Social norms dictate that women should prioritize finding a husband and getting marriedĪs a woman, I am supposed to make decisions that prioritize my future familyīeing aware that the idea of marriage is always in the back of my mind Otherwise, you will disrupt the gender hierarchy and cause problems for male privilege You should still strive to achieve your goalsīut not if it threatens a man's sense of masculinity You are allowed to have drive for successĪs long as it does not make a man feel inferior We tell girls in many subtle and explicit ways To make themselves less noticeable, less demanding, and less intimidating Society pressures girls to not take up too much space or be too assertive This is my music and my brand, so show it the respect it deserves I took a break from my career to focus on my personal lifeīut do not mistake me for just being married to Jay-Z

Respect what I have accomplished and show me the admiration I deserve Remember that you can achieve anything you set your mind to You dreamed of having the same fame, fortune, and influence that I have I understand that when you were young, you wanted to be like me I am back in Houston and enjoying the sweet life I am from Houston, and I am making my way back there The inclusion of this powerful message in a mainstream pop song makes a bold statement about Beyoncé's feminist ideals and her desire to use her platform to promote social change. Adiche advocates for gender equality and challenges society's double standards that put women at a disadvantage. The second half of the song features a spoken word excerpt from Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche's TED talk entitled 'We Should All be Feminists.' In this excerpt, Adiche discusses how society often limits girls' aspirations and ambitions, and conditions them to believe that their worth only lies in attracting male attention and finding a husband. Overall, the song emphasizes Beyoncé's power, confidence, and success, while also highlighting the importance of female empowerment and feminist ideals. The recurring line 'I'm coming down, drippin' candy on the ground,' refers to the Southern tradition of dropping candy from parade floats as a sign of generosity and hospitality. She calls out to the world to take notice of the unique style and voice of H-town. The song talks about Beyoncé's pride in her hometown of Houston and how she represents its culture and identity. Chimamanda Ngozi Adiche) is a empowering feminist anthem that celebrates the power and strength of women. My sister taught me I should speak my mind Political, and economic equality of the sexes

We teach girls that they cannot be sexual beingsįeminist: the person who believes in the social We raise girls to each other as competitors H, Town, Town, I'm coming down, coming downīut why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage I'm coming down, drippin' candy on the ground I'm about that H, town, coming coming down Bow down bitches, bow bow down bitches (Crown)

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