“Run the World (Girls)” is a song recorded by American recording artist Beyoncé, from her fourth studio album, 4, released as the lead single from the project.

Lyrically, the song is a female empowerment anthem, while sonically it blends elements of Electro-Pop, Dancehall, Funk carioca and R&B over a sample of “Pon de Floor” by Major Lazer.