Irreplaceable

"Irreplaceable" is a song recorded by American singer Beyoncé for her second studio album ''B'Day'' (2006). It was written by Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Espen Lind, Amund Bjørklund, and Beyoncé, and was produced by Stargate and Beyoncé. Originally a country record, the song was rearranged as a mid-tempo ballad with pop and "country-R&B" influences by modifying the vocal arrangements and instrumentation. During the production and recording sessions, Beyoncé and Ne-Yo wanted to create a record which people of either gender could relate to. The song's lyrics are

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Song.studio: Sony (New York)
Song.genre: Pop country R&B
Song.label: Columbia
Song.name: Irreplaceable
Song.cover: Irreplaceable.png
Song.alt: A close-up image of a brunette woman who is looking forward. She wears soft make-up, which consists of black eyeliner, pink lipstick, and earrings. On the top, the words "Beyoncé" and "Irreplaceable" are written in white letters.
Song.border: yes
Song.type: single
Song.artist: Beyoncé
Song.album: B'Day
Song.recorded: April 2006
Song.composer: Beyoncé Knowles Tor Erik Hermansen Espen Lind Amund Bjørklund Mikkel S. Eriksen
Song.lyricist: Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith
Song.producer: Beyoncé Knowles Stargate
Song.prev_title: Ring the Alarm
Song.prev_year: 2006
Song.next_title: Listen
Song.next_year: 2006