Start Over (Beyoncé song)
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Song by Beyoncé | |
from the album 4 | |
Recorded | 2011 |
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Genre | Pop • R&B |
Length | 3:19 |
Label | Columbia |
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"Start Over" is a song recorded by the American singer
"Start Over" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics, who noted that the song was quite similar to Knowles' older material. The placement of the song on the track-listing was criticized by critics, who thought that it made "Start Over" barely distinguishable. However, the beats arrangement and the vulnerability of Knowles' vocals were highlighted by many critics. Following the release of 4, "Start Over" charted at number 43 on the
Conception
"Start Over" was written by
Composition
Music and lyrical content
"Start Over" is a
"Start Over" finds Knowles affirming her individuality and expressing her love for a man with whom she attempts to start a relationship all over again rather than losing it.[11][16] Jon Caramanica of The New York Times added that Knowles' emotional radar "is set to loyalty, for better or worse — sometimes that loyalty is rewarded, and sometimes it has been betrayed, but over all, she operates on the axis of faithfulness".[9] Her vocals throughout the song are "so vulnerable that they're almost tortured" as stated by Rubenstein.[15] Lewis Corner of Digital Spy further noted that the "raspy and husky growls" that Knowles adopts occasionally on "Start Over", show an "offering moments of raw, heartfelt emotion".[5]
Song structure
The song begins with Knowles singing: "I feel weak / We've been here before / 'Cause I feel we keep going back and forth / Maybe it's over, maybe we're through / But I honestly can say I still love you."
Critical reception
"Start Over" earned mixed to positive reviews from critics, some of whom felt it was too similar to Knowles's older material. MTV's Jenna Hally Rubenstein wrote that in the song, Knowles shows her best side, which according to her were the "larger-than-life, emotionally tortured, breathy ballads."
Robert Copsey of the website Digital Spy found similarities between the song and Knowles' older material.[20] Chad Grischow of IGN commented that the chiming blend of synth and piano over a hollow beat on "Start Over" showcase the vulnerability in Knowles' vocals effectively.[12] Amanda Hensel of the website Pop Crush graded the song with three out of five stars and called it one of the "begging and pleading love songs, but it also has that element of 'Yeah, it's probably time to call this off.'"[8] She added that: "This feels like more of a filler track than a chart-topping single, and because she's the best of the best, it's easy for her to knock out a killer song without really trying."[8] Hensel finished her review by saying "'Start Over' is good, but it's not amazing, and we know she can do better."[8] Cristin Maher of the same publication in his review of 4 wrote:
"Although it is easy for some to get sick of the repetitive lovesick theme B seems to gravitate towards, the music in this song nothing short of epic, as is Beyonce's vocal performance. The beat steadily grows from the verses to the bridge and, finally, to the chorus, with pounding drums coming in to the loop during the refrain as B[eyoncé] sings, 'Let's start over / Let's give love their wings / Let's start over / Stop fighting bout the same old thing.'"[17]
A mixed review was given by Andy Gill of
Although Becky Bain of
Promotion
Although set to showcase Knowles' fourth album 4, "Start Over" was noticeably missing from her
Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from 4 liner notes.[1]
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Chart performance
For the week ending July 2, 2011, "Start Over" debuted at number 43 on the
Chart (2011) | Peak position |
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South Korea Gaon International Chart[30]
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References
- ^ Beyoncé Knowles. Columbia Records. 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-06-27. Retrieved 2011-11-18.)
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