Superpower

Frank Ocean, Beyoncé

About Superpower

"Superpower" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé, featuring Frank Ocean from her fifth studio album, Beyoncé (2013). It was written by Beyoncé and Ocean along with Boots (credited under his real name Jordan Asher) and Pharrell Williams who also served as its producer. "Superpower" is a slow-tempo R&B and doo-wop ballad which features both singers singing with a low vocal register over a multi-layered track. Lyrically, it talks about the power of love and unity and the empowering effects of a long-lasting relationship. It was well received by music critics who praised the singers' vocals and its musical production characteristic of Williams. The music video for the song was directed by Jonas Åkerlund and released on the album on December 13, 2013. It features the singer leading a protesting group in which numerous celebrities make cameo appearances, most notably the singer's former Destiny's Child group bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. The video does not feature lip syncing like the singer's other works and it is shot in slow motion. The song was not performed by Beyoncé but was used as a snippet in interludes during various performances. 


Year:
2013
4:36
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When the palm of my two hands hold each other
That feels different
From when your hands are in mine
That's just the way it is
And when my voice is screaming out to my own ears
That feels different
From when I hear yours
Now that's just the way it is
And when I'm standing in this mirror
After all these years
What I'm viewing is a little different
From what your eyes show you
I guess I didn't see myself before you
Moving forward

Super power
A subtle power
Super power
A tough love
Super power
Like a shark
Super power
Like a bear
A tough love

And I thought the world would move on
I thought the world would move on
Without us, without us, without us
But nothing I know could slow us down
Couldn't tow us down
I thought I could live without you
'Cause nothing I know can break us
Down
They can't break us down

And just like you I can't be scared
Just like you I hope I'm spared
But it's tough love
I know you feel it in the air
Even the babies know it's there
Tough love
Super power
The laws of the world tell us what goes sky
And what falls
It's a super power
Super power
The laws of the world never stopped us once
'Cause together we got plenty super power

Super power
A subtle power
Super power
A tough love
Super power
Like a shark
Super power
Too much to bare
Super power

And I thought the world would move on
I thought the world would move on
Without us, without us, without us
But nothing I know could slow us down
Couldn't tow us down
I thought I could live without you
But together we got plenty power
Nothing I know can break us down
They can't break us down

Yes we can
Couldn't break us down
They couldn't break us down

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Beyoncé

Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, she performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child, and rose to fame in the late 1990s as lead singer of R&B girl-group Destiny's Child. Managed by her father, Mathew Knowles, the group became one of the world's best-selling girl groups of all time. Their hiatus saw the release of Beyoncé's debut album, Dangerously in Love (2003), which established her as a solo artist worldwide, earned five Grammy Awards and featured the Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles "Crazy in Love" and "Baby Boy". more »

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Written by: Pharrell Williams, Frank Ocean, Beyonce Knowles

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15 facts about this song

Album Details
"Superpower" is a song from Beyoncé's self-titled fifth studio album, "Beyoncé", which was released in 2013.
Collaborations
The song features Frank Ocean, a well-known American singer, songwriter, and rapper.
Genre Classification
"Superpower" is considered a soul-R&B song.
Music Video Detail
The music video for "Superpower" was directed by Jonas Åkerlund and features appearances by Beyoncé's former Destiny's Child bandmates, Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams.
Songwriters
"Superpower" was written by Beyoncé, Frank Ocean, and Pharrell Williams - a well-known singer, songwriter, and producer.
Track Listing
"Superpower" is the 13th track on the album which consists of 14 songs and 17 videos.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the notion of a “superpower” in relationships, symbolizing the strength and resilience of love.
Metaphoric Representation
"Superpower" is representative of the transformative power of love, described metaphorically as a superpower.
Length of the Song
The length of the song is just under 5 minutes, specifically 4 minutes and 36 seconds.
Album Success
"Beyoncé" album, which includes “Superpower”, debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and it sold over 828,000 copies worldwide in its first three days of availability.
Recognition
As part of an album that broke conventional norms in the music industry in terms of surprise digital release without any prior promotion or announcement, the song "Superpower" became part of that historic maneuver.
Unique Sound
The song is noted for its unconventional structure and composition, and for integrating a variety of styles which includes elements of doo-wop, rock, and reggae.
Intensity
Despite its title, "Superpower" is a slow-paced, mellow track, utilizing its intensity to emphasize the thematic message rather than adhering to fast-paced standards of pop music.
Cultural Impact
The video for "Superpower" was noted for its social commentary and representation of resistance, making it culturally impactful at the time of its release.
Visual Album Contribution
"Superpower" contributed to "Beyoncé" being a 'Visual Album', as the song came with its own music video along with every other track on the album.

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