16 Carriages Lyrics by Beyoncé is latest English song from the album RENAISSANCE ACT II. Lyrics of this song is written by Beyoncé, Atia Chade Boggs, Dave Hamelin & Raphael Saadiq and Music is produced by Beyoncé, Ink & Dave Hamelin.
16 Carriages Lyrics – Beyoncé
[Chorus]
16 carriages drivin’ away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight
16 carriages drivin’ away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight
[1st Verse]
At 15, the innocence was gone astray
Had to leave my home at an early age
I saw Mama prayin’, I saw Daddy grind
All my tender problems, had to leave behind
[Pre-Chorus]
It’s been umpteenth summers
And I’m not in my bed
On the back of the bus and a bunk with the band
Goin’ so hard, gotta choose myself
Underpaid and overwhelmed
I might cook, clean, but still won’t fold
Still workin’ on my life, you know
Only God knows, only God knows
Only God knows…
[Chorus]
16 carriages drivin’ away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight
16 carriages drivin’ away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight
[2nd Verse]
16 dollars, workin’ all day
Ain’t got time to waste, I got art to make
I got love to create on this holy night
They won’t dim my light, all these years I fight
[Pre-Chorus]
It’s been 38 summers, and I’m not in my bed
On the back of the bus and a bunk with the band
Goin’ so hard, now I miss my kids
Overworked and overwhelmed
I might cook, clean, but still won’t fold
Still workin’ on my life, you know
Only God knows, only God knows
Only God knows
[Chorus]
16 carriages drivin’ away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight
16 carriages drivin’ away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away
To the summer sunset on a holy night
On a long back road, all the tears I fight
[Bridge]
At 15, the innocence was gone astray
Had to take care of home at an early age
I saw Mama cryin’, I saw Daddy lyin’
Had to sacrifice and leave my fears behind
The legacy is the last thing I do
You’ll remember me
‘Cause we got somethin’ to prove
In your memory, on a highway to truth
Still see your faces when you close your eyes
[Outro]
16 carriages drivin’ away
While I watch them ride with my dreams away
| Song Name: | 16 Carriages |
| Singer: | Beyoncé |
| Lyrics: | Beyoncé, Atia Chade Boggs, Dave Hamelin & Raphael Saadiq |
| Produced By: | Beyoncé, Ink & Dave Hamelin |
| Label: | Beyoncé VEVO |
| Release Date: | 12 February 2024 |
