If you know what’s good for you, you’ll know that Beyoncé should be your role model for just about everything! Her songs tackle love, cheating, body shaming issues and even racism! No wonder they call her Queen B, and we’re sure you’ll be part of her fan base, The Beehive, once you see the lessons the all slaying, all awesome, reigning Queen Beyonce has bestowed upon us.
1-Beauty isn’t everything
Song: Pretty Hurts
In this song, Beyoncé sheds light on the cut-throat world of beauty pageants while also revealing that all that is gold does not glitter and that beauty is more than skin deep.
2- Age doesn’t mean less experience!
Song: Party (ft. J.Cole)
This song screams, YOLO! It’s all about partying and living your life to the fullest but still holds some universal truths.
3- Strive for happiness
Song: Pretty Hurts
In the song ‘Pretty Hurts’, Beyoncé shows us that we should aspire to be happy rather than be the prettiest or the most powerful.
4- You don’t need to apologize!
Song: Sorry
In response to her troubled relationship with husband Jay-Z and part of her hit new viral album Lemonade, this song reminds us that if you’re not sorry you don’t have to say it!
5- Love is sacrifice
Song: Bonnie and Clyde (ft. Jay-Z)
A song that is a unique testament to the love between Jay-Z and Beyoncé shows us that love requires you to sacrifice so much.
6- If done right, threats can be pretty scary.
Song: Don’t Hurt Yourself
By the end of this song, Beyoncé warns her husband that she would leave him if he cheats on her again. But what this song also shows us is that she would show no remorse, like the strong queen she is!
7- Know when to let someone go
Song: Sorry
Here, Beyoncé lets us know that letting someone go is easy when the person isn’t worth your time. And it basically goes like: Middle fingers up, put them hands high, wave it in his face, tell him boy, bye!
8- Black is beautiful!
Song: Formation
In ‘Formation’, Beyoncé reveals aspects of her black culture and heritage that should be celebrated amidst the long history of racism her people had to suffer.
9- Never forget your roots!
Song: Formation
And here she reminds us that she’s still the same girl despite the millions she makes!
10- Be aware of your greatness
Song: Don’t Hurt Yourself
This line shows us the enduring strength that a female can have. Instead of a damsel in distress, she’s the dragon! Instead of a helpless maiden, she’s the king of the jungle!
Next time you listen to Beyoncé, look out for the hidden messages in her songs because they’re not just a pretty melody!
