Single
NKOTB feat. Neyo Lyrics
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Tell the DJ to turn it loud
Baby girl this your favorite song,
This for girls who got their on car,
This for girls who got their on crib,
This for girls who got their on shh,
If you came here by yourself tonight
He was supposed to bring u here tonight
Couldn't find him so you came alone
It don't matter cause your here now
And the music your enjoying
So for the next couple minutes
Baby I'ma be your boyfriend
Pretty mama if your single, single
(You don't gotta be alone tonight)
So while the DJ play this single, single
(Just pretend that I'm your man tonight)
So you don't gotta be alone
(I'll be your boyfriend)
So you don't gotta be alone
(Girl I'll be your boyfriend)
So you don't gotta be alone
(Baby ill be your boyfriend)
Be your boyfriend til the song goes off
So you don't gotta be alone
(I'll be your boyfriend)
So you don't gotta be alone
(Girl I'll be your boyfriend)
So you don't gotta be alone
(Baby I'll be your boyfriend)
Be your boyfriend til the song goes off
He don't tell you that your beautiful (beautiful)
Let me tell it to you to the beat
He don't tell you that he loves you girl (loves you girl)
Let me sing it in a harmony
Let my song get you higher (higher)
We never have to come back down (no no)
And if then you should miss me (miss me)
Just tell the DJ run it back now
Pretty mama if your single, single
(You don't gotta be alone tonight)
So while the DJ play this single, single
(Just pretend that I'm your man tonight)
So you don't gotta be alone
(I'll be your boyfriend)
So you don't gotta be alone
(Girl I'll be your boyfriend)
So you don't gotta be alone
(Baby ill be your boyfriend)
Be your boyfriend til the song goes off
So you don't gotta be alone
(I'll be your boyfriend)
So you don't gotta be alone
(Girl I'll be your boyfriend)
So you don't gotta be alone
(Baby I'll be your boyfriend)
Be your boyfriend til the song goes off
Be your boyfriend till the song goes off
Be your boyfriend till this song goes off
The song "Single" by NKOTB feat. Neyo speaks to the independent ladies who can hold their own even without a man. The lyrics emphasize the message that women do not need to depend on a man to enjoy the night out or be happy. The song encourages women to focus on themselves and their own personal goals, such as getting their money right. The song states that even if a woman is alone, she can still have a good time and enjoy herself. Furthermore, the lyrics tell women not to worry about being alone because the singer will pretend to be their boyfriend for the night.
The song speaks to the current culture of independence and female empowerment, encouraging women to value themselves and their own happiness above the idea of needing a man. The song is also representative of the current culture of music that emphasizes a more positive and self-affirming message. Overall, "Single" is a fun and catchy song that encourages women to embrace their independence, be confident in themselves, and not fear being alone.
Line by Line Meaning
If you ain't got no money
If you don't have financial stability
If you independent get your money girl (aye)
If you are self-sufficient, earn money for yourself
Everybody in the club right now
Addressing the people in the club
Tell the DJ's to turn it loud
Asking the DJ to increase the volume of the music
Dedicated man your favorite song
Dedicating a favorite song to someone special in the club
Single ladies you cant go wrong (hey)
Encouraging single ladies to enjoy themselves in the club
If you came here by yourself tonight
Addressing the ladies who came alone in the club
'Cause he wouldn't pick up the phone
Implying that their partner did not respond to their calls
It don't matter 'cause your here now
Emphasizing that being in the club is important
And the music your enjoyin'
The music in the club is enjoyable
Baby I'ma be your boyfriend
Offering to be the ladies' boyfriend for the night
Pretty mama if your single, single
Addressing single ladies
So while the DJ play this single, single
Asking the DJ to play this song
Just pretend that I'm your man tonight
Encouraging ladies to imagine their partner for the night
Be your boyfriend 'till the song goes off
Offering to be their companion until the song ends
He don't tell you that your beautiful (beautiful)
Implying their partner doesn't appreciate their beauty
Let me tell it to you to the beat
Letting the ladies know they are beautiful to the beat of the song
He don't tell you that he loves you girl (loves you girl)
Implying that their partner doesn't express their affection
Let me sing it in a harmony
Singing to express their love and affection
Let my song get you higher (higher)
Making the ladies feel euphoric through the song
We never have to come back down (no no)
Feeling like they are on top of the world
Just tell the DJ run it back now (oh)
Asking the DJ to replay the song
Be your boyfriend 'till this song goes off
Offering to be their companion until the song ends
Everybody in the club right now
Referring to the people in the club again
Single ladies u can't go wrong (hey)
Encouraging single ladies to enjoy themselves in the club again
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON BLAINE MCEWEN, STEVEN DALE JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nicoleharrison0829
Still listening to this in 2024!❤❤
@ryo-rc1mu
me too!!
@theagordon347
Me 3 ❤❤
@nyashamacheka
Still sounding right ❤
@nicholastirado7797
😂😂
@nphynati4079
10:52 p.m
Sat, February 10
2024
And singing it (badly) at the top of my lungs in tha car!
Cause, why not?🤷🏾♂️
@johannesmbaka5876
2024 and still jamming it💥💥
@HarmonyWalters-fz4vf
Let me sing it in a Harmony. ❤️🌍 Love NKOTB. I'm 44 and this never gets old. Even there older stuff. Still in love with NEW KIDS.
@LL-fc5zs
Listening in 2022… and this song is still 🔥!!!!
@kalujunior1584
true word