Single
Musiq Soulchild Lyrics


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Woke up this morning
Smelled the breakfast in the air
Hopped in the shower
Would have got dressed but I undressed my girl instead
We did some things
Got some food and now I'm on my way to work
Got into my car started up drove off now I'm on the road that's when
I pulled up to this gas station and got into this conversation
With this girl, I could tell she wanted me but oh

If I met you when I was single
We probably could have been something more
Cause you're beautiful
But you should know
That I found my girl
And I know I love her so
I gotta go

She cracked a smile and she said she understood
And I sympathize cause every man she had was never any good
It's so amazing how much you could learn in just a bit of time
Like how I see me and her in my mind
That's why I need to pull out of this gas station
Cause after this conversation with you girl
I might just do something I don't wanna do because

If I met you when I was single
We probably could have been something more
Cause you're beautiful
But you should know
That I found my girl
And I know I love her so
I gotta go

And I know it's such a shame
You can't even entertain the things you feel
Don't feel bad cause I feel the same
It would just be wasted time
Tryna' find if life's greener on the other side
Ooh

If I met you when I was single
We probably could have been something more
Cause you're beautiful
But you should know
That I found my girl
And I know I love her so
I gotta go

I just gotta go, go
Said I gotta go
It's nice to meet you but I
Ooh but I just gotta go

If I met you when I was single
We probably could have been something more
Cause you're beautiful
But you should know
That I found my girl




And I know I love her so
I gotta go

Overall Meaning

In "Single," Musiq Soulchild shares a story about a man who wakes up next to his girlfriend but sneaks away to work, only to end up in a conversation at a gas station with a woman who is clearly attracted to him. The man admits that if he had met this woman when he was single, they might have had something more, but he found his girlfriend and knows that he loves her, so he has to leave. Musiq's smooth voice and the soulful beat create a comforting and laid-back atmosphere for the listener. The lyrics remind us of the importance of commitment and staying true to one's feelings and decisions.


Line by Line Meaning

Woke up this morning
I began my day


Smelled the breakfast in the air
I noticed the aroma of breakfast cooking


Hopped in the shower
I took a shower


Would have got dressed but I undressed my girl instead
I opted to undress my girlfriend instead of getting dressed myself


We did some things
We engaged in intimate activities


Got some food and now I'm on my way to work
I ate breakfast and began my commute to work


Got into my car started up drove off now I'm on the road that's when
I got in my car and began driving on the road


I pulled up to this gas station and got into this conversation
I stopped at a gas station and had a conversation


With this girl, I could tell she wanted me but oh
I sensed the girl was attracted to me


If I met you when I was single
Had I met you before I was in a committed relationship


We probably could have been something more
We may have had a romantic connection


Cause you're beautiful
Because you are physically attractive


But you should know
However, it is important to understand


That I found my girl
That I am in a relationship


And I know I love her so
And I am deeply in love with her


I gotta go
I need to leave now


She cracked a smile and she said she understood
The girl smiled and indicated she comprehended my situation


And I sympathize cause every man she had was never any good
I understand her plight because her previous romantic experiences were negative


It's so amazing how much you could learn in just a bit of time
It's remarkable how much one can learn in a short period of time


Like how I see me and her in my mind
For instance, I imagine a romantic relationship between us


That's why I need to pull out of this gas station
This is why I need to leave the gas station


Cause after this conversation with you girl
Because after talking to you


I might just do something I don't wanna do because
I may be tempted to do something I don't want to do


And I know it's such a shame
I understand it's unfortunate


You can't even entertain the things you feel
You can't act on your emotions


Don't feel bad cause I feel the same
Don't feel guilty because I share the same sentiment


It would just be wasted time
It would be a futile effort


Tryna' find if life's greener on the other side
Attempting to determine if another situation is better


I just gotta go, go
I really need to leave


Said I gotta go
I reiterated that I must depart


It's nice to meet you but I
It was pleasant to meet you, but


Ooh but I just gotta go
I need to leave now




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RONNIE JACKSON, PHILLIP CORNISH, TAALIB JOHNSON

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Hana Pudyastowo

Woke up this morning
Smelled the breakfast in the air
Hopped in the shower
Would have got dressed but I undressed my girl instead
We did some things
Got some food and now I'm on my way to work
Got into my car started up drove off now I'm on the road that's when
I pulled up to this gas station and got into this conversation
With this girl, I could tell she wanted me but oh

If I met you when I was single
We probably could have been something more
Cause you're beautiful
But you should know
That I found my girl
And I know I love her so
I gotta go

She cracked a smile and she said she understood
And I sympathise cause every man she had was never any good
It's so amazing how much you could learn in just a bit of time
Like how I see me and her in my mind
That's why I need to pull out of this gas station
Cause after this conversation witchu girl
I might just do something I don't wanna do because

If I met you when I was single
We probably could have been something more
Cause you're beautiful
But you should know
That I found my girl
And I know I love her so
I gotta go

And I know it's such a shame
You can't even entertain the things you feel
Don't feel bad cause I feel the same
It would just be wasted time
Tryna find if life's greener on the other side
Ooh

If I met you when I was single
We probably could have been something more
Cause you're beautiful
But you should know
That I found my girl
And I know I love her so
I gotta go

I just gotta go, go
Said I gotta go
It's nice to meet you but I
Ooh but I just gotta go

If I met you when I was single
We probably could have been something more
Cause you're beautiful
But you should know
That I found my girl
And I know I love her so
I gotta go



All comments from YouTube:

Jeff the Gent

This song is straight fire! 🔥 I love the story it tells and the message of using will power in the face of temptation. “Single” definitely should’ve been one, so I don’t see why the record company didn’t promote it as one. It’s one of Musiq Soulchild’s strongest songs overall. I don’t know what certain label execs are thinking half the time. Smh.

Aurielle.G

people dont know good music like this anymore

iviana clay

Right

Okeo Parks

You Betta preach sis.

Erica Goodson

I absolutely love this song!!!! True Story!!! Real Talk No AutoTune!!!

Trinity Hurst

This is a 10. Keep being good, Musiq; it works for your music. I enjoy it.

Blu SophiZticated

This song is on repeat ALL day!! I love Musiq and I totally adore this song... Musiq Soulchild is THE TRUTH!!!

Eidnarb Snikeem

He always lays tracks that so many of us can relate to...even as a woman, I often see myself in situations that he sings about. His musich is so therapeutic!

Bougiebuthood

Heard this song at work one night & haven't stop listening to it since... How'd I miss this one. Love me some Soulchild ❤️

JusiotheJadeSparrow

When it comes to Musiq Soulchild, even the sweetest love songs can send tears streaming down my cheeks.

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