Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Mind, body, soul, got a king body
Body gon’ shine, bling bling, body
Calling all the shots, ring ring, body
Crown on your head, got a king body
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, my baby, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Shine already, it’s time already
The line already, it’s time already
Shine already, it’s time already
The line already, it’s time already
Try to stop it, me say no, no, no
Royalty, say don’t you know, know, know
Try to stop it, me say go, go, go, go
Bubble up and watch it grow, grow, grow, grow
Every king be ruler, be ruler, yeah
Every warrior, they conquer, yeah
Every king be stronger, yeah
King, they rule them longer, yeah (Osh)
Remember who you are, ooh (Osh)
Real king always win, oh (Osh)
You for be brave, oh (Osh)
And show your people more love (Osh)
It’s time already, I say it’s time already (Osh)
In line already, I say in line already (Osh)
Only you got the remedy, I say you got the remedy (Osh)
Shine your body, shine your body
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Mind, body, soul, got a king body
Body gon’ shine, bling bling, body
Calling all the shots, ring ring, body
Crown on your head, got a king body
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
King already, my baby, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
King already, already, you know it
Shine already (Already), it’s time already (Already)
In line already (Already), it’s time already (Already)
Shine already (Already), it’s time already (Already)
In line already (Already), it’s time already (Already)
Shine already (Already), it’s time already (Already)
In line already (Already), it’s time already (Already)
Shine already (Already), it’s time already (Already)
In line already (Already), it’s time already
Try to stop it, me say no, no, no
Royalty, say don’t you know, know, know
Try to stop it, me say go, go, go, go
Bubble up and watch it grow, grow, grow, grow
Diamonds on my fist, fighting demons, y’all
Come and rest your head, take your crown off, oh
Woke up in a foreign, need to take it slow, oh
He said I’m moving too fast, need to take it slow, oh
Take it slow, oh
Take it slow, oh
Tryna take my baby home, oh
Take it slow, oh (Osh)
Remember who you are, ooh (Osh)
Real king always win, oh (Osh)
You for be brave, oh (Osh)
And show your people more love (Osh)
It’s time already, I say it’s time already (Osh)
In line already, I say in line already (Osh)
Only you got the remedy, I say you got the remedy (Osh)
Shine your body, shine your body (Ah)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world (Yo, yo, yo, yo)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world (Ah)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world (Yo, yo, yo, yo)
Be your own king
Make nobody come rule your world
Long live the king, you a king, you know it
Top everything, everything, you know it
Show them the way, you know it
You know it, you know it
Empowering Royalty: What “Already” by Beyoncé Means
“Already” by Beyoncé is a vibrant anthem of self-empowerment and self-worth. The lyrics repeatedly crown the listener as a “king already,” urging recognition of one’s inner power and resilience. Through lines like “Mind, body, soul, got a king body” and “Be your own king,” the song encourages listeners to embrace their unique strength and authority. The recurring reminders to “shine already” and “show your people more love” reinforce the message of uplifting oneself and the community, all while celebrating African heritage and leadership. The upbeat, rhythmic delivery mirrors the confidence and pride the song seeks to inspire.
Song Credits
Artist: Beyoncé
Release Year: 2019
Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records
Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, Emmanuel Kofi “King” Bansah, Adedamola Adefolahan (Fireboy DML), Richard Isong, Michael Olomo, Akil King, Stephen Woode-Smith