‘TYRANT’ is the 25th track on COWBOY CARTER and is a complex narrative that intertwines themes of power, control, and desire. The lyrics present a story of a woman confronting a ‘hangman,’ a metaphorical figure who represents someone who has taken something precious from her. The repeated phrase “every time I ride it” suggests a sense of empowerment and control, as if the protagonist is taking charge of her own destiny despite the circumstances. The song’s chorus, where Beyoncé declares herself a ‘tyrant,’ can be seen as a reclaiming of power. In history, a tyrant is often viewed ne… read more
‘TYRANT’ is the 25th track on COWBOY CARTER and is a complex narrative that intertwines themes of power, control, and desire. The lyrics present a st… read more
‘TYRANT’ is the 25th track on COWBOY CARTER and is a complex narrative that intertwines themes of power, control, and desire. The lyrics present a story of a woman confronting a ‘hangman… read more
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas, EUA) is an American singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress. Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child and rose to fame in the late 1990s as the lead singer of Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time. Beyoncé herself is the best-selling black female musician of all time and second best-selling female artist of all time, behind only Madonna. With 35 wins and 99 nominations from the Grammy Awards for her music (including her work in Destiny…read more
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas, EUA) is an American singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress. Beyoncé performed in various singing and danci… read more
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter (born September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas, EUA) is an American singer, songwriter, businesswoman, and actress. Beyoncé performed in various singing and dancing competitions as a child and rose to fame in… read more