Disappear

About this song

"Disappear" is a ballad on the first side of the album I Am... Sasha Fierce. It is the only song from the album, excluding bonus tracks, that was never performed live during the promotion or the tour. The song is built around Beyoncé's own layered vocals and harmonies.

What it's about

The song is about a couple slowly drifting apart until they are completely gone. The narrator feels a man close enough to touch, yet he slips away, and she admits she was never fully present in the relationship, realizing too late that it has ended.

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Fun facts

• Written by Beyoncé, Ian Dench, Amanda Ghost, Dave McCracken and Hugo.
• Produced by Beyoncé, Ian Dench, Amanda Ghost and Dave McCracken.
• Recorded at Roc The Mic Studios (New York.