BODYGUARD

Forget damsels in distress, "Bodyguard" finds Beyoncé offering fierce protection to her partner. The Texan superstar promises to ride shotgun through tough times, deflect negativity like a Kevlar vest shielding him from gossip, and maintain composure under pressure, acting as his emotional lifeguard. It's not the first time Beyoncé has put her life on the line for love. 2002's "'03 Bonnie And Clyde" and 2015's "Part II (On The Run)" both have similar themes.

The song speaks to the depth of Beyoncé's fierce love for Jay-Z, fitting seamlessly into her sprawling collections of love odes to her husband. Think of it as a companion piece to classics like "End Of Time" and " Love On Top."

Some fans speculated that Beyoncé might have drawn inspiration from her longtime bodyguard, Julius, a constant presence throughout her career.