Independent Women

Destiny's Child

About Independent Women

"Independent Women" is a song recorded by American girl group Destiny's Child. It was written and produced by production duo Poke & Tone, consisting of Samuel Barnes and Jean-Claude Olivier, along with Cory Rooney, and band member Beyoncé Knowles. The song first appeared on the soundtrack to the 2000 film adaption of Charlie's Angels (2000), serving as its lead single, and was later included on the group's third studio album, Survivor (2001). "Independent Women" was Destiny's Child's first single to feature vocals from band member Michelle Williams who had joined the band in late-1999. Released as the soundtrack's lead single in September 2000, the song held the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for eleven consecutive weeks from November 2000 to February 2001. Billboard likened the song's release strategy to being influenced by Janet Jackson's "Doesn't Really Matter," saying the group "began planting the seeds for the upcoming release" in a similar vein. The song appeared in The Proud Family episode "Don't Leave Home Without It." Most recently in 2014, a Target back to school commercial featured this song performed with classroom instruments. Billboard named the song #77 on their list of 100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time. 


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Lucy Liu, with my girl, Drew, Cameron D. and Destiny
Charlie's Angels, Come on
Uh uh uh

Tell me what you think about me
I buy my own diamonds and I buy my own rings
Only ring your cell-why when I'm feelin' lonely
When it's all over please get up and leave
Question: Tell me how you feel about this
Try to control me boy you get dismissed
Pay my own fun, oh and I pay my own bills
Always 50/50 in relationships

The shoes on my feet
I've bought it
The clothes I'm wearing
I've bought it
The rock I'm rockin'
'Cause I depend on me
If I wanted the watch you're wearin'
I'll buy it
The house I live in
I've bought it
The car I'm driving
I've bought it
I depend on me
(I depend on me)

All the women who are independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honeys who makin' money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollas
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me

Girl I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that
Girl I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that

Tell me how you feel about this
Who would I want if I would want to live
I worked hard and sacrificed to get what I get
Ladies, it ain't easy bein' independent
How'd you like this knowledge that I brought
Braggin' on that cash that he gave you is to front
If you're gonna brag make sure it's your money you flaunt
Depend on no one else to give you what you want

The shoes on my feet
I've bought it
The clothes I'm wearing
I've bought it
The rock I'm rockin'
'Cause I depend on me
If I wanted the watch you're wearin'
I'll buy it
The house I live in
I've bought it
The car I'm driving
I've bought it
I depend on me
(I depend on me)

All the women who are independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honeys who makin' money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollas
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me

Girl I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that
Girl I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that

Destiny's Child
Wassup?
You in the house?
Sure 'nuff
We'll break these people off Angel style

Child of Destiny
Independent beauty
No one else can scare me
Charlies Angels

Whoa
All the women who are independent
Throw your hands up at me
All the honeys who makin' money
Throw your hands up at me
All the mommas who profit dollas
Throw your hands up at me
All the ladies who truly feel me
Throw your hands up at me

Girl I didn't know you could get down like that
Charlie, how your Angels get down like that

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Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child was an American R&B girl group whose final line-up consisted of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. Formed in 1990 in Houston, Texas, Destiny's Child members began their musical endeavors in their pre-teens under the name Girl's Tyme comprising Knowles, Rowland, LaTavia Roberson and LeToya Luckett. After years of limited success, they were signed to Columbia Records as Destiny's Child. more »

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Written by: Mark Rooney, Samuel Barnes, Jean Olivier, Beyonce Knowles

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25 facts about this song

Release Date
"Independent Women" by Destiny's Child was released on September 14, 2000.
Soundtrack Connection
The song was first unveiled as part of the soundtrack for the film "Charlie's Angels", before being included in the group's third studio album "Survivor".
Chart Success
"Independent Women" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and stayed at No.1 for an impressive 11 consecutive weeks.
Grammy Recognition
The song received a nomination for "Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media" at the 43rd Grammy Awards.
Sales Success
As of 2000, the song was certified Platinum in the U.S for sales exceeding 1 million copies.
Empowering Message
The lyrics promote female autonomy and self-reliance, making the song an anthem for female empowerment.
Historical Fact
The song gave Destiny's Child their fourth U.S top ten single and their first Billboard Hot 100 number one.
International Popularity
It also topped charts in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada, making it a global hit.
Lineup
This was one of the first hits featuring the new Destiny's Child lineup of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.
Music Video
The music video for the track, directed by Francis Lawrence, has the group acting as a modern-day version of Charlie's Angels, further tying in with the film release.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by various artists including Elbow for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.
Cultural Impact
"Independent Women" continues to be used in various media, reinforcing its status as a timeless pop track with an empowering message.
Singer Popularity Fact
"Independent Women" was performed by Destiny's Child, an American girl group with hugely successful artists such as Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.
Music Industry Achievement
The song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for eleven consecutive weeks from November 2000 to January 2001, making it one of the longest-running number one songs in the chart's history.
Film Connection
"Independent Women" was originally written, recorded, and released as the theme song for the 2000 film adaptation of "Charlie's Angels". It even features audio clips from the movie.
Song Production
It was produced by Beyoncé and produced by Cory Rooney.
Grammy Nomination
The song earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2001.
Empowering Message
The song is often celebrated for its empowering message, encouraging women to be self-reliant and independent.
Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time List
"Independent Women" ranked 77th on Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time list published in 2018.
Global Impact
The song was a worldwide hit, reaching the top 5 in several countries including the UK, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands.
Contribution to Album Success
"Independent Women" also appears on the group's third studio album, 'Survivor,' which was a commercial success and sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
Notable Lyrics
The song's famous catchphrase, "Can you pay my bills? Can you pay my telephone bills? Can you pay my automo-bills?" became a popular slogan among the fans and reflected the song's feminist theme.
Cultural Impact
The song left a great impact on popular culture and has been covered or parodied by various artists. It also appeared in many TV shows and films beyond "Charlie's Angels".
Music Genre and Style
This song is in the genre of R&B with elements of dance-pop and expresses Destiny's Child's signature style of harmonizing vocals.
The song writing
It was co-written by four songwriters - Beyoncé Knowles, Cory Rooney, Samuel Barnes, and Jean-Claude Olivier.

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