Wendy Williams invites a bevy of spokespersons to engage in a roundtable discussion about Beyonce’s new single “Bow Down/I Been On.” The diva’s first single in 2 years has caused quite the controversy, attracting what might not be the most praiseworthy attention, considering that King Bey is credited for being a token of female empowerment.
Mayte Garcia opened up the much needed conversation by boldly saying
I listened to the song. I liked it… love Beyonce, but I honestly think that Jay-Z is putting thoughts in her head.
There’s something to ponder. Could Hov really have had any input in the content of his wife’s latest track? The man is of monumental power and influence… some people might concur with Garcia’s stance. Following a round of applause, A.J. Hammer quickly jumped in to add his two cents.
This is a woman who hasn’t done anything throughout her career that isn’t exactly calculated, that doesn’t have an exact purpose. So to me it was a little surprising. To me she is not the kind of artist who needs to do something to get attention. And if that was the point though, to me that’s a big miss. To me, there’s more to the story, and when we get to talk to Beyonce about it, I think we’ll get to find out.
Nancy Giles, on the other hand, enjoyed the song and felt it necessary for a woman, to every once in a while, meet the horizon with direct gaze and actually say “Bow down, b*tches.”
You know, I love her and I wish I wrote the song. I do. Every once in a while, I think, women need to just sort of go off and say ‘bow down.’
Wendy herself thinks it is offensive and hypocritical of Beyonce to say the things she uttered throughout the song, reminding everyone that “if you call yourself a diva, then you’re not really a diva.” After reading aloud some of the things that people were saying, a particular tweet showed up on the screen that read:
“The same people offended by this song, would be eating it up if a man (say Kanye or Jay-Z) released it instead.”
When I initially heard the song, this was the chief point I examined. If a man wrote this song, he would be totally glorified for it. Kanye –– would undoubtedly be praised for a song of this substance. In fact, most women I know, would bob their heads with extra sass, me included. But I think the problem lies in responsibility; the responsibilities that Beyonce has consolidated through out the years. Kanye is not an emblem for female empowerment, nor does he appeal to young girls in the same way that the she does.
Could she have done an exclusive verse on Jay-Z’s album instead? Maybe there really is more to the story. Tell us what you think!
I seriously doubt that Beyonce came up with Bow Down. Just like her other songs that are similar to this one in tone, I’m 100% sure a male wrote this for Beyonce. People think Beyonce is so “empowered” and I just don’t see that as being the case. Beyonce’s career was calculated by her FATHER then taken over by her HUSBAND. Beyonce’s entire “Sasha Fierce” image, her style of dance, even the words of her most popular songs have been written and formulated by men…mostly gay men at that. I have always had an issue with the version of femininity that Beyonce has advanced because Beyonce’s image is the gay male’s version of what a woman is. I like real women not what gay males find appealing about women which is surface and unrealistic. I think people the end of the day give Beyonce way too much credit. If women want female empowerment they will do much better listening to someone like Erykah Badu or Nina Simone. Beyonce will say and do anything for MONEY that is her GOD and ambition. Beyonce will assume any image if it advances her career just like most Pop Stars. I’m not judging her but to be shocked by this song is to be naive. Beyonce is not a feminist but she is a mother and on that level it’s sad to see her advance a song like this but it’s sure not shocking. If Beyonce fan’s believe that she likes other women or advances the cause of black females…you are really delusional.
I agree with everything u said Richard
This is the BEST Synopsis I’ve ever read on this situation AND Bey’s Career.
Thanks Richard, I just learned something 2day.
That was so well put. Very well put.
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Not sure where you’ve come from, Richard, but you’re just great, man. Really cool, that you state your observations without “bashing” anyone. So true, and really insightful. Beyonce lacks femininity….and I know not many will understand where I’m coming from, but there’s a certain “softness” (not to be confused with weakness), that a real woman naturally posesses….she doesnt have it. She can slide down poles, and gyrate in blonde wigs all day, to me, theres something still slightly masculine, aggressive, and “cross-dresser-ish” about her…and that’s because, as you’ve stated, she is the gay man’s idea…the “Ru-Paul’s” idea of what a woman is…
Well said Richard. Something in the water is not right….
Wow!!!! I could not formulate the words to describe how I felt about this song, but your statement said everything I feel and then some. Thank you!!!
I applaud this comment Richard. I’ve been saying this exact same thing for some time now. Beyoncé is a product of Matthew Knowles coaching, Frank Gaston choreographing, inspired by the gay community. It’s all a fantasy and very grandeur. I believe Bey hasn’t really stood for anything as an artist. While she’s extraordinarily talented, marketing and her millions are far more important than her really caring to empower women or black women for that matter. Hence, how she was apart of the “Move Ya Body” campaign, then sells out for $50 million Pepsi deal. She always contradicts herself, and makes questionable career moves. Her motives are very apparent. I am a huge Bey fan, but I’m also not blinded by what she appears to be. After all she did say,”Power isn’t given to you, you have to take it.” That’s what she does time and time again. Kudos Richard!
Couldn’t have said it better.
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@ Gemini
It’s clear to me you’re a fan of Beyonce’s. I’m glad you like her music and image. I’m not attacking her. I do have a question for you however? At what point do you as a consumer wish to see or hear something different or novel from Beyonce? Do you really think “Bow Down Bitches” advances her well marketed narrative? Do you really see this song as a “risk?” You mentioned Madonna but unlike Madonna, who got off on being bad and pushing buttons, Beyoncé’s aesthetic is a version perfection. She lives to be admired for her accomplishments. This song is really beneath her accomplishments, image, and story and whoever wrote this song for her is not doing her any favors. Trust me this song is not “huge” deal nor is there any big deal being made about it. People can express a point of view that is not lock and step with Beyonce’s fan club.
I see your point and I would agree if I were under the impression that Beyonce put this out as an official single. But its clearly to create buzz, hence it being two different snippets. Of course I’m a Beyonce fan, like any reasonable American! Yes I think she is taking a risk, you prove that point when you describe how her image portrays the opposite. I’m all for artists being unpredictable and strategic. That’s the shit superstars are known for.
Like any “reasonable American??” Wow you are delusional. I am NOT a fan. The reason I am not a fan is because I prefer singers to actually SING not do lap dances! I believe her concerts and performances are degrading to women, because they deplict women as brainless sex objects, gyrating on stage in lingerie is not classy nor is something I consider “talent.” Our culture and society has been on a moral downslide in the last 20 or 30 years, precisely because of the acts Beyonce and others like her perform on stage.It is amazing to me how “fans” such as yourself allow this high school drop out to call you a bit$% and excuse it! Don’t you have any self-respect? Bithonce does not know you and does not care about you, don’t you realize that???? Disliking her music and principles does not equate jealousy. I know who I AM. I am filled with SELF ESTEEM. I am married, middle class (over 200,000 a year) educated and very attractive. My husband is educated too. We have been married 21 years. And I didn’t meet him in a strip club shaking ass LOL In my world, I am successful. I have what Beyonce and her husband could never buy, education, morals and self-respect. REAL TALK.
@Lauren two thumbs up morals, class, self-respect, eduction! Sounds like a woman of substance to me. Well put Lauren!!!!
i love the new song. i hope her whole album has that hood theme to it. i hate how people are like “shes supposed to be a role model” or complaining about her use of the b word. like beyonce is not your mom its not her job to sing about how special you are all the time. also, ive noticed that women of color are always getting backlash for using the word bitch, but wasnt britney spears’ catch phrase “its britney bitch” ? no one told her to change her catchphrase. lol.
I say the same things when people attack artist I like. People should raise their own children. But Beyonce has always been on the high road (for the most part/so to speak). Beyonce made a point not to get into personal attacks especially with other female artists and this seems like a big switch to stay relevant. It’s hard when you’re as successful as Beyonce and your image is as clean (for the most part). To make a song like this at 31 is kind of a type of desperation. And FYI. There is nothing HOOD about Beyonce. Beyonce reminds me of Janet Jackson in Poetic Justice. Just playing the role. Beyonce is very sheltered. Like someone said she really does live in a bubble. But I bet you the person who wrote this wanted to mess with Beyonce’s image for effect for her fans. I just don’t think they will win with it. But hey you like it! LOL Maybe it will work.
^^^The above is a reply to @Gemini
BITCHES IS MAD!
@Richard u Rihanna Navy?
the only thing people know about beyonce is what she brings out to the world for you to see. So how would you know if she is hood or not?? When a male talks about females in some harsh ways we say oh that’s my shit but when a women let alone a black women say it she gets attacked for it.. I was surprised when i first heard it because i’m not used to her saying that but it shows another side of her and just like when a hood gangster rapper puts out a song to tells us to not be in the streets and do right basically do the better things in life..
@Brenda! This is crap. Stop it with the I love her hood theme. If you are in the hood you want nothing except for the get out. Hood people want to get out the hood so how can you expect me to believe Beyonce, a person who hasn’t lived in the hood is so hood. STOP IT STOP IT STOP IT.
For example,
People who have section 8 don’t take there section 8 vouchers to the hood, instead they do everything they can to move as far away from the hood as possible-OAN they have the nerves to detest the hood people when they get the grand opportunity to leave. So stop with your love for the hood! PHONY PHONY PHONY!
Hunty, Beyonce put herself into people’s living rooms saying how she was empowering young girls. WE didn’t do that. And also, if Jay Z stated he would stop using the word Bit*h in his songs because he NOW has a daughter, she should consider bonding and being a role model to her so called, surrogate “Blue Ivy.”
Bow Down, Beyonce. Your name doesn’t even mean anything, and you stand for anything.
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This is the BEST comment i’ve read about an artist in a long time. Not bashing or degrading but just an honest opinion formulated with the right words. Could not have said it better.
Jay-z did not write this!!! Beyonce is from Houston this is what we do down here. She knows about DJ Screw, UGK, Ghetto Boys, Slim Thug and all the other host of entertainers from Houston. Both songs are a mixture of “our” sound. At this point in her life she has done it ALL. Nothing else to do but what she feels is right for her. Stop hating and let her live. Also in the Bible the only two curse words are “fool” and “damn” not Bitch. Her religion do not have nothing to do with it. Stop It!
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Richard, I completely agree with you. When has Beyonce ever uplifted a female? Beyonce is all about herself
Could that phrase also mean bow down (to) illuminati? I’m not an expert on it, and we all know we can’t believe everything but what is everyone’s take on that? I use to listen to her years ago, but I started feeling disconnected to her for some odd reason… I even thought sasha fierce was weird, then I read up on illuminati and she was one of the figures.
I see where you might be coming from: “….since you were little girls, you dreamt of being in my world….respect it…bow down…”
Could that mean “if you want to be like me, have what i have, be part of the group Im in,….all you gotta do is bown down….surrender…worship…sacricife something…or someone”….im probably reaching, lol but still lol.
http://concreteloop.com/2013/03/tv-bit-wendy-williams-discusses-beyonces-new-single-bow-down-w-roundtable-panel?replytocom=24853810#
You really don’t know what a feminist is, do you?
You people are so weird. The amount of energy you put into someone elses life astounds me. I don’t think this song was about “money”…I’m pretty sure Beyonce’s not hurting…I think she took a risk when she did it. She went hard, vented and that was probably the end of that. However, the song was dope, thuggish, funny and well….true. I don’t think she expects people to bow down but I do think she is telling ppl to shut up and recognize. It’s funny though…cuz this is not the first time she’s done records like this…”In the club” and “Diva”.
Sarkazm,
You are spending time and energy as well or did you not need any energy to type that lengthy post saluting your girl B? Basically, saying it’s okay to worship Beyonce? It’s not okay to worship anyone or anything not even yourself (for man is merely a breath)! From the dust you were formed to the dust you shall return. So think about before you start praising Bey, yourself, or any other person. All Praises go to God! For he is the ALPHA and the OMEGA!
I agree with everything Richard said but I do believe the song has some kind of hidden meaning as did “Run the World”. “Bow Down Bitches” is something you think its not something that someone in Beyonce’s position, as one of the top female artists in the industry, should say out loud even if she’s thinking it. But she grown so she can do what she wants. But she is definitely not someone that parents should allow their children to listen to. Aside from that my main issue – aside from the lyrics – is the production on the song itself sounds horrendous.
Well said!
DONT YOU DARE BLAME THE GAYS FOR THIS MESS ! more of yal straight folk love dat nasty witch more than anybody yal get it the F#@% together thank you that is all !
You could not have put that any better Overstreet. You said exactly what I think about Beyonce. Very well put!!!
@sarah2014 The reason I brought up the Bible was b/c there was a question of her being Christian or not because she said the word – B&*$ch! I was pointing out that it has nothing to do with it. Now for you……..Get your Bible based, holy than thou butt off this web site and use the thing you seem to want to use against me and several other people. Read for yourself and use it for yourself because there is ONE JUDGE and ONLY ONE DAY TO BE JUDGED.
And the Pastor and his wife said , Amen.
BOY YOU BETTER PREACH WHAT YOU ARE SAYING ABOUT HER!! AND YOU CAN TELL THAT SOMETHING IN THE WATER IS NOT CLEAN WITH HER.
the song is doing exactly what it was intended to do… free promotion
You are 1000% correct. Why is anyone even discussing this? I saw something on Good Morning America….really?? Beyonce is engineered. She has moderate talent. She’s NEVER done anything ground breaking. Everything she does is Jackson-esque (Michael and Janet), Whitney-esque (but not even close vocally) and now she’s courting controversy which is Madonna-esque. Why should anyone bow down to a carbon copy. Ignore this and do not add any relevance to it. Wendy Williams should know better.
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@ T2
I hate to break this to you but if you think Jay-Z does not call women “bitches” you’re delusional. Jay-Z calls himself a “nigga” and markets that on Songs like “Niggas” in Paris ( a recent hit for “HOV”) I think the “regret” he has is one of the choices he’s made or image. Jay-Z is about as acceptable as one celebrity can be minus his past which is often brought up…you know his extensive musical catalogue and his drug dealing to his own community. Jay-Z is responsible for both Rihanna and Beyonce’s images so you can’t take the focus off the man who markets both women and the images that you see and celebrate. The birth of his daughter will not change the way this man makes money but it’s nice to say things like the birth of his daugher changes his ways in public. Jay-Z loves the image of the Pimp/Don and no matter how he tries to shield his daughter from those images she will pick up on what made him famous and the way he behaves towards her mother.
@ richard While I appreciate the background check on J and B, I was simply pointing out that he is capable of forethought. I actually agree with you on both pop and rap stars, but keep the focus on the grown individual who made the ultimate decision to belittle herself and her gender. In the words of my grandmother “That’s not how royalty acts, but they are self proclaimed.”
@ T2
I see your point and I agree with it. (I also think I misread your original post..my apologies). I also think our Grandparents must know one another because they told me the same thing about the “self anointed” or “self proclaimed”.
Richard has made one of the most conclusive and insightful comments on this song that I have read, but people nonetheless continue to be distracted by the issue of her self-proclaimed exposure to an Houston rap genre. prior to her relationship to Jay-Z and whether this legitimizes her use of a Hip Hop inspired boastfulness. This to me just reiterates that contrary to the song, she is indeed ” just his little wife” because the irony here is that she wouldn’t have even felt the need to make such a claim and on Hip Hop’s terms if it wasn’t for her husband. She could have down a “Bow Down” record without trying to the validate her street credibility by referencing her flimsy cameos in a Willie D video. She doesn’t need to resort to Hip Hop to prove she’s the best- this girl sings live and dances for hours, things that many rappers can’t and don’t do. So why was this necessary? I would have respected this kind of bravado if it had instead been channelled through R&B (as she has down before, ex. “Ego”).
I do believe Jay-Z had a song called 99 problems… I got 99 problems but a bitch aint’ one hahahaha isnt that disrespecting women in a way???
This is a true down south song and I love it!! This song is where Beyonce is rooted from, deep in my heart I think she came up with the idea herself not JayZ, it has the right Texas Swagg and only sum1 from Texas could get it just right like she did, I Love it, I Love it, I Love it!! She has been giving the “PEOPLE” what they want to hear her whole life, now its her time to shine and do what she wants to do…. After ALL she is the QUEEN in my opinion SOOOO with that being said
#BOWdown B****es TEXAS BEEN ON!!!!!
It doesn’t even have to be a male singing this song, if Rihanna sang this song, it would be a different story. This song just isn’t Beyonce.
@ J
I think that documentary she was was pure bull. Beyonce wants to come off like she is as talented as Michael Jackson. FAIL. Beyonce wants people to believe she is this deep artist who is constantly trying to elevate her craft when this song just flies in the face of that. If Beyonce were AZEALIA BANKS or Kanye West people would understand the tone more but to be where she is and to release this type of song just comes off as attention seeking and quite frankly desperate. It’s obvious she just does what her team/handlers say and has little actual input. If Beyonce was that Queen she wants you to believe she is she would have been more mindful of totality of her image and status. If Bey were that BOSS she would ADVANCE her image forward rather that rely on the easy or the simplistic “Bow Down” i’m the Queen bitches approach. This is nothing new or even interesting.
All of this coming from a Rihanna stan…smh wow. Please
You got to see it like this beyonce has feelings all tho people see her as this perfect girl because everything she do is amazing but now they get upset when she says bow down b*tches.. The only thing I can say is for someone to take this song to the heart and for someone too be offended by this song they must be miserable this girl gotta hear negativity in everything she do. Every single thing she do someone has to bring her down and in reality they just wanna live her life and I believe she’s tired so I’m happy she’s finally speaking out and getting things off her chest any real beyhive would totally understand this and would be so happy of our mother bee
Completely agree!
@BeyonceKeit
The thing is Beyoncekeit you look up to Beyonce (in a worshipping kind of way) You even refer to yourself as a beyhive and Beyonce as your mother Bee. It’s too bad that your biological mother isn’t worth this much honor. Because if she was there is no way Beyonce with have such a high place in your heart. BeyonceKeit being a beyhive and all you’ve already submitted/Bowed down to Beyonce! I submit to no one except for my heavenly father and I love my mother too much to give anyone except for God that type of power. So you little Beyhive just keep on buzzing zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!
… Or get publicity.
I feel that people take the messages of these song a bit to far. Sometimes songs are ment purely for entertainment purposes nothing more nothing less. I also feel that Beyonce has been paving her own way and empowering women for many albums and has the right to remind people why she is where she is and if she feels that the best way to get that message across telling the haters (maybe you) to BOW DOWN then i’m with it!
@ LOVE
I think we have two different views of “empowerment”. Beyonce advances the images of the ride or die chick she is not Jill Scott. Beyonce has never been a feminist or about women’s issues as such but rather the version of a woman that some men favor..”the trophy girl with attitude”. Look at how she defers to her husband and before that her Father? When Beyonce did that song Girls it was a commercial disaster for her because her fans were not used to that image of her. Girls was meant to be a female anthem but it never caught on. Songs have several meanings and yes they can be light and fun. But Beyonce is a role model and an older woman and she also has associations with First Family now. Do you really think it’s appropriate to have young girls saying “Bow Down Bitches”? Do you think Sasha and Malia should be singing “BOW DOWN BITCHES” before the President or their mother? The mentality of that song is divisive and self hating and I don’t believe it came from Beyonce’s stream of consciousness but from men who admire her and what they think she represents. The reality is Beyonce is just a commercial singer she is not in some exalted position and the “haters” concept is about as played out as this single is.
lmao @ The reality is Beyonce is just a commercial singer she is not in some exalted position and the “haters” concept is about as played out as this single is
this is great.
@Richard,
31 is an older woman?? LOL, really I wouldn’t call anyone under 35 an older woman. Other than that I agree with you.
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I think you’re not very intuitive Richard. Although you seem to be a thinker, you are making assumptions and generalizations…Beyonce has been ratchett from day 1. That’s 1 of the reasons I’ve been a fan. I love the ratchettness. Hell she even says in that song she had those ghetto dookie braids and was somewhere shakin’ her booty in the parking lot….which I choose to believe! Also, Destiny’s Child had female empowerment songs at every turn, “Survivor”, “Independent Women” (1 & 2), “So Good”, “Free”, “Girl”…and pretty sure her 2nd album was a man hating album :-/ aside from “Get Me Bodied” and “Deja Vu”, lol. Folks this is entertainment….none of this shit is real. It’s for fun.
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Her songs are just another revenue to get more money. The interpretation of her songs is up to the listeners.
@Beyoncekeit says the Beyonce stan smh
I have a new respect for this woman, I really do.
I said something similar in another post, that all she have ever known is Jay-Z so I wouldn’t be surprised if he had an influence on the song. She’s been in a bubble the majority of her life. Outside of traveling, entertaining, and Jay-Z. What other experiences could she have dealt with to make her write a song telling b*tches to Bow Down? I don’t know. The only thing I could think of is this is an attempt to shed her goody two shoe image. But let’s face it, she would have to do something pretty extreme like what Halle Berry did in Monster’s Ball to accomplish that, lol.
I am feeling comment no.8 (seriously) people are taking this too serious! As for the 1st comment, I am a gay man & please don’t say all gay men view women this way, because I don’t; I LOVE BEYONCE, BUT I LOVE MY MOTHER & SISTER as well & they are NOTHING like Beyonce. She is pure entertainment ONLY 4 me. This song is for fun & haters, NOT a single, otherwise u would see/hear her speaking on it: it was for FREE BUZZ/PROMO & IT WORKED! BOW DOWN!
jk jk
It’s just a song. I don’t know why people are giving it so much power. People are doing exactly what the exec’s want them too.
well she,s succeeding she has you all talking.she,s entertainer.I like how she markets herself.Go head Gurl.
The problem with this song is that it’s not suiting her. Vocals seem to be overdone, instrumental not hers at all, lyrics definitely not hers. The thing ius that even if if it’s a male who wrote the song for her, it mean she agrees with it. I think unfortunately for her, she is inventing herself a world, a personnality. She always said that she wanted to be a legend. But what I wanna tell her is “giiirl! if you ever want to be a legend someday, be truth to yourself and don’t try to fool anyone because this is an offense.” She talented and gifted but through the years she is ruining it. Sorry Bee but this time , i can’t be yo team!
And oh, I forgot: she claims that women rule the world and that we equal. But with her lyrics “bow dow bitches” seems like SHE is ruling the world (or at least want to) So paradoxical…
Everything in music is a paradamndox but then so are we as people. Just because I’m happy today doesn’t mean I’ll be happy tomorrow. Just because I’m friendly today doesn’t mean I feel like talking to you tomorrow. Sometimes I’m in love and sometimes I’m not. Sometimes I want us all to get along and sometimes I think you need to know who the f**** you’re dealing with and bow down. You guys are rediculous. Beyonce is human (I think) and does the same thing…the difference is the world is her facebook and everyone is judging her for her humanity. Hell I think she should do a mash up of this song and Run The World, lol.
Atotheb,
She actually said girls rule the world. Because women like you (based off your word choice and other women myself included would probably agree that women don’t rule the world because women are an extension of man from the day of creation. Since woman came from man women can never rule the world! Girls need to feel like they rule the world until they reach a certain age (and are fully developed) and have found themselves-when they become women!
Does anyone remember that Beyonce sung this in Survivor…
I’m wishin’ you the best
Pray that you are blessed
Bring much success, no stress, and lots of happiness
(I’m better than that)
I’m not gon blast you on the radio
(I’m better than that)
I’m not gon lie on you and your family
(I’m better than that)
I’m not gon hate on you in the magazines
(‘m better than that)
I’m not gon compromise my Christianity
(I’m better than that)
You know I’m not gon diss you on the internet
Cause my mama taught me better than that
So she says not going to compromise her Christianity. Yet now she says bow down to her.
Not going to diss you on the radio my momma taught me better then that. Apparently Momma knowles teaching has been supplanted by something stronger.
And for those who say her husbands influence is a non factor. Google Jay Z and “Do What Thou Wilt.” Then go to wiki and put in (do what thou wilt) the very principles and spirit behind this Mantra embodie the tone and persona of Sasha fierce as well as the song bow down. Do the research!
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More like someone who’s not a christian wrote that song for her. LOL
Exile got it 100% right. Beyonce never got into that. Even when people tried to pit her against other artists she did not go for that!
huh? ppl seem to forget pre 2003 Beyonce that woman was conniving did ya’ll forget how her, matthew and sony kicked FOUNDING members Letoya Luckett and Latavia Roberson out their own group without telling them once profits started looking questionable? They Replaced them with Farrah and Michelle at the say my name video shoot, clowned them publicly, Then beyonce turned around and wrote, produced and sung one of the most vicious diss songs ever recorded in modern history Survivor, Fancy and the worst Nasty Girl! and before you say i’m trippin it was determined by a court TWICE the song and album survivor was about Letoya and Latavia.
SO many people sound so blasted stupid… It’s a fucking song… Don’t act like you never called another female or male a bitch… Fuck out of here……
Hello Exile,
I agree with what you are saying. No one can make Beyonce do anything that she does not want to do.
1 Timothy 6:10 ►
New International Version (©2011)
For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil. Some people, eager for money, have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs.
I am not God and in no means, have no right to judge anyone. However, metaphorically speaking, when you dress, act, give demonic signs (???), dance, and sing in a way that is unpleasing to God…just to make a record sell. In a sense, it is like you’re selling yourself to the Devil.
I do not know why Beyonce will make a song like that or hold up illuminati signs. I do know that she is not the only person who does and many songs are much worst. This does not make her, not a Christian, but it does construct her sell out and this causes her danger to her fans and especially to herself.
Beyonce and Sasha Fierce are the same person. Sasha is an alter ego whom Beyonce use for an excuse to do some of the things that she does. Jay Z may be an important influence in her life, BUT it is Beyonce/Sasha that makes her do the things that SHE (no one else) do.
Luke 9:26 ►
New International Version (©2011)
Whoever is ashamed of me and my words, the Son of Man will be ashamed of them when he comes in his glory and in the glory of the Father and of the holy angels.
Beyonce said she was raised as a Christian. This does not make anyone perfect; it merely means that when we fall short…we know that with God’s grace, we can get back up. For publicity, it is simply not worth selling yourself out for. To me, as a Christian, if you must do these things to make an exchange, then to me, you have sold your soul for the almighty dollar.
For this, Beyonce is a talented artist but some of the thing that she has chosen to do is not worth my breath talking about because the only thing that we are doing by talking about is encouraging. God blessed her with a beautiful talent and provided all mankind the gift of freewill. However, ONLY SHE can decide on the matter SHE chooses to use her fame and talent…at the end…she will be held accountable for it.
By the way, Bow Down, is almost a song and nothing more. Merely, another means to increase her revenue. If you do not like her song(s) and some of the things, she acts like she is representing, then pray for her. None of us are perfect and we all have fallen short.
People really took this song literally…wow. Publicity stunts are real guys
I agree
hadddddddddddd that bitch rihannnna would of wrote this songggggggggggggg yall would be alll on her d*ck fall back bey slaysss get over it!
BEYONCE OR RIHANNA’S FANS ARE GOING TO LISTEN TO WHATEVER THEY WANT TO PUT OUT. NO MATTER WHAT WORDS ARE IN THE SONG, RELIGION PREFERENCE, OR THE WAY THEY DRESS AND ACT. EVERYONE IS ENTITLED TO THEIR PERSONAL OPINION, BECAUSE AT THE END OF THE DAY THE ONLY OPINION THAT COUNTS WILL BE THE INDIVIDUALS.
Are we really surprised about this song? This is the same woman that even refers to herself as a “bitch”. ….”I got every reason to feel like I’m that bitch” – her song, “Ego”. If she feels comfortable calling herself that, what’s going to stop her from calling other women that as well? SMH.
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I do agree with many of you on here,but I do think she made this song just for fun and she wasn’t really that serious about it.I was surprised because the song doesn’t really seem like something she would do,maybe that’s why she did it.Rappers use the word “bitch” all the time and hardly anyone reacts in such a way.I am confused tho on what image she tries to portray or if she’s just tired of being a “goody goody”.
Richard, I so agree with you, Bey is overrated and gets too much credit. i always felt Kelly Rowland deserved more credit than her as a singer, she is even more classy. I am not a fan of Keyshia Cole but good job calling out Beyonce. I am not hating but let the chips fall where they should.
Wow! I wonder what Bey is thinking since so many people are wondering what was she thinking; Home girl is thinking hard and how to answer this ? About this single Bow Down! This is so not her! I agree with Richard comments:)
Alternatively, how much money she will get with all the publicity she is and will be getting. It is just a song.
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Wow..it scares me how many people have become sheep in this world today. Firstly IT IS JUST A SONG!!! Why is it that she always seems to be targeted in every single thing she does. I honestly think people want to see her downfall and it is really sad. The hate I read on here is like she is a child murderer. She is human you know and has the right to address the world how she wants. All you so called Christians are giving christians a bad name. Who are you to suddenly judge her about her beliefs? What makes you better? How can you sit and question her relationship with God. That is personal and does not concern you….
Philly, for the most part, I agree with you. I am a Christian and would prefer for everyone to be one. However, it is not just Christians who judges Beyonce. It is the society as a whole. To be honest, many Christians listen to Gospel music. If any Christian, does mention anything about Beyonce religious preference or demonic rituals, the message is intended for other Christians and bring awareness to the public, especially to parents. It is important to know who are children are listening to and what certain signs are they are mimicking.
It is, in my opinion; Beyonce’s along with other celebrity life is none of anyone’s business. Besides, I am human. I do not have a heaven or hell to put anyone in it. The fact of the matter, is that people are going to do whatever they want to do. Sometimes, rumors about certain entertainers only brings more publicity. Let’s be honest, that is Beyonce intentions.
The fact of the matter, it does not matter why she made her new song or her chosen existent. Her job is to get money. YOUR MONEY!!! The money that most of us cannot afford to spare… After all, do you think she cares about any of our personal life, or she will freely give you any of her money.
Whether she gets good or bad publicity, the additionally attention, she gets, the further her records or articles sell, and THE MORE OF YOURs or OTHERS HARD EARN MONEY she gets.
ok ok ok I see a lot of people are upset. I really think this song is intended for all the people in the same business as her that always have something to say about her. I dont see it as her telling her fans to bow down. She is talking to the haters!!!!! She is tired of always having to shut her mouth and let folks say whatever. Damn let her be! Everyone says Jay is controlling her and behind basically everything. So what you would like is for him to stop and let you control it. If this is so out of her character then something isnt right……. whos controlling her now if he’s been doing it all along . It just may be how she feels. she does the super bowl and gets talked about with that. I really think she is just saying, “look yall want to be where Im at, as a matter of fact you always dreamt of being here, well im here so just bow down. Hell stop the hating.” If you dont like it dont listen, Its for her fans to enjoy and for her haters to know im not going to keep taking your shit. You keep bringing up Blue Ivy well maybe she finally doing something for herself so she can say to her daughter do you and be fearless. be happy and dont trip over what ppl say. dont let nobody walk over you. I think she has done a good job and her career looks good to me. Sold out concerts before she even dropped this song. Yes its just a song.
Jay-z did not write this!!! Beyonce is from Houston this is what we do down here. She knows about DJ Screw, UGK, Ghetto Boys, Slim Thug and all the other host of entertainers from Houston. Both songs are a mixture of “our” sound. At this point in her life she has done it ALL. Nothing else to do but what she feels is right for her. Stop hating and let her live. Also in the Bible the only two curse words are “fool” and “damn” not Bitch. Her religion do not have nothing to do with it. Stop It!
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The term “Haters” is kind of old.
oh my people now adays since the internet has started is so hateful I feel so bad for the people that do not like this woman she has done waaaayyyyyy more of everything in her life then anyone on here and her bank account, album sales, and concerts sellouts proves that lol She is human and sometimes we gotta get stuff off our chest and that is what this song is about…..it is just a song people and I love it b/c people is taken it to heart for no reason. If you want to hear a holy song listen to gospel music that is what its there for. This is not gospel music so stop trying to treat it as such.
BEYONCE IS OVERRATED AND ALOT OF HER FANS VIEW HER AS A GOD AND SHE IS NO GOD. PEOPLE YOU ARE JUST AS TALENTED AS BEYONCE, IF NOT BETTER. PLEASE STOP GIVING HER SO MUCH ATTENTION. SHE IS TALENTED BUT COME ON……… DOES SHE REALLY NEED ALL OF THIS PHAROAH DRAMA?
Why does everything she do is analyzed? Why are people so obsessed with her? I mean even your haters are obsessed with you… It’s like, WTF does Beyonce do to people? Is this b— a low key hypnotist?
Beyoncé fan or not, all of these comments and the media attention Beyoncé is receiving prove that she’s on top of the game. The over analyzing of Beyoncé and her career judgments are trite. The lyrics to the song address the people who want to see her fail because she is older in age now and there are newer, successful, music artists in the business. From what I know about Beyoncé and her taste in music, this was a comedic song that released some frustration and is just a buzz single. It was never intended to be an actual single.
For people who took the time to watch all of her behind the scenes of her tours, they know that Beyoncé is a perfectionist and very calculated. She likes full control of her sound and image so therefore, she’s not in charge of anybody, especially her damn husband. She’s accomplished things many people in this generation will never be able to accomplish and worked hard to get to where she is.
People are saying she will never be Whitney or Mariah, but who the hell in this world will? And I would not be so quick to bring up Whitney because although she had consistent feel good music for years, chick freaking struggled with hard drugs and made a damn fool out of herself on TV. She’s was scrutinized for years, but now that she’s dead, people want to act like none of that happened. Plus she and Mariah come from generations where YOU HAD TO BUY THE ALBUMS AND SINGLES IN STORES. I do not know any single from this generation that has sold close to what they’ve sold. Not Christina, not P!NK, not Kelly, not Carrie, not Leona, and not Beyoncé.
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*nobody is in charge of Beyonce
*I do not know any singer
This invisible women empowerment thing is never going to happen. I have no idea who is involved with this movement and who’s a member of it. And why it only comes up when someone says bitch. Personally I do not need a song or a speech to get off my ass and be great as a female. But here is what I do know, the media and public are modern day Scribes and Pharisees. With no sense of reality, playing judge and jury in this girl’s life. I took the time to read a lot of comments since I heard the song. I was in awe. And I will pray for you all and get closer to Jesus myself. I cannot deal with Beyonce’s Instagram comments also. Everyone overnight became analytical. Cant get them to show up for class and work but are writing essays on Beyonce. You people dogged her about Letoya and Latavia. You dogged her about going solo. You trashed her about acting. Dogged her about dating Jay Z. Called her husband ugly. Talked about her weight and hair. Then accused her of being a demon. Accused her lying about her age. You dogged her about being close to the Obamas and Oprah. Dogged her about doing the same dances over and over. Then took it to another level and talked about her child (smh). Trashed her sister and father. Trashed her mom for making her clothes and plastic surgery. She’s been accused of lip-synching, faking pregnancy, anti-social, skin bleaching, nose jobs, lipo, lip synching and a damn fire in the Super Dome. *throws hands in the air* Does any other reasonable person see anything wrong with this picture. This girl has done nothing but tried to work hard and please you heifers. She is not your relative. She did not birth any of you, contrary to what you may believe. She is not responsible for your failure. If she were I need you to give her credit when you succeed. What the hell do you want from her???Oprah has tried to empower these heifers for 50 years and now she has an entire station about empowerment. If you haven’t seen enough by now to get off your ass and do something. Its never going to happen. This crap makes my blood boil. Because this is what we do to people. They get to big and too successful, making you feel some sort of way about your life. And all of sudden they need to sit down? No, You all need a life, Jesus, and a vacation from your own mediocrity.
I totally agree With Wendy How Can you perform At a historical event And the next words out of your mouth is Bow down? I am not feeling it!!! Beyoncé is a true Entertainer She need not entertain Pettiness She needs to stay focused!!!
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Beyonce is a very good entertainer; nonetheless, she has her share of problems at this moment like everyone else. This means she is not perfect…at this moment an extremely talented human being…NOT GOD. Her sucess must come with a price along with unfair scrutiny on every stage of her live.
So, who cares if she worship the Devil, she lip sync, bleach her skin, wear weaves/wigs or that she fake her pregnancy. That is between herself, Jay Z, her baby, and God. The more others try to figure these things out the money you putting in her pocket. The bottom line, If you do not like the song, do not listen to, buy, and definitely, stop talking about it.
The fact is there may or may not be a hidden message to this song or anything else that happens in her personal live. Do you think that she cares about you? Most likely not. So, why are you trying to figure it out? IT IS JUST A SONG…
“Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.”
-Alexander Hamilton
I really don’t get why some ppl want to say “oh Jay Z is getting in her head, he made her do this or that”. Um the last time I checked, Beyonce is a grown ass woman. Jay Z did not “make” her do any of the things she’s doing or done, for that matter. Personally i don’t hate the song, it’s OK but not my cup of tea. And I am not a fan of Jay Z at all. But unless Beyonce completely has no mind of her own, how could he make her do anything that she didn’t want to do? Like i said, I don’t even care 4 Jay Z but to place all the blame on him like Beyonce is a 4 year old child who doesn’t know any better, is kind of ignorant in my eyes.
She’s an uneducated, overrated, whore who will do anything for fame and fortune. She and J-Zay represent money, nothing more. They want to be viewed as a power couple, but their success has brought nothing good to the general community and certainly not to black people, particularly children. Her performances are nothing more than lap dances that one would see in a strip club. Her wigs/weaves have become more blonde and long and her skin lighter. She started out as a light skin black girl from Houston now, according to her, she is multi-racial.
I am sorry. But, what does anything that you are saying has anything to do with Beyonce new hit? I am confused. What does her skin and hair color, nationality, her past jobs, all due respect, are any of anybody else’s business? Oh, perhaps I am missing something. Perchance your attacks about Beyonce do have something to her new hit. I could be wrong now, but I do not think so.
This comment does or does not mean that I am a fan of Beyonce; However, dude comes on.