Single Ladies
Beyoncé 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
Now put your hands up
Up in the club--we 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
The song "Single Ladies" by Beyoncé is an anthem for single women who are confident in their independence and are willing to move on from a relationship that is not serving them. The song starts by encouraging all the single ladies to put their hands up and celebrate their independence. The chorus then takes a dig at the men who did not put a ring on it and tries to make them realize that once they see another man interested in the woman, they should not be mad.
The lyrics then go on to describe a situation where the singer is in a club, having a good time, and is approached by another man, much to the chagrin of her ex. She tells him that he had his chance, and now he is going to learn what it really feels like to miss her. The song ends with the singer stating that she deserves a man who loves her and who will commit to her.
In summary, the song is about a woman who realizes her worth and is confident in her independence. She is no longer willing to be in a relationship where the man does not want to commit to her, and she is not afraid to move on and find someone who will. The song encourages women to celebrate their independence and not settle for less than they deserve.
Line by Line Meaning
All the single ladies (All the single ladies) All the single ladies (All the single ladies) All the single ladies (All the single ladies)
Being single and independent is something you should be proud of and embrace.
Now put your hands up
Celebrate your independence by putting your hands up and enjoying yourself.
Up in the club--we just broke up
After recently breaking up with her partner, the singer is now out socializing in a club.
I'm doing my own little thing
The artist is focusing on herself and enjoying being single without depending on someone else for her happiness.
You decided to dip and now you wanna trip 'Cause another brother noticed me
The artist's ex-partner is jealous because he sees someone else interested in her.
I'm up on him, he up on me Don't pay him any attention
The singer is enjoying the attention of someone else, but she is not paying attention to her ex-partner's jealousy.
'Cause I cried my tears for three good years You can't be mad at me
The singer's ex-partner should not be angry that she has moved on, after investing so much time and emotion into the previous relationship.
'Cause 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 her ex-partner truly valued her, he should have committed to her instead of letting her go, and now that someone else wants her, he cannot be mad about 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
The artist is confident in herself and attracting the attention of others, not caring about others' opinions.
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
The artist does not need anyone's permission or validation to be happy on her own. Her ex-partner had his chance but did not value her, and now he will miss her.
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
The singer values real love and commitment over material things or shallow relationships.
Here's a man that makes me then takes me And delivers me to a destiny, to infinity and beyond
The artist desires a man who makes her happy and is willing to commit to a lifelong journey with her.
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
The singer desires someone to hold her and show her affection, and if her partner does not do that, she will leave.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEWART, CHRIS / KNOWLES, BEYONCE / NASH, TERIUS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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what about Michael Jackson?
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@wolfieafo
That’s what I call pop music. There’s nobody like her. I’m so grateful to have grown up with Beyoncé's music.
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That's what I called pop music
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