Start Over

Album: 4 (2011)
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Songfacts®:

  • This song finds Beyoncé singing about being caught in a bad relationship, but wanting to start over instead of letting it go. It was penned by singer-songwriter Ester Dean, whose resume includes #1 hits for Rihanna ("Rude Boy," "What's My Name?") and Katy Perry ("Firework").

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