If Beyonce was a Boy

The long wait is over for Beyonce Knowles fans as she released her latest offering via the uprising song "If I Were a Boy". Known for her upbeat tunes, emotional style and soulful voice, Beyonce shares her thoughts being a woman on her third solo album "I Am...Sasha Fierce". Since her single "Listen" from the motion picture "DreamGirls", If I Were a Boy is the most affecting song she ever sang. The lyrics depict some of the thoughts of most girls who at some point in their life asks if they were a boy, what would it be like. In the video, Beyonce embodied the role of an NYPD officer. There are some parts in the video wherein concentrated on the romance side and the action beneath their uniforms. The single was released in the airwaves last October 8, 2008 and it became the album's first single. Meanwhile the album "I Am...Sasha Fierce" will be out in stores November 11, 2008. Download "If I Were a Boy" here.

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I Were a Boy

If I were a boy
Even just for a day
I’d roll outta bed in the morning
And throw on what I wanted then go
Drink beer with the guys
And chase after girls
I’d kick it with who I wanted
And I’d never get confronted for it.
Cause they’d stick up for me.

[Chorus]
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I’d be a better man.
I’d listen to her
Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted
Cause he’s taken you for granted
And everything you had got destroyed


[Verse]
If I were a boy
I would turn off my phone
Tell everyone it’s broken
So they’d think that I was sleepin’ alone
I’d put myself first
And make the rules as I go
Cause I know that she’d be faithful
Waitin’ for me to come home (to come home)


[Chorus]
If I were a boy
I think I could understand
How it feels to love a girl
I swear I’d be a better man.
I’d listen to her
Cause I know how it hurts
When you lose the one you wanted (wanted)
Cause he’s taken you for granted (granted)
And everything you had got destroyed

[Vamp1]
It’s a little too late for you to come back
Say its just a mistake
Think I’d forgive you like that
If you thought I would wait for you
You thought wrong

[Male]
You know when you act like that
I don't think you realize how it makes me look
or feel

[Beyonce]
Act like what
Why are you so jealous
It's not like i'm sleeping with the guy

[Male]
What

[Beyonce]
What

[Male]
I said yo
Why are you so jealous
It aint like I'm sleepin with the girl
[Vamp2]
But you’re just a boy
You don’t understand
Yeah you don’t understand
How it feels to love a girl someday
You wish you were a better man
You don’t listen to her
You don’t care how it hurts
Until you lose the one you wanted
Cause you’ve taken her for granted
And everything you have got destroyed
But you’re just a boy

David Archuleta got a hit

After finishing second in the recently concluded American Idol, David Archuleta (Archie to fans) released his debut single Crush via digital download. Being leaked on a New York City station, the particular song now gains it's airplay popularity receiving millions of requests in the radio in and even worldwide. The song got it's potential to it's hummable tune that complements Archie's voice and the best parts of the song is his false-like falsettos in the bridge of the song. He just simply showed his stuff that is well-loved by his fans during his idol days. The song debuted at #2 at the Billboard's Hot 100 since it's release and #1 in Hot Digital Songs. As of this day of writing, David along with the crew are still in shooting for the song's music video. (I'll keep you posted as long as the video of the song is available). Meanwhile, check out the sample of the song.

Crush

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I hung up the phone tonight
Something happened for the first time deep inside
It was a rush
What a rush
Cause the possibility that you would ever feel the same way about me
It’s just too much
Just too much

Why do I keep running from the truth?
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized
So mesmerized
And I just got to know

Do you ever think
When you’re all alone
All that we can be
Where this thing can go
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it really just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
Cause I’m trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t goin’ away

Has it ever crossed your mind when were hangin’
Spending time, girl, are we just friends?
Is there more? Is there more?
See it’s a chance we’ve gotta take
Cause I believe that we can make this into,
Something that will last, last forever
Forever

Do you ever think
When you’re all alone
All that we can be
Where this thing can go
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it really just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
Cause I’m trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t goin’ away
Goin’ away

Why do I keep running from the truth
All I ever think about is you
You got me hypnotized
So mesmerized
And I just got to know

Do you ever think
When you’re all alone
All that we can be
Where this thing can go
Am I crazy or falling in love?
Is it really just another crush?
Do you catch a breath when I look at you?
Are you holding back, like the way I do?
Cause I’m trying, trying to walk away
But I know this crush ain’t goin’ away
(This crush ain’t) Goin’ away
Goin’ away

Natasha Bedingfield's Pocketful of Sunshine

I just got a close encounter of this song through last week's elimination night of American Idol Season 7 where she performed it live. Taken from the album with the same title, this is her second single released from her Second American album. Afar from her current hit Love like This (with RnB's newest goldmine Sean Kingston), this song has much more power as far as the message and vocal prowess is concern. The song implies the message of hope amidst of doubt, beauty amidst of ugliness and strength in times of weakness, Natasha showcases her talent of writing songs close from her heart. What I notice about her is the different quality of her song when it is performed live and when it is recorded. Usually, live versions where the poorest version you can take but take Natasha's performance an exemption. She hit notes naturally and it doesn't sound like she's belting it out. Who knows, her live performance might be a major hit as far as digital downloads is concern.

Pocketful of Sunshine

I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.

I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.

Oh.



Do what you want, but you're never gonna break me.

Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me.

No.



Take me away: A secret place.

A sweet escape: Take me away.



Take me away to better days.

Take me away: A higher place.



I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.

I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.

Oh.



Do what you want, but you're never gonna break me.

Sticks and stones are never gonna shake me.

No.



I got a pocket, got a pocketful of sunshine.

I got a love, and I know that it's all mine.

Oh.



Wish that you could, but you ain't gonna own me.

Do anything you can to control me.

Oh, no.



Take me away: A secret place.

A sweet escape: Take me away.



Take me away to better days.

Take me away: A higher place.



There's a place that I go,

But nobody knows.

Where the rivers flow,

And I call it home.



And there's no more lies.

In the darkness, there's light.

And nobody cries.

There's only butterflies.



Take me away: A secret place.

A sweet escape: Take me away.



Take me away to better days.

Take me away: A higher place.



Take me away: A secret place.

A sweet escape: Take me away.



Take me away to better days.

Take me away: A higher place.



Take me away: A secret place.

To better days take me away.



Take me away to better days.

Take me away: A higher place.



The sun is on my side.

Take me for a ride.

I smile up to the sky.

I know I'll be all right.



The sun is on my side.

Take me for a ride.

I smile up to the sky.

I know I'll be all right.