From this song, it's evident that if Beyonce were a boy, she'd be one helluva wing man. However, like most great songs, 'If I Were a Boy' transcends gender and it touches upon communication breakdowns that anybody can relate to. In fact, we're thinking that Jay-Z could do a bang-up job on a responsorial rap, 'If I Were a Girl.'
Everyone keeps talking about how they don't like this song and even I have to admit that when I first layed ears on it, I didn't care much for it either. Then I listened closer and began to change my mind. Now, I'm sort of in love with it. Not because of the melody, the catchy hook, but more for what it stands and the degree of truth that shines through. IF there's ever been a woman in this world who has even remotely cared for a guy at all, you can totally relate to this song.
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Heatherat 12-17-2008
They don't need Jay-Z to do a cover of the song... The remix with Lee Carr already has the "If I Were a Girl" part, and I do believe Lee Carr sounds better singing the verses than anyone could rapping them. That's just my point of view though.
This song is horrible..lots of pitch problems but nobody wants to say anything. She's showcased much better talent in the past and this song makes me think she's just making music now out of habit. Love you Bee but this just is not one of your classics!
i think the song is different but i was lokking for beyonce to kill the song with her vocals bc her last CD showed that she has matured a lot with her vocals so I was a little bored with this particular song.
I like how you guys completely ignore the fact that she and her management team stole the song and then substituted some minor lyrics so that she could get writing credit. Not to mention BC Jean's version is honestly about twenty times better. But go on and praise the thieves.
Seriously?!!! Seriously??! This song is atrotious!! I'm not even sure I spelled that right but this song doesn't even deserve perfect spelling! Ughh! My stomacg just turned on that one! She sounds like she's trying way too hard! She was obviously tryna steal attention away from Jennifer Hudson in case no one noticed!
yo i dont care about everyone else saying this song is horrible or whatever i think the song is different and no it aint something that im used to hearing from Beyonce but i think it showed that shes very bold to take on a song like this and its actually one her best songs yet...she really crossed over with this one. Its not the greatest song but its an ok song.
WTF does J Hud got to do with this song...their voices are way different and u cant compare them cuz nothing about either one was similar...but if u want to compare them go ahead and have fun but u gonna look stupid in the end!
Reader Comments(1 of 2)
shayat 12-17-2008
lovedddddddddd it
tangelicessencetat 1-07-2009
Everyone keeps talking about how they don't like this song and even I have to admit that when I first layed ears on it, I didn't care much for it either. Then I listened closer and began to change my mind. Now, I'm sort of in love with it. Not because of the melody, the catchy hook, but more for what it stands and the degree of truth that shines through. IF there's ever been a woman in this world who has even remotely cared for a guy at all, you can totally relate to this song.
Heatherat 12-17-2008
They don't need Jay-Z to do a cover of the song... The remix with Lee Carr already has the "If I Were a Girl" part, and I do believe Lee Carr sounds better singing the verses than anyone could rapping them. That's just my point of view though.
dillat 12-17-2008
omg horrrible
helenat 1-02-2009
how iz it horrible dis song rox
cfoley0221at 12-17-2008
This song truly sucks! It is just terrible!
jessaat 1-03-2009
This song is great! Listen...u must be a guy
DUDEEEx3at 12-17-2008
top ten. hah. if i made this list, this song would be #10000
TipDrill7800at 12-17-2008
This song is horrible..lots of pitch problems but nobody wants to say anything. She's showcased much better talent in the past and this song makes me think she's just making music now out of habit. Love you Bee but this just is not one of your classics!
wwediva1986at 12-17-2008
I can't stand this song. I feel like it's biting the heels of Ciara's "Like A Boy" except it's slower and more annoying!
vanessaat 12-17-2008
Yea, This song really SUCKS! Never liked it!
ambro1020at 12-18-2008
i think the song is different but i was lokking for beyonce to kill the song with her vocals bc her last CD showed that she has matured a lot with her vocals so I was a little bored with this particular song.
Kryptonicat 12-18-2008
I like how you guys completely ignore the fact that she and her management team stole the song and then substituted some minor lyrics so that she could get writing credit. Not to mention BC Jean's version is honestly about twenty times better. But go on and praise the thieves.
Fat Man-Lil Suitat 12-18-2008
I am a boy...and Im turning off this song! PASS
darrensmithrockat 12-18-2008
This song is GOD AWFUL to listen to
Julesat 12-18-2008
I think this is one of her best songs ever!
Jug!!!at 12-18-2008
Seriously?!!! Seriously??! This song is atrotious!! I'm not even sure I spelled that right but this song doesn't even deserve perfect spelling! Ughh! My stomacg just turned on that one! She sounds like she's trying way too hard! She was obviously tryna steal attention away from Jennifer Hudson in case no one noticed!
Brandon "JKeyz"at 12-18-2008
yo i dont care about everyone else saying this song is horrible or whatever i think the song is different and no it aint something that im used to hearing from Beyonce but i think it showed that shes very bold to take on a song like this and its actually one her best songs yet...she really crossed over with this one. Its not the greatest song but its an ok song.
Brandon "JKeyz"at 12-18-2008
WTF does J Hud got to do with this song...their voices are way different and u cant compare them cuz nothing about either one was similar...but if u want to compare them go ahead and have fun but u gonna look stupid in the end!
Antoinette Joiat 12-18-2008
Are you serious? This song irks me...