Single
Ivan Roux Lyrics

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Met my T-shirt en my hoed, en my hoed
En my Havaiana plakkies voel ek goed, voel ek goed
Dit vat baie om my kop te swaai
My hart te draai
En dit maak jou kein bietjie kwaai

O want jy wil ‘n ring op sit
Ek’s nie gereed vir dit

Jy vra my wat is dit?
Hier kom dit wag vir dit

Ek hou van jou mamma
Ek hou van jou pa
Ek hou van jou sussie, jou boetie’s my bra

En jy’s baie oulik
Maar ek het ‘n leuse
Ek gooi net trippels en like dit om single te wees

In jou hakke en jou jeans, en jou jeans
Dink ek baie kere ek wil jou weer sien, jou weer sien
Maar daar’s baie visse in die see
Wil nog bietjie meer
Wil nog nie my visstokke opgee nie

Jy wil ‘n ring op sit
Ek’s nie gereed vir dit
Jy vra my wat is dit?
Hier kom dit wag vir dit

Ek hou van jou mamma
Ek hou van jou pa
Ek hou van jou sussie, jou boetie’s my bra

En jy’s baie oulik
Maar ek het ‘n leuse
Ek gooi net trippels en like dit om single te wees

Ek gooi net trippels
Ek sien bietjie dubbel maar like dit om single te wees
Ek gooi net trippels
Ek sien bietjie dubbel, like dit om single te wees

Jy wil ‘n ring op sit
Ek’s nie gereed vir dit
Jy vra my wat is dit?
Hier kom dit wag vir dit

Ek hou van jou mamma
Ek hou van jou pa
Ek hou van jou sussie, jou boetie’s my bra

En jy’s baie oulik
Maar ek het ‘n leuse

Ek gooi net trippels en like dit om single te wees
Ek gooi net trippels en like dit om single te wees

Overall Meaning

Ivan Roux's song "Single" is a catchy and upbeat tune that explores the singer's desire to remain single and not commit to a serious relationship with the person he is singing about. In the first verse, he describes feeling good in his t-shirt, hat, and flip-flops and that it takes a lot to sway his head and heart. He acknowledges that his decision to stay single may make the other party angry because they want him to commit and put a ring on his finger.

The chorus reveals the singer's mantra to stay single and not be tied down to anyone. He also expresses his affection for the other person's family but reiterates that he is not ready for commitment. The second verse describes the other party's appeal and how he thinks about seeing them again, but he is not yet ready to give up his fishing rod and commit to a relationship.

Overall, "Single" by Ivan Roux is an enjoyable and upbeat song that celebrates the freedom and independence of being single. Through his witty lyrics and upbeat tune, Roux makes a strong case for remaining single and not settling down with anyone.

Line by Line Meaning

Met my T-shirt en my hoed, en my hoed
I feel good in my T-shirt, hat and flip flops

Dit vat baie om my kop te swaai
It takes a lot to impress me

My hart te draai
To make my heart flutter

En dit maak jou kein bietjie kwaai
And it might make you a little upset

O want jy wil ‘n ring op sit
Oh because you want to put a ring on it

Ek’s nie gereed vir dit
But I'm not ready for that

Jy vra my wat is dit?
You're asking me what's wrong?

Hier kom dit wag vir dit
Well, here it comes, wait for it

Ek hou van jou mamma
I love your mom

Ek hou van jou pa
I love your dad

Ek hou van jou sussie, jou boetie’s my bra
I love your sister, your brother is my friend