On this day October 23, 2008, Beyonce was #1 on the UK Billboard Singles chart with “If I Were A Boy”.
If I Were a Boy” was the lead single from her third studio album, “I Am… Sasha Fierce.” The song explores the concept of gender roles and how different life might be if the singer were a boy.
The song’s lyrics touch on topics such as relationships, communication, and the experiences of both genders. “If I Were a Boy” sold over 6 million copies.