BIGGER

"Bigger" takes its themes from the booming introduction by James Earl Jones, which precedes it. During "Balance (Mufasa Interlude)" Jones reprises his Mufusa role in the original Lion King movie. He speaks as The King of the Pride Lands, reflecting on the universal connection found within the circle of life. Beyoncé follows the intro track with a heartfelt message encouraging the listener to see themselves as a key piece of a larger whole. Bigger, you're part of something way bigger Bigger than you, bigger than we Bigger than the picture they framed us to see Legacy, oh, you're part of something way bigger

During her verse, Beyoncé addresses her children, Blue Ivy, Rumi and Sir, plus husband Jay-Z, as she reflects on her struggles of balancing her career with family life. Let mama let you know (Let you know) Mama's still tryin', I can't get no days off I don't get no days off Truly, I'm feelin' it, I had to say that thing twice (Twice) Tryin' to be a good wife Still really hard, I can't lie But I promised you I would fight, so I fight

Beyoncé teamed up with Derek Dixie, Stacy Barthe, Raye, Akil King and Ricky Lawson to pen the song. The track was produced by Derek Dixie and Beyoncé herself. Raye also contributes backing vocals. The British songwriter has written big songs for artists such as Snakehips ("Don't Leave"), Charli XCX ("After the Afterparty") and Ellie Goulding ("Sixteen"). Raye also had her own hit in the UK with "Decline" in 2017.