The booming drum beat interpolates the 1980 rock song "The Big Beat" by Billy Squier.

Keys was inspired to write the song after giving birth to her son, Egypt, and marrying producer Swizz Beatz. 📝 Lyric Breakdown & Meaning

Watch the official music video to see Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj perform the Inferno Remix:

Often played with a capo or transposed for easy open chords. A - F#m - D - E

The song is built on themes of female empowerment, overcoming adversity, and staying grounded while reaching for your dreams.