Diva
Beyoncé
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I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a [Chorus] Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustler Of a hustler Of a, of a hustler Na, na, na, diva is a female version of a hustler Of a hustler Of a, of a hustler Stop the track; let me state facts I told you give me a minute and I'll be right back Fifty million 'round the world and they said that I couldn't get it I done got so sick and filthy with Benj's I can't spend How you gone be talking shit? You act like I just got up in it Been the number one diva in this game for a minute I know you read the paper, the one that they call a queen Every radio 'round the world know me 'cause that's where I be I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a [Chorus] When he pull up, wanna pop my hood up Bet he better have a six pack in the cooler Getting money--divas getting money If you ain't getting money, then you ain't got nothing for me Tell me something (tell me something) Where your boss at? (where your boss at?) Where my ladies up in there that like to talk back? (that like to talk back) I wanna see ya (I wanna see ya) I'd like to meet ya (I'd like to meet her) What you said? (Not to me) She ain't no diva (she ain't no diva) [Chorus] Since fifteen in my stilettos been strutting in this game What's your age was the question they asked when I hit the stage I'm a diva; best believe her; you see her; she getting paid She ain't calling him to greet her; don't need him--her bed's made This is a stick up, stick up I need them bags of that money A stick up, stick up You see them; ask 'em where that money All my ladies get it up I see you, I do the same Take it to another level No passengers on my plane I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey) I'm-a, I'm-a a diva This is a stick up, stick up I need them bags of that money Stick up, stick up You see 'em; ask where that money [Chorus] I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva I'm-a, I'm-a a diva (hey)
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Written by: Shondrae L Crawford, Beyonce Knowles, Sean Garrett
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Title Origin"Diva" is a track from Beyoncé's third studio album titled "I Am... Sasha Fierce", released in 2008. The word "Diva" is traditionally used to describe a celebrated female opera singer but in the modern context, it is used for a famous and successful woman who is very attractive and fashionable.
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ProductionThe song was co-written and co-produced by Beyoncé, Sean Garrett and Shondrae "Bangladesh" Crawford. This trio has worked together on other records like "Video Phone" also from the "I Am... Sasha Fierce" album.
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Commercial Performance"Diva" was commercially successful, peaking at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and reaching the top 20 in several other markets including the United Kingdom and New Zealand.
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Song ThemeThe song is known for its empowering theme about woman's independence. In addition to flaunting her own success, Beyoncé promotes female strength and autonomy throughout the song.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Diva" was directed by Melina Matsoukas, it features Beyoncé in a warehouse lighting cars on fire. The video won a MTV Award for 'Best Choreography' in 2009.
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Cultural ImpactThe term "Diva" has been used by Beyoncé as a self-designation, and this song has made a substantial contribution to this perception in popular culture.
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Live PerformanceSimilar to many of her other tracks, Beyoncé performed "Diva" live at different venues. It is especially remembered for its performance during the "I Am... World Tour" (2009-10).
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LyricsThe song's lyrics reference two other hits. The verse "Diva is the female version of a hustler" directly mirrors the line "I'm a hustler, baby" from Jay-Z’s “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)”, while the verse "I done put two fifties on the ten-speed" redefines Kanye West's lyric "I done put chrome on the eighteen wheeler" from "Diamonds from Sierra Leone".
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Sampling"Diva" features a sample from "Don't Do It!" performed by Micheal Knight.
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AwardsThe song received a nomination for Best R&B Song at the 52nd Grammy Awards in 2010.
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