Formation
Beyoncé
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Y'all haters corny with that illuminati mess Paparazzi, catch my fly, and my cocky fresh I'm so reckless when I rock my Givenchy dress (stylin') I'm so possessive so I rock his Roc necklaces My daddy Alabama, momma Louisiana You mix that negro with that Creole make a Texas bamma I like my baby hair, with baby hair and afros I like my negro nose with Jackson Five nostrils Earned all this money but they never take the country out me I got a hot sauce in my bag, swag I see it, I want it I stunt, yellow bone it I dream it, I work hard I grind 'til I own it I twirl on them haters Albino alligators El Camino with the seat low Sippin' Cuervo with no chaser Sometimes I go off, I go off I go hard, I go hard Get what's mine, take what's mine I'm a star, I'm a star 'Cause I slay, slay I slay, hey, I slay, okay I slay, okay, all day, okay I slay, okay, I slay okay We gon' slay, slay Gon' slay, okay We slay, okay I slay, okay I slay, okay Okay, okay, I slay, okay Okay, okay, okay, okay Okay, okay, ladies, now let's get in formation, 'cause I slay Okay ladies, now let's get in formation, 'cause I slay Prove to me you got some coordination, 'cause I slay Slay trick, or you get eliminated When he f*ck me good I take his ass to Red Lobster, 'cause I slay When he f*ck me good I take his ass to Red Lobster, 'cause I slay If he hit it right, I might take him on a flight on my chopper, 'cause I slay Drop him off at the mall, let him buy some J's, let him shop up, 'cause I slay I might get your song played on the radio station, 'cause I slay I might get your song played on the radio station, 'cause I slay You just might be a black Bill Gates in the making, 'cause I slay I just might be a black Bill Gates in the making I see it, I want it I stunt, yellow bone it I dream it, I work hard I grind 'til I own it I twirl on them haters Albino alligators El Camino with the seat low Sippin' Cuervo with no chaser Sometimes I go off, I go off I go hard, I go hard Take what's mine, take what's mine I'm a star, I'm a star 'Cause I slay, slay I slay, hey, I slay, okay I slay, okay, I slay, okay I slay, okay, I slay okay I slay, okay We gon' slay, slay Gon' slay, okay We slay, okay I slay, okay I slay, okay Okay, okay, I slay, okay Okay, okay, okay, okay Okay, okay, ladies, now let's get in formation, I slay Okay ladies, now let's get in formation, I slay Prove to me you got some coordination, I slay Slay trick, or you get eliminated, I slay Okay ladies, now let's get in formation, I slay Okay ladies, now let's get in formation You know you that bitch when you cause all this conversation Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper
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Written by: Asheton Hogan, Aaquil Iben Shamon Brown, Khalif Malik Ibin Shaman Brown, Beyonce Giselle Knowles, Michael Len Williams
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15 facts about this song
Song Release"Formation" was released on February 6, 2016, by American singer Beyoncé.
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Surprise ReleaseThe song was released unexpectedly, a day before Beyoncé's performance at the Super Bowl 50 halftime show.
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Album Inclusion"Formation" is a part of Beyoncé's sixth studio album, "Lemonade."
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ContributionThe song was produced by Mike Will Made It and co-written by Swae Lee of Rae Sremmurd.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Formation" was shot in New Orleans and includes historical references to Hurricane Katrina and Creole culture.
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Lyrical MessageThe lyrics express pride in Beyoncé's black heritage and Southern upbringing.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2016, "Formation" won the Viewer’s Choice Award at the BET Awards. It also won Video of the Year at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Critical Acclaim"Formation" received widespread critical acclaim, with many praising its cultural significance.
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Commercial SuccessThe song debuted at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Beyoncé's highest debut on the chart.
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Influence"Formation" has been described as a cultural phenomenon, sparking extensive conversations about race, feminism, and social justice.
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LongevityEven years after its release, "Formation" is still celebrated as one of Beyoncé’s best songs and one of the most significant pop songs of the 21st century.
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Dance RoutineThe choreography for "Formation" was done by Chris Grant and JaQuel Knight, who have worked with Beyoncé on many of her iconic dance routines.
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SamplingThe song contains a sample from Messy Mya's YouTube video "A 27 Piece, Huh?" and Big Freedia's voice featured on the song.
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Public ReactionThe song sparked a political controversy due to its message and imagery, the latter of which was seen as anti-police by some viewers.
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Social ImpactBeyoncé used "Formation" as an anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement during her Super Bowl performance.
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