Single Ladies
Beyoncé feat.Jay-Z 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, we just broke up
I´m doing my own little thing
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
Just 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've put a ring on it
Don´t be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it then you should've 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've put a ring on it
Don´t be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it then you should've put a ring on it

I got gloss on my lips, a man on my hips
Got me tighter in 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 and now you gonna 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've put a ring on it
Don´t be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it then you should've 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've put a ring on it
Don´t be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it then you should've put a ring on it

Oh, oh, oh...

Don´t treat me to the 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 own
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...

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




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

Overall Meaning

In this song, Beyoncé is speaking to men who are not willing to commit to relationships but still get jealous when they see their ex-girlfriends moving on. The lyrics send a message to men that if they are interested in a girl, then they should be willing to put a ring on her finger and commit to her because if they like her and do not propose, she will move on with her life, and they have no right be jealous. Beyoncé is telling men to stop playing games with women and make their intentions known.


The phrase "All the single ladies, now put your hands up" is a universal signal for single women to come forward and take the stage. Beyoncé is telling all the single ladies to embrace their independence and not to wait around for a man to propose to them. The line "Don't treat me to the things of the world; I'm not that kind of girl" signifies that Beyoncé is not solely interested in material possessions, but rather a meaningful connection with her partner.


Line by Line Meaning

All the single ladies
The song is directed at all the unmarried ladies


(All the single ladies)


Now put your hands up
Let's celebrate being single and independent


Up in the club, we just broke up
I am at a club after ending a relationship


I´m doing my own little thing
I am enjoying my independence and having fun


Decided to dip and now you wanna trip
After leaving the relationship, you are now jealous


'Cause another brother noticed me
Someone else has taken an interest in me


I´m up on him, he up on me
I am getting close to someone else


Don´t pay him any attention
I am not interested in making you jealous


Just cried my tears, for three good years
The past relationship was three years and involved a lot of tears


You can´t be mad at me
You cannot be angry at me for moving on


'Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you wanted me to stay, you should have committed to me and proposed


Don´t be mad once you see that he want it
Do not be bitter when someone else shows interest in me


Oh, oh, oh.


I got gloss on my lips, a man on my hips
I am looking good and feeling confident with my new man


Got me tighter in my Dereon jeans
I am feeling sexy and comfortable in my clothing


Acting up, drink in my cup
I am having fun and enjoying life


I can care less what you think
I am not concerned with your opinion or feelings


I need no permission, did I mention
I am an independent person who does not need anyone's approval


'Cause you had your turn and now you gonna learn
You had your chance with me and now you will realize what you lost


What it really feels like to miss me
You will now understand my value and miss me


Don´t treat me to the things of the world
I do not need materialistic things to be happy


I´m not that kind of girl
I am different from other girls who may be materialistic


Your love is what I prefer, what I deserve
I desire love and commitment more than anything else


Here´s a man that makes me, then takes me
I have found a man who compliments me and cherishes me


And delivers me to a destiny, to infinity and beyond
He will take me to my full potential and beyond


Pull me into your arms, say I´m the one you own
Hold me close and commit to me fully


If you don´t, you´ll be alone and like a ghost I'll be gone
If you cannot commit, I will leave and you will be alone


All the single ladies
The song is directed at all the unmarried ladies


(All the single ladies)


Oh, oh, oh...


'Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you wanted me to stay, you should have committed to me and proposed


If you liked it then you should've put a ring on it


Don´t be mad once you see that he want it
Do not be bitter when someone else shows interest in me


If you liked it then you should've put a ring on it


Oh, oh, oh...




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QueenBey🐝

She was sick here & still slayed ! #LivingLegend 👌🏽👑😍

Mya Johal

QueenBeyFan dancing and singing is hard man. So u will never sound like u would if us were stationary.... Legend

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Brae A.

QueenBeyFan NOTHING can stop the legend!!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

John Keyes

Brae A. True she unstoppable a fantastic live singer

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Jacob Kaseke

She is quiet, not always on social media for wrong reasons and when performing she's just amazing

EarlRomielle Salinas

Youre right bro

Reauna Sims

Beyoncé was actually sick here and still manage to keep her stamina up and serve us vocals effortlessly. Beyoncé will forever remain untouchable when it come to the stage 👑.

CalvinJames

PERIOD 🔝

Richard

The queen

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