Irreplaceable
Beyoncé · B'Day [2006]
To the left, to the left
To the left, to the left
Mmmm...
To the left, to the left
Everthing you own in the box to the left
In the closet, that's my stuff
Yes, if I bought then please don't touch (Don't touch)
And keep talkin' that mess that's fine
But could you walk and talk at the same time?
And, it's my name that's on that jag
So remove your bags let me call you a cab
Standin' in the front yard tellin' me how I'm such a fool
Talkin' 'bout, how I'll never ever find a man like you
You got me twisted
[chorus:]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute,
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute, baby
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you by tomorrow
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You're irreplaceable
So go ahead and get gone, call up that chick,
And see if she's home
Oops, I bet you thought, that I didn't know,
What did you think, I was puttin' you out for
Because you was untrue, rollin' her around in the car that I bought you
Baby drop them keys
Hurry up before your taxi leaves
Standin' in the front yard tellin' me how I'm such a fool
Talkin' 'bout, how I'll never ever find a man like you
You got me twisted
[chorus:]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute, baby
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you by tomorrow
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You're irreplaceable
So since I'm not your everything
How about I'll be nothing, nothing at all to you?
Baby I won't shed a tear for you (I won't shed a tear)
I won't lose a wink of sleep (A wink of sleep)
'Cause the truth of the matter is
Replacing you is so easy, hey...
To the left, to the left
To the left, to the left
Mmmm...
To the left, to the left
Everything you own in the box to the left
To the left, to the left
Don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
Your irreplaceable
[chorus:]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute, baby
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you by tomorrow
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
(Baby hey yeah!)
[chorus:]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute
You can pack all your bags we're finished (You must not know 'bout me)
'Cause you made your bed now lay in it (You must not know 'bout me)
I could have another you by tomorrow
Don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You're irreplaceable?
To the left, to the left
Mmmm...
To the left, to the left
Everthing you own in the box to the left
In the closet, that's my stuff
Yes, if I bought then please don't touch (Don't touch)
And keep talkin' that mess that's fine
But could you walk and talk at the same time?
And, it's my name that's on that jag
So remove your bags let me call you a cab
Standin' in the front yard tellin' me how I'm such a fool
Talkin' 'bout, how I'll never ever find a man like you
You got me twisted
[chorus:]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute,
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute, baby
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you by tomorrow
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You're irreplaceable
So go ahead and get gone, call up that chick,
And see if she's home
Oops, I bet you thought, that I didn't know,
What did you think, I was puttin' you out for
Because you was untrue, rollin' her around in the car that I bought you
Baby drop them keys
Hurry up before your taxi leaves
Standin' in the front yard tellin' me how I'm such a fool
Talkin' 'bout, how I'll never ever find a man like you
You got me twisted
[chorus:]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute, baby
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you by tomorrow
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You're irreplaceable
So since I'm not your everything
How about I'll be nothing, nothing at all to you?
Baby I won't shed a tear for you (I won't shed a tear)
I won't lose a wink of sleep (A wink of sleep)
'Cause the truth of the matter is
Replacing you is so easy, hey...
To the left, to the left
To the left, to the left
Mmmm...
To the left, to the left
Everything you own in the box to the left
To the left, to the left
Don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
Your irreplaceable
[chorus:]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute, baby
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you by tomorrow
So don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
(Baby hey yeah!)
[chorus:]
You must not know 'bout me
You must not know 'bout me
I could have another you in a minute
Matter fact, he'll be here in a minute
You can pack all your bags we're finished (You must not know 'bout me)
'Cause you made your bed now lay in it (You must not know 'bout me)
I could have another you by tomorrow
Don't you ever for a second get to thinkin'
You're irreplaceable?
Irreplaceable
Beyoncé's 'Irreplaceable' stands as a defining track from her 2006 album B'Day, showcasing her evolution from R&B pop to a more assertive, soul-infused sound. The song features a distinctive production style that blends infectious rhythms with a raw, emotional vocal performance, capturing the essence of her early solo career. Released during a pivotal era for her discography, the track became a global hit, reinforcing her status as a powerhouse artist capable of delivering both commercial success and critical acclaim. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to resonate with listeners through themes of self-worth and independence, delivered with a confidence that became a hallmark of her subsequent work.