These 12 Beyoncé songs need better recognition

We’re looking at Beyoncé’s less appreciated tracks that still have us dangerously in love. We’re basing our choices on a mix of contagious melodies, powerhouse performances, and timeless lyrics.

There are a lot of less appreciated Beyoncé songs but listening to them, you’ll find yourself lightly snapping your fingers to these laid-back jams because it’s still Beyoncé.

12. YES

Album: Dangerously in Love

This gem has a very old-timey vibe to it. Although it’s a sad song about being fed up with a relationship.

 

11. I CARE

Album: 4

Beyonce belts her heart out to show her partner that she still loves them. Knowles brings so much emotion and raw honesty to ‘I Care’ that it sounds like she’s really crying in her performance.

 

10. KITTY KAT

Album: B’Day

People say Beyoncé wasn’t overtly sexual until she released Beyoncé, but this song is proof that’s not true.

Upgrade your life and give this song a spin.

 

09. Mine feat. Drake

Album: Beyoncé

‘Mine’ is one of Beyoncé’s most fierce yet intimate songs.

Beyoncé sings softly about the many insecurities she faces in life. The song slowly builds as Bey worries about inner strength,

motherhood, and even her marriage in the opening verse.

 

08. Green Light

Album: B’Day

If you’re ever in the mood for a feel-good up-tempo joint that’ll make you shimmy and shake, look no further than this song.

 

07. Why Don’t You Love Me

Album: I Am… Sasha Fierce [Deluxe Edition]

‘Why Don’t You Love Me’ is Bey at her most confident. Knowles names off all of her best qualities angrily, as she insists that

her man has to be dumb not to want her. You can hear Beyoncé’s frustration grow the farther she gets down her list, and her screams reach a primal peak.

 

06. Check On It feat. Bun B and Slim Thug

Album: The Pink Panther Soundtrack

It’s an incredibly fun dance track, the kind that gets you dancing at the party even when you’d rather stand in a corner.

 

05. Don’t Hurt Yourself feat. Jack White

Album: Lemonade

Despite its rock and hip hop core, the song is full of ambitious edits and vocal techniques from both Knowles and White.

This artistic vision leads to a rock Grammy nomination and left fans hungry for a Beyoncé rock band.

 

04. Satellites

Album: I Am…Sasha Fierce

This song is like opening a music box, Your ears are met with a sweet and gentle sound.

 

03. Grown Woman

Album: Beyoncé-Platinum Edition

As this aesthetic grows throughout the song, we’re even treated to a whole bridge in a foreign tongue. The song’s fun energy is filled

with Knowles’ signature harmonies, horns, and most importantly an inspiring message.

 

02. Smash Into You

Album: I Am…Sasha Fierce

“Smash Into You” is layered and gorgeous. It’s a love song that captures the terrifying, thrilling feeling of colliding with another person’s soul.

 

01. Resentment

Album: B’Day

You can hear the heartache ringing in every note. It’s the perfect song for solo karaoke during long car rides or in the mirror at home.