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🎸 I want to know the story of the song 'Listen'

📚 I want to know the meaning of the song 'Listen'

🎧 I want to listen to the song 'Listen'

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Who sang Listen?

Beyoncé released the song Listen. Date of release: 5/12/2006.

Release date: 5/12/2006

Duration: 03:40

Writer(s): Henry Krieger

Producer(s): David Foster

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What is Listen about?

🎶 Listen song analysis

The song is about finding your own voice and strength, and moving on from someone who doesn't understand you.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Listen’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Beyoncé - Short Biography

- Beyoncé Giselle Knowles-Carter is an American singer, songwriter and actress.
- She has been considered the most influential musician of the 21st century by NPR.
- Her success has earned her the nickname "Queen Bey".
- She is known for her boundary-pushing art and voice.
- She has become a cultural icon

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- "Listen" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé.
- The song was written by Beyoncé, Henry Krieger, Scott Cutler, Samantha Worley and Anne Preven, and produced by The Underdogs, Matt Sullivan and Randy Spendlove for the 2006 musical film Dreamgirls, in which Beyoncé's character, Deena Jones, sings the song to express her independence from her controlling husband.
* Columbia Records released "Listen" as the first single from the Dreamgirls: Music from the Motion Picture soundtrack album on December 4, 2006. It also appeared as a hidden track on the international and deluxe editions of Beyoncé's second solo studio album, B'Day.
- The Spanish version of the song, "Oye", was released on the EP, Irreemplazable, and on the Spanish deluxe edition of B'Day.

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