New Song: Beyonce – ‘Best Thing I Never Had’

Published: Wednesday 1st Jun 2011 by Sam

It’s here! Beyonce’s latest single ‘Best Thing I Never Had’ premiered moments ago.

What are you waiting for? Take a listen below!

If ‘Irreplaceable’ had an older, wiser, and ultimately more sophisticated sister, ‘Best’ would be she. Clearly cut from the same cloth, the latter boasts an air of grandeur lacking from the 2006 hit. Put simply, while one is soda, the other is fine wine.

With its piano-driven nature and many hooks, this stands to be one of B’s better (clearly geared to radio) offerings. Needless to say, her ‘4’ LP becomes more appetizing with each new release.

‘4’ hits stores on June 28th.

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  1. movementlove June 1, 2011

    LOVE IT!!!!

  2. polliboy June 1, 2011

    This is HOT!!

  3. chloe June 1, 2011

    the queen is singing these songs with so much passion

  4. MARQUESTQ June 1, 2011

    YASSSSSSSSSS BBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBB

  5. David June 1, 2011

    Yessss I cant wait for the album! Im hungry for those uptempo ones now!

  6. fearlless June 1, 2011

    Beyonslay. Thatisall.

  7. bebe/jay June 1, 2011

    YESSSSS BEE KILL DEM DIS A NEW UUUUU AND IM DAMN NUFF LOVE IT!!!GOOOO QUEEN GOD BLESS U MY LOVE!!

  8. Kelly June 1, 2011

    Another Flop, her other songs have fallen and can’t get UP! LOL….Beyonce is coming to a close, GaGa got it now! Maybe if she goes away for at least 3 years, she can bring the excitement back! Because right now she’s dryer then the back of a fat woman’s neck! …Next …*turns on JanetJackson 1993 Mtv Awards performance, EPIC*

    • Love November 22, 2021

      Its amazing how now lady gaga is the biggest flop while beyonce Adele and Rihanna are the only still popular ones. Lady gaga and Katy perry are flopping hard while taylor is a local. Only big in North America. Every were else either irrelevant or decently known. BEYONCE ALWAYS WINS 😂🤣😂

  9. connie June 1, 2011

    Im a gaga fan but omggg i love this

  10. stewie June 1, 2011

    @Kelly you must have stayed up to hear the song & put a negative comment lmaooo yall haters sad

  11. lindsey June 1, 2011

    I love the song. It reminds me of another song but don’t know what one. I can’t wait for 4 to drop!

  12. MISHKA June 1, 2011

    OMG the song made me cry!

    HIT.

    This one should go straigt to “Waiting TO Exhale 2” Soundtrack.. Quote me on that.

  13. bebe/jay June 1, 2011

    KELLY BISH KICK ROCKS AND DIE HOOO U GOT THT MUCH TIME ON UR DAMN HAND TO WAIT UP TIL 3AM TOO HEAR THE QUEEN U MUS LIK IT HO GOOO AWAY ALREADY CUZ BISH DIS NOT WHAT UR NASTY A** WANT!!

  14. RYCH June 1, 2011

    OMFGGGGG BEYONCE YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS THIS SONG IS F****** #1 B****!
    AND THIS B**** KELLY IS A STAN….SHE STAYED UP TIL 3 JUST FOR THE QUEEN! YASS GIRL YASS! LMFAO

  15. stansfornoonebutQueenB June 1, 2011

    Yasssss.. Come on Queen B, I’ve been waiting for this.

    Time to sit down and let the haters say what they gone say

  16. JustinKeith June 1, 2011

    this song got me in tears. exactly what i’m goin thru right now!!!!

  17. van June 1, 2011

    LmFAOOOOOOOOOOOOO @Stewie!!!!

  18. KD June 1, 2011

    Good song…reminds me of Rihanna’s take a bow but better.

  19. Beysbetter June 1, 2011

    Amazing…i still think “End Of Time” deserves a release though.

  20. Kelly June 1, 2011

    F*** Y’all pay me!!! HaaaaaaHaaaaaa! I was already up on twitter, it was posted so I listen to it and commented, that’s what is for RIGHT? What can y’all f****** insane lunatics ass Beyonce stans do about it???? Like I thought not a mutherfucking thing, so stay Pressed!!

  21. BLACK June 1, 2011

    I LOVE IT…OMG it sounds like a toni braxton song….i cant name it tho’…i love it soo much…

  22. stewie June 1, 2011

    Kelly you the one thats pressed you dnt like her but you clicking her post to leave negative comments who the pressed one girl bye

  23. Music Lover June 1, 2011

    This is an amazing record. If this isnt a radio smash. I dont know what is.

  24. klg0845 June 1, 2011

    I don’t know if any of the songs she’s released are radio gold. But I don’t give a….. Beyonce has gone back to her R ‘n’ B Roots in a BIG way. Those melodies are old school Destiny’s Child. My goodness! I love it. I don’t think I’ve ever been this excited about any Beyonce album.

  25. Kelly June 1, 2011

    Beyonce needs to learn that the simplest lyrics like “We run this muther” ; “I don’t know much about algebra” and now “You showed Ur ass” can literally f*** up the whole song, just the simplest lyrics can make a potential classic turn into a flop, artists must pay attention to detail! That’s all.

  26. Lisa June 1, 2011

    QUEEN BEY IS BACK!!!! I LOVEEEEEEEEE HER AND THE SONGS IVE HEARD SO FAR!!! I CANT WAIT TO BUY HER ALBUM!
    AND KELLY DONT NOBODY COMPARE TO BEYONCE OR WHAT SHE DOES! NOBODY PERFORMS LIKE HER, SINGS LIKE HER, OR PUTS ON CONCERTS LIKE HER! Rhi rhi is cool but doesnt compare. J. Hud is ight but no even close to beyonce even on a bad day! Gaga is just over the top and too controversial! so get with the movement or get loss!

  27. BLACK June 1, 2011

    @Kelly

    have u ever listen to a rihanna song…..i’ll wait….ok and your talking about a song having simple lyrics…NEXT

  28. TaTa June 1, 2011

    Its not a bad song, it bit irreplaceable sounding. This album is starting to sound very b-day…. she needs to move forward.

  29. Jamar June 1, 2011

    I LOVE this song! Why she released RTW as a lead and not this ill never know but this song makes me miss the ’03 Bey so much! This is really a R&B song, the genre she shines in! Hope she stays in this route

  30. stewie June 1, 2011

    So now everybody a producer.. thats cool i guess but the f****** LEGEND babyface produced this so if you got a problem take it up with him

  31. Mr. Everything June 1, 2011

    I bet it sucks to be you right now!!
    LOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
    GO BEY!!!!!! THE QUEEN!!!

  32. Myke June 1, 2011

    This song is amazing! This is the Beyonce I LOVE!!!! & I do agree that ‘Till The End Of Time’ should be released as a single!!!

  33. aisha June 1, 2011

    i like B, but i don’t like this. maybe aftre another listen…

  34. aisha June 1, 2011

    hell, just to say, i like rtw, i listen to it several times a day, but this… i don’t like. nope.

  35. stewie June 1, 2011

    Til the end of time will be released maybe in july summer time window down hit

  36. Jamar June 1, 2011

    Now i know what songs this reminds me of! lol
    This kinda sounds like Fantasia’s “whos been loving you” with the piano sound through out the track
    Whew! it was bugging me that i couldnt figure out why that sounded familiar

  37. Ninja June 1, 2011

    Its alright nothing too special, i hope she won’t become this year’s flop like xtina last year

  38. ERIC June 1, 2011

    SOUNDS GOOD, VERY RADIO-FRIENDLY AND POP, BUT ALSO A BIT GENERIC. BUT IT’S NOT WOW-FACTOR. GREAT VOCALS AGAIN.
    *TAPS FOOT*

  39. Christopher June 1, 2011

    SMASH.R&B.SONG! I love everything about this track!

  40. ERIC June 1, 2011

    ALSO, NO MEAN TO HATE (I LOVE BEY), BUT THIS SOUNDS SO RIHANNA TO ME.
    BEY COME AND GRAB ME ALREADY!
    *TAPS FOOT STRONGER*

  41. gworl June 1, 2011

    LMAOOOOOOOOO, beysic is going to flop hard this era. rih took the spot.

    delusional bey stans will remain, well, delusional, and only bringing up vocals. rihanna has proven she’s one of the biggest artists in the game. she’s much more popular worldwide than bey ever was.

    bring back papa knowles if you want any grammys or, s***, even a hit this time around, sis.

  42. BeyBeyBey June 1, 2011

    I can see her killing this live!!! Queen Beyonce!

  43. Tyler Perry’s Gay June 1, 2011

    This song would fit Whitney so well. I actually like this one

  44. Xadax June 1, 2011

    No progress at all. Its all the same. Not even heart wrenching. It isn’t as dumb as 1+1 though,

  45. Tyler Perry’s Gay June 1, 2011

    the reason I said this song would fit Whitney, is cause some of her tone and runs sound similar to Whitney’s here

  46. Beystanbishl June 1, 2011

    umm the song is called Best thing I never had. smh

  47. Beystanbishl June 1, 2011

    how the hell does this sounds Rihanna. the f***? let me leave this board….

  48. Shawn101 June 1, 2011

    This song is o.k. I understand that she’s trying to give “emotion” in the song, but it sounds like she’s screaming to me. This doesn’t sound like R&B to me, it sounds more like pop. Anyhow, let’s see how well this does.

  49. KD June 1, 2011

    I have to say that I absolutely love every song she has released so far (yes even Run The World). This is turning out to be her best album IMO. Will she top GaGa in sales?…no she won’t, will this album become the next Bionic?…HELL TO THE NO.

  50. real music June 1, 2011

    THIS IS S***, SO F****** USELESS, S***

  51. stewie June 1, 2011

    Xadax no progress ? Please i swear yall just come up with any bs like lady gaga rihanna songs have any progress or growth at least lady gagas does but any other artist nope beyonce is one lf the few artist that can do r&b pop & all kinda genres

  52. fdffdfdsf June 1, 2011

    HERE SHE COMES. THIS WILL SMASH

  53. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Tyler Perrys Gay …..Blasphemy!! Don’t U ever in Ur life compare Bey’s vocal ability to Whitney!! (*turns on Whitney ” didn’t we almost have it all ” 1988 live performance * EPIC)

  54. stewie June 1, 2011

    I wonder if kelly is really a female

  55. KD June 1, 2011

    “Thank God I found the good in goodbye”…LOVE IT

  56. chloe June 1, 2011

    omg im in love with the brige in this song. bey is killing me with these vocals. she is gonna slay the grammys this yr

  57. dOneGun June 1, 2011

    Wow! This must be the best Beyonce song out there! I love it so much.

  58. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Stewie …. Female all day!! And what’s it to You, HuH???

  59. chloe June 1, 2011

    #stewie kelly is a pressed hater who waited up till 3 oclock to hear the new bey track and hate. its quite sad

  60. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Chloe What?? Nope, If I like it I like it, If I don’t I just f****** don’t! I don’t have any reason to hate on Bey, Im not getting paid for it! Im rather disappointed in her to be honestly, for her to have been on the scene this long with all her money and she can’t come up with better material than this… GTFOH

  61. Kay June 1, 2011

    This realy sounds like fantasia who’s been loving you…come on now bey!!! dont do this to ur fans please

  62. chloe June 1, 2011

    @kelly if u werent a hater u would have posted your unwanted opinion and left, INSTEAD u stayed around and posted more negative comments about bey u even responded to ppl who arent quoting u. someone even said beys vocals reminded them of whitneys which is a huge comment and here u come throwing shade like u have nothing better to do at 3 oclock in the morning.

  63. Zett June 1, 2011

    I like it. It instantly reminded me of something I heard as a kid, and at first I couldn’t put my finger on what. Then it hit me: the piano is giving me ‘That’s The Way It Is’ by Bruce Hornsby… from AC radio in 1986. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07QvpUE2AMs Go Bey, go Babyface. I can dig it!

  64. ANCIENT MEMBER June 1, 2011

    KELLY GTFO OUT OF HERE, YOU SECOND RATE HO, NO ONE ASKED FOR YOUR OPINION, NO ONE ASKED YOU TO BE BORN.

  65. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Chloe LOL, but U r up to right?? Nope at this moment I don’t have anything better to do, Im at home drinking my lemonade, posting my opinions (for entertainment purposes only) like everyone else! What’s wrong with that?? No way in hell is this vocal performance anywhere near Whitneys, my opinion tho! And I hope like hell Bey is not trying to reach the perfection of Whitneys voice, she will fell everytime! Whitney was born with it naturally, its not something that can be taught!

  66. stewie June 1, 2011

    @kay go talk to babyface cause hes the one who produced it

  67. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Ancient Member F*** U!!!!

  68. chloe June 1, 2011

    @kelly yeah im up but im not up at 4 oclock in the morning spreading negativity. and in MOST ppls opinions bey is already in whitneys league. too bad u dont have the ear to hear it

  69. stewie June 1, 2011

    @chloe lol i said the same thing go read my comments above its so sad

  70. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Chole U R the 1st person who has ever said that ridiculous S*** about Beyonce having Whitneys vocal ability ! I bet U couldn’t pay a person to show there face and say that, and be honest! Honey chile Please! The only PUBLIC person that has ever came close to Whitneys vocals is JHud!

  71. chloe June 1, 2011

    @kelly are u slow.. producers have said in interviews that bey was apart of the whitney mariah christina celine line of greatest vocalist. just because u let your hate for bey blind ur ears doesnt mean everybody does. if u can sit there and honestly listen to this song and downplay beys vocal ability then i cant take u seriously. GOOD DAY SIR

  72. chloe June 1, 2011

    dead @ kelly trynna downplay beys vocals when it was beyonce herself along with others who inspired whitney to return to music. and that came out of WHITNEYS mouth. sit down

  73. fghjgh June 1, 2011

    “Mocha & Milk” is a perfect matc h like “black & white” people

    ——— M ixed Sin gle* C”0m ———- 😛 😛 😛

    The most s uccessful interra cial da t ing c lub. If you are still waiting for your sweet “milk” or “mocha”, don’t hesitate to check it !! Don’t let your babie s wait too lon g for you !!

  74. ANCIENT MEMBER June 1, 2011

    LMAO @ KELLY TALKING ABOUT HOW SHE’S AT HOME SIPPING HER LEMONADE. ARE YOU SURE IT’S NOT GIN SWEET HEART? CAUSE YOU SOUND GOD AWFULLY HATEFUL AT THIS TIME IN THE MORNING AND AT THE TIME HER SECOND SINGLE RELEASE. B**** GET A DEGREE IN SOMETHING MORE USEFUL FOR YOUR LIFE OTHER THAN BITCHTOLOGY AND A MASTER IN CUNTASTIC SCIENCES YOU GALACTIC QUEEN, GET OUT OF THIS WORLD B****.

  75. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Ancient Member Yep!! Its that HardRock Lemonade, I do have a master, a master in b**** slapping dumb asses who talk out of the side of there necks like Ur dumb ignorant ass!

  76. ANCIENT MEMBER June 1, 2011

    IGNORANT? LOOK WHO MADE 10+ POST ABOUT VOCAL TALENT, AND YOUR CALLING ME IGNORANT? THATS GOOD YOUR SKILLED AT SOMETHING, TO BAD YOU CANT PUT THAT INTO BETTER USE, SLAP ME B****? I’M A DUMBASS? YOU FROSTY ARCTIC B****, IF GLOBAL WARMING DOESNT CATCH UP TO YOUR ASS, YOU BETTER MELT IN A DIFFERENT HEMISPHERE BEFORE I FIND YOUR ASS HO. TAKE ANOTHER SIP OF YOUR HARD ROCK LEMONADE YOUR GOING TO NEED IT IF YOU KEEP TALKING S***, SO IF I WERE YOU I WOULD CHOOSE MY NEXT WORDS WISELY OR DONT SAY ANYTHING AT ALL FOR “YOUR OWN” BENEFIT.

  77. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Ancient Member So ur Ghetto antics suppose to scare me?? B**** N**** Please, U must be f****** Beyonce?? You sho is pressed and depressed about it! Let me be me and U be U….And keep kissing Beyonce bleached ass!! OK LOL

  78. Shawn101 June 1, 2011

    @ZETT – You are so right! It does make me think of Bruce Hornsby’s song, That’s Just The Way It Is”. I think Tupac sampled that song too.

  79. chrisj June 1, 2011

    damn I LOVE IT BEYONCE

  80. kojo June 1, 2011

    this is just freaking amazing… !!!! KIng bEY babey!!

  81. ANCIENT MEMBER June 1, 2011

    LMAO GHETTO? I LEARNED FROM THE BEST SWEET HEART. AND PRESSED? B**** IM NOT THE ONE HERE ON THE WEE HOURS OF THE MORNING TALKING LIKE MY OPINION MATTERS AND BRINGING UP SUBJECTS THAT SHOULD NOT BE BROUGHT UP AND HAVE NO RELATION TO THE SONG. THE ONLY THING PRESSED IS YOUR HAND IN A PANCAKE MAKER STOP TYPING AND GET SOME REST, YOUR WIG HAS BEEN SNATCHED SO PICK IT UP BECAUSE IT’S PHILTHY.

  82. wow June 1, 2011

    HONESTLY, THIS F*** IS HORRID!!! I LIKE ‘1+1′ WAY BETTER THAN THIS S***. WHAT THE F*** IS GOING ONE WITH THIS B****? BTW, SHE LOOKS WHITE, I KNOW BLACK PPL COME IN ALL SHADES BUT DAMN! I LIKE HOOD BEYONCE,YOU KNOW,’RING THE ALARM’, ‘LOST YOU MIND’, BRING THAT WOMEN BACK . ANYWAYS…. THIS NEW S*** IS WACK. OH AND HER HAIR IS A HOT MESS.

  83. wow June 1, 2011

    YOUR*

  84. chrisj June 1, 2011

    WHO GIVES A F*** WHAT A HATER HAS TO SAY

  85. ANCIENT MEMBER June 1, 2011

    NO ONE GIVES A S*** WHAT THEY HAVE TO SAY, BUT I LOVE TO DRAG, SO I WILL DRAG

  86. wow June 1, 2011

    THE LYRICS ARE SO F****** REMEDIAL!!

  87. JR June 1, 2011

    First and foremost….its an ok song. Not knocking it, but when it comes to soulful R&B I do not think many people understand that element. This sounds popish more than anything. But I’m sure the masses will eat this up because of who she is, and not the product. That’s my opinion and not really concerned with who does not agree. Just like people can say they love it, others have a right to not like it. I have and will always be a Destiny’s Child fan (more of a Kelly Rowland fan), so anything B does I try and support.

    Nonetheless hope this single picks up more than “Run the World.” I’ll wait for Kelly Rowland’s next single in the mean time. Oh and BTW please leave Whitney out of the conversation. While Beyonce is good and may can sing better than Whitney now, she will never have the impact Whiney Houston had on music and people alone. Please stop the comparisons to a child and veteran!

  88. MONROE June 1, 2011

    PURE F****** GREATNESS……………

  89. muni June 1, 2011

    It is a nice song #ThatsAll…. check “Forever is just a minute Away” by Kelly Rowland is Amazing!!!

  90. WonderLand19 June 1, 2011

    BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! love it.

    Iam buying this album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  91. sisa sly from sa June 1, 2011

    beyonce has had 3 albums and on each album there is tha one song that is so big its amazing

    dangerously inlove- crazy inlove ( lie and say that is not one of the biggerst song of past decade)

    b day- irreplaceable (best selling song of 2006-07, you dont believe me google it)

    IAM sasha fiereness at its best- single ladies ( the swongt of the year grammie can not be lyng)

    rihanna has hit many hits but besides umbrella and love the way you lie what other riri songs have been carrer defining and do we even count love the way you lie

    gaga has bad romance and pokerface and besides that she has nothing ground breaking

    i think this song has the pontential to be another huge hit for bey so lets watch and see and plz anyone who disagrees feel free to comment on why i am wrong

  92. wow June 1, 2011

    “YOU SHOWED YOUR ASS” ENOUGH SAID!! THIS SONG SHOWED IT’S ASS

  93. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Ancient Member … Drag, Drag and take a bag and throw that song in it when U get a chance!

  94. GagaStan June 1, 2011

    I love this song! Beyonce came with it this time!

  95. ANCIENT MEMBER June 1, 2011

    @KELLY AND I’LL THROW YOU IN THERE TOO AND I’LL PUT YOU IN A NICE GARBAGE DISPOSAL. FIRST STOP THE DUMP YARD, HAPPY HOLIDAYS, SIGNED SINCERELY.

  96. wow June 1, 2011

    *PLAYS 1+1* WHICH I BOUGHT OFF ITUNES. “…..MAKE LOVE TO ME WHEN MY DAYS LOOK LOW”. MAKE LOVE TO ME

  97. Hudson Morrigan June 1, 2011

    Never been a fan of Beyonce, but I loved the production in this song and her vocals are on point, very good.

  98. A-kafi Joke June 1, 2011

    Beyonce let me tell u 1 thing ) Your that best and haters Can Kill They Self
    Im sorry Dat RUn The World (GIrls ) Did Not go #1 Im Sorry .
    But This One Has To Go to the Top the 5
    I really Love Ur Music . And if U poeple Dont Like This Song

    F*** You !!!!!!!
    SO SUPPORT B

  99. VintageKid! June 1, 2011

    AVERAGE The End Of Time the only song I’m like’n so far!

  100. justcurious June 1, 2011

    this song sounds a bit like ‘Listen’ sped up a bit.

  101. ole skool June 1, 2011

    boring…. are we all hearing the same thing

    The only one I like is Until the end of time

  102. ole skool June 1, 2011

    At least Rihanna has only had her red wig for one album,,,, when is this blonde lacefront going to die

  103. DIDI June 1, 2011

    This song has to be #1 !
    People were complaining about the sound of RTWG, now they have a midtempo R&B song, which made Beyonce’s success !

    Her vocals are perfect !!

  104. Oscar June 1, 2011

    This song is S***. The last thing from “Epic”.

  105. MONROE June 1, 2011

    @ole..bey can wear the same wig year after year and still sell…she does not need to change her look to keep interested in her…..not that riri does cuz i like riri but bey does not need to and she has proven that.

  106. MONROE June 1, 2011

    and who gives a damn about hair…its about music….

  107. Forrel June 1, 2011

    Dissapointed, WTF is this

  108. kingofleon June 1, 2011

    Im dissapointed, it sounds too much like generic pop/RnB for my liking, far too safe and could of been from leona lewis’s 2nd album. Its like a cross of between irraplacable and Halo (which i like) but eith heavier drums.

    On the plus side its definitely radio friendly and it is a good song but it doesnt blow me away. I really like the overlaying of her vocals and the guitar riffs at the end. I think this will be a hit though and it will probably grow on me a lot.

  109. blake June 1, 2011

    AMAZING love it, with this and 1+1 I cant wait for the 4 album

  110. meangorlz June 1, 2011

    WTF IS THIS S***? ITS DULL AND BORING AND DEAD AT BEYONCE TRYING TO BAG A HIT COS RADIO IGNORED HER AND SO DID THE BUYING PUBLIC

    B**** NEEDS TO SIT F****** DOWN SHE AINT BRINGING S*** THIS FLOP ERA! AND WHATS WITH THE F****** NASTY BLONDE WEAVE EWWW THATS NASTY!

    THE SONGS BETTER THAN HER LAST TWO FLOPS, BUT ITS STILL F****** S***

    NEXT

  111. June 1, 2011

    Its okay, nothing special

  112. chrisj June 1, 2011

    @meangorlz

    here b**** have a cookie h**..you a hater its so obvious even stevie wonder can see that s***

  113. MrIncredible June 1, 2011

    Average. These songs just aren’t measuring up. And while she is sanging, her voice sounds harsh… she is doing too much vocally. We know you can sing girl, no need to sound like Xtina grunting and whatnot.

  114. UGh June 1, 2011

    I NEED her to release END OF TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i can’t with these ballads right now. I like it, it’s okay.

  115. Kelly June 1, 2011

    @Ancient Member and while U r “So call” snatching wigs, pls snatch that nappy as blonde wig Bey been wearing since her 2003 “Dangerously In Love ” album! We are tired of that S***! We tired! Her people needs to let her know this! Its simple, its not hard!

  116. RHI RHI THE QUEEN June 1, 2011

    FLOP. I SWEAR I WANT MY R&B BEYONCE BACK FROM WRITINGS ON THE WALL AND DANGEROUSLY IN LOVE.. SHE HAS TAKEN ALL OF THE SOUL AND SEXINESS FROM HER SOUND SMH

  117. MrIncredible June 1, 2011

    Some fans are so delusional. This song is not the business. If this was Leona Lewis we’d all be saying “yawn”. Bey needs to try again this time. This is cute but nothing I want to hear more than 10 times in my life.

  118. annie! :] June 1, 2011

    AMAZING!!! This is definitely, by far the best of all her singles… I’m so excited for June 28th <3

  119. Christian June 1, 2011

    I don’t like her 1+1 song but this song is HOTNESS!!!!!!!

  120. RitaOraStan June 1, 2011

    Beyonce better not get to Comfortable Rita Ora is Coming. The song is ok BTW

  121. gus June 1, 2011

    good song! #1 c’mon!!!! the piano drivers its older style i like it!

  122. Roab June 1, 2011

    This song is hella average. What happened to “I’m creating a new sound” “I’m trying to invent a new genre of music” …Ok, i’ve heard 3 singles and sorry no new sound yet. Pianos have been around for a min Beyonce. Even her vocals are whinny and over done, sorry I’m not a Beyonce hater…I was just really prepared for something innovative and fresh and she came with the same ol same.

  123. BeyStan June 1, 2011

    Absolutely love it!

  124. Da Biggest Boss June 1, 2011

    The song is not bad but for some reason I keep thinking about that sound A Thousand MIles. Can’t remember who it was by but I remember it was in the Movie White Chicks

    I think that this song will do exactly what it needs to and that is to last on radio. This is a good song to play in between all the uptempo tracks out right now and it is kinda different. I am not a beyonce fan but I hope she can turn it around because I hate seeing artist flop because I know they give their album their all. But I do see why people are saying it’s the same old same old.

  125. Aryo June 1, 2011

    not that great to save the album *hits play on run the world*

  126. MissImpartial June 1, 2011

    Faboulus song I can not hate. People should not hate a good song just because of an artist.

  127. chrisj June 1, 2011

    -_- dead @Rita Ora

  128. kingofleon June 1, 2011

    @ MrIncredible

    PREACHHH!!!! LOOOOL

    the only thing that moves me about this production is the guitar rift right at the end @3:45 , shame it only lasts 3seconds lol

  129. BeyStan June 1, 2011

    Im singing along to it already

  130. Jazy June 1, 2011

    IS IT ME OR DID BEYONCE JUST CHANGED THE BEATS AND KEPT THE SAME FORMULA. HER LYRICS NEEDS TO BE STEPPED UP SOME. I SEE WHY ITS CALLED 4, BECAUSE SHE IS GIVING YOU THE SAME ALBUM 4 TIMES ALREADY. DIL,BDAY,SF,&4. ALL HAVE THE SAME FORMULA. THIS ONE FOR MY LADIES, BOY U DID ME WRONG, BUT IM FINE…SMH SHE SHOULD LET SOLANGE WRITE FOR HER

  131. GangsterA June 1, 2011

    amazing amazing amazing her voice slay me love it this album is gonna be so hot and this betta slay on radio or else ch…..

  132. Jazmine June 1, 2011

    It’s very generic , a song that anybody could’ve done … I fell in love with 1+1 within the 5 seconds i heard it .

  133. MuzikJunkie June 1, 2011

    I’m really LOVING this song, thank you Bey!

  134. Diane June 1, 2011

    I’m sorry Bey, I’m not feeling this. 1+1 is the song for me.

  135. YOOSONDALOOSE June 1, 2011

    Really good! Love it!

  136. Cheers (Drink to That) June 1, 2011

    WOW, really, folks???

    This song is TERRIBLE! I won’t say that this album will flop…. but I know I can save my money this time around! Whatever sound she’s experimenting with… it’s absolutely terrible! SHOCKING becuz IASF was a really great album! SMDH

  137. Diane June 1, 2011

    I will purchase the album cos it’s clear that Bey moved more towards the R&B Center with this album and I’m sure Daddy would have loved for her to remain POP. So I will commend her for her efforts and any other artist who tries to come back to R&B. I know it’s hard after getting that POP money. But her voice on this song and 1+1 is gritty and welcoming.

  138. SWEETHE♥RT (A.K.A. ICON) June 1, 2011

    OMG! Bey wow! This exceeded my expectations. My favourite song of year. NEVER UNDERESTIMATE BEY!

  139. Loving It June 1, 2011

    Tyler Perry’s Gay

    June 1, 2011 at 7:01 am

    the reason I said this song would fit Whitney, is cause some of her tone and runs sound similar to Whitney’s here
    ————————————————————————————————————————–

    Ironically I agree with you and it’s what I intially thought when I 1st heard it. Im not saying she sound like Whitney literally, but some of the runs and phrasing is similar to Whitney. I wonder if Whitney was her vocal inspiration for this song.

    My only gripe with this is she is grunting too much, and she should have added some falsetto and headnotes in there; but I understand Beyonce isn’t much of a ‘range-vocalist’.

  140. fiercemc June 1, 2011

    this is way better than 1 + 1!

  141. SWEETHE♥RT (A.K.A. ICON) June 1, 2011

    When is this song released on download?

  142. MrIncredible June 1, 2011

    To those saying this sounds like Whitney in some parts, I got the same vibe, except I thought Monica, which I think often sounds like Whitney in her style of singing.

  143. bbbbbbb June 1, 2011

    GOOSEBUMPS…. @ 2:02 …. love it

  144. chrisj June 1, 2011

    i think later today its gonna be on itunes

  145. Mel June 1, 2011

    Love this song!! Babyface wrote this!!

  146. bey’knight brutal June 1, 2011

    damn…. her voice is like she’s singing right in front of me..being a beyonce fan never felt better 😀

  147. “4” June 28th. U ready? June 1, 2011

    Good call all around with this one! 1+1 is still my s*** so far from the album. This is gonna be big though, it’s like irreplaceables bigger, wiser sister

    #bet it sucks to be u right now

  148. “4” June 28th. U ready? June 1, 2011

    Ha ha I just realised thats exactly what sam said! Spooky shiz!

  149. mike June 1, 2011

    She sang her ass off on this record. Her vocals are rich and really soulful. She was flowing at the end too. Very ole school Mariah with her adlibs!!!

    Love this song.

    Front of the line to get this album!!!

  150. True Blue June 1, 2011

    It’s f****** beautiful, I love it. I wish she would more frequently collaborate with talented songwriters like Kenny Edmonds, and stop working with people who’ll give her crap like Videophone, Diva and RTW.

    Mature, grownups lyrics is what she should only be working with at this point.

    And what’s with some idiot on YouTube referring to this as “white people music”, WTF?!?!?

  151. True Blue June 1, 2011

    Should’ve clarified: Kenny Edmonds= Babyface for those who may not know.

  152. Robier June 1, 2011

    yessssssssss

  153. bey’knight brutal June 1, 2011

    honestly, all the crap haters are saying are so invalid. it’s ironic that u think the least of beyonce yet yall are the ones who want her draw water from stone. the themes in mainstream music have for the most part centred around the same topics
    1. s**
    2. drinks
    3. loving a guy
    4. hating a guy/heartbreak
    5. party/ dance

    majority of top 40 songs now fall into this category so why call beyonce out on it. at least she has the vocals to give it that extra oomph. i love ADELE but every song on 21 is about an exboyfriend. scroll through rih’s number 1s, did she do anything different? maybe gaga gets credit for singing about the gays

  154. charles June 1, 2011

    @Kelly and Ancient Member…i looooooove the hell outta this song..epic IMO but i can NOT stop lmfao at the two of you and Choele. I guess Kelly going to curse me out too. Kelly has had me in FUCKN TEARS ALL MORNING!!! kELLY I know you may say to me ‘F*** U!!!” but my God ur funny. I u dont like it then u don’t like it. I happen to LOOOOOOOVE it!! But that’s jsut me tho…and ANYONE who hears the AMAAAAAZING song! GO B!!!

  155. ohmeohmy June 1, 2011

    Garbage…her last soulful song was me myself and I..those days arw gonr..now its ill dance a jig for ya masta! House n***** will sell u up the river everytime..and is she repping 4 transsies with that king b mess?I thought girls run the world? I guess that wig glue done fried any brain cells that she might have left..oh that’s right..robots don’t have any brains! Smh..

  156. paul June 1, 2011

    im not even a beyoncefan but goddamn this s*** go hard as f***

  157. MSBLACKROSE June 1, 2011

    I LIKE THIS!!!!!!!!!! GO MISS BEYONCE!

  158. chulo June 1, 2011

    I see the haters got up early

  159. mannyman June 1, 2011

    OMG i love it……………… ppl thats hating SHUT THE F*** UP

  160. Mr. Popularity June 1, 2011

    Wow…. I listened 3 times before giving this opinion… I think this is a rather generic song coming out of Beyonce! It is most definitely radio friendly minus saying ass but over all its just too safe for beyonce… Her vocals are great but they don’t match the vibe of the tune… the beat is soft with pianos but she’s screaming at me the whole track… I think she is better off dropping ‘Til the End Of Time. I like that one better. But ah well…. We’ll see what happens June 28th. Contrary to who wants to call me a hater i would hate to see Beyonce go down this era.

  161. T.I June 1, 2011

    Pretty impressed by the wackiness of the song. It is realy bad ! I’m bored of her, she will NEVER have my money, that’s OFFICIAL. I’ve never bought her albums and never will, this s*** is WAAAACK !!!!!!

  162. chrisj June 1, 2011

    THATS STUPID ASS HELL IF YOU NEVER BOUGHT ANY OF HER ALBUMS WHY THE F*** YOU CARE FOR? KICK ROCKS

  163. beyonce’s son June 1, 2011

    beyonce is back there is no stoppin her now 1+1, best thing i never had! epic video for girls run the world! she’s comin 6/28/2011

  164. Marise June 1, 2011

    didn’t wow me at all. irreplacable was better

  165. KYLE June 1, 2011

    WHY DOES HER VOICE SOUND SO DEEP?

    REMEMBER WHEN HER VOICE WAS SOFT & LISTENABLE?

    SHE SOUND LIKE A MAN..LOL

    SUCH A FLOP……..& THAT’S A #FACT THIS TIME FOR REAL!!!

  166. Keusher June 1, 2011

    reminds me of the 90’s… <3 it, more innoccent pop sound.

  167. Seaside June 1, 2011

    it f***** sucks, lets keep it real…a total snoozefest, zzzzzzzz.

    this b**** fell all the way off, damn. i only like 1 out of the 4 songs i’ve heard from her, and that’s cuz ‘end of time’ sounds like a mash-up of all her best songs, lol.

  168. Fleur June 1, 2011

    This is the best medicine I needed Beyonce. Yeah…baby good looking out. I love it.
    I’m loving all 4 songs have heard so far. “4” is a smash.

  169. LaLa June 1, 2011

    Ummmm… Bey ‘hard’ vocal didn’t click with the soft arrangement. I will love this song if she sang it more softly… maybe ala “Irreplaceable”.

  170. JohnVidal June 1, 2011

    Sounds good! But all those people (many of them Beyonce stans) saying the material on last Jennifer Hudson´s album was wack or nothing special need to shup up now. This is definitely not better nor more special nor more creative. This sounds good but is totally average

  171. JohnVidal June 1, 2011

    @mike
    There´s nothing similar to old Mariah on this song, and specially not vocally. What a joke u just said. Mariah´s musical skills are so superior it´s not even funny

  172. carmello June 1, 2011

    YAWN……..this album is a hot ass mess……………. her worst album thus far……

  173. Mikocdg June 1, 2011

    This song is epic it’s fresh its got s much depth and is just what the game needs with all the other lack luster entertainers and circus acts…..
    Love the gaga but it’s nice to get some good talent out there with out needing a shock factor and a freak show or a circus act to help entertain you….
    @kelly Stop being a hater it ages you and causes you to seem bitter with yourself…..

  174. LSZ June 1, 2011

    It’s alright, very basic though.

  175. MOZK June 1, 2011

    FLOP

  176. Remey June 1, 2011

    I’m still torn between this new Beyonce era. I definitely need to hear some of the other songs. Run the World was everywhere musically and too distractive. 1+1 is a beautiful song but Bey crosses between singing passionately and screaming on the vocals. Her vocals do the same here as well. I want to say Bey is being soulful but she I don’t know yet. Give me time to think about it as I watch Rihanna’s Man Down video.

  177. Linda June 1, 2011

    This song is sooo underwhelming. I listened to it twice and it doesn’t move me at all. What is happening to Beyonce? i dont want her to fail this time around.

  178. nikki June 1, 2011

    she’s on a roll…….hot s***

  179. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare June 1, 2011

    I LOVE the bridge so much!!!! When I listened to it with headphones, I could really hear the drums.

    I’m liking the songs from ‘4,’ especially “End of TIme.” Can’t wait until 6/28!!!!

  180. Auntie Jackie June 1, 2011

    Nice

  181. JAY June 1, 2011

    I am definitely a proud stan, but honestly I’m a little worried. I haven’t really heard a top 10 song from her. a DEFINITE HIT! Maybe she needs to work with some different producers and songwriters?

    Nevertheless, I still have my preorder. Can’t wait to hear the album in full.

  182. Junior in Jamaica June 1, 2011

    Simply put: MISS

  183. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    The song is really radio friendly but still a grower because of beyonce vocals.

    A video will probably help,it’s a mix between IF I WERE A BOY AND IRREPLEACEABLE

    I wish we had a lil more of the african vibe to the song but I LIKE IT..I LOVE IT

  184. KYLE June 1, 2011

    U FANS NEED TO ADMIT HER MUSIC IS S***** & STOP KISSIN HER ASS

    MAYBE THAT WILL PUSH HER 2 MAKE BETTER MUSIC…..CUZ THIS B**** IS WAY TOO COMFORTABLE

    BASIC ASS SONG!!….LOL

    O WELL,,,WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE GODNEY!

    FEMME FATALE IN STORES NOW!!! 🙂 🙂

  185. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare June 1, 2011

    @KYLE “FEMME FATALE IN STORES NOW!!! ” Right. Where it will stay.

  186. Ariana June 1, 2011

    Nothing special. Even 1+1 is better and didn’t like it.
    Someone didn’t do her work right and chose the weakest singles to promote.

  187. Blank June 1, 2011

    @Loving T

    What do you mean Beyonce’s not a “Range vocalist”, her range is actually wider than Whitney’s.

  188. B4REAL02 June 1, 2011

    not feeling it right now

  189. mmskkd June 1, 2011

    FLOPP

  190. Mr.T June 1, 2011

    Best Iv’e Never Had is the best thing I’ve heard in a long time. Its a really a good, and it would be no matter who sang it, but adding Beyonce to the mix, OMG….I love it.

    Beyonce keeps reminding me why I love her so much.

  191. Tr June 1, 2011

    Why the hell is she always SCREAMMMMMMIIINNNNGGGGG AT ME?!!!! Her with all this grunting, and growling…it’s becoming ridiculous, and rather redundant!!! Yet the same stans will swaer J-hud, and aguilera scream, and oer sing, when SCREAMonce is culprit number one, smh!! Can She sing a song without sounding like she’s crushing her voice-box…sheesh?!!

  192. GLYNNTALE June 1, 2011

    i dont see anything special bout this song. it sounds OK nothing more.
    Good luck beyonce on ”4”

    #rowldawgs

  193. FlopJuice June 1, 2011

    Good song, but absolutely forgettable.

  194. Great Stuff June 1, 2011

    Loved IT

  195. Prince&Queen Bey June 1, 2011

    Yeeessss Queen Bey I LOVE ITTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!! This song is a wiser more sophisticated sister to Irreplaceable. WOW those POWERFUL,BEAUTIFUL VOCALS in this song are so AMAZING and BREATHTAKING!!!!!

    OMG!!! Imagine her singing this LIVE!!!!OMG!!!!This Beautiful song is Definitely a HIIITTT!!!!
    No female in the industry have better Vocals than Queen Bey. Queen Bey is the BEST!!!!!!

    Queen Bey SHUTS every last chick DOWN Vocally in the Industry

    Deal With It!!!

  196. Prince&Queen Bey June 1, 2011

    @Ariana b**** go Kill ur self u Stank, HATIN ass H**! B**** u just Pressed cuz she took the spotlight from ur precious Mariah.

    B**** go somewhere and munch on Mimi’s carpet you HATER!!

    Queen Bey Vocals>>>>>>>>Mimi’s Vocals

    Deal With It H**!!!

  197. Tr June 1, 2011

    @ Kyle that’s what happens…

    When you have a ligh-medium vocal timbre, yet you constantly over-exert it, and push it, it slowly deteriorates.or in general singingTOOOO hard will cause your vocal cords to hoarsen, and become coarse *See Aguilera. Really miss the sweet sound she had in D.C, YES the voice matures over-time, yet still when you try to sing in an unnatural way, it sounds like your trying to hard..she will NEVER have a powerful , soulful voice like J-hud…really do miss her lyric R&B sound way back when D.C …*Dangerously in love..

  198. OCEAN June 1, 2011

    I’m Not A Beyonce Stan, But This Song Is Cute…VERY GENERIC Though, And Her Music In General Is Weak….

    Beyonce Is A Great Entertainer, But Overrated Artist (IMO)….Her Music Lacks Depth, She Never Gives Me Thought Provoking Lyrics, Or Videos.

    Mandown>>>>>>>>>>>>>Every Song That I Have Heard From This Album Thus Far.

  199. Mr.T June 1, 2011

    I dont see how anyone could not like this song, but thats the beauty of music.

    Beyonce always proves why the industry loves her. This is a very good song. Doesn’t sound like Babyface wrote it though.

    Proud of Bey. I really thought this was about to a dance track with somewhat meaningful lyrics. But she surprised me once again. This is relate-able, it feels good, and it sounds good.

    Really one of the best songs currently out right.

  200. Sugaranice June 1, 2011

    warble voice

  201. Tr June 1, 2011

    Prince&Beyonce is a perfect example of a stan that has convinced her that her voice is powerful!!! LMAO!!! Idiot, her voice fails in comparison to most R&B, and or Gospel acts…def not in this generation though, but yeah, that’s why she’s considered a POP SINGER!!!

  202. Mr.T June 1, 2011

    “Her music lacks depth” …..but Mandown doesn’t???

    Oh mama mama mama, I just shot a man down
    In central station, in front of a big ole crowd

    0_o …WTF???? Ok, Im logging off.

  203. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    @Mr.T

    Some people love music with their eyes.that’s why they liked RTW only after the video release.

    The song is a grower and not really like the typical pop song.It’s more R&B than POP and bey vocals are great.IDK what to say else
    RTW is still my favorite track thus far eveen if 1+1 is better

    I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE RTW

  204. scorpio June 1, 2011

    BEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

    HATERS ARE MADD!!! IT MUST “SUCK TO BE YOU RIGHT NOW”!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HAHAHA

  205. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare June 1, 2011

    At first I just liked it but with a few more listens with the headphones, I LOVE IT!!!!

  206. Mr.T June 1, 2011

    KAT DELUNA FAN
    June 1, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    @Mr.T

    Some people love music with their eyes.that’s why they liked RTW only after the video release.

    The song is a grower and not really like the typical pop song.It’s more R&B than POP and bey vocals are great.IDK what to say else
    RTW is still my favorite track thus far eveen if 1+1 is better

    I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE RTW
    _________________________________________________________________

    Nooo dont get me wrong, RTW is still my s***. I love almost everything she does musically.

  207. Prince&Queen Bey June 1, 2011

    @TR b**** you are the Idiot! Every1 knows Beyonce has a Powerful Voice. Hon u must have been born yesterday if you dont think she has a Powerful voice.

    B**** check her performances on youtube or do i need to post them for your Dumb ass???

    Queen Bey is The REAL, TRUE VOICE of this Generation!

    Deal with it H**!

  208. DC Thats Me June 1, 2011

    Britney

    Rihanna

    Gaga

    Sucks To Be You Right Now #ImDone

  209. bey’knight brutal June 1, 2011

    this whole ” I MISS HER OLD SOUND ” happens at the beginning of every era, when her next era comes all of a sudden, songs on this one will become golden…gosh the way the world works. the comments here are just too funny n so played out. i bet u go view any artiste’s early work on utube, you’ll have people sayin they wished their new stuff sounded like that lol

  210. bey’knight brutal June 1, 2011

    @Prince&Queen Bey

    she obviously made this album with touring in mind. she’s already planning the tour. i wish i could be at one of the mini-concerts in france this month. that damn movie will also hold the tour back

  211. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    @Mr T
    I know right.I love every song thus far.The era is smelling massacre for the lessers
    I ♥RTW

    @bey’knight
    I swear,you are right.Cant belive ‘BLACK AND YELLOW’ was #1 and people are bashing RTW.WTF ???
    Every era it’s the same s*** lmaoo

  212. Anne June 1, 2011

    LOVE this song!!!

  213. beyoncerule June 1, 2011

    damn!! RTW hot, 1+1 extra hot, this track is SUPER HOT!!

    i dont give a sh*t what ppl think of all the new tracks from B, as far as i listen as Beyonce fan… its ALL AMAZING!!!

    Gaga, Britney, Rihanna, etc etc have their own plus and minus.. stop comparing.

  214. Shaquannamenesha Rolls Royce Benz in association with BET.com Type-Pah B**** To Run Yo S*** H** Before I Smack Yo Ass Jones June 1, 2011

    This sounds like it could be a track on dah soundtrack from the movie “Twins” with Danny Devito and Arnold Schwarz a whatevah! If you seent the movie you know wha I mean, naah mean!

  215. Jamie June 1, 2011

    Aren’t ya’ll the same ones who “LOVED” Run the World and 1+1? Love must mean hate to Beyonce’s stans because she’s nowhere near the Top 10 on Itunes; as a matter of #FACT, she’s actually going the opposite direction on the charts. This song sucks, and if you ask me, it sucks to be Bee right now!!!!!!!Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha

  216. Ariana June 1, 2011

    @PRINCE&QUEEN BEY

    You’re hilarious!
    So everyone who doesn’t love this song is supposed to hate on Beyoncé? What kind of logic is that?
    Stay mad & delusional, none brought Mariah’s name except you.

    Crazy stans like you will never find flaws in their favs, it’s okay not being perfect you know?
    Girl bye.

  217. Misfit June 1, 2011

    The only single from “4” thus far, that I kinda like. All the songs I’ve heard so far seem confused and not well crafted.

    Bey still has the voice, but she needs better material….

  218. stewie June 1, 2011

    Yall are such followers you read one comment a hater says & follows up one person says the song is average & generic then everybody repeats it like wtf

  219. Prince&Queen Bey June 1, 2011

    @Bey’Knight Brutal i was trying to figure out what movie Beyonce got coming out….and i see ure talking bout that Clint Eastwood movie A Star is Born. Just checked it out and i can tell it’s going to be very Interesting.

    But i think i would rather she deal with the tour 1st too.

  220. Prince&Queen Bey June 1, 2011

    @Ariana, you always have something negative to say about Beyonce or her songs. You never give her credit or anything. That’s why i called you a Hater. I know ur fave is Mariah that’s why i brought her up.

    U always have something nice to say about Mimi. You seem to don’t like Queen Bey.
    You dont have to like Queen Bey, But you will respect her!!

  221. fact! June 1, 2011

    @JAIME how better are you actually than beyonce if “it sucks to be BEE right now?” atleast bey is brave enough not hiding behind a computer! lol Beyonce is million times richer than you, I bet your starving b****! GOD HELP YOU HATER!

  222. Ariana June 1, 2011

    @PRINCE&QUEEN BEY

    I don’t comment in every Beyoncé post but when I do I always give credit when is due. I lost count of how many times I’ve said how much I like her voice and I wish her well with this new album. I just don’t think she -or her PR team- has chosen the right singles.
    Where’s the hate? Child please!
    If you compare this song to hits like Halo of If I were a boy -which I love btw- then you should be honest and agree “Best thing I never had” isn’t really her best.

    Mariah is one of my favorite singers, true, but I’m a fan not a stan. There are many others singers/bands that I love. Don’t get confused.

  223. JER June 1, 2011

    it’s screeching and an A1 MESS. It all runs together. The intro, the versus, the choruses. BIONCI claims to be a songwriter/producer in the past, but this is clearly the first album she’s trying to be a songwriter and producer because these songs are POS

  224. the kiddz June 1, 2011

    Beyonce’s stans will be her downfall.

  225. Tr June 1, 2011

    Notice how u said’ REAL, TRUE voiceLOL Sorry!! stans can’t bestow a title that has already has been giving to someone else…U DEAL WITH IT!! Her voice is average for a POP singer, why she’s considered just a POP SINGER, and not a real singer by the industry. Oh, and the opposite of powerful does NOT mean weak..it just means NOT powerful!!!-)

  226. Mr.Q June 1, 2011

    I’m buying “4” albums!

    thats my word BEE!

  227. Prince&Queen Bey June 1, 2011

    @TR girl you’re just Delusional,Lost and Confused girl bye.

    @Ariana girl please you are so slick with your hate and this is one of her best songs. U will never understand why because ure not a Beyonce fan. If Mimi sung 1+1 and this song i bet u would Love it!

    Just because Beyonce name is attached to this song doesnt mean i will automatically love it. Dont you get it confused.

  228. Tivo June 1, 2011

    I don’t usually comment, but this song is very nice and fresh.

    This song is very relatable for a lot of people and is sure to smash on radio. It takes me back to every crush I had on a straight guy and having to accept the fact that that I can’t have them, making them “The Best Thing I Never Had”.
    Some lines I love are:

    “I wanted you bad, i’m so through with that, cause honestly u turned out to be the best thing i never had”

    “Lord knows that it would take…ANOTHER place. Another time. Another world. Another life.”

    “Thank God I found the GOOD in goodbye”

    “When I think of the time I almost loved you, you showed yo ass and I saw the real you”

    The song really has a lot of usable quotes.

    Now on another note I don’t get why Beyonce stans keep giving these damn trolls attention. These ppl will hate Beyonce and anything she does until the day she dies. The same people saying they want “the old Beyonce” back are the same ones who said she needs to grow and stop playing it safe. They are the same ones who said she needs depth. But when she does all the things that they said they wanted her to do, they come up with something else to b**** about.

    And the same ppl calling this song generic are fans of Lady Gaga, Britney, & Rihanna. Seriously, you guys have no room to call anything generic at all. This song sounds like none of the generic electro pop trash radio is playing at the moment.

    I also honestly believe some you haven’t even listened to the song, it seems most just read the comments from other low life trolls and write exactly what they said.

    I also find it funny that some of the trolls were up early at 3 am listening to Beyonce. lol… I would never stay up so I can hear a Britney or Rihanna song. It just goes to show you that the troll are obsessed with Beyonce and her every move.

    I respect the opinion’s of people like JohnDival, TheMan, & Morgan Hudson who aren’t fans of Beyonce, but are unbiased and will give credit where it is due(even if one of them always has to mention Mariah or Whitney lol).

    I also can’t stand the Beyonce stans on this site, which is why I refrain from commenting on here a loot, you guys are so just ugh. Everytime I read the comments from fans i’m really only looking for True Blue, Kavion, The KIddz, Curtwill, Bey’Knight, KoreonDream, Amazing Lee& Icon. Because I know they will always keep it real even if they are fans.

  229. Tr June 1, 2011

    Kiddz stans sure will be her downfall, prime example>> >’Trying’ to convice everyone that her voice is powerful when it’s not in the 1st place results in this: A horrible, over-singing, grunting mess!!! Could have, and should have kept it simple..like Halo for instance her essence of her voice lies, because trying to sing all big, and ‘soulful’ like Jennifer=#EPIC FAIL

  230. julio aguilar June 1, 2011

    darn it. i was hoping i would like it. i fell for 1+1 immediately. still good. but…

  231. dOneGun June 1, 2011

    I love it. And people should not say: FLOP. Cuz in the end it’s about wether the song is good or not, and the joy it brings… OMG

  232. Prince&Queen Bey June 1, 2011

    @Tivo hon im not here for you to like my comments or anybody. Hon youre just a stranger. I dont have no problem making you hate me even more lol. U should never comment again thanks.

  233. Ariana June 1, 2011

    @PRINCE&QUEEN BEY

    I really doubt it. You can ask me if I bought Mariah’s Memoirs, I didn’t. Why? I hated it.

    I’m not biased in any case, you – on the other hand I have never seen you saying anything negative about Beyoncé.

    I’m not here for “I don’t hate/ Yes you hate” Beyoncé. Honestly, couldn’t care less what you think; I tried to explain myself but if you think I hate her then be my guest.

  234. Rob June 1, 2011

    OMG this is TRASH. Screaming and ish. Lame as hell. Oh I can’t! This is going to flop harder than Run the World & 1+1 combined!

  235. Tivo June 1, 2011

    @The Kiddz and True Blue

    Did you guys here that legendary songwriter Diane Warren wrote a song for Beyonce?

    Diane Warren: “I just wrote a Beyonce song that might be my best yet… I just wrote something a week and a half ago that Beyonce recorded and I think it’s the best thing I’ve ever written. She sang it amazingly. I think it’s a career song and probably my favorite thing I’ve ever written … right now…I think it’ll touch a lot of people.”

    http://www.nypost.com/p/blogs/popwra…#ixzz1O2I9tJia

    She writtens “Because You Loved Me” (Céline Dion), “How Do I Live” (LeAnn Rimes, Trisha Yearwood), “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” (Aerosmith), “Un-Break My Heart” (Toni Braxton), “For You I Will” (Monica), and a whole bunch of other classic songs.

  236. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    I also find it funny that some of the trolls were up early at 3 am listening to Beyonce. lol… I would never stay up so I can hear a Britney or Rihanna song
    ————————————–
    LMAOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

  237. Tell it All June 1, 2011

    I know some people haven’t listened to it.

    Where is she screeching and screaming? And where is the over-grunting in the song?

  238. Prince&Queen Bey June 1, 2011

    LMAO,TIVO is CURTWILL b**** already clocked ur Tea girl bye!!

  239. Jessica June 1, 2011

    I’m LOVING all her song, this album will be HOT

  240. BEYDAY-06-28-2011 June 1, 2011

    YES honey i cant wait for this cd to drop…ugh she kills it everytime..IDK y no one will give her props sounds like hatin to me….

  241. ratedxxx(akaratedx) June 1, 2011

    I like it..so far thats the best song she has released….

    the beat, the melodies, the piano, her voice.. I love everything….

    I already played it like 3 times….Damn bey bey

  242. Tivo June 1, 2011

    Ugh, why are my comments not showing.

    @Prince&Bey

    Um, No I’m not.

    And what do you guys think about this article on the top 10 singers of the past decade. I thought he was pretty spot on (with the exception that Mariah Carey is not from this decade).

    http://www.barkbiteblog.com/2011/06/women-in-pop-voices.html

  243. Commander June 1, 2011

    Love, Love, LOVE IT!

  244. ratedxxx(akaratedx) June 1, 2011

    can we please not bring up other artist just to bash them?

    i mean really stans, this is a post about beyonce, so lets keep it cute….

  245. TAYLOR SWIFTS NUMBER 1 FAN June 1, 2011

    By far her best song from her album from what i’ve heard so far.

  246. Kathy June 1, 2011

    I love this song because I can relate to the lyrics. The end.

  247. Madonnalover June 1, 2011

    Not good. AT ALL.
    Her vocals sound so STRAINED, and theres no clear MELODY in the song. sometimes it even sounds like she’s screaming. the only standout from the song is the four (may be more, BRILLIANT!) part harmonies which were done beautifully. Other than that, the song is bland. The instruments used throughout are also a highlight. They lyrics are cliche, and the theme is recycled. It reminds me of irreplacable, just with a few different ideas clashed together.

    I dont think this song will do well. Im just being honest. 1+1 was much better than this.

  248. SNDR June 1, 2011

    It’s very funny to see, that all the people who react negative, are Britney/gaga/rihanna/katy/kesha/JLO etc fans (see the usernames and photos). Its also funny that all those people giving reactions time after time at a beyonce blogs. Not realizing that bad publicity is good publicity. People are trashing her everywhere and saying that she is a copycat. But thats rubisch. She always credits her inspirations because they;re people she admires. She speaks very much about them.

    I dont understand why people are comparing all the time. Not to disrespect the other artists who I mentioned above, but Beyonce is a true artist. Its sad that people, after 14 years cant respect her talent and Beyonce as person.

    I love her new songs and I look forward to hear her new album. I’m glad she doesnt have a CD like the same type/genre music, that I hear all the day from the artists I mentioned above.
    Plus: She never misses a note, gives good performances and has good energy. That girl works hard.

    Beyonce takes risks with making new albums/singles, i think that should be respected.
    She creates new sounds and tries new things out. Sometimes it works, sometimes not.(in charts or with fans) Thats just life.

  249. Vandrea June 1, 2011

    @Madonnalover

    Shut up. You’re just mad because this song is not telling your fruity ass to “rejoice your truth”.

  250. KNUCK June 1, 2011

    It’s an ok song.. but soooo GENERIC and LATE. I don’t have anything against beyonce and like her music, but her fans eat up anything.

    And those harmonies were so empty. Like she sang everything on actaves.. it’s missing some parts. I understand the effect she was trying to go for, but it was a #fail. 1+1 is a much better song.

    If she wanted to YELL and pretend she had some sould she should have went with darker songs like “Forever to Bleed”.. I still like that song a lot, and to think she basically has done this whole “yell”, “strained” vocal thing before. She needs to accept that she only has one or two tones and stop trying to create this “rasp”. it’s NOT happening. Not hating, just STATING.

  251. KNUCK June 1, 2011

    oh and Michelle Branch did the “Thousand Miles” song someone brought up before.. the piano is slightly similar, but even that song did this sound much better.

    Babyface could have done better too. He’s always had pop guitar and pop piano elements in his music, but this is just late.

  252. BrandyNMonicaStan June 1, 2011

    the song sounds like it was a left over track from Fantasia’s “Back To Me ” album but it’s a cool song.

  253. SNDR June 1, 2011

    @KNUCK

    Well, thats a reaction I respect!! Thats just a good opinion!
    🙂

  254. Madonnalover June 1, 2011

    @Vandrea

    Excuse me? umm no. For YOUR information, this is my opinion. You have no say so, and you cant tell me what to do. Youre not a factor. Also, It has nothing to do with any other artist. I for one, like beys music sometimes, in NO WAY im a hater, and I just didnt like this song.

    And gaga quotes? take a look at the picture to the left sweetie, and my name. Thank you.

  255. Nathan June 1, 2011

    1. Beyonce is not aiming for a number one song, if it goes to number one then great.

    2. Beyonce is not trying to make the same mistake Janet and other made. After a certain time you have to produce more substances.

    3. This album is called “4″ for a reason, She can’t have a dance pop album with “4″ means so much too her.

    4. Beyonce is on a path to redefine her career because she knows as an artist you can not stay the same.

    5. Beyonce will be fine whether this album is success or flop.

    6. every artist change course once they become older, Beyonce is 30…..This is the path beyonce belongs….

    7. Beyonce is 30 this year, she really can’t be singing the songs Rihana and them are siinging, why do you think Britney is not being respected right now.

    8. I love when the idustry go left, beyonce go right..

    9. Beyonce is aobut making classics right now because thats all she needs right now…

    10. Plus Beyonce know her audience is growing up and she want to cater to them also, she knows the younger generation is fans of the new generation RIhana, Gaga, Kesha, Katie Perry etc…

  256. SNDR June 1, 2011

    @NATHAN

    HELL YEAH! You are so right!!
    See my reaction.

    Beyonce takes risks with making new albums/singles, i think that should be respected.
    She creates new sounds and tries new things out. Sometimes it works, sometimes not.(in charts or with fans) Thats just life.

  257. Madonnalover June 1, 2011

    I dont get it.
    Why do people say beyonce is doing something different? This album is shaping up to be another B’day. Beyonces music show’s no growth. She makes the same type of music, quality wise. She’s not “experimenting” with anything, she’s making the type of music that she’s known for. Beyonce dosent take “risks”, what she does do is make music that her fans eat up. Wheres the growth? SHOW me the growth, because quite frankly, I dont see it.

    Just saying.

  258. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    @MADONNALOVER
    NO GROWTH???
    B**** SIT DOWN

    MADONNA WHO SINGING ABOUT DJ’S AND WON HER LASTEST GRAMMY WITH THE HELP OF THE INFAMOUS HIRRADEOUS DAVID GUETTA??

    WHERE IS THE GROWTH IN 4 MINUTES WITH TIMBALAND?LMAOOO

    PLEASE

  259. SNDR June 1, 2011

    @Madonnalover

    Its your opinion and I thinks thats cool.
    Well, like what you said, you want your opinion. Well we want to give our opinion too.
    I see grow in her career
    I love beyonce and I have always been a huge fan of hers, I like the new music even more than before. So I think she grows. The new lyrics/video etc. I really do love it.
    But that is related to my opinion, so i can’t Show you. Just my opinion.

  260. B_stanning June 1, 2011

    @Nathan you are so right and on point

  261. Madonnalover June 1, 2011

    @Katdelunafan
    Honey….why are you bringing madonna into this?
    Madonna dosent need grammys, she’s a legend. Also, its just my opinion. Get your panties out of a bunch.

    @sndr I completley agree. We will have differing opinions, I dont want to argue, it was just a thought of mine.

  262. JAii June 1, 2011

    LoveLoveLove! I love the raw emotion capture in the song and the various vocal acrobats! Great Song! Keep it coming Bey! Can’t wait for ‘4’!

  263. lol June 1, 2011

    it was an okay song that had its moments it jujst felt like Beys voice didnt ride well with the track the you showed your a** part was a little much at times but she tried overall its a standard rnb song that Fantasiia or JHud could’ve done.The vocals were gritty a little strained and raw but like that about singers some listeners dont .Do i think this song is going to number 1 NO! Will it get her some album Sales I think so.

    oh and the Babyface production is great but i still think she needs to hunt Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Bruno Mars “Greenade” Producer and record a quick track for her new album

  264. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    @MADONNALOVER
    I LOVE MADONNA,SHE IS THE QUEEN OF CERTAINS THINGS
    BUT BEYONCE IS THE QUEEN OF OTHER THINGS

    2 DIFFERENT ARTISTS
    BEYONCE SHOWS MORE GROWTH IN HER MUSIC THAN MADONNA.PERIOD
    NO HATE NO SHADE NO TEA

  265. lol June 1, 2011

    correction:i like that about singersand some listeners dont

  266. Madonnalover June 1, 2011

    @katedelunafan
    Thats very much untruthful. Madonna has shown more growth than any of her contemperaries. Her music progressed from her first album to her last, she never stayed within one genre of music, she experimented with different languages, instruments, styles, and content. each of madonna’s eras are distinct and can be seperated from eachother. Beyonce’s cannot.

    Madonna is a legend. She continually reinvented her music AND her style. Therefore, madonna shows more growth than beyonce. period.

  267. Madonnalover June 1, 2011

    This post is not about madonna, its about beyonce, so why do people consistently bring her up?

    This isnt me here, if youre getting irritated. I wouldnt have to defend madonna if people would shut their mouths and focus on beyonce.

  268. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    @lol
    oh and the Babyface production is great but i still think she needs to hunt Adele’s “Rolling in the Deep” and Bruno Mars “Greenade” Producer and record a quick track for her new album
    ————————————————–
    LMAOOO it was a joke right ??? LMAOO

    😀

    @MADONNALOVER
    BEYONCE IS A LEGEND TOO.WHAT YOUR POINT?

    MADONNA IS ALWAYS IN HER TIME.I LL GIVE IT TO HER.SHE KNOWS HOW TO KEEP THE YOUNG AUDIENCE INTERESTED AND I LOVE AND RESPECT THAT FOR HER.
    BEYONCE COULD AND NEED TO LEARN FROM MADONNA
    BUT THE GROWTH DEBATE IS ….BEYONCE#WINNING
    ->NEXT

  269. Madonnalover June 1, 2011

    @katdelunafan
    Ill never win with you so, okay.

  270. scorpio June 1, 2011

    “SUCKS TO BE YOU RIGHT NOW” HA!

  271. OCEAN June 1, 2011

    Beyonce Is Boring (MUSIC WISE)…

    This Whole Process Is Sloppy

    Her Songs Have NOOOOO Substance

    Where Are Her Cold Case Love, Firebomb, Man Down,The Last Song, LTWYL PT. 2?

    Her Music Is Bland & Loud….THATS IT

    Her Best Song & Video imo Was “If I Were A Boy”….Her Acting Was Horrible In That Video Though LOL!

    Her Music Is The True Definition Of GENERIC

  272. RosaRubbel June 1, 2011

    Sounds great. I love that line ‘I bet it sucks to be you right now!’

  273. OCEAN June 1, 2011

    This Song Does Sound Like Something Leona Lewis Would Do, And Probably Better (lol)

  274. Man Down June 1, 2011

    good song but just not single worthy

  275. curtwill June 1, 2011

    Prince & Queen Bey….

    Ummm, no: LMAO,TIVO is CURTWILL b**** already clocked ur Tea girl bye!!

    In the Immortal Words that Aaliyah Dana Haughton(RIP) sang: If at first you don’t succeed/ dust yourself off and try again.

  276. Kenny June 1, 2011

    This project is just a mess, nothing is standing out as great material. Beyonce went from girls running the world now to referring to herself as King B? Seriously?

  277. curtwill June 1, 2011

    Tivo: I don’t know if I agree with their list or their comments. Bey’s voice gets thin after a C5 and she don’t have clarity in lower register? Disagree with that. And I wouldn’t put Adele over Bey but I understand it though. Not to mention, how in the world Kelly Clarkson is not on this list but C-Tina and RIhanna are…

    Kelly wipes the floor with them even on her worst day.

  278. can’tbelieveit June 1, 2011

    Beyonce is showing why she is the Queen in her vocal’s range is out this world. Yes this is a hit. Love everything I have heard so far and can’t wait for the album. Beyonce is in her own lane and no-one can define her at all.

  279. ratedxxx(akaratedx) June 1, 2011

    umm check this…

    billboard just name beyonce one of the top female songwriters of this decade..shes number 17 out of 100

  280. theman June 1, 2011

    This is a great song, i know she’s passionate but she doesn’t have to push so much sometimes, it’s very pleasant, she’s a good vocalist but don’t get carried away.

  281. mobwife June 1, 2011

    I’m puzzled by the King B reference! This songs reminds me of R******’s ‘Take A Bow’. Why is she swearing on every song? She needs to get rid of her TRASH, SLOB of a hasbeen…oops, I mean husband!

    I can’t wait to nab my copy of ‘4’! I know she will slay without pulling the 99cent, 2 for 1 iPHONE gimmicks others had to resort to!!

  282. mobwife June 1, 2011

    @BitchIcantevenspellwelfare
    June 1, 2011 at 1:27 pm
    @KYLE “FEMME FATALE IN STORES NOW!!! ” Right. Where it will stay.
    ********

    LMAO……LOL!

    ……psss I love Everything But The Girl 🙂

  283. can’tbelieveit June 1, 2011

    Bey is still giving you that female empowerment love songs . I just love her new direction and songs.

  284. mike June 1, 2011

    One great thing about this song is the fact that BABYFACE has finally joined us in this century.

    His work had become so early 90’s that it was just out of the loop

  285. Kenny June 1, 2011

    Beyonce too sells her albums for .99, at least be honest.

  286. Mel June 1, 2011

    @Kenny What artist don’t?
    Besides Gaga And Bey there are alot. People are crying foul becasue they can’t top albums sells

  287. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare June 1, 2011

    @MOBWIFE, lol!

    I have been on a EBTG kick lately! So glad you love them too! 🙂

  288. VA STAND UP!! June 1, 2011

    Wow! This is amazing! She sounds great & it sounds so mature! Like something someone her age should be singing. Bey is a grown ass woman who has been in the industry for most of her life so she definitely should have a lot of experience to put emotion like this in her songs, even if she doesn’t write them *side eye*.

    She really threw me off & scared the hell out of me with ‘Run The World’ crap! I was nervous that this new sounds she was experitmenting with was gonna be a dud , but after hearing ‘1+1’ and now this, I am too excited about her new album!! I can definitely hear growth in her music, the writing & subject matter are much more mature! I was gonna buy it regardless cause she is my fave, but now I am positive that I have some really good music to look forward to from this album. Can’t f****** wait!!

  289. Kavion June 1, 2011

    It’s good, not great. I do think it will do great on radio though. The hook is insanely catchy, the melody isn’t too complex so she won’t lose the audience, and it’s very relatable. Everything that made Irreplaceable a hit.

    I don’t know if it will do as well though. Considering that the only artist who seems to be able to have a Number 1 uptempo is Bruno Mars. Radio has changed & it’s sad. I think End of Time could hit Number 1 & stay there!

    So far:

    End of Time > 1 + 1 >>> Best Thing I Never Had >>>>>Run the World.

    I can’t WAIT for I Care, Party & Love On Top.

    4.

  290. VA STAND UP!! June 1, 2011

    Oh..and like several people have said, Bey could give a f*** about a No. 1! She doesn’t worry about chart performance! People are too concerned with No. 1’s and chart performance. With the crappy ass songs that reach No. 1 on Billboard these days having a No. 1 doesn’t mean s***! It definitely doesn’t mean someone is going to have longevity in their career! Regardless of how her singles perform on the charts, Beyonce sells albums! PERIOD! Don’t get it twisted! Just because she isn’t burning up the charts right NOW doesn’t mean she is worried about her album sales! Bey will get her No. 1 album and she will go platinum as always! She ain’t worried about Lady Gimmich, R****** or nobody else! That’s why she got the title of the Queen!

  291. BIONCI June 1, 2011

    BEYSIC BIONCI B*******

  292. Kavion June 1, 2011

    *Midtempo. Sorry.

    The song really is basic. Every other song has had something very special. Also, I need Beyonce to switch her vocals back to that I Am… sound. I loved them on 1 + 1, but this song has a little screeching. I Am’s ballads were so vocally smooth & crisp, yet still extremely powerful. I need that Bey. More Dissapears, Smash Into Yous, Satelites & Halos. Please Bey. I feel like I Care will give me that though :).

  293. chrisj June 1, 2011

    HEY BEYONCE FANS AND STANS RWT JUMP TO #29 ON BILLBOARD TOP 100

    AND PROMO SINGLE 1+1 DEBUTED AT #57 ON BILLBOARD TOP 100

  294. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare June 1, 2011

    @KAVION, I feel you. But I honestly don’t think that this song is “basic.” In a lot of ways, I can see other artists singing it but when she sings “THE” on the ” cause honestly you turned out to be THE” part, it’s ALL Beyonce for me. Very slight but very real for me. Also, there are some intricate drum patterns on the song that I see fitting in with the overall “feel” of the album. Have you listened with headphones yet? i played it from her website with headphones and I fell in love with it.

    “End of TIme” is my favorite (so far) from the album too!!! I, too, want more “Smash Into You,” “Disappear,” “That’s Why You’re Beautiful,” and “Scared of Lonely.” This is Beyonce at her best. This is when I became a FAN.

    We’ll see, right? 🙂

  295. Beyonce and Cb Fan June 1, 2011

    I like it!

  296. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    @The Haters Will Never Ever Stop Hating!!!!! Yet Noone Has As Many Comments As Beyonce!!!!!! Lol!!!!!!! Get Em Bey!!!!!!!! What’s Up Icon & Chris J and The Beautiful Souls Of This Beyhive!!!!!!! Yes!!!!! Gotta Love It Baby!!!!!! Where are You Mr.Johnson!!!!! Where is DC3!!!!!!! Lol!!!!! Can’t Wait For This Cd!!!!!!!

  297. Kavion June 1, 2011

    @BITCHICANTEVENSPELLWELFARE

    I don’t know. It’s just that this song reminds me a lot of Jeniffer’s If This Isn’t Love & Ne-Yo’s Together. I do agree with you though, Bryonce made the song her own with the vocals! Yeah, I listened with headphones & noticed the drums. It’s just that piano! It’s so simplistic! The song is still good though, and I’m sure it’s Top 20 worthy!

    End of Time is unique & amazing. It’s a weird Michael-Kuti hybrid, and I love it. Her vocals still manage to soar to. I have really high hopes for I Care & Countdown!

    I agree, Beyonce never completely disappoints mr. She frustrates the hell out me sometimes (Kitty Kat -_- ) , but I never give up on her.

    You’re just a fan? I’m a STAN! lol.

    Yes, we’ll see! Can’t wait for 4!

  298. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    @What’s Up Rated X!!!!! I’m Happy To See You On Here Saying Something Good About Bey!!!!! Lol!!!!!!!!! Not trying to fight or anything,You’re Cool!!!!! “Smiling” I Like This Song,Can’t Wait 4. The cd.

  299. musik_lover June 1, 2011

    I still like 1+1 and End of Time more! But its not a bad song at all…its clearly geared more towards the masses and radio.

  300. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    @Prince and Queen Bey!!!!!! What’s Up Baby????? Lol!!!!!

  301. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare June 1, 2011

    @KAVION, “this song reminds me a lot of Jeniffer’s If This Isn’t Love & Ne-Yo’s Together.” You are very right there.

    I agree with you about “End of TIme” being unique and amazing. I, literally, had cut.myself.off from this song I was listening to it so much. It’s truly top-notch.

    “She frustrates the hell out me sometimes (Kitty Kat -_- )” Yes!!!!! This song- I was mad at her! lol!

    “You’re just a fan? I’m a STAN! lol.” LMAO!!!! Ummmm…well…. I’m kinda sorta a Bey stan! lol! It’s hard to admit sometimes! 🙂

    I always appreciate your comments because they are very honest. You’re a stan but you are also very honest. I like that.

  302. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    Blah Blah Blah Blah!!!!!!! Please Catch Your Breath!!!!!! Lol

  303. Sugabear June 1, 2011

    Yesssir..B is back!

  304. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    @Aisha!!!!! Is George The C********* your twin??? Lmfao You Are Such A Hater!!!!!! You Are So Unattractive,so vindictive and if I looked like you,I would be jealous of Beyonce too.Lol!!!!! Hell I Couldn’t Hold It Any Longer!!!!! You Suck Ass!!!!!! Plus,you and Taylor Swift are Always on every Beyonce post.Go Away!!!!!! Kill Yourself!!!!!! Jump Off A Cliff!!!!! Eat Rat Poison,Pull The Trigger,Hang Yourself,Do Something Quick!!!!!! Lmbao

  305. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    F*** YALL
    RTW IS EXCELLENT

  306. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    @Kat Deluna Fan!!!!! I Know Rite!!!!! “Smiling”.I Love It!!!!!! Her Cd Will Be Stimulating!!!!! I Can Tell!!!!!

  307. kaka June 1, 2011

    I’m feeling the album gonna be good but will flop cauz for right now I dont see the essential element that makes me say ””YESSSS THIS IS MAMA B “””” already 3 singles in a row …it shows some lack of organisation.

    This song is good but wont be played by radio this isn’t a single !!! its lacks everything

  308. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    GLAD I AINT THE ONLY ONE LOVING THAT SONG

    RTW IS THE BEST UPTEMPOS SONG RELEASED THIS YEAR

    DEAL WITH IT

  309. VAN June 1, 2011

    Amazing. Not an instant classic, but maybe with time it’ll grow on me. The vocals are outstanding and I love the fact that they’re grittier and more REAL. I can feel the emotion through the song. It sounded like a live performance from her and God knows I LOVE them.

    I also picked up on the Florence Welch influence at 2:20 when she sings “mmm and I’ll neva ah be the”. Kinda reminds me of “Dog Days are Over”.

    She said there was a Florence inspiration and it sounds like it to me, but I could be wrong. =)

    Anyways love it!

    I will always have love for Queen…sorry…. King B!!!!

  310. Jamie June 1, 2011

    @FACT!

    I could feel your frustration through the computer screen, and frankly, I don’t care. Just checked Itunes, and RTW and 1+1 are still going DOWN!!!!!!! What you should be doing is getting with the rest of your fellow losers and start downloading. From the sound of this mess (Best Thing I Never Had), it will also be going DOWN the charts as well. If this song is the “Best thing I never had”, then I’m extremely blessed to not be getting it. It really sucks for ya’ll to be Beyonce stans right now! hahahahahahahahahahaha

  311. Fantasia SWAGGERJACK June 1, 2011

    It straight sounds like Song #4 on Fantasia’s new album. B**** CAUGHT AGAIN stealin peoples songs

  312. Kavion June 1, 2011

    @BITCHICANTEVENSPELLWELFARE

    Lol, same here! Now I’m playing out 1 + 1 & Best Thing I Never Had! I get so addicted to Bey’s songs. I was even addicted to Run the World & I don’t even like it! Lol.

    Lord, Kitty Kat, Video Phone, Suga Mama & Diva all deserve a -_-. Lol.

    Thanks :). I don’t blame you for not wanting RO admit your a Bey Stan. Some Bey stans (S***) can be extremely biased, hostile & delusional. I try to just be honest because agreeing to everything Bey does won’t help her grow.

    She’s grown so much & it’s clear in 4.

  313. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    @Kat Deluna!!!!! The women at our gym,Love It Too!!!!!!! Who Run This Motha!!!!!! Yasssssss Baby!!!!! King Bey Is Back!!!!!! Gotta Love It!!!!!!

  314. JUDAS666 June 1, 2011

    This song sucks!! Heard it all before on many songs typical of mid-tempo ballads from the late 90’s. The rhythm, lyrical arrangement, and vocalization is nothing new. Borrrrrrring as hell. Another FLOP for Byaaawwwwnce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  315. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    @Jamie!!!!!! Get Your Hating Ass Outta Here Beyotch!!!!!! If You Don’t Like It!!!!! Don’t Buy It,Listen To It etc;!!!!!! Beyotch Who Gives A F*** What You Think Of Beyonce!!!!!!! Stupid Ass,Rambling On and On!!!!! Were Waiting On Her Whole Album Beyotch!!!! Trust It Will Be Triple Platinum!!!!! So Take Your Daffy Duck Looking Ass Straight To Hell Where You Belong!!!!! Longwinded Beyotch!!!!!! Jealous Mofos Like You Need To kill your F***** Self!!!!!! Lmao!!!!! Fleabag Beyotch!!!!!! GTFOH

  316. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    @Judas!!!!! Guy Guy Fan Huh!!!!! Good Take Your Ass To Her Post!!!!! GTFOH!!!!!!! Her Cd is 99 cents.Buy That S***** Ass Cd,put it on repeat,sniff some cocaine just like her and sing your ass up outta here.F***** Hater!!!!!

  317. mark ginnis June 1, 2011

    whack

  318. KAT DELUNA FAN June 1, 2011

    @KAVION

    WHAT??WHAT U SAID ABOUT THE EPICNESS OF THE EXCELLENT FUNKY SUGA MAMA???????????????
    NO NO NO

    SUGA MAMA IS EPIC
    BEY TOOK IT TO A KING LEVEL NO PASSENGER ON HER PLANE

  319. Kill Yourself Haters-Get Em Beyonce June 1, 2011

    @Kat Deluna!!!!! Get Em Baby!!!!!! Lol!!!!!!! Tell The Haters To Fall The F*** Back!!! Aight!!!!!! I Love Ya Kat Deluna

  320. Jarel June 2, 2011

    @KAVION I agree with what u said. I think the song is catchy and cute, but its not outstanding. Vocally, I really want her to not push as hard to proove that she is soulful. I am feeling end of time & 1+1 out of everything I’ve heard.

  321. Jasmine June 2, 2011

    I didn’t like the song. The lyrics seem very contrived and nothing new. It’s like I have heard all of the lyrics in the song from a couple tracks by other artists. Also, I do not like Beyonce screaming throughout the entire song. For me, that makes me not want to listen to the song again. I doubt this would be a hit. I’m sure the crazy Beyonce stans love this type of song and are quick to call someone who does not like a Beyonce effort a hater, but I could care less. I am definitely not a hater and my opinion is based on my genuine perception of the song. Since I did not like all 3 of the singles from the album I will not be buying it.

  322. SipDatBoyz June 2, 2011

    Yes…beyonce..I needed this songggggg..at the exact momment i heard it..ugh F*** U! I DONT NEED U!

  323. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare June 2, 2011

    @KAVION, you didn’t like Suga Mama!!!!????? I agree with @KAT DELUNA FAN here! lol! ! LOVE that song! I totally agree with you on the rest though.

    It should be criminal for the amount of times i’ve listened to “Best I Never Had” today. I mean, it’s countless! 🙂

    She is simply sharing her work & come what may. So excited for the album!

  324. RihannaNAVY June 2, 2011

    I gotta say.
    This song is the s***
    A+

  325. credits June 2, 2011

    for the people up there that mentioned beyonce’s runs on this song and brought up whitney….i listen to whitney all the time and although beyonce sounds good, her runs sound weak-only in comparison, i mean whitney’s sound effortless and like someone mentioned, beyonce sounds ‘inspired’. Yup, her runs sound inspired. it’s a great song but when it comes to runs, off the top of my head, i prefer whitney, brandy, and oh jazmine sullivan is craazzzyyyyy too…

    Keep it up Bee, more songs like this!

  326. Tyler Perry’s Gay June 2, 2011

    To all the people who are saying this song has a 90s vibe, is because the production was done by Babyface, who was a prominent producer and songwriter throughout the 90s for the likes of Whitney Houston, Tony Braxton; which explains to me why Beyonce kind of sound similar to Whitney and Toni’s voice in this song.

  327. Tyler Perry’s Gay June 2, 2011

    Parts where she sound like or similar to Whitney:

    43sec Mark 1:06Mark 1:44Mark 1:49-1:59Mark 2:02-2:03Mark

  328. linda June 2, 2011

    I was expecting growth with her …and i dont see it at alll.. same shyt.
    Guess i will go back to listening to BDAY……next

  329. credits June 2, 2011

    This is Kelly rowland’s MOTIVATION right here, she better come haaaaaaaaarrrrrrdddddddddddddddddddd on that second single!!!!!!!!!! I want a beyonce/kelly chart war!!!!! hahhaa

  330. Mr. T June 2, 2011

    My co worker HATES Beyonce, but said she really loves this song. Great JOB BEY

  331. Bri June 2, 2011

    I like this song. I don’t think it is very similiar to Irreplaceable. Irreplaceable was catchy t*** pop/rnb with guitar riffs. This song is more mature pop/rnb with piano and with Beyonce’s vocals making it more RnB leaning. I am an RnB fan so that is fine with me. But that being said, with it being more mature and RnB leaning, I don’t know that this is the big cross over hit she is looking for. I’m sure this will do well on RnB radio stations without a doubt. I do wish Beyonce the best though.

  332. mrUFOman June 2, 2011

    sounds like a 2005 song.. NEXT

  333. Rob June 2, 2011

    i definitely see the growth , this is something whitney or celinie or barbara streisand would record, Timeless

  334. troy June 2, 2011

    FLOP!!!!!!!!!! RADIO WILL NOT PLAY THIS MESS!!!!!

  335. Anne June 2, 2011

    Some of you guys are so transparent it’s funny. Even if you don’t love or like the song, you should acknowledge that it’s a well written, decent at worst and great at best song. My personal vote falls on the great side of the spectrum. Realistically, I would assume it is going to be a hit. It’s already moving pretty quickly up i-tunes with no video, performance, or radio-airplay yet, surpassing songs that have had all three. I hear potential, most of those who don’t are too consumed in hate to notice it.

  336. Anne June 2, 2011

    Babyface & Beyonce proved to be an excellent team on this one!!!

  337. jesse lopez June 2, 2011

    I like the chorus it just feels good.now I am not being a hater but I think i am tired of her voice..it just annoys me sometimes,I used to love it with destiny’s and early solo career and was like that girl is beast but now it just sounds like a beast.

    mess?

  338. DeeDee June 3, 2011

    I am sorely disappointed with this song. Thus far, the only song that has IT, in my opinion is End of Time & that would have been a nice follow-up to (Girls) as it also pushes the edge/envelope in introducing that futuristic bombastic sound but with a strong, discernible R&B melody unlike (Grils). It’s like she does something new with Girls (a song which I am not a big fan of, but rather am a fan of the reasoning and motive behind it – taking her music and fans further and to new places) but then takes us back to 2004 with this track…like Why? Why B. Why you play us like this, lol.

    I think End of Time would have worked better as the 2nd single. This song (Best Thing I Never Had) is boring and weak. The instrumentation and melody and ESP the old played out break-up lyrics ARE bland and don’t really represent a stretch (but rather some type of regression, not even stagnation) for Mrs Carter.

    Please no hate. This is not haterade. I respect and love me some B, but as someone who’s followed her career from day 1, I’m just comparing Ms B with Ms B and this song is…(you fill in the blanks).

    PS: Criticism of something from Ms Knowles-Carter does not mean you are a hater. People please. Some of the people being accused of being haters actually look past the glitz and glam and her status on the charts or music industry and are just commenting on a GOOD/FLY ASS artist and her MUSIC (cos at the end of the day, that’s what matters) because they love and appreciate her and believe in some instances she could have done better or come out differently. Criticism isn’t always negative or hateful, it’s meant to be constructive and help not only the artist but each of us perhaps learn from each other in terms of music appreciation or how we ‘hear’ songs…expand our horizons. It’s not about cos you criticise Beyonce someone gotta come back and tell you “Oh it’s cos you’re a RiRi stan”. People please, let’s try and behave like adults: honest, objective, mature and above all respectful.

    Sam, this tomfoolery on the site is not a good look. Come now. I am sure you can try and do something to clean it up…but hey you also be going hard at RiRi like she stole your lunch or something and you set the tone for how people behave on this your otherwise FABULOUS site. You can criticise/comment on people’s artistry and be respectful to their person. Calling RiRi a cow or a goat is dissing her 1st and foremost as a human being and secondly as a woman and it’s not on. That is not going to make her stop singing or leave the music industry so just handle it.

    That’s my opinion and it’s coming from a long time fan of TGJ. Peace and Love

  339. Jerri June 3, 2011

    Beyonce is on fire!! This song and the video for “Run The World (Girls)” are proof that she’s a genius!! http://bit.ly/kVCoSM

  340. nicole June 3, 2011

    WHAT has happened to her voice? Horrible.

  341. BabyDoll June 3, 2011

    Why are you people comparing Lady gaga an Beyonce?? LADY GAGA IS THE DEVIL!!!!!! I FEEL BAD FOR THE PEOPLE WHO LISTEN TO “HER” Look it up people.
    ***BEYONCE IS THE QUEEN B***

  342. Simone August 10, 2011

    LET’S HELP GOD SAVE THE WORLD! AND NOT HELP dEVIL DESTROYING IT!

  343. angel mason October 13, 2011

    hello babes how are you loving your tunes girl

    if anyoe is around can you talk to me please i would be ever so gratefull

    thank you love from angel mason year 10 at clacton coastal academy

  344. louise anderson October 13, 2011

    i f****** love it is the best thing eva and i think it is coooooooooooooool 🙂

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