Soldier

Beyoncé, Michelle Williams, Kelly Rowland

About Soldier

"Soldier" is a song by American girl group Destiny's Child, featuring American rappers T. I. and Lil Wayne, from Destiny's Child's fourth studio album Destiny Fulfilled (2004). Columbia Records released "Soldier" as the second single from Destiny Fulfilled on November 5, 2004. The trio, Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, co-wrote the song with Sean Garrett and Rich Harrison; the latter co-produced it with Knowles. A Southern hip hop mid-tempo song, it lyrically describes each member's favorite type of male love interest. "Soldier" received mostly positive reviews from music critics, who praised its composition and the trio's vocal performances, but criticized the lyrical content. The song received a nomination in the category for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards and won a Best R&B/Soul Single by a Group, Band or Duo award at the 2005 Soul Train Music Awards. A commercial success, "Soldier" peaked within the top-five in six European countries and in Australia, further being certified Gold in the latter region. In the United States, it peaked at number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the Dance Club Songs chart, further receiving a Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America. 


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Wit' 'Chelle, kick it with Kelly, or holla at B
Ya', gotta be g's, you way outta your league

We like them boys up top from the B.K. (B.K.)
I like them boys over there they looking strong tonight (California Love)
We like them boys that be in them lac's leanin' (Leanin')
Open their mouth, they grill gleamin' (Gleamin')
Candy paint, keep that whip clean and (Clean and) (sing it y'all)
(They always be talking that country slang, we like)
They keep that beat that be in the back beating (Beating)
Eyes be so low from their chiefin' (Chiefin')
I love how he keep my body screaming (Screaming)
A rude boy that's good to me, wit street credibility

If his status ain't hood
I ain't checking for him
Better be street if he looking at me
I need a soldier
That ain't scared to stand up for me
Known to carry big things
If you know what I mean

There's some soldiers in here (Where they at? Where they at?)
They wanna take care of me (Where they at?)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at? Where they at?)
Wouldn't mind putting that on me (Where they at?)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at? Where they at?)
They wanna spend that on me (Where they at?)
I know some soldiers in here (Where they at? Where they at?)
Wouldn't mind putting that on me (Where they at?)

Let's Go (ahh)

(Ay, ay, ay, ay)
(Ay, ay, ay, ay)
(Ay, ay, ay, ay)
(Ay, ay, ay, ay)
(Ay, ay, ay, ay)
(Ay, ay, ay, ay)
(Ay, ay, ay, ay)
(Ay, ay, ay, ay)

I need a soldier
Please give it up for Destiny's Child
Give up one more time for my best friends (that's my best friend)

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Written by: Kelendria Rowland, Rich Harrison, Beyonce Knowles, Michelle Williams, Sean Garrett, Clifford Harris

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Genre
"Soldier" is an R&B song, reflecting both the familiar roots of Destiny's Child and the genre's continual evolution.
Date of Release
It was released as the second single from Destiny's Child's fourth studio album, "Destiny Fulfilled," on December 7, 2004.
Collaboration
The song features guest vocals by American rappers Lil Wayne and T.I., adding a distinct hip-hop flavor to it.
Commercial Success
"Soldier" was a commercial success, reaching the top-five in six European countries and the top-ten in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
Certification
It was certified Platinum by the RIAA for selling over a million digital downloads.
Lyrics' Inspiration
The song's lyrics are about independent women looking for a 'tough guy' or 'thug' — someone full of confidence, who remains cool under pressure and isn't afraid to take control.
Music Video
The music video for "Soldier" was directed by Ray Kay, and it is set in various urban settings, featuring dancing troops, symbolically portraying the 'soldier' spirit in a community rather than a battlefield.
Creative Development
The song was written by Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and Rich Harrison along with Sean Garrett as their response to the 'rugged man' stereotype in R&B culture.
Chart Performance
"Soldier" debuted at number 68 on Billboard Hot 100 and climbed up steadily to reach number 3.
Influences
The land where Lil Wayne and T.I. come from, the southern hip-hop culture, significantly influenced the overall vibe of "Soldier", with an underlying theme of 'girl power'.
Awards Nominations
The song received various award nominations including for 'Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals' and 'Best Rap/Song Collaboration' at the 48th Annual Grammy Awards.
Public Response
"Soldier" was generally well-received with fans praising its catchy hook, the guest rappers' contributions, and the empowering lyrics.

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