Partition
Beyoncé
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Driver, roll up the partition, please Driver, roll up the partition, please Driver, roll up the partition, please I don't need you seeing 'Yoncé on her knees Took 45 minutes to get all dressed up We ain't even gonna make it to this club Now my mascara running, red lipstick smudged Oh, me so horny, yeah, he want to f*ck He popped all my buttons, and he ripped my blouse He Monica Lewinsky-ed all on my gown Oh, there daddy, daddy didn’t bring the towel Oh, baby, baby, we betta slow it down Took 45 minutes to get all dressed up We ain't even gon' make it to this club Take all of me I just wanna be the girl you like (girl you like) The kind of girl you like (girl you like) Take all of me I just wanna be the girl you like (girl you like) The kinda girl you like is right here with me Right here with me, right here with me Right here with me, right here with me Right here with me, right here with me Right here with me, right here with me Right here with me, right here with me Right here with me, right here with me (Hello) Right here with me, right here with me Right here with me, right here with me Hello
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Written by: Justin R. Timberlake, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Terius Youngdell Nash, Dwane M. II Weir, Mike Dean, Timothy Z. Mosley, Jerome Harmon, Leslie Jerome Harmon
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Classification"Partition" is a song from Beyoncé's self-titled album, "Beyoncé" which was released in 2013.
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Genre ClassificationThe song combines elements of electronica and contemporary R&B, a genre blend that is a hallmark of Beyoncé's style.
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Song OriginThe inspiration for "Partition" came from Beyoncé's desire to have sexual songs that women could relate to. She was specifically inspired by the time she had rented the Louvre museum in Paris, for Jay Z's birthday to view art privately.
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Musical ImpactIn "Partition," Beyoncé explores her sexuality, marking a departure from her earlier, cleaner image. This shift was seen as a significant moment in her career.
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Competitive Success"Partition" reached number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Video ConceptThe song has a highly stylized music video in which Beyoncé plays a burlesque dancer. The video became very popular and is now one of Beyoncé's most-watched videos on YouTube.
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Cultural BackgroundThe title "Partition" refers to the partition of a limousine, symbolizing privacy and separation. In the song, Beyoncé uses the partition as a metaphor for her desire to separate her public and private personas.
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Production DetailsThe production of "Partition" involved multiple producers including Timbaland, Justin Timberlake, Jerome Harmon and Beyoncé herself.
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Whole Album ReleaseThe decision to release all the tracks of the album "Beyoncé" along with their videos at the same time, a strategy known as a "visual album," was first introduced with the release of "Partition."
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Sound and Voice Usage"Partition" features a distinctive mixture of deep, bassy beats and high, delicate vocals – a characteristic trait of Beyoncé’s work. The singer's range spans around two octaves, from G3 to G5.
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French ConnectThe song features a spoken French intro and outro by French model and actress Noemie Lenoir, which added an exotic flavor to the song.
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