It’s been more than two years since the release of Beyoncé‘s game-changing album COWBOY CARTER, and we still haven’t stopped thinking about it. We’ve listened to it countless times—and even adopted Southern accents and new pairs of boot-stomping shoes in our wardrobe, because it’s that iconic.
To say the least, we’ll continue to celebrate the release by posting about it all over our social media. Beyoncé’s discography is packed with unforgettable lyrics, and below, find 75 lines from COWBOY CARTER and beyond to use as your next Instagram caption.
For documenting your personal evolution:
“Nothin’ really ends. For things to stay the same, they have to change again.”
-“AMERIICAN REQUIEM”
For the pic of you and your long-distance bestie:
“Hello, my old friend.”
-“AMERIICAN REQUIEM”
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When you want your life to be meaningful:
“Can we stand for something?”
-“AMERIICAN REQUIEM”
When you don’t let your failures stop you from being great:
“Take these broken wings and learn to fly.”
-“BLACKBIIRD”
When the countdown is finally over:
“You were only waiting for this moment to arise.”
-“BLACKBIIRD”
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For life on the road:
“It’s been umpteen summers, and I’m not in my bed.”
-“16 CARRIAGES”
For taking care of things and refusing to give up:
“I might cook, clean, but still won’t fold.”
-“16 CARRIAGES”
When you did everything to achieve your dreams:
“Had to sacrifice and leave my fears behind.”
-“16 CARRIAGES”
When you’ll always be their No. 1 supporter:
“Even though I know someday you’re gonna shine on your own, I will be your protector.”
-“PROTECTOR”
When your patience and green thumb finally pay off:
“I gave water to thе soil and now it feeds me.”
-“PROTECTOR”
When you’re your own biggest enemy:
“How many times have you let yourself get you down?”
-“MY ROSE”
For the pic of you and your S.O.:
“My baby, you’re my heart.”
-“MY ROSE”
When you know their intentions aren’t true:
“This ain’t Texas, ain’t no hold ’em.”
-“TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”
For when the summer heat refuses to let up:
“There’s a heatwave comin’ at us.”
-“TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”
For the pic of you in your Western attire:
“Furs, spurs, boots.”
-“TEXAS HOLD ‘EM”
When that one person gives you mixed signals:
“You make me cry, you make me happy.”
-“BODYGUARD”
For knowing your worth:
“They couldn’t have me, and they never will.”
-“BODYGUARD”
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When they can’t say you didn’t warn them:
“Don’t take the chance because you think you can.”
-“JOLENE”
For when someone’s trying to come after your guy:
“Takes more than beauty and seductive stares to come between a family and a happy man.”
-“JOLENE”
For when she’s making a fool of herself:
“There’s a thousand girls in every room that act as desperate as you do.”
-“JOLENE”
When that toxic person won’t go away:
“But your arrogance disturbed my solitude.”
-“DAUGHTER”
When your friends are the real deal:
“I don’t fellowship with these fakе ones.”
-“DAUGHTER”
When you quick to cut off:
“At the snap of my fingers, I’m Thanos.”
-“SPAGHETII”
When you’ll always go the extra mile for someone you love:
“You say stop the river from runnin’, I’ll build a dam or two.”
-“ALLIGATOR TEARS”
When they’re your everything:
“Sunrise in the morning, you’re all I need.”
-“ALLIGATOR TEARS”
When you see that person who’s effortlessly liked by everyone:
“How does it feel to be adored?”
-“ALLIGATOR TEARS”
When you don’t need a reason to party:
“I’m goin’ all out just for fun.”
-“JUST FOR FUN”
For knowing it’ll get better:
“‘Cause time heals everything, I don’t need anything.”
-“JUST FOR FUN”
When you’re sick of insomnia:
“Here’s to hoping I’ll fall fast asleep tonight.”
-“JUST FOR FUN”
For taking chances while you can:
“Know we’re jumping the gun, but we’re both still young.”
-“II MOST WANTED”
When you’ll forever have a soft spot for your loved one:
“I’ll be your shotgun rider ’til the day I die.”
-“II MOST WANTED”
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When they turned you into a better person:
“You’re my renaissance.”
-“LEVII’S JEANS”
When it was just the right person, wrong time:
“I hope that you know that I once loved you.”
-“FLAMENCO”
When you just have to keep going to survive:
“Inhale and exhale my breath until the deed is done.”
-“FLAMENCO”
For your 4th of July selfie:
“Good ole USA.”
-“YA YA”
When you’re in Texas:
“Everything bigger in Texas.”
-“DESERT EAGLE”
For now caring how you get your glow:
“Rhinestones and diamonds both shine in the light.”
-“II HANDS II HEAVEN”
When you meet someone who accepts you for who you are:
“You would never judge me.”
-“II HANDS II HEAVEN”
For feeling wild and free:
“I’m a stallion runnin’, no candle in the wind.”
-“II HANDS II HEAVEN”
For being another day closer to your goals:
“Ten thousand steps towards the time of your life.”
-“II HANDS II HEAVEN”
When they become a new person overnight:
“How did you turn your heart to stone?”
-“TYRANT”
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When you’re at the rodeo:
“Giddyup, giddyup.”
-“TYRANT”
For dealing with strong emotions:
“How did you get used to the haunting? The willing, the missing, the wanting?”
-“TYRANT”
When you run into your ex:
“And I miss all our secrets, so tell me how you been?”
-“SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN'”
For going to the party just because they’re there:
“Ridin’ through just to put my eyes on you.”
-“SWEET HONEY BUCKIIN'”
For seeking forgiveness:
“Mercy on me, baby, have mercy on me.”
-“AMEN”
When you need a second chance:
“I need to make you proud Tell me, can you hear me now?”
-“AMEN”
When you’re feeling confident:
“It’s just that I’m that girl.”
-“I’M THAT GIRL”
When you’ve started protecting your heart:
“I’m stingy with my love.”
-“ALIEN SUPERSTAR”
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After your luxurious shopping spree:
“Versace, Bottega, Prada, Balenciaga, Vuitton, Dior, Givenchy, collect your coins.”
-“SUMMER RENAISSANCE”
For the pic of your night out:
“Blinding lights.”
-“CUFF IT”
After you have your solo dance party:
“Dancin’ in the mirror.”
-“COZY”
When you’re feeling introspective:
“All these emotions, it washing over me tonight.”
-“VIRGO’S GROOVE”
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When you’re tired of people crossing you:
“See how you testing my patience?”
-“HEATED”
When you’re leaving subliminal messages for your crush:
“I try to get all up in your mind.”
-“ALL UP IN YOUR MIND”
When you’re wearing that new out:
“It should cost a billion to look this good.”
-“PURE/HONEY”
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When you get your first paycheck:
“Cash gettin’ larger.”
-“THIQUE”
For the silly pic of you in your S.O.:
“I think you’re so cool, even though I’m cooler than you.”
-“PLASTIC OFF THE SOFA”
For your work selfie:
“Work by nine, then off past five.”
-“BREAK MY SOUL”
When you finally learn how to fully love yourself:
“Comfortable in my skin.”
-“COZY”
For the pic of you and your besties:
“Me and my girlfriends came out to play.”
-“MOVE”
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When you realize how far you’ve come:
“Swimming through the oceans of tears we cried.”
-“CHURCH GIRL”
When you’re enjoying being single:
“Happy on her own with her friends, without a man.”
For that Iconic #OOTD pic:
“I woke up like this.”
-“***Flawless”
For a shot of you and the squad completely crushing it:
“Who run the world? Girls.”
-“Run the World (Girls)”
For a super coy selfie your crush won’t be able to ignore:
“My persuasion can build a nation.”
-“Run the World (Girls)”
For you and your BFF caught in an adorable bear hug:
“Everywhere I’m looking now, I’m surrounded by your embrace.”
-“Halo”
For making heart eyes at your S.O.:
“Looking so crazy in love’s, got me looking, got me looking so crazy in love.”
-“Crazy in Love”
For your motivational workout snap:
“I’ma keep running. Cause a winner don’t quit on themselves.”
-“Freedom”
For a sky-high heels appreciation post:
“Six inch heels, she walked in the club like nobody’s business.”
-“6 INCH”
For a boomerang of you rollin’ in cash on payday:
“Always stay gracious, best revenge is your paper.”
-“Formation”
For the model-esque shots you take:
“I come with a side of trouble, but I know that’s why you’re staying.”
-“No Angel”
For your silliest selfie:
“There’s something that I’m missing, maybe my head for one”
-“Hold Up”
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