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Single Ladies
Beyoncé Lyrics
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(All my ladies on the floor) gettin' bodied
(If you ready, get it ready) gettin' bodied
(Let's get it and drop it) hey
Give it up for my sister!
All right now
Everybody put your hands together
Do we have any single ladies in the house tonight?
(Now put your hands up) sing
All the single ladies (All the single ladies)
All the single ladies (All the single ladies)
All the single ladies (All the single ladies)
All the single ladies
Now put your hands up
Up in the club (club)
Just broke up (up)
I'm doing my own little thing
You decided to dip (dip)
But now you wanna trip (trip)
'Cause another brother noticed me
I'm up on him (him)
He up on me (me)
Don't pay him any attention
I cried my tears (tears)
For three good years (years)
You can't be mad at me
'Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (whoa, oh, oh)
'Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Now wait
I want y'all to get nice and stanky with me
Where I'm from
We do things nice and stanky
We do things nice and funky (alright y'all)
Can y'all repeat after me
You ready? Say
Hey-ay (hey-ay)
Hey ay-ay (hey ay-ay)
Hey-ay (hey-ay)
Hey ay-ay (hey ay-ay)
Hey-ay (hey-ay)
Hey ay-ay (hey ay-ay)
Hey-ay-yeah (hey-ay-yeah)
Hey-ay-ay (hey-ay-ay)
Now wait
You still ain't stankin' enough for me
Say whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(Sing) whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (put your hands up)
Say whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(Where my ring at?)
Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Sing (whoa, oh, oh)
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it (I see you)
If you like it, then you shoulda put a (ring on it)
(Whoa, oh, oh, oh) if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
(Whoa, oh, oh, oh) hey
I love y'all
The song "Single Ladies" by Beyoncé is a powerful anthem that empowers women everywhere. It starts by calling all the ladies to the floor to "get bodied" and then proceeds with Beyoncé asking if there are any single ladies in the house. The story of the song revolves around a man who fails to put a ring on the finger of the woman he claims to love. The chorus is an iconic message to all the men out there that if they like a woman, they should put a ring on it because they might miss out on an incredible woman if they don't. The song celebrates female empowerment through lyrics and dancing, with the accompanying music video famously featuring Beyoncé and her dancers performing in black and white outfits with the signature dance move of placing a hand on the head and shaking a finger.
The lyrics to "Single Ladies" have been interpreted as an anthem for women who want men to treat them better. The song celebrates women's agency and promotes self-worth, stating that women do not need to wait for a man to "put a ring on it" to be happy. Instead, they can choose to be single and free or find a man who treats them right.
Line by Line Meaning
(Ladies on the floor)
Women are dancing on the dance floor
(All my ladies on the floor) gettin' bodied
All the women dance energetically on the floor
(If you ready, get it ready) gettin' bodied
If you're ready to dance, let's do it energetically
(Let's get it and drop it) hey
Let's dance with energy and excitement
Give it up for my sister!
Applause for my fellow women
All right now
Let's get started now
Everybody put your hands together
Clap your hands together
Do we have any single ladies in the house tonight?
Are any women without partners tonight?
(Now put your hands up) sing
Raise your hands up and sing
All the single ladies (All the single ladies)
All the women who are unattached
Up in the club (club)
We are in the nightclub
Just broke up (up)
I recently ended my relationship
I'm doing my own little thing
I'm enjoying myself and doing what I want
You decided to dip (dip)
You broke up with me
But now you wanna trip (trip)
You're jealous and causing problems
'Cause another brother noticed me
Because another man is interested in me now
I'm up on him (him)
I'm with this new man now
He up on me (me)
This new man is with me too
Don't pay him any attention
Don't worry about my new partner
I cried my tears (tears)
I was hurt by our breakup
For three good years (years)
I was emotionally invested in our relationship for three years
You can't be mad at me
You have no right to be upset with me
'Cause if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you wanted to keep me, you should have proposed
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
Don't get upset when you see me happy with someone else
Whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Vocalization of the chorus
Now wait
Hold on a second
I want y'all to get nice and stanky with me
I want you to join me in a funky dance
Where I'm from
In my hometown
We do things nice and stanky
We dance in a funky way
We do things nice and funky (alright y'all)
We dance in a groovy way
Can y'all repeat after me
Can you all say what I say
You ready? Say
Are you ready to say what I say?
Hey-ay (hey-ay)
Chanting a vocalization
Hey ay-ay (hey ay-ay)
Chanting a vocalization
Hey-ay (hey-ay)
Chanting a vocalization
Hey ay-ay (hey ay-ay)
Chanting a vocalization
Hey-ay (hey-ay)
Chanting a vocalization
Hey ay-ay (hey ay-ay)
Chanting a vocalization
Hey-ay-yeah (hey-ay-yeah)
Chanting a vocalization
Hey-ay-ay (hey-ay-ay)
Chanting a vocalization
You still ain't stankin' enough for me
You're still not dancing funky enough for me
Say whoa, oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Vocalization of the chorus
(Where my ring at?)
Asking where the engagement ring is
I see you
I recognize you and your intentions
(put your hands up)
Raise your hands up
(Whoa, oh, oh, oh) if you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you wanted to keep me, you should have proposed
Hey
Expressing excitement
I love y'all
I love all of you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher A. Stewart, Thaddis Laphonia Harrell, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Terius Youngdell Nash
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@myrestaurant9560
I wish I could dance like them
@atahe4578
if you gotta dream, then strive for it bro!
@leafy6123
We all do 😂😌😅
@sc8791
Go for it!
@leafy6123
Has to for it!
@gustavocarvaju750
kkkkkk
@karaleroux
My song every Valentine's Day!
@Dodo-kn4rr
Drôle toi 😆
@yanefqr6494
Kkk For me also
@nowheregirl1585
Kara Le Roux lol same