<Tr> <Td_colspan="2"> Problems playing this file? See media help . </Td> </Tr> <P> Jim DeRogatis of the Chicago Sun - Times wrote that "Irreplaceable" resembles ballads sung by Whitney Houston . Spence D. of IGN wrote that the song was inspired by Aretha Franklin's work since "Irreplaceable" consists of several variations in gutturals and octave range . The lyrics of "Irreplaceable" concern the breakdown of a woman's relationship with her boyfriend after she discovers his infidelity, and the song "sounds a lot like a statement of independence". Sarah Rodman of The Boston Globe wrote, "With a heretofore unknown grasp of nuance, Beyonce combines heartache, bravado, and anger as she tells a cad he's far from irreplaceable--and that, in fact, her new man will be arriving momentarily ." Hermansen said that "Irreplaceable" is a song that "people from all walks of life can enjoy". Beyoncé said that the song is "a little honest", and, "...basically we can't forget our power and our worth . And sometimes you're so in love, you forget that . And sometimes you feel like you're not being appreciated . And sometimes they forget that they can be replaced ." </P> <P> The song's lyrics are constructed in the verse - pre-chorus - chorus form . It begins with guitar strumming, and Beyoncé sings the hook - intro, "To the left, to the left: everything you own in a box to the left". In bar seven, she sings the first verse, arguing with her boyfriend about the indifference of their relationship, and tells him to walk away . The pre-chorus and chorus follow, "You must not know' bout me...I can have another you by tomorrow / I could have another you in a minute...Don't you ever for a second get to thinking / You're irreplaceable". In the second verse, Beyoncé recollects the moment she discovered her boyfriend's infidelity . The same pattern leads to the second chorus . Towards the end, Beyoncé sings the bridge, where she tells her lover, "Replacing you is so easy". The song closes with an ad - libbed chorus . The Boston Globe noted that Beyoncé sings some parts of it in a higher register "that complements the lyrics' wounded sensibility". </P> <P> During the production of "Irreplaceable", Hermansen thought that the track would not receive radio play because of the acoustic guitars, and deemed the song too pop - oriented . Hermansen did not expect "Irreplaceable" to conform to any genre . Despite his prediction, the song became successful on urban charts . It was played in New York and on country radio stations . Shortly after the release of "Irreplaceable", Beyoncé told MTV: "I love' Irreplaceable' . I think it's important to have those songs . I've had so many people come up to me in tears, saying,' I experienced my first breakup . If it wasn't for the song, I wouldn't be strong enough to not call . I wouldn't know how much I'm worth .' I'm happy to be a part of that ." </P>

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