Don't Hurt Yourself
Beyoncé
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Who the f*ck do you think I is? You ain't married to no average bitch, boy You can watch my fat ass twist, boy As I bounce to the next dick, boy And keep your money, I got my own Keep a bigger smile on my face being alone Bad motherfucker, God complex I'll motivate your ass, call me Malcolm X Yo operator, innovator F*ck you hater, you can't recreate her, no, haha You'll never recreate her, no, hell no, uh You just got to let it be Let it be, let it be, let it be, baby, uh You just got to let it be Let it be, let it be, let it be, baby You hurt yourself Don't hurt yourself When you play me, you play yourself Uh, don't play yourself When you lie to me, you lie to yourself You're only lying to yourself When you hurt me, you hurt yourself Uh, don't hurt yourself Uh, you just got to let it be Let it be, let it be, let it be, baby Hey baby Who the f*ck do you think I is? I smell that fragrance on your Louis knit, boy Just give this fat ass a big kiss, boy Tonight, I'm fucking up all your shit, boy The most disrespected person in America is the black woman I am the dragon breathing fire The most unprotected person in America is the black woman Beautiful mane, I'm the lion The most neglected person in America is the black woman Beautiful man, I know you're lying This is your final warning (don't hurt yourself) You know I give you life (don't hurt yourself) If you try this shit again (don't hurt yourself) You gon' lose your wife
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Written by: Jack White, John Bonham, Robert Anthony Plant, James Patrick Page, John Paul Jones, Diana E.P. Gordon, Beyonce Giselle Knowles
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"Don't Hurt Yourself" is a song on Beyoncé's sixth studio album titled 'Lemonade' released in 2016.
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Collaboration"Don't Hurt Yourself promotes collaboration, with the song featuring the English musician and lead vocalist of the rock band Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant.
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Marital Issues ThemeThe lyrics of "Don't Hurt Yourself" were interpreted by many critics as an insight into Beyoncé's marital issues with her husband, rapper Jay-Z.
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Production DetailsThe song was produced by Beyoncé herself along with Jack White, who also provided vocals.
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Genre"Don't Hurt Yourself" fused diverse genres including R&B, Rock, Soul, and Funk, highlighting Beyonce's versatility.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received critical acclaim, a testament to Beyonce's ability to seamlessly blend R&B with rock music.
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Feminist ThemeThe song "Don't Hurt Yourself" is often viewed as a feminist anthem for its empowering lyrics and messages about self-worth and respect in relationships.
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Grammy Nomination"Don't Hurt Yourself" was nominated for Best Rock Performance at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards, emphasizing Beyoncé's cross-genre influence.
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Use of SamplesThe song features a sample from Led Zeppelin's song "When the Levee Breaks." This brought a vintage rock sound, blended with contemporary beats.
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Commercial PerformanceAlthough not released as a single, "Don't Hurt Yourself" entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart, demonstrating its popularity among listeners of the album.
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Visual ComponentLike the rest of the album, the song was accompanied by a visual component when released, showing Beyoncé’s commitment to creating immersive experiences for her fans.
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