Social Commentary On Beyonce's 'Formation'

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If you thought Super Bowl 50 was going to be the big news this weekend, then you obviously don't know Beyoncé. In a surprise move, Beyoncé debuted a new song "Formation," as well as a politically-charged music video. What is Beyoncé's "Formation" about, though? The video presents some serious social commentary, and the lyrics to "Formation" seem highly personal for Beyoncé.

Based off the lyrics, the song is all about who Queen Bey is deep down. Every carefully chosen word applies to her heritage, her family, and what her fame means to her — even her sweet daughter Blue Ivy appears in the video, adding a powerful, multi-generational touch. Beyoncé is doing more than talking about slaying here — she is explaining to us all how she does it with