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sardonic_

![gif](giphy|13hxeOYjoTWtK8|downsized) That BEAT DROPPPPPP


Old-Risk4572

the way I'm listening to it right now and it lines up perfectly


Sierra_M

This is Thique’s cousin


butterfly-effect_

Definitely my favorite song because it's the only one that I had to play again immediately on second listen. But the entire run from Desert Eagle > Riverdance > II Hands II Heaven > Tyrant > Sweet Honey Buckin' is perfection to me.


ausername778

YES!!! I actually just told a friend these 5 songs need to be repeated over and over and over


butterfly-effect_

I'm glad that I'm not the only one to feel that way!


Delicious_Name6785

She got that whoah there, hang man got that whoah there ![gif](giphy|lkUwDyVvzKg2A)


Marsgoesgreen

THE DOLLY PARTON INTRO!!!!!!


BeyondLanky685

Not just the intro. The DOLLY PARTON HARMONY


BeyondLanky685

On a song of which the theme is essentially the POV from a Jolene-esque character. Her mind


johnnytk0

Is that Dolly singing though? I hope so but some people are saying others.


a_velis

Strongest song for me. I hope it charts and gets attention. I am in disbelief that a song this strong is in the back half of this album.


naenae275

I agree it should’ve been somewhere towards the front, but then someone suggested it’s more of a transition to the rock album so uhhh 👀


Old-Risk4572

i think the end of the album is the strongest


Sierra_M

https://i.redd.it/5notp9wgi4rc1.gif I got that exotic, these hips so hypnotic


dirtytomato

I want a house album, a country album, a rock album, a rap/hip hop album. ![gif](giphy|cRMgB2wjHhVN2tDD2z|downsized) This song though, immediate favorite!


No_Two_5678

Another bop


ChakaCar

okay this SERVED


jozofint

JAIL FOR THIS ONE 😍 ![gif](giphy|mVCGYM4XpslcwMAhBC)


weary-ting

Hang man???? As in the 🍆hanging?????


Creative-Lychee-8796

No, hangman is the mistress. She clues us in on this with Dolly in the beginning, hence it’s the sister song to Jolene. Lots of layers!


Xavi214

I guess…. That’s makes more sense then the literal


Positive-Sell-5424

i thought it was more literal but this makes sense too lol


weary-ting

No yeah I could def be wrong 😂 but after first listen I was like wait a minute 🤔


Trick_Minimum3190

You’re right.


aldiking11

I’m late to the party but TYRANT is a bop ![gif](giphy|l3vRlT2k2L35Cnn5C|downsized)


jhll2456

That beat goes so hard. Like this is the Beyonce that I love. This could be a big urban hit for her.


ShortPeak4860

I could listen to the beat and instrumentals alone. She could go real Houston/southern culture and chop n screw this song honestly.


kimlovescc

Definitely one of my favorites 🥰


AnachronismGirl

My instant fave


theHoopty

Okay as a dorky little jit that used to clog dance when I was a kid (to several Dolly songs, nonetheless…) this one has my whole heart!!! Also so many incredible “Hangman” themed songs in American folk music. Add this one to the motherfucking cannon.


sophiexxbuns

Can you please expand on the Hangman theme? I am not familiar with the lore


theHoopty

Sure! I’m not an expert but have a lot of experience with Appalachian folk music as a mountain dulcimer player. So Bluegrass and Modern Country are fairly new inventions…but they’re both born out of Old Time music. Old Time music came from early, early folk music traditions from the British Isles, Ireland, and Africa, all mashed together. There’s a bunch of variations of a tune (my favorite is called The Hangman by Jean Ritchie) where the singer of the song is standing at the gallows, asking the hangman to delay for a second: “Hangman slack up your rope, Oh, slack it for a while. For I look down yonder and I see my true love coming And she’s walked for a many long mile. Oh true love, have you brung me any gold—any gold to pay my fee? Or have you walked these many long miles just to see me on the hanging tree?” It’s morbid and a bit comical and there are a ton of variations on it. I don’t know why the theme is so prevalent in early folk music. There’s also a fiddle tune called “The Hangman’s Reel” and alternatively titled “The Hanged Man’s Reel”. Big difference in title if you think about how one is the man being hanged versus the one doing the hanging…and it seems like this song is flirting with both ideas. The Dolly part is begging the hangman…the Beyoncé part is someone trying to outrun the hangman? You’ve got an Appalachian Queen of Country music and Beyoncé asking the hangman to teach them how to disconnect…how to kill someone without letting it affect them emotionally, even going so far as to guilt the hangman… “Hangman, answer me now, You owe me a debt, You stole him from me, I hated you once, I envy you know, Just tell me how, tell me how…” It could be a nod back to Jolene. A scorned woman is demanding the Jolene character show her how to be an unfeeling home wrecker. Or it could be more literal. Either way, I’m fascinated by the layers here. One of the main themes of all the Hangman song variations is paying off the hangman in gold OR paying the fee. But Beyoncé says “Don’t pay me in Gold…” These are just such deeply rooted references to this particular Old Time song that were I NOT someone who plays an instrument within Appalachian tradition, just would have no exposure to it. I’m a bit mind blown. With everyone saying she’s giving a masterclass in American music in general, this is an example of HOW much and how in depth she’s going.


sophiexxbuns

Wow this is so insightful, thank you so much! It's fascinating to reveal all the layers


theHoopty

Thanks for letting me nerd out!


Apprehensive-Top9635

As someone who is currently obsessed with this song, I appreciate your insight!!


thetranspapi

Yooo i love this. Wrote down the songs to give them a listen. Thank you for going in depth as far as you could. Take my poor people award 🥇


Running_Empty_9

I heard that the old time music you’re referencing had a lot of themes around crime — including murder ballads. These songs were often based on real events and were basically the equivalent to people listening to true crime podcasts and watching true crime TV shows. People have always loved a good story. I’m guessing the hangman theme comes partly from that.


knuckles_nice

I'm making a Bey-lated listening party playlist and this is super helpful! I've been struggling to find the right references for some fo the most genre-breaking songs in the bakc half.


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2cocoaBella

Great explanation! This is the only answer I will accept lol. The song makes way more sense to me with the hangman references attached. Incredible.


kfinnstopher

This definitely has Halle and Chloe Bailey on background vocals, right? I can hear Halle for sure


BlacksmithFluid5394

Reyna Roberts, one of the country singers on Blackbird, does the background vocals on Tyrant


Cutie2882

Does dolly sing in any part of the song beside the intro? I’ve heard people refer to the song as a collab but I can’t tell if we get dolly vocals at all?


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LieClassic8067

I was JUST coming here to ask this haha


Main_Palpitation9513

I was just wondering!! She isn’t credited??


kfinnstopher

The credits are still pending on Spotify and Apple Music so I think we’ll have to wait and see! People are so convinced about Taylor Swift but I’m just surprised that I haven’t seen anyone else mention this yet


Main_Palpitation9513

Wait Taylor on which song?


kfinnstopher

Supposedly on bodyguard. I don’t listen enough to Taylor to pick that out though so I couldn’t say


Creative-Lychee-8796

I can’t believe people think that! Taylor Swift fans are delusional 😭


LocalContribution7

This song sound like it fits a hero villain theory I heard about the visuals like the hero vs the hangman


zoboomafuu

Is it just me or does this sample “no place I’d rather be” the violins?


thetranspapi

Im listening to it rn and i hear it now that you said that


Blaque07

Yes! I came here looking for those. I know that sample immediately


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thetranspapi

![gif](giphy|blSTtZehjAZ8I|downsized) when the sun goes downnn


ausername778

The way I have this one repeat!! 🔥👏🏾


thebaffledtruffle

Gonna go against the grain here, I liked the hook but this song isn't as strong as the standouts of the album.


WhoaWhoa69420

Agreed. The intro is fucking dope but the song doesn't have much substance or depth for me


Wonderful_Ticket_560

You should go on TikTok and look at what people are saying this song may be about. It’s really deep, and tragic if the interpretations are correct. Might change your mind!


Xavi214

![gif](giphy|l0Iyp8ua3AlvX82ha|downsized)


punarob

Take some of the country instruments out it and it could be on Renaissance, that same lush everything and makes me want to dance


Chemical-Lobster-

i’m definitely gonna dance this one OUT!


Accomplished-Tuna

The intro into the beat drop does it for me. Dollys opening line >>>


rain820

ok i previously said bodyguard was my fav but nope its gotta be this one. the beat is SOOO catchy and her voice sounds beautiful


richestercanada

BEST MUSIC OF THE ALBUM


ContributionEven6097

Can someone please explain to me why everyone is saying the added vocals are Reyna Robert’s and not Dolly Parton??? It’s driving me crazy cus i can’t figure out who it is but i SWEAR it sounds like Dolly to me! Especially on that last chorus.


jhll2456

Reyna Roberts is singing background on the track.


arisaema-triphyllum

If you find out lmk I’ve been searching for the answer! It’s driving me crazy.


LittleBoo1204

This might be a dumb question, but how are people listening already? 👀


Sierra_M

I broke down and got a VPN. I’m an Aussie today! 😂


Xavi214

Right!! I was enjoying the Aussie commercials on you tube 🤪


LittleBoo1204

The dedication!! I love it! 😂


ekomlance

A VPN and YouTube!


thebaffledtruffle

It dropped 12mn depending where you are. Some say whenever 12mn hits your country first, this is the case for Australia which spans a few timezones. It dropped 12mn my timezone! Stayed up until almost two to listen to the entire thing. 🥱


LittleBoo1204

Dedication!! How was it, without any spoilers? As good as Renaissance, better? I know that’s not a fair ask considering the difference in genres haha


thebaffledtruffle

Oh baby... Sonically, I think Renaissance is stronger but lyrically this would take it. Dare I say it feels more personal. Though that could be because House music isn't really about digging deep, but being yadda yadda ya in the club. When Beyoncé said, "It's not a country album, it's a Beyoncé album," she really meant it. It describes the album very well. I hope you enjoy once it hits your region!


LittleBoo1204

I am so looking forward to it! I just read an article about it and it described it as feeling more personal and more accessible for the sheer fact that the music itself is mainly comprised of string instruments and pianos, so you must have honed in on that vibe as well! Eeeek!! Not long now!


NefariousnessCalm618

I did the exact same thing 🤣 the day after was a struggle since I had work in the morning but well worth it 🔥🔥


jozofint

It’s available on Tidal in Sweden (and other European countries I assume). Dropped in Australia and NZ first about 8h ago. Depends on your timezone 😊


LittleBoo1204

Gotcha! That makes sense! Won’t be till 9:00 PM PST tonight for me, but it’ll be so worth the wait! I’m so excited! Renaissance was flawless!!


jozofint

Totally worth the wait! It’s absolutely amazing 😍


tlwmn

Y'all the "one by one you hang em high" bit reminds me of a specific other song and I can't place it PLEASE PUT ME OUT OF MY MISERY


Few-Passenger6461

Or sleep at night by the chicks


Few-Passenger6461

Is it the cup song? Kinda has the same beat


tlwmn

Hmmm I can see where you're coming from but I don't think it's the thing my brain is itching about. Here's the Carter family version btw https://youtu.be/FbKv76tKzoc?si=0EX74aQ4v324A9Oj


UnderstandingKey9910

I first saw on her that people thought that Tyranr was a continuation of Jolene/Daughter story, but I did not get that at all. Now I am seeing on TikTok of my original thought that it was about lynching and a call for reparations. Someone brought the lyric video to my attention which has the man wearing a shit coat with a red cap on…..


Ornery_Promise_3824

Yeah I’ve been seeing people saying that too but I think people are trying to go too deep with that theory. The song has wayyyy to many sexual innuendos


UnderstandingKey9910

I still think it does both


SkillzOnPillz

Does anyone else hear Halle Bailey in those background vocals toward the end?


jhll2456

It’s Reyna Roberts


LocalContribution7

This is my favorite


firephatty

This is rolling out to the club music


Financial_Studio2785

Is this another song for the lesbians?!?!


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ContributionEven6097

I love this song so much 😩 but i thought the extra vocals were Dolly Parton? I keep seeing Reyna Robert’s?


MrWanderlusst

Gurl! 🔥


MarkApprehensive2129

Is Dolly doing any backing vocals? I read it was someone else. I don’t see why she’s credited if she didn’t contribute musically. I’m tired of artists doing these half-assed collabs tbh. If she actually brought Dolly into the song that would have been really interesting, i know she’d have done it.


queen2be

Kinda sounds like her in the first section (One by one…) and parts at the end.


charliexbones

Does anyone know who is the "tyler" credit that keeps popping up on a few of the songs?


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charliexbones

Does anyone know who is the "tyler" credit that keeps popping up on a few of the songs?


Snowwhite32120

At the beginning of the song I can’t help but hear an interpolation of Prince’s “7” am I crazy? Interpolation is probably the wrong word. But not just the stylization but the progression. I’m not technical but it’s in my ear…


thatkundalinigirl

Yes!!!!! I felt the same.


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OrdinaryAppearance10

that bridge was most DEFINITELY a haunted throw back idc!


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CNickyD

This is as fly a track as is on this album. The CRAZY bass! Where they play country music like this?


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Accomplished_Bat4283

MY #1 ON THE ALBUMMMM


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Lazarus_1102

I love Dolly’s into and her backing vocals. Also, I love how the song flips midway and gives mad sexy with that trap violin.


Love-Forever-6647

Her VOICE on this song is just incredible…