Beskrivning
"If I Were a Boy" is a song written by BC Jean and Toby Gad and originally performed by Jean in 2008. The song gained international attention the same year in a version by American singer Beyoncé, from her third studio album I Am... Sasha Fierce (2008). Jean and Gad also handled its production along with Beyoncé. Inspired by the difficult breakup of a romantic relationship, the song was initially recorded by Jean, whose record label rejected it. Beyoncé then recorded her own version. Jean was upset when she learned that Beyoncé was releasing it as a single, but they eventually reached an agreement. Columbia Records released "If I Were a Boy" to US radio on October 8, 2008, as a double A-side single along with "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" as the lead singles. The two songs showcased the contrast between Beyoncé's personality and her aggressive on-stage persona, Sasha Fierce. A Spanish version of the song, titled "Si Yo Fuera un Chico", was released digitally in Mexico and Spain.
"If I Were a Boy" is an introspective pop and R&B ballad that draws influences from folk rock through its instrumentation that includes acoustic guitars, drums, and strings. The song's lyrics lament the misunderstandings between the sexes and accuse the male side of relationships. "If I Were a Boy" was well received by critics, who complimented Beyoncé's anguished and emotional vocal performance and called the song her best work to date. The single was a commercial success as it placed in the top ten on twenty-five different singles charts. It topped the charts in many countries, including Brazil, the Netherlands, Sweden, and the United Kingdom, where it is Beyoncé's best-selling single, although it only comes in third place when streaming data is included. "If I Were a Boy" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and received multi-platinum certifications in Australia, Canada and the United States, as well as a diamond in Brazil.
Facts
- Publication year: 2009
- Genre: Pop/R&B
- Original language: English
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