Our Beyoncé Life Lessons as Told Through Her Songs

Score your life with these Bey cuts.

Score by Bey - Beyoncé doesn't always need to release a politically charged song for us to know she cares about the world. She's been showing us for years. Whether it's been through encouraging us to get scrubs to pay our "Bills, Bills, Bills" or to tell a stan to stop being a "Bug-A-Boo," she's always shown up to impart wisdom through song. Now, here are lessons learned through the sound of Bey. – Jon Reyes (Photo: Columbia Records)

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Score by Bey - Beyoncé doesn't always need to release a politically charged song for us to know she cares about the world. She's been showing us for years. Whether it's been through encouraging us to get scrubs to pay our "Bills, Bills, Bills" or to tell a stan to stop being a "Bug-A-Boo," she's always shown up to impart wisdom through song. Now, here are lessons learned through the sound of Bey. – Jon Reyes (Photo: Columbia Records)

'Ring the Alarm' (2006) - Remember when you were told to take the high road when you saw bae with someone new? Nah, Bey's like, "We don't set the alarm to wake us up, we ring that mutha." (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Ring the Alarm' (2006) - Remember when you were told to take the high road when you saw bae with someone new? Nah, Bey's like, "We don't set the alarm to wake us up, we ring that mutha." (Photo: Columbia Records)

'Deja Vu' (2006) - They used to tell you that if you really wanted to see bae, you had to be all cool. In 2006, Bey taught us that it was OK to tell them you wanted to see them. In fact, go all the way to New Orleans and dance. And if bae was still not clear on how you felt, grab their belt and dance with it. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Deja Vu' (2006) - They used to tell you that if you really wanted to see bae, you had to be all cool. In 2006, Bey taught us that it was OK to tell them you wanted to see them. In fact, go all the way to New Orleans and dance. And if bae was still not clear on how you felt, grab their belt and dance with it. (Photo: Columbia Records)

'Partition' (2013) - Remember the days where moms had to be prudes? Bey made sure to teach us that just because you've been in a relationship for almost a decade and are a mommy, doesn't mean you can't, like, really enjoy sex. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Partition' (2013) - Remember the days where moms had to be prudes? Bey made sure to teach us that just because you've been in a relationship for almost a decade and are a mommy, doesn't mean you can't, like, really enjoy sex. (Photo: Columbia Records)

'7/11' (2014) - One of life's best lessons: staying at home with your friends is sometimes just as turnt as hitting the clubs. And never let go of that alcohol. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'7/11' (2014) - One of life's best lessons: staying at home with your friends is sometimes just as turnt as hitting the clubs. And never let go of that alcohol. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Drunk in Love' (2013) - She made sure to remind us that getting drunk with hubby will never go out of style. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Drunk in Love' (2013) - She made sure to remind us that getting drunk with hubby will never go out of style. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'***Flawless' (2013) - Oh, that lesson in confidence...we all need it from time to time. This time she made sure to tell us that it's just how we wake up. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'***Flawless' (2013) - Oh, that lesson in confidence...we all need it from time to time. This time she made sure to tell us that it's just how we wake up. (Photo: Columbia Records)

'Flaws and All' (2007) - Sometimes it's OK to take off that make up and adjust that bra when you need to. No shame. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Flaws and All' (2007) - Sometimes it's OK to take off that make up and adjust that bra when you need to. No shame. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Formation' (2016) - Get that wind in your hair, especially when you're winding down after staying woke. Oh, and always keep hot sauce in your bag. Swag. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Formation' (2016) - Get that wind in your hair, especially when you're winding down after staying woke. Oh, and always keep hot sauce in your bag. Swag. (Photo: Columbia Records)

'Crazy in Love' (2003) - Sometimes love will have you dancing wildly in pumps and shorts. That's just what happens. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Crazy in Love' (2003) - Sometimes love will have you dancing wildly in pumps and shorts. That's just what happens. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Upgrade U' (2006) - Always look at relationships like a business merger. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Upgrade U' (2006) - Always look at relationships like a business merger. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Get Me Bodied' (2006) - Never stop dancing and sweating. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Get Me Bodied' (2006) - Never stop dancing and sweating. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Freakum Dress' (2006) - Make sure to own that one dress. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Freakum Dress' (2006) - Make sure to own that one dress. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Irreplaceable' (2006) - When breaking up, be clear: communicate, communicate, communicate and give clear directions on where they need to go when it's over. Hint: it's to the left. (Photo: Columbia Records)

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'Irreplaceable' (2006) - When breaking up, be clear: communicate, communicate, communicate and give clear directions on where they need to go when it's over. Hint: it's to the left. (Photo: Columbia Records)