Today is a very special day, a day so important that all must stop what their doing and pay homage. What exactly are we paying homage to? Why today, June 24, is the 4 year anniversary of Beyoncé’s 4th album 4. Before her groundbreaking surprise self-titled 5th album was released two years later, this was the best in her repertoire. It was an ode to R&B of past, present, and future. It's without a doubt one of the most genius, well-crafted, and well-influenced. In honor of this special anniversary, enjoy my ranking of all 15 songs from the deluxe edition.
15.) Start Over
“Maybe we reached the mountain peak and there's no more left to climb. And maybe we lost the magic piece and we’re both too blind to find.”
14.) Lay Up Under Me
“And I’ma DJ all of your songs.”
13.) I Was Here
“I wanna say I lived each day until I die.”
12.) Best Thing I Never Had
“Thank god you blew it. Thank god I dodged a bullet.”
11.) Party
“You a bad girl and yo’ friends bad too. We got the swag sauce, we dripping swagu.”
10.) Dance For You
“Loving you is really all that's on my mind.”
9.) Rather Die Young
“What I'm telling you, I'm giving you my life, it's in your hands.”
8.) Schoolin’ Life
“I'm not a teacher babe but I can teach you something. Not a preacher, but we can pray if you wanna. Ain't a doctor, but I can make you feel better.”
7.) I Miss You
“I thought that things like this get better with time. But I still need you. Why is that?”
6.) 1+1
“When my days look low, pull me in close and don't let me go.”
5.) Run the World (Girls)
“I'm reppin’ for the girls who taking over the world. Help me raise a glass for the college grads.”
4.) Countdown
“Damn I think I love that boy. Do anything for that boy.”
3.) I Care
“And now every time our love goes sour, you won't sympathize.”
2.) Love On Top
“Come on baby it's you-ooo.”
1.) End of Time
“Baby come on get up on it. Show me that you really want it. I wanna be the one to love you baby lets go.”
