Independent Women
Destiny's Child
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Lucy Liu with my girl, Drew Cameron D. and Destiny Charlie's Angels, come on Question, tell me what you think about me? I buy my own diamonds and I buy my own rings Only ring your cell-why when I'm feelin' lonely When it's all over please get up and leave Question, tell me how you feel about this? Try to control me boy you get dismissed Pay my own fun, oh and I pay my own bills Always 50/50 in relationships The shoe on my feet, I've bought it The clothes I'm wearing, I've bought it The rock I'm rockin', I've bought it 'Cause I depend on me If I wanted the watch you're wearin', I'll buy it The house I live in, I've bought it The car I'm driving, I've bought it I depend on me, I depend on me All the women who are independent Throw your hands up at me All the honey's who makin' money Throw your hands up at me All the mommas who profit dollas Throw your hands up at me All the ladies who truly feel me Throw your hands up at me Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that Charlie, how your Angels get down like that? Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that Charlie, how your Angels get down like that? Tell me how you feel about this? Who would I want if I would wanna live I worked hard and sacrificed to get what I get Ladies, it ain't easy bein' independent Question, how'd you like this knowledge that I brought Braggin' on that cash that he gave you is to front If you're gonna brag make sure it's your money you flaunt Depend on no one else to give you what you want The shoe on my feet, I've bought it The clothes I'm wearing, I've bought it The rock I'm rockin', I've bought it 'Cause I depend on me If I wanted the watch you're wearin', I'll buy it The house I live in, I've bought it The car I'm driving, I've bought it I depend on me, I depend on me All the women who are independent Throw your hands up at me All the honey's who makin' money Throw your hands up at me All the mommas who profit dollas Throw your hands up at me All the ladies who truly feel me Throw your hands up at me Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that Charlie, how your Angels get down like that? Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that Charlie, how your Angels get down like that? Destiny's Child, wassup? You in the house? Sure 'nuff We'll break these people off Angel style Child of Destiny Independent beauty No one else can scare me Charlie's Angels All the women who are independent Throw your hands up at me All the honey's who makin' money Throw your hands up at me All the mommas who profit dollas Throw your hands up at me All the ladies who truly feel me Throw your hands up at me Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that Charlie, how your Angels get down like that? Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that Charlie, how your Angels get down like that? Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that Charlie, how your Angels get down like that? Girl, I didn't know you could get down like that
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Written by: Mark Rooney, Samuel Barnes, Jean Olivier, Beyonce Knowles
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25 facts about this song
Release Date"Independent Women" by Destiny's Child was released on September 14, 2000.
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Soundtrack ConnectionThe song was first unveiled as part of the soundtrack for the film "Charlie's Angels", before being included in the group's third studio album "Survivor".
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Chart Success"Independent Women" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and stayed at No.1 for an impressive 11 consecutive weeks.
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Grammy RecognitionThe song received a nomination for "Best Song Written for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media" at the 43rd Grammy Awards.
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Sales SuccessAs of 2000, the song was certified Platinum in the U.S for sales exceeding 1 million copies.
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Empowering MessageThe lyrics promote female autonomy and self-reliance, making the song an anthem for female empowerment.
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Historical FactThe song gave Destiny's Child their fourth U.S top ten single and their first Billboard Hot 100 number one.
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International PopularityIt also topped charts in the UK, Ireland, New Zealand and Canada, making it a global hit.
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LineupThis was one of the first hits featuring the new Destiny's Child lineup of Beyoncé Knowles, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.
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Music VideoThe music video for the track, directed by Francis Lawrence, has the group acting as a modern-day version of Charlie's Angels, further tying in with the film release.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by various artists including Elbow for BBC Radio 1's Live Lounge.
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Cultural Impact"Independent Women" continues to be used in various media, reinforcing its status as a timeless pop track with an empowering message.
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Singer Popularity Fact"Independent Women" was performed by Destiny's Child, an American girl group with hugely successful artists such as Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams.
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Music Industry AchievementThe song topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart for eleven consecutive weeks from November 2000 to January 2001, making it one of the longest-running number one songs in the chart's history.
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Film Connection"Independent Women" was originally written, recorded, and released as the theme song for the 2000 film adaptation of "Charlie's Angels". It even features audio clips from the movie.
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Song ProductionIt was produced by Beyoncé and produced by Cory Rooney.
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Grammy NominationThe song earned a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 2001.
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Empowering MessageThe song is often celebrated for its empowering message, encouraging women to be self-reliant and independent.
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Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time List"Independent Women" ranked 77th on Billboard's Hot 100 All-Time list published in 2018.
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Global ImpactThe song was a worldwide hit, reaching the top 5 in several countries including the UK, Australia, Canada, and the Netherlands.
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Contribution to Album Success"Independent Women" also appears on the group's third studio album, 'Survivor,' which was a commercial success and sold over 10 million copies worldwide.
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Notable LyricsThe song's famous catchphrase, "Can you pay my bills? Can you pay my telephone bills? Can you pay my automo-bills?" became a popular slogan among the fans and reflected the song's feminist theme.
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Cultural ImpactThe song left a great impact on popular culture and has been covered or parodied by various artists. It also appeared in many TV shows and films beyond "Charlie's Angels".
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Music Genre and StyleThis song is in the genre of R&B with elements of dance-pop and expresses Destiny's Child's signature style of harmonizing vocals.
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The song writingIt was co-written by four songwriters - Beyoncé Knowles, Cory Rooney, Samuel Barnes, and Jean-Claude Olivier.
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