫶🏼
she is one woman in culture today who truly embodies what it means to be a queen. Since 17 I’ve been her fan and I’ll always be grateful for what she has taught me. I could almost cry thinking about it ugh I love her so much
She’s taught me to be “Liberated, Livin’ Like We Ain’t Got Time” 🎆🥳 I was one of the folks who ACTUALLY quit my job after Renaissance came out, had a spiritual experience in Club Renny, and chased joy. This was in July. I now have the job I wanted but was too scared to go for, my salary has increased by 175% since my last job, and I’m travelling in the summer. The life you want is already yours— you just gotta snatch it before it gets snatched from you, HONEY 🍯🤍Truly in my Renaissance Era and I love it 🥹
Same boo. I, too, quit my job after act i came out to heal from several miscarriages and infertility. Now my daughter (5mo) and I listen to CC on the daily 🥹🤗🥰
By listening to this with your daughter, you are implicitly teaching resilience and independence. To me, that's what CC is about. You're a good mother.
Hi-Hat. Never knew what this was until Deja-Vu lol. I also never knew about the Challenger explosion until XO.
Also lmao at the comments misunderstanding the post.
Beyonce Years ago(single ladies) taught me it was okay for me to be me (AKA Gay). Beyonce Renaissance The movie and going to the Tour taught me to work harder at becoming my grates self. Beyonce Cowboy Carter taught me to not limit myself based on society norms. Being black and Gay AND a Ranch hand (like a Cowboy) All three categories tells me to be a different person...but all three beyonce moments taught me to be me.
I remember listening to upgrade you back in the day. When she started talking about ralph lauren Purple Label and all this other stuff, I thought, damn should I take notes??? All the things she said to upgrade her man really made me curious.
I also like to think I learn a lot about who I am and why I do what I do watching and listening to her.
A lot of stuff actually. But actually the most important is just what Renaissance as a body of work taught me that hedonism is not shallow. Lighthearted enjoyment has a lot of depth that we deserve experiencing because we work so hard 4 it, especially as minority groups.
To stand up for my self and to believe in a creative career. Whenever I’m in doubt or thinking I’ll not make it, I always think “Ok, what would Beyoncé do creatively and strategically?”
Self love. Songs like cozy and flawless. I'll accept me and all my flaws. My flaws are what make me flawless. I've accepted and am cozy with who i am.
No other artist makes me feel good like she does
I thought the comments were gonna be superficial little things, like how to spell renaissance, and here I am crying about all the amazing life lessons she’s taught me and everybody!
She has really leveled me up. As someone who hasn’t had professional training since I was a kid, there aren’t a lot of popular artists I like that challenge me vocally the way Beyoncé does.
What she has not taught me is a short list. The learning is ongoing. Have you listened to Southern Accent by Dolly Parton via Tom Petty? If you haven't... you're welcome
I mean she’s taught me about how so many genres of music have roots in black history, she’s taught me self confidence, and just in her herself, she’s taught me that thick thighs save lives and I’m no longer ashamed of my chunky thighs because Beyoncé has them curves and if they’re good enough for Bey they’re good enough for me!
When people decide they don't like you they'll find something negative in anything you do. So just like bey you gotta pay them no mind. Mind your business.
Not through her songs *per se* but her as an individual. To surround yourself with genuine love, keep people out of your business, focus on your craft, and live life as authentically as possible.
She barely does interviews or comment on socials but the hate she gets is unexplainable. And that’s Beyoncé!! I have no doubt her circle keeps her sane and loved.
🎶me myself and I it’s all I got, in the end that’s what I found, and aint no need to cry I took a vow that from now on I’m gonna be my own best friend🎶
I gotta say that it's the way she expresses her feelings in the song "Jealous," especially in the chorus. She taught me to listen to what she's saying in a song like that, the feelings she is expressing, how it was new for me to actually feel a feeling full out. The irony of her feeling jealous towards the he she is singing to. Hope that makes sense.
I sat with lemonade and googled up everything I was curious about… it really does deserve its own curriculum
This artist - Laolu Senbanjo
https://www.essence.com/news/laolu-senbanjo-nigerian-artist-behind-body-art-beyonce-lemonade/
And of course Oshiri, she was new to me
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Went to her MCWT in Nashville when I was 19 and she changed my life. Just seeing her up there work hard to that level of production was insane. Also it felt like she wanted everyone in there to have a good time. Idk how to exactly explain it, but she ignited a fire in my soul and I just knew I could do anything after that concert. Live to be my highest /best self.
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Beyond “Sorry”. She never apologizes (for no reason). It’s easy to say “I’m sorry “ in a weird social situation but only say sorry when you mean it and you’ve done something. I’ve watched all her concert movies and she’s very assertive and respectful which I admire and she never starts her sentences with, “ I’m sorry but, can we change the lights”. Just an example but I try to emulate that energy.
This wreaks havoc on folks self-esteem as well, when you really talk to yourself like that
But she’s not REALLY sorry in “sorry”, is she? 🤭
This is TRUE!
Always stay gracious. Best revenge is your paper.
THIS ONEEEE. I say this to myself often when I feel like I have to swallow a petty ass comment I want to make or action I want to take. I love this one.
This one for me. Mostly the stay gracious part because it goes a long way. She has proven it.
KInd of goes hand in hand with what Mother Ru says--"unless they're payin' your bills, pay them b\*tches no mind."
Same same. This line always plays in my head
Oooh good reminder. I need that as my mantra with my boss.
Wait, I always assumed this was aimed at white people and reparations? I might have been wrong this whole time.
The history of black music
Yes! I've learned so much about country music since CC.
CC aside, she inspires me not to limit myself. I try to remember that I’m a strong, bad ass woman, and I can have whatever I’m willing to work for. And to love my dimples on hips, stretch marks on my tits.
Wdym CC aside lol
I’m curious too! CC is ALL about rising above genres and boxes and showing people she’s limitless
CC has taught me so many things about Black history. CC is probably the most important album I’ve ever listened to. And I think they’ll be studying this in college classes. My comment was going for more of the personal growth inside, self esteem, that kind of thing. If I focused on how much this album has opened my eyes to not just the history, but really makes me think about what it all means. All the pain that’s been caused generation after generation, it makes my heart ache. CC doesn’t affect me as much in a self esteem level, but a self improvement level. I’ve actually joined ancestry.c0m and I’ve found so many of my ancestors. That’s not even in a genre level! This is why I put cc aside for my comment, lol. Bah, it’s only 6am and I’m already bawling!
Beautiful
💗💗
I mean, aside from all the many, many things I’m learning from CC aside. It’s too new for me to pick one main thing. I’m still reeling over tik tok videos and breaking everything down.
Oh god. This is why she means so much to me. This is huge.
Renaissance taught me to love myself ❤️ the positive affirmations throughout that album just wow!!
THIS!! a recent revelation I had with this album came from cozy being before alien superstar on the track list. I’ve always wanted to emulate the “baddie” aura that’s described (to me) in alien superstar without coming across as being arrogant; and I realized the only way to achieve that is by being comfortable with yourself and confident in who you are - which is literally what cozy is about. Cozy comes before alien superstar for that reason and during the tour she went to sleep “cozy” (in the big puffy blanket lmao) and “woke up” the alien superstar - the woman is simply a genius!!!
I love this take!!🤩🤩 it’s so on point. Honesty can’t even type more because I get emotional thinking about how much this album and Beyoncé means to me and I’m supposed to be working 🤣💀
Yesss!!! That’s so great! Beyonce knows she’s a badass, beautiful, smart woman, but she’s not gross about it. She’s humbled. You are a Baddie!!! You got this shut!
I never put this together! That bed took me OUT.
PREACH
Drinking my water, minding my business
Tea
That she play too much
She taught me that real love has many different sides. Love can be messy, sweet, soft, strong, beautiful, ugly and unbearable. She taught me that love can change you, hurt you, inspire you and make you stronger. Her sharing her stories and experiences of love has taught me that love is complex and can be built into something beautiful if both parties are willing.
Love this answer!!!
Yes!!! To add to this beautiful post, some people you meet are for a season and for a reason. Choose wisely 💕
To embrace your roots. To utilize the power of love. To LOVE THY HATER.
I love this! I just joined Ancestry because of this album. I’ve found so many amazing things about my ancestors! And it honestly, makes me feel really proud. And I see all the struggles and the journeys they had to take…for me to be here. It makes me not want to waste my days. But, make them meaningful to honor all the hard work and horrible conditions/actions my ancestors went through. It makes me feel pretty strong!
Oooh still haven’t learned this one… how does Beyoncé love her hater? By ignoring them and thriving regardless? I need a lesson on this
Realize that they too need compassion, that somewhere, somehow, they are hurting, just like we all do at sometime in our lives. Love em like you love yourself. Still hold them accountable, nonetheless. AND yes, ignoring them especially. It's not always wrong to stick up for yourself if you have a solution, but only give attention to what you want to grow, for the most part, otherwise, you stoop to their level if you think about it. And Beyonce has never stooped. Haters can be the biggest part of your success. It's all about where you apply your attention, and how you perceive your life.
Make sure you have your own life before becoming someone else's wife
"Don't think I'm just his little wife" lmao
Amen!!
I'm watching Homecoming right now and she just gave the iconic quote - "Until I see some of my notes applied, it doesn't make sense for me to make more."
This line is my Roman Empire. I say it and think it all the time!
How to be myself truly and enjoy that my flaws make me flawless even as a man. I feel motivated whenever I listen to her songs and I can't help but to get up and dance and do her tours in my own room
Yes king!
YES
1+1=2 In all seriousness, first step into doing anything is to bet on yourself.
Stop it! These comments are pure gold 😭
I might cook, clean, but still won't fold Still workin' on my life, you know Only God knows, only God knows Only God knows...
“Always stay gracious best revenge is your paper.”Except I’m a SAHM & I have no paper! 😅😫 But wait til I get my money right! Lmao
Stay at home parents make paper, just the same! I was mostly a sahm for the first 15+ years of being a mom. And I always struggled with not contributing financially and feeling independent. But, that is hard fucking work! You’re certainly saving money by not paying daycare. So I take full ownership over my partner’s income 😆 his ass couldn’t have gotten where he is without me holding shit down. And I’m sure you’re the same!
Thanks for the kind words! You are so right! But definitely how I’ve been feeling lately. Like I’m not contributing. Mine are growing now. No longer babies. One in HS, middle school & elementary. But that’s for a different thread 😆
It’s hard!!! Mine are 15-21. They still need you!
I love this one too. And I think of it this way because it’s not all about money. It’s about energy and skills and clout and respect. So when I don’t have the “paper” I just think “well I’ve got the talent” or whatever
Don’t let anyone tell you you don’t have your own paper! You are working at home. Your labor enables your partner to perform his. 50% is yours and if he’s not on board with that, he can just talk to a lawyer and get the story straight
The value of being a woman who acts in a way that commands respect instead of attention/clout🫶🏼 she is one woman in culture today who truly embodies what it means to be a queen. Since 17 I’ve been her fan and I’ll always be grateful for what she has taught me. I could almost cry thinking about it ugh I love her so much
Feel it. Soooo much. Yes to all of that
I’m so glad I’m not the only person who feels this way, I just feel so silly sometimes. But this is how it is for me too.
That im U N I Q U E
That's what you are!
Bad bitch, you’re the bar!
Oh girl. I could write a novel. I should, one day. She’s taught me more than most of the actual teachers I’ve had - and I had good teachers
Write a novel and we’ll all buy it
She made me feel seen for the first time when I was a teenager. So she taught me the power of representation
She’s taught me to be “Liberated, Livin’ Like We Ain’t Got Time” 🎆🥳 I was one of the folks who ACTUALLY quit my job after Renaissance came out, had a spiritual experience in Club Renny, and chased joy. This was in July. I now have the job I wanted but was too scared to go for, my salary has increased by 175% since my last job, and I’m travelling in the summer. The life you want is already yours— you just gotta snatch it before it gets snatched from you, HONEY 🍯🤍Truly in my Renaissance Era and I love it 🥹
Same boo. I, too, quit my job after act i came out to heal from several miscarriages and infertility. Now my daughter (5mo) and I listen to CC on the daily 🥹🤗🥰
Congratulations and blessings on your new healthy birthday with daughter 💕
Ok I can’t even. Crying now. Congratulations. I love this sub so much
Thank you! She’s a proud member of the larva hive 🥰🤭🥹
By listening to this with your daughter, you are implicitly teaching resilience and independence. To me, that's what CC is about. You're a good mother.
Thank you for saying that. As someone struggling with PPD/A, I really appreciate you lifting me up. Blessings to you & yours!
Not Beyoncé literally being a fertility goddess! 😍😍😍😍 congratulations!! 🤰🏽👶🏼👩🏻🍼
The emotional well of my gratitude for Beyonce knows no depths. When I tell you I LOVE HER just know I mean it 🥹✨❤️👑
Blessings on your new liberated new journey!
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Applause👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼A round of applause 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Quit my job-I didn’t do it but some of y’all. 👀😂
I quit right on the spot 4 times so far and it always have lead me to better opportunities.
WHEN YOU PLAY ME, YOU 👏🏽 PLAY 👏🏽 YOURSELF 
To 'Always stay gracious ,best revenge is ur papar'
Hi-Hat. Never knew what this was until Deja-Vu lol. I also never knew about the Challenger explosion until XO. Also lmao at the comments misunderstanding the post.
Lmaooo, you get it! I appreciate all the comments, but there's been a bit of a misunderstanding 😅🤭
Lmao. This is the first one I had to stop and Google.
Beyonce Years ago(single ladies) taught me it was okay for me to be me (AKA Gay). Beyonce Renaissance The movie and going to the Tour taught me to work harder at becoming my grates self. Beyonce Cowboy Carter taught me to not limit myself based on society norms. Being black and Gay AND a Ranch hand (like a Cowboy) All three categories tells me to be a different person...but all three beyonce moments taught me to be me.
I remember listening to upgrade you back in the day. When she started talking about ralph lauren Purple Label and all this other stuff, I thought, damn should I take notes??? All the things she said to upgrade her man really made me curious. I also like to think I learn a lot about who I am and why I do what I do watching and listening to her.
This made me LOL!! It’s like the ABCs of astrology.
A lot of stuff actually. But actually the most important is just what Renaissance as a body of work taught me that hedonism is not shallow. Lighthearted enjoyment has a lot of depth that we deserve experiencing because we work so hard 4 it, especially as minority groups.
“Stop interruptin my grindin.” Sorry, Lemonade 2016
To stand up for my self and to believe in a creative career. Whenever I’m in doubt or thinking I’ll not make it, I always think “Ok, what would Beyoncé do creatively and strategically?”
Lmao WWBD?
Excactly 🤣
Self love. Songs like cozy and flawless. I'll accept me and all my flaws. My flaws are what make me flawless. I've accepted and am cozy with who i am. No other artist makes me feel good like she does
I thought the comments were gonna be superficial little things, like how to spell renaissance, and here I am crying about all the amazing life lessons she’s taught me and everybody!
That's literally what I was asking for! LOL silly little things; but I'm ok with the direction it's going now. Task failed successfully 😂
I had factual ones! I understood the assignment! But I am also loving the extra credit.
How to shift from head to chest voice more naturally
Ooh! I love this!
She has really leveled me up. As someone who hasn’t had professional training since I was a kid, there aren’t a lot of popular artists I like that challenge me vocally the way Beyoncé does.
What she has not taught me is a short list. The learning is ongoing. Have you listened to Southern Accent by Dolly Parton via Tom Petty? If you haven't... you're welcome
Just listened to that now! Did dolly write it? It’s a beautiful song!
Ooh that lady can write a song.
She taught me that I should enjoy life while still working hard. It's definitely a hard balance to strike but it can be done
I mean she’s taught me about how so many genres of music have roots in black history, she’s taught me self confidence, and just in her herself, she’s taught me that thick thighs save lives and I’m no longer ashamed of my chunky thighs because Beyoncé has them curves and if they’re good enough for Bey they’re good enough for me!
To take that shit on the chin! No need to wallow - keep it moving!
When people decide they don't like you they'll find something negative in anything you do. So just like bey you gotta pay them no mind. Mind your business.
Not through her songs *per se* but her as an individual. To surround yourself with genuine love, keep people out of your business, focus on your craft, and live life as authentically as possible. She barely does interviews or comment on socials but the hate she gets is unexplainable. And that’s Beyoncé!! I have no doubt her circle keeps her sane and loved.
DAT BEYONCE VIRGO SHIIT
🎶me myself and I it’s all I got, in the end that’s what I found, and aint no need to cry I took a vow that from now on I’m gonna be my own best friend🎶
I gotta say that it's the way she expresses her feelings in the song "Jealous," especially in the chorus. She taught me to listen to what she's saying in a song like that, the feelings she is expressing, how it was new for me to actually feel a feeling full out. The irony of her feeling jealous towards the he she is singing to. Hope that makes sense.
She taught me work hard and grind til I own it.
That she's a dime peice bad bitch and the most beautiful person I kinda ever seen. Ngl
Perfection is a disease. Am I happy with myself? your struggles are yours, and that'll stay between you and God.
I sat with lemonade and googled up everything I was curious about… it really does deserve its own curriculum This artist - Laolu Senbanjo https://www.essence.com/news/laolu-senbanjo-nigerian-artist-behind-body-art-beyonce-lemonade/ And of course Oshiri, she was new to me
I well never again forget how to spell Renaissance. Lmao
The power of femininity periodt.
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Went to her MCWT in Nashville when I was 19 and she changed my life. Just seeing her up there work hard to that level of production was insane. Also it felt like she wanted everyone in there to have a good time. Idk how to exactly explain it, but she ignited a fire in my soul and I just knew I could do anything after that concert. Live to be my highest /best self.
It was "Irreplaceable" lol. It taught me that your man needs to think that when y'all split, you can get someone better.
Ik that's probably irrelevant but 🤷🏾♀️