Single Ladies Remix
Beyoncé (Feat. Nicki Minaj) Lyrics

Ha, by popular demand Sasha Fierce, Nicki Minaj, let's go
The artists introduce themselves by stating that they're ready to perform and entertain the audience.

Yo rude boy, why you cross me like a little T?
Nicki questions a disrespectful man's behavior towards her.

I'm Minaj, big M, uh'uh not a Mickey D
Nicki clarifies her identity and confidently asserts that she's not to be taken lightly like a fast-food chain.

Now, I'm flyer than a broom, broom, I dissed him (broom)
Nicki boasts her style and ability to dismiss her haters with ease. She compares herself to a flying broom that can sweep away negativity.

Then I peel up in a room, boomin' system (room)
Nicki arrives at a party or event with a booming sound system that commands attention.

Now listen, now listen, listen
Nicki asks for the audience's attention and focuses on her message.

I was there through your bid in prison
Nicki references supporting someone through their incarceration, indicating her loyalty and devotion to a loved one.

Ya know, I coulda been your wife
Nicki reveals a possible future romantic interest and commitment to the person she supported in prison.

But sucks for you, boo-hoo
Nicki dismisses the idea of marriage sarcastically, implying that the person missed out on a good thing.

I would never rent a tux for you
Nicki confirms her disinterest in a formal commitment like marriage, humorously saying she'd never go as far as renting a tuxedo for her partner.

Excuse me, I'm buzzing like bumblebees
Nicki uses a metaphor to describe her current excitement and busy schedule.

Football and they all wanna fumble me
Nicki references football, implying that she's popular and desirable by many men as they try to pursue her.

I was a thirty-two D in my dungarees
Nicki's confidence about her body and attractiveness is evident as she describes her bra size in casual clothing.

Can I have a couple more cucumbers, please?
Nicki adds a random request for cucumbers, perhaps as a nod to a healthy lifestyle or a personal preference.

Now I'm that bitch, now I'm the bad witch
Nicki asserts her power and influence by saying she's a witch, a symbol of femininity that's often misunderstood and suppressed.

I need a lot of cheese up on my sandwich
Nicki speaks about her desires and preferences in a humorous way, asking for more cheese on her sandwich.

Just got a new boyfriend, he's Pepe Le Pew
Nicki announces her new romantic partner, referring to the cartoon character who always chases his love interest.

And he just bought me two Giuseppe shoes (thank you!)
Nicki expresses her gratitude for her boyfriend's gift of two expensive shoes from a luxury brand.

That's one for right, and one for the left
Nicki confirms the quantity and the location of the shoes.

Yes to the left, left, to the left
Nicki confirms the shoe on the left again and references Beyonce's song 'Irreplaceable' where she sings about a woman moving her ex-partner's belongings to the left.

Now we should all go to Jerry Springer
Nicki mischievously suggests a controversial talk show where people confront and argue with each other.

And you could put the ring up on my middle finger
Nicki suggests an alternative way of wearing a ring, humorously suggesting it belongs on her middle finger as a sign of defiance and independence.

All the single ladies
Beyonce addresses and celebrates all the single women in the audience.

And just like a ghost
Beyonce uses a metaphor to describe a man who comes and goes quickly like a ghost.

You'll be gone, gone
Beyonce warns that such men won't stick around for long.

Diddy bop, like Sean, John, John
Beyonce references a dance move popularized by rapper Diddy and also name-drops Sean John, a clothing line founded by rapper and entrepreneur Sean Combs (Diddy).

Anyway, I like Lauren Lon-don
Beyonce changes the subject and mentions her liking for British actress Lauren London.

Get my chopsticks, get me my won-ton
Beyonce requests Asian-inspired cuisine, emphasizing her love for different cultures' foods.

'Cause you thought you'd win
Beyonce references a man who believed he could win her love or commitment without putting in the effort.

But I'd knew you'd lose
Beyonce reveals that she knew the man's true intentions and didn't fall for his games.

Honey, I'm flyer than altitude crews
Beyonce expresses her confidence and superiority by comparing herself to the crew of a high-flying airplane.

Yes, I'm cool, you can chuck deuce
Beyonce confirms her coolness and invites others to acknowledge it by throwing up a 'deuce' or peace sign.

Nicki been hot since duck, duck goose
Beyonce acknowledges Nicki's popularity and success while using a children's game as a metaphor for her rise to fame.

Now put your hands up
Beyonce commands the audience to raise their hands and celebrate being single.

'Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
Beyonce warns men that if they want to keep a woman, they should commit to her with a ring.

If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
Beyonce repeats her warning, emphasizing the importance of commitment in relationships.

Don't be mad once you see that he want it
Beyonce warns women not to get upset or jealous when a man wants a committed relationship, as they had been forewarned of the potential consequences of not committing.

If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
Beyonce repeats her warning once again, urging men to take action and commit to the women they like.