Single Ladies
Beyoncé琀 Lyrics

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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, just broke up
I'm doing my own little thing
You decided to dip and now you wanna trip
'Cause another brother noticed me
I'm up on him, he up on me
Don't pay him any attention
'Cause I cried my tears for three good years
You can't be mad at me

'Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
'Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it

I got gloss on my lips, a man on my hips
Got me tighter than my Dereon jeans
Acting up, drink in my cup
I can care less what you think
I need no permission, did I mention?
Don't pay him any attention
'Cause you had your turn, but now you gon' learn
What it really feels like to miss me

'Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
'Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Don't treat me to these things of the world
I'm not that kind of girl
Your love is what I prefer, what I deserve
Here's a man that makes me then takes me
And delivers me to a destiny, to infinity and beyond
Pull me into your arms
Say I'm the one you want
If you don't, you'll be alone
And like a ghost I'll be gone

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

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
'Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
Oh, oh, oh
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it

Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it

Overall Meaning

The song "Single Ladies" by Beyoncé is an empowering anthem for single women who are not afraid to declare their independence. The song's lyrics are about a woman who has just ended a relationship and is now enjoying her freedom. She's in the club, dancing with another guy who is interested in her, and telling her ex to move on since he missed his chance with her.

The chorus of the song, which includes the iconic line "If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it", emphasizes the idea that if a man is interested in a woman, he should commit to her by proposing. Beyoncé tells her ex that he had his chance to be with her, but he blew it by not showing her the commitment she deserved. The song's message is about valuing oneself and not settling for less than one deserves in a relationship.

Overall, "Single Ladies" is a celebration of female independence and empowerment. It encourages women to embrace their single status and not feel ashamed or incomplete without a man. It is a bold and confident statement about the power of women and their ability to stand on their own two feet.

Line by Line Meaning

All the single ladies
Beyoncé is addressing all the single ladies in the club.

(All the single ladies)
She repeats the phrase to emphasize her point.

Now put your hands up
She is asking the single ladies to put their hands up in the air.

Up in the club, just broke up
Beyoncé is in the club after a recent breakup.

I'm doing my own little thing
She is enjoying dancing and being herself after the breakup.

You decided to dip and now you wanna trip
Her ex-boyfriend left her and now he's jealous of her new attention.

'Cause another brother noticed me
Another man is interested in Beyoncé and her ex-boyfriend is upset about it.

I'm up on him, he up on me
She is dancing with another man in the club.

Don't pay him any attention
Beyoncé is ignoring her jealous ex-boyfriend.

'Cause I cried my tears for three good years
She spent three years in a relationship that did not lead to marriage.

You can't be mad at me
Her ex-boyfriend should not be upset with her for moving on.

'Cause if you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it
If he truly wanted to be with her, he should have proposed and put a ring on her finger.

Don't be mad once you see that he want it
Her ex-boyfriend should not be upset once he realizes that another man is interested in her.

I got gloss on my lips, a man on my hips
She looks and feels attractive with her makeup and a man dancing with her.

Got me tighter than my Dereon jeans
The man dancing with her has her feeling confident and secure.

Acting up, drink in my cup
She is letting loose and enjoying herself with a drink in her hand.

I can care less what you think
She does not care about her ex-boyfriend's opinions or feelings.

I need no permission, did I mention?
She is independent and does not need anyone's permission or approval.

You had your turn, but now you gon' learn
Her ex-boyfriend had his chance with her, but has now lost it and will realize what he lost.

What it really feels like to miss me
He will miss her now that he sees another man interested in her.

Don't treat me to these things of the world
Beyoncé does not want to be bought with material possessions.

I'm not that kind of girl
She is not interested in being with someone who values material possessions over true love.

Your love is what I prefer, what I deserve
She deserves true love and affection rather than being treated to worldly possessions and money.

Here's a man that makes me then takes me
She is interested in a man who can make her happy and fulfill her desires.

And delivers me to a destiny, to infinity and beyond
She is interested in being with someone who will help her reach her full potential and achieve great things.

Pull me into your arms
She wants to be held tightly by the man she is interested in.

Say I'm the one you want
She wants to know that the man she is interested in is truly interested in her as well.

If you don't, you'll be alone
If the man she is interested in does not feel the same way, he will miss out and be alone.

And like a ghost I'll be gone
If she does not find the love she is looking for, she will simply fade away and be forgotten like a ghost.

Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Christopher A. Stewart, Thaddis Laphonia Harrell, Beyonce Gisselle Knowles, Terius Youngdell Nash

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