Run the World (Girls) Lyrics

[Intro]
Girls (Ah, yeah)
We run this mutha (Ah), yeah
Girls (Ah, yeah)
We run this mutha (Ah), yeah
Girls (Ah, yeah)
We run this mutha (Ah), yeah
Girls (Ah, yeah)
We run this mutha (Girls)

[Chorus]
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, yeah, girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, yeah, girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? G-G-Girls (Girls)

[Verse 1]
Some of them men think they freak this
Like we do, but no, they don't
Make your check, come at they neck
Disrespect us, no, they won't
Boy, don't even try to touch this (T-T-Touch this)
Boy, this beat is crazy (Crazy)
This is how they made me (Made me)
Houston, Texas, baby

This goes out to all my girls
That's in the club rockin' the latest

Who will buy it for themselves
And get more money later
I think I need a barber (Barber)
None of these **** can fade me (Fade me)

I'm so good with this
I remind you, I'm so hood with this
[Refrain]
Boy, I'm just playin'
Come here, baby
Hope you still like me
F-U, pay me


[Pre-Chorus]
My persuasion can build a nation (Ooh, ooh)
Endless power, with our love, we can devour (Ooh)
You'll do anythin' for me

Who run the world? Girls (Girls)

[Chorus]
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, yeah, girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, yeah, girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? G-G-Girls (Girls)
[Chorus]
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, yeah, girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, girls)
Who run this mutha? (Ah, yeah, girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)
Who run the world? G-G-Girls (Girls)

[Outro]
Who are we? What we run? The world
(Who run this mutha****? Yeah)
Who are we? What we run? The world
(Who run this mutha****? Yeah)
Who are we? What do we run? We run the world
(Who run this mutha****? Yeah)
Who are we? What we run? We run the world
Who run the world? Girls (Girls)

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“Run the World (Girls)” is a song recorded by American recording artist Beyoncé, from her fourth studio album, 4, released as the lead single from the project.

Lyrically, the song is a female empowerment anthem, while sonically it blends elements of Electro-Pop, Dancehall, Funk carioca and R&B over a sample of “Pon de Floor” by Major Lazer.

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What did Beyoncé say about "Run the World (Girls)"?
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Beyoncé
via Billboard
Genius Answer

It’s definitely riskier than something a bit more…simple. I just heard the track and loved that it was so different: it felt a bit African, a bit electronic and futuristic. It reminded me of what I love, which is mixing different cultures and eras—things that typically don’t go together—to create a new sound. I can never be safe; I always try and go against the grain. As soon as I accomplish one thing, I just set a higher goal. That’s how I’ve gotten to where I am.

Was this song used for any events?
Genius Answer

Beyoncé performed “Run the World (Girls)” as a surprise for Oprah Winfrey’s Farewell Spectacular:

And also at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards:

Is there a controversy surrounding this song?
Genius Answer

In 2011, Beyoncé performed “Run the World (Girls)” at the Billboard Music Awards. Afterwards, critics claimed the visual effects used in her performance too closely resembled those used by Italian singer Lorella Cuccarini at the 2010 Sanremo Music Festival.

Beyoncé spoke about the issue in an interview with AOL Music:

My makeup artist showed me the performance of Lorella Cuccarini a year ago, and it inspired me so much. I then met with the talented people who worked on it. The technology and concept were so genius.

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Release Date
April 21, 2011
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