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Beyoncé - If I Were a Boy
Artist: Beyoncé
Producer: Toby Gad
Album: I Am...
Label: Music World/Columbia
In case you missed yesterday’s news, Beyoncé has returned to the musical spotlight to prepare for her upcoming junior album, I Am… Today, the Booth presents the second record in her new “dual single” set, If I Were A Boy (the first being Single Ladies, featured yesterday). While some listeners will immediately think of Ciara‘s similarly-titled Like A Boy because of the similarity in subject matter, the vibe and song makeup are both completely different, thanks to the guitar patterns of producer Toby Gad (see Fergie‘s Big Girls Don’t Cry). If we were a betting-site, which we most certainly are not, the Booth would put its money on If I Were A Boy to gain more airplay and enjoy higher chart success. Look for I Am… to land in stores on November 18.
This song first appeared on the
R&B / Pop Chart
on October 13, 2008
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I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO SAY ABOUT THIS SONG... I LIKE IT... THE BEAT ABIT WEIRD BUT BEYONCE MAKES IT HOT...
I LIKE HER LYRICS...VERY-SUAVE... ...jUST HECK!!! ? |
| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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Its okay, I think shes has better songs. I like her dancing songs better, I like single ladies better.
I look foward to hearing the rest of her new songs! |
| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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if i were a boy?? hmmm not a common title for a song lol...dunno what to think...i kinda like thiz. itz in roatation...but i know she can still do betta. but still, y on earth y would u want to make a song about thiz???
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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way different than than ciara's version. Why this sound like country kinda not feeling it but its Beyonce..vocals is always hot and smooth. 3 stars, 4 if it had better beat
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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Nice song...and love her voice.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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Her voice sounds beautiful. The song has a nice meaning behind it. It kind of leaves me speechless but its truly not the best from Beyonce. I guess I expected more but this is still a banger.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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KINDA REMINDS ME OF A COUNTRY SONG AND THE LYRICS ARE OK LIKE HOW SHE FLIPS THE SCRIPT
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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Beyonce can do slow and fast (I am talking about music, people). This is a little slow for my own personal taste, but as a whole shows her skills as a vocalist better than SINGLE LADIES. She has my vote of confidence in this project!
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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Good song...
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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this song is gonna be huge very soon, love her vocals on this way better than that other garbage ass track from yesterday
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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This production is off the chains and the vibe of this song is mad ill. That picture makes me feel creeped by Beyonce. Put a beautiful picture of her up. But really, this is a great song. It's really reflective and a cry out for us men to start respecting and noticing our women...they want us to understand them. What Beyonce is describing that she'd do is what she is asking of us men to do...be as compassionate and considerate as they would be if they were us. Deep definitely.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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her vocals are great on this song...this isn't my favorite, but it's cool...definitely throw it in...i'm very excited to see what else beyonce has in store for us with her upcoming album...
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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Very different for Beyonce.. But I LOVE IT!!! I can't help but reply it over and over again. Can't wait to see the video.. All hail QUEEN B!
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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this melody right here realy great but i agree with michaelhannah why u put this pic of beaunce just creepy pic
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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this song will be a hit in the pop genre. pop lovers will eat this song up/ many hip hop singers will look past this but as a pop song this is the ish. good work beyonce.
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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'Beyonce can do slow and fast (I am talking about music, people).' Yes Z...Music, lol. This song is alright, i prefer it when Beyonce has got a bouncing beat, thats when she's at her finest, this is ok, but i probably wouldnt listen to this regularly (if at all once it drops of the recently added play-list on itunes) so its in rotation, for the time being
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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OMG THiS SOUNDS LiKE A TAYLOR SWiFT SONG NOT BEYONCE...REAL GAYYY...REALLY GAY!
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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clam smooth not too slow this is good right here, i kmnow they gonna make a boys verison when it become big
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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so sweet this should be playing on the radio al the time as the # one hit song
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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GREAT VOCALS LIKE ALWAYS!!!! TRU DEEP EMOTIONS ABOUT BEY!! SOME DAYS I THINK IF I WERE A BOY WHAT IT WOULD BE LIKE!!! CLASSIC MELODY FROM MZ.BEY KNOW!!!!! THATS WHAT I CALL SINGING AND NUTHIN LESS!!!!! CLASSIC'N'BEYOND!!!!!!
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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I Love The Track!!! It's songs similar 2 rihanna's take a bow! but overall B u did yo think nice work?
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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Beyonce babyyyyyy, fresh song. Keep em comin
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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omg i luv this song...its a bit diff from what im use to hearing from her
i love it :) |
| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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I dunno.. it's just kinda ok to me.
Forgive me for sayin this all ya'll Beyonce Fanatics but.. I might be the only person in the world that don't think her songs are *that* legit. I mean, she's gorgeous ya.. she can sing and perform live her ASS off. She IS superwoman... but just her songs in general... i dunno exactly what it is, but im not really diggin it. Maybe its just heer production that I never really feel? i mean, i would love to see her on R&B 2008, you know what Im sayin? Anyone feel me? |
| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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wait... do she really want to do that or im just trippin
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| Posted on Oct 10, 2008 |
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This is alot better than the other one. This country sound is ok for B! Lyrics are thought provoking. I like this.
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2008 |
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This is just okay for me. Actually, my fav songs from Beyonce were from her first album. Maybe I'm just outdated?
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2008 |
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perfect pop hit for beyonce. personally I think the song sucks, but I realize this will be smash hit.
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2008 |
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dis song is boring. she could of done much better. i used to be her biggest fan now i'm kinda a fan. her music just dont cut it for me anymore.
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| Posted on Oct 11, 2008 |
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Man if i was a boy i'd Fu*k everything with two legs... to bad i'm a girl and i have morals and have to be decent (depressing)... lol other than that this song is nothing new ordinary or special ....
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| Posted on Oct 12, 2008 |
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this song is nice, but yep this is a little bit too slow for my taste
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| Posted on Oct 12, 2008 |
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You gotta love the variety of songs beyonce constantly offers with her songs.
The lyrics are kinda weird but i love the natural acoustic sounding vocals. She did her thang.... |
| Posted on Oct 12, 2008 |
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I usually get annoyed by Beyonce's voice, but in this song she's shown her best I think. Is it just an impression of mine or has she improved a lot? Her voice has always been powerful but here she's singing perfectly...apart from her voice the song is really sweet, I'm feeling it! Excellent music which fully fits her type of voice...this will be a banger I hope! ;)
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| Posted on Oct 12, 2008 |
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its ok
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| Posted on Oct 12, 2008 |
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Very well put, the lyrics are very true ! its sad that eventually this will qet on my nerves thnx to the radio .
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| Posted on Oct 12, 2008 |
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This production is more like pop or even country like BDF said, but for the genre it is, it's perfectly done and B sounds absolutely lovely! She hits the high notes like it was nothing... impressive! I agree with Patty that she may be sounding better than ever. I like this more vocally focused version of Beyonce (Dangerously in love) better than the crazy dancing one (Crazy in love). :p
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2008 |
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I'm really feeling this song considering I broke up with my man last week :(
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2008 |
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This song is hot! I'm sick of the regular shake yo bOOty songs! She's stePPin out a bit! Go B!
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| Posted on Oct 13, 2008 |
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DAMMM.. IL LOVE TO BE A BOY... ILL SHOW THE BOYS HOW TO ROLL...N HOW ITS DONE... 4 SURE...ILL SEE LIFE JUST HECK!!! I SWEAR... FAST DO WATEVA I WANT. GET WHAT I WANT IF KNOW WHAT I MEAN...naughty... BUT NEWAII... IM NOT SO HAVE SOME...
BUT AFTERALL THIS SONG IS NICE... I WOULDN'T COMPLAIN AT ALL...I GOT NO REASON WHY NOT TO LIKE THE SONG... NICE...? |
| Posted on Oct 14, 2008 |
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i luv this song beyonce knowles can do no wrong can't wait 4 i am beyonce...and i am sasha .. to cumm out
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| Posted on Oct 14, 2008 |
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Its a good song. i no shes tryin to fit in more with Top 40 radios but i miss the way B was on her first cd.
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2008 |
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b has been slipping for awhile with me after dangerously in love. so was not expecting much but saw the video and I swear..i actually was awe struck! i actually learned something...damn, do i sound that thrifling.."i was just dancing with a friend not like somn happened"! lmao
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2008 |
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Should see the video it's better then "sigle ladies
(Put a ring on it)". Anyway the this trick, goes hard. |
| Posted on Oct 15, 2008 |
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it aint wat every body is makin it to be. I dont care how she feel or wat she would do or anybody else would do if she were a boy as far as the subject matter goes. I really couldnt find myself buying her new album the way things are shaping up for her. OH and the production is a bit annoying except for the strings with subtle set... its actuall kind of soothing. But as far as the songs goes 2.2
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| Posted on Oct 15, 2008 |
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Love Love Love this song! I sing this song everyday, not sure how many times I know I just feel the hell outta this song! Can't wait for her CD!
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| Posted on Oct 18, 2008 |
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This truely shows how well Beyonce can sing!
I LOVE This SONG 5 stars no doubt! |
| Posted on Oct 20, 2008 |
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I @*#$! lovee thiiss sonngg :)
loveee lishha + amyy :) amyy loves reece lisha loves conna :) |
| Posted on Oct 20, 2008 |
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didnt like it til i saw da video....(same it single ladies)....i hate how ppl b comparin dis to ciara's song cuz dis is much deeper....
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| Posted on Oct 21, 2008 |
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love this song....... im not a beyonce fan..but i love da song......
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| Posted on Oct 21, 2008 |
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| Posted on Oct 22, 2008 |
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Love dis cut....
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| Posted on Oct 27, 2008 |
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It' startin 2 grow on me know
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| Posted on Oct 29, 2008 |
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its ok
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| Posted on Oct 30, 2008 |
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i realy like this song because girls realy want 2be like a boy
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2008 |
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this song is ok
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| Posted on Nov 05, 2008 |
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Beyonce's producer is trying to gather eye's of country viewers, allowing her to get more money, so that when the album drops its phenomenal, but she came through nice. So if you like country, Id get that album!
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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i think this song is hot. It puts a good spin on the opposite sex and how most women feel and what they observe with their man or any man period.
KUDOS to B! |
| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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i remember when i 1st heard this song..i didnt like it at 1st..but when i start listening to the lyrics..i started liking it..this song is really good..
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| Posted on Nov 07, 2008 |
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i dont care what anyone has to say beyonce ripped it on this song many dont understand her lyrics but thats cause they cant concept the point but still she ripped it
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| Posted on Nov 14, 2008 |
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I love this song this is so true only if guys would treat me right
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| Posted on Nov 14, 2008 |
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i like it ,it ok
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2008 |
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Beyonce always expresses her self in her music, I think she got her self a hit single right here.
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| Posted on Nov 17, 2008 |
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not gon lie i HBd this song cuz i thot she wuz copyn my idol Cici but then my boy told me d vid was crazy n i watched it and now ILOVE IT
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| Posted on Nov 24, 2008 |
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I think Beyonce did a really good job on this song because it really opens up to people
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2008 |
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She did a brilliant job of putting the words in order and it sounds really really good
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| Posted on Dec 04, 2008 |
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This is a very good song. My sister cried because she felt the sme way. That how i got more girlfreinds
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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thatz mii shit
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| Posted on Dec 19, 2008 |
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i like it fanilly somebodii,, made a song that ive be wanting to hear and boys should listen and learn from this songs
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| Posted on Jan 23, 2009 |
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she is so hot
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| Posted on Jan 26, 2009 |
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i love it it was WOW. i wont change any of it for the world. if it aint broken dont fix it. that is what i was always taught. and trust me i am not going to fix it! luv yuu Beyonce
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| Posted on Feb 10, 2009 |
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this song is the hit
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| Posted on Feb 11, 2009 |
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it is the best
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2009 |
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i realy like is song because she want to be a boy
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| Posted on Feb 19, 2009 |
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she did a deff. good job...describing
a playa...everything is so true how these BOYS be acting sometimes.... |
| Posted on Feb 25, 2009 |
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so good
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| Posted on Mar 21, 2009 |
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SUMTIMES I THINK THAT IM A BOY BUT WEN IM AT MY BOOO HOUSE HE ALWAYS LISTEN TO HER SONG EGO
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| Posted on Apr 23, 2009 |
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cool song i love it
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| Posted on Nov 13, 2009 |
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