Schoolin' Life
Beyoncé
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This is for them twenty somethings Time really moves fast, you were just sixteen This is for them thirty somethings That didn't turn out exactly how your mom and dad wanted you to be This is for them forty somethings Well raise up your glass and laugh like a motherfucker This is for them fifty somethings Hell, you're halfway there, baby take it to the head Mom and dad tried to hide the world Said, the world is just too big for a little girl Eyes wide open, can't you see I had my first heels by the age of thirteen Mom and dad tried to hide the boys I swear that just made them want me more At fourteen they asked me what I wanna be, I said "Baby twenty one, so I'd get me a drink." I'm not a teacher, babe, but I can teach you something Not a preacher, but We can pray if you wanna Ain't a doctor, but I can make you feel better But I'm great at writing physical love letters I'm a freak, all day, all night ooh Hot, top, flight, boy out of sight And I'm crazy, all day, all night Who needs a degree when you're schoolin' life? Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh (schoolin' life) Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh (schoolin' life) This is for them pretty somethings Living in a fast lane, see you when you crash babe This is for them sexy somethings That body ain't gon' always get ya out of everything This is for them bitter somethings Stop living in regret, baby, it's not over yet And this is for them trippin' somethings That's high on life, baby, put me on your flight I'm not a teacher, babe, but I can teach you something Not a preacher, but We can pray if you wanna Ain't a doctor, but I can make you feel better But I'm great at writing physical love letters I'm a freak, all day, all night ooh Hot, top, flight, boy out of sight And I'm crazy, all day, all night Who needs a degree when you're schoolin' life? Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh (schoolin' life) Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh (schoolin' life) You know it costs to be the boss One day you'll run the town For now make your life what you decide Baby, party 'til the fire marshals shut this sucker down I'm not a teacher, babe, but I can teach you something Not a preacher, but We can pray if you wanna Ain't a doctor, but I can make you feel better But I'm great at writing physical love letters I'm a freak, all day, all night ooh Hot, top, flight, boy out of sight And I'm crazy, all day, all night Who needs a degree when you're schoolin' life? Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh (who needs a degree when you're schoolin' life?) Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh (who needs a degree when you're schoolin' life?) Oh-ooh, oh-ooh Ooh whoah oh oh oh There's not a real way to live this For real Just remember stay relentless oh yeah, oh yeah Don't stop running until it's finished, yeah yeah yeah It's up to you, the rest is unwritten Yeah yeah yeah
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Written by: TERIUS NASH, CARLOS MCKINNEY, BEYONCE KNOWLES
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Year"Schoolin' Life" by Beyoncé was released in the year 2011, as part of her fourth studio album "4".
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Non-Single StatusDespite its popularity, "Schoolin' Life" was not released as a single from the "4" album. It's one of the bonus tracks included only in the deluxe edition.
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ProducerThe song was produced by The‐Dream and Los Da Mystro who have also collaborated with Beyoncé on other tracks.
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Genre Influence"Schoolin' Life" stands out for its strong influence of 1980s music, especially R&B and synth-pop.
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Unique StyleThe song is differents from Beyoncé's usual style, having a more uptempo, funk-infused beat with dynamic verses.
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Lyric ThemeBeyoncé sings about living life to the fullest and not letting anyone tell her what to do. She delivers lessons about life based on her personal experiences, which is where the title "Schoolin' Life" comes from.
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Song InfluenceSome critics have compared "Schoolin' Life" to the work of Prince and Michael Jackson, partly because of its 80s musical influence.
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Live PerformancesBeyoncé has performed "Schoolin' Life" live at her concerts and it's often a crowd favourite. It was included in the set list for her Revel Presents: Beyoncé Live residency shows, The Mrs. Carter Show World Tour and Formation World Tour.
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Critical ReceptionThough it was never a single, the song still received positive reviews from music critics. They praised its upbeat sound and named it a standout track from the "4" album.
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Enduring Popular AppealEven after more than a decade, "Schoolin' Life" remains a favorite track among Beyoncé's fans and often features in discussions about her most underrated songs.
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