Although tempted, Jean refrained from eating pizza because she was dieting.
One day Jean and Gad visited a pizzeria in Times Square in New York City. Most of the lyrics were written by Jean, who was inspired by the break-up of a romantic relationship. It is the only song on either disc that Beyoncé did not co-write. "If I Were a Boy" was written by BC Jean and Toby Gad. 2 Composition and lyrical interpretation.American singer Reba McEntire sang a country version of the ballad on Country Music Television (CMT), and a studio version was released as the second single from her 2010 album, All the Women I Am. The song has been covered several times on televised music competitions. Beyoncé promoted "If I Were a Boy" through live performances at venues including The Oprah Winfrey Show, the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards, and the I Am. A video for the Spanish version of the ballad was edited from the original clip. With a theme of role reversal, it is conceptually similar to the American comedy film Freaky Friday (1976). The accompanying music video for "If I Were a Boy" was directed by Jake Nava and shot in black-and-white. "If I Were a Boy" peaked at number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned multi-platinum certifications in Australia, Canada, and the US. It topped the charts in more than eight European countries, including the United Kingdom, where it is Beyoncé's best-selling single, though it only comes in third once streaming data is included. The single was a commercial success as it placed in the top ten on twenty-five different singles charts. "If I Were a Boy" was well received by critics, who complimented Beyoncé's tormented and emotive vocal performance and called the song her best work to date. The song's lyrics lament the misunderstandings between the genders and indict the male side of relationships. "If I Were a Boy" is a pop and R&B introspective ballad which draws influences from folk rock through its instrumentation of which includes acoustic guitars, drums and strings.
A Spanish version of the song, titled " Si Yo Fuera un Chico", was digitally released in Mexico and Spain. The two songs showcased the contrast between Beyoncé's personality and her aggressive onstage persona, Sasha Fierce. Columbia Records released "If I Were a Boy" to US radio on October 8, 2008, as a double A-side single album's alongside " Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" as the lead singles. Jean was upset when she learned that Beyoncé was releasing it as a single, but eventually, they reached an agreement. Inspired by the difficult break-up of a romantic relationship, the song was initially recorded by Jean, whose record company rejected it. "If I Were a Boy" was written by BC Jean and Toby Gad, who also handled its production alongside Beyoncé. Waphan, Wapdam, Wap." If I Were a Boy" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé, from her third studio album I Am.
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