Your challengers are a young group from Houston
Welcome Beyoncé, Lativia, Nina, Nicky, Kelly, and Ashley
The hip-hop rappin’ “Girls Tyme”
I’m out that H-Town coming coming down
I’m coming down, drippin’ candy on the ground
H, H-Town, town, I’m coming down
Coming, coming down, dripping candy on the ground
I know when you were little girls
You dreamt of being in my world
Don’t forget it, don’t forget it
Respect that, bow down bitches (Crown!)
I took some time to live my life
But don’t think I’m just his little wife
Don’t get it twisted, get it twisted
This my shit, bow down bitches
Bow down bitches, bow bow down bitches (Crown)
Bow down bitches, bow bow down bitches (Crown)
H-Town vicious
H, H-Town vicious
I’m so crown crown, bow down bitches
I’m out that H-Town, coming coming down
I’m coming down, drippin’ candy on the ground
H, H-Town town
I’m coming down
Coming, coming down
Drippin’ candy on the ground
We teach girls to shrink themselves
To make themselves smaller
We say to girls
“You can have ambition
But not too much
You should aim to be successful
But not too successful
Otherwise you will threaten the man.”
Because I am female
I am expected to aspire to marriage
I am expected to make my life choices
Always keeping in mind that
Marriage is the most important
Now marriage can be a source of
Joy and love and mutual support
But why do we teach girls to aspire to marriage
And we don’t teach boys the same?
We raise girls to see each other as competitors
Not for jobs or for accomplishments
Which I think can be a good thing
But for the attention of men
We teach girls that they cannot be sexual beings
In the way that boys are
Feminist: the person who believes in the social
Political, and economic equality of the sexes
You wake up, flawless
Post up, flawless
Ridin’ ’round in it, flawless
Flossin’ on that, flawless
This diamond, flawless
My diamond, flawless
This rock, flawless
My rock, flawless
I woke up like this
I woke up like this
We’re flawless, ladies. Tell ’em
I woke up like this
I woke up like this
We’re flawless, ladies. Tell ’em
Say, “I look so good tonight.”
God damn, God damn
Say, “I look so good tonight.”
God damn, God damn, God damn
Momma taught me good home training
My Daddy taught me how to love my haters
My sister told me I should speak my mind
My man made me feel so God damn fine, I’m flawless!
You wake up, flawless
Post up, flawless
Riding ’round in it, flawless
Flossing on that, flawless
This diamond, flawless
My diamond, flawless
This rock, flawless
My rock, flawless
I woke up like this
I woke up like this
We’re flawless, ladies. Tell ’em
I woke up like this
I woke up like this
We’re flawless, ladies. Tell ’em
Say, “I look so good tonight.”
God damn, God damn
Say, “I look so good tonight.”
God damn, God damn, God damn
The Judges give champion “Skeleton Crew” 4 stars
A perfect score
And the challenger “Girls Tyme” receives 3 stars
“Skeleton Crew”. Champions once again
Congratulations. We’ll see you next week
Empowerment and Self-Confidence
Beyoncé’s “Flawless” is a bold anthem of empowerment, self-love, and unapologetic confidence. The song opens by referencing her roots in Houston and her journey from a young girl with dreams to a global superstar. Beyoncé asserts her independence and strength, challenging societal expectations placed on women and celebrating her achievements. The iconic line “I woke up like this” became a cultural phenomenon, encouraging listeners to embrace their natural beauty and authenticity.
Feminism and Social Commentary
“Flawless” stands out for its integration of a speech by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, addressing the ways society limits girls and women. This spoken-word interlude underlines the song’s feminist themes, urging listeners to challenge gender norms and recognize the importance of equality. Beyoncé’s message is clear: women should support each other, own their successes, and never shrink themselves to fit expectations.
Song Credits
Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Terius Nash (The-Dream), Chauncey Hollis (Hit-Boy), Rey Reel, Rasool Diaz, and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Release Year: 2013
Label: Parkwood Entertainment, Columbia Records