Natasha's single "Unwritten" was featured in the movie "The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants" and many different television adverts. It also served as theme song for the hit MTV reality series "The Hills."
Natasha has just released her second album, N.B. and the lead single is the hit, I Wanna Have Your Babies.
Her latest offering ‘Say It Again', the third single to be taken from her critically acclaimed chart topping second album 'N.B', is no exception to this rule. Natasha Bedingfield co-wrote ‘Say It Again’ with Adam Levine (Maroon 5), and co-produced it with Mike Ellizondo (Dr Dre, Alanis Morisette). An uplifting song about falling for that elusive one, 'Say It Again' is reflective yet upbeat, and romantic without being saccharine sweet.
Natasha regularly contributes to YouTube as "uknatashabedingfield".
Another song that has gotten international acclaim is pocketful of sunshine. DSTV has used it for promoting their station.
Single
Natasha Bedingfield Lyrics
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All you single people out there
This is for you
I'm not waitin' around for a man to save me
(Cos I'm happy where I am)
Don't depend on a guy to validate me
(No no)
(Is that so hard to understand?)
No I don't need another half to make me whole
Make your move if you want doesn't mean I will or won't
I'm free to make my mind up you either got it or you don't
Chorus:
This is my current single status
My declaration of independence
There's no way I'm tradin' places
Right now a star's in the ascendant
I'm single
(Right now)
That's how I want to be
I'm single
(Right now)
That's how I want to be
Ah yeah Uh Huh that's right
Don't need to be on somebody's arm to look good
(I like who I am)
I'm not saying I don't want to fall in love 'cause I would
I'm not gonna get hooked up just 'cause you say I should
(Can't romance on demand)
I'm gonna wait so I'm sorry if you misunderstood
Chorus
Everything in it's right time everything in it's right place
I know I'll settle down one day
But 'til then I like it this way it's my way
Eh I like it this way
Make your move if you want doesn't mean I will or won't
I'm free to make my mind up you either got it or you don't
'Til then I'm single
This is my current single status
My declaration of independence
There's no way I'm tradin' places
Right now a star's in the ascendant
Natasha Bedingfield's song "Single" is a powerful anthem for anyone who is happy being single and doesn't feel the need to be in a relationship to feel complete. The lyrics emphasize on being independent and not depending on a man for validation. The song's central message seems to be that being single is a choice, not a curse, and that it's important to focus on one's own happiness and self-worth before seeking a romantic relationship. Bedingfield is proud of her "single" status and declares her independence from societal pressures and expectations to be in a relationship.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of her independence and happiness in her present situation. She sings, "This is my current single status, my declaration of independence; There's no way I'm tradin' places, right now a star's in the ascendant." The verses express that she doesn't need someone to complete her and that she enjoys the freedom of making her own choices. She asserts that she will not settle down until she finds the right person because she is happy and content the way she is.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah yeah that's right
Affirmation of the upcoming thoughts, feelings and actions.
All you single people out there
Addressing all the people out there, who are single.
This is for you
The upcoming lyrics are dedicated to all the single people out there.
I'm not waitin' around for a man to save me
I'm not waiting for a man to make my life better.
(Cos I'm happy where I am)
I'm happy with my current situation.
Don't depend on a guy to validate me
I don't need a guy's validation to feel complete.
(No no)
A negative reaffirmation of not depending on a guy to validate.
I don't need to be anyone's baby
I don't need to be someone's significant other.
(Is that so hard to understand?)
A sarcastic remark reinforcing that not needing to be someone's significant other shouldn't be hard to comprehend.
No I don't need another half to make me whole
I don't need someone else to make me complete.
Make your move if you want doesn't mean I will or won't
You can make your move on me, but that doesn't necessarily mean I'll reciprocate.
I'm free to make my mind up you either got it or you don't
I'm free to choose who I want to be with and my decision will be based on whether you have what I'm looking for or not.
Chorus: This is my current single status
The upcoming lyrics in the chorus will highlight Natasha's current status as a single person.
My declaration of independence
This is a declaration of her independence and self-sufficiency.
There's no way I'm tradin' places
I don't want to switch places with someone who isn't single.
Right now a star's in the ascendant
Indicates that she is shining and popular right now.
I'm single
Reasserting her single status.
(Right now)
Emphasizing that her single status is the present situation.
That's how I want to be
Reinforcing that her single status is her preference.
Ah yeah Uh Huh that's right
The earlier affirmation is repeated.
Don't need to be on somebody's arm to look good
Looking good isn't dependent on being with someone.
(I like who I am)
A positive reaffirmation that she likes herself the way she is.
I'm not saying I don't want to fall in love 'cause I would
Reinforcing that she does want to fall in love but it will be on her own terms.
I'm not gonna get hooked up just 'cause you say I should
She won't be with someone just because others say she should.
(Can't romance on demand)
Romance can't be forced or demanded instantly.
I'm gonna wait so I'm sorry if you misunderstood
She'll wait to find someone who is right for her and sorry if others misunderstand her decision.
Chorus
Repeating the chorus.
Everything in it's right time everything in it's right place
Everything will happen at the right time and in the right place.
I know I'll settle down one day
She is aware that someday she will find someone special.
But 'til then I like it this way it's my way
Until that time comes, she likes being single and is comfortable with her own choices.
Eh I like it this way
Emphasizing that she genuinely likes being single.
'Til then I'm single
Reasserting her single status until she finds someone special.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew Frampton, Natasha Bedingfield, Stephen Kipner, Wayne Wilkins
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mandy kins
Love this song. Feel sorry for people who 'have' to be in a relationship to somehow 'validate' themselves. I'd rather be single and happy with myself than with someone just for the heck of it - no one else can solve your inner conflicts but you. It's great when you are at peace enough within yourself to be single until you meet someone you feel strongly enough about to want to be with.
Brittany Byrnes
I'm 26 and I've been single my whole life. I see too many people who bounce from person to person because they "need" someone. I refuse to be that person. My time will come<3
🍀Ralu🍀
Nice 🍧🍧🌄
Vipu88
did it come?
Brittany Byrnes
@Vipu88 Still waiting <3
123subhero Jazzy
@Brittany Byrnes good for you mate. I’ve had 2 serious relationships and the last one broke my soul to the point of me being completely done altogether (too long to explain) but I wish you all the best in you finding the perfect one for you.😎👍🏻
Harper Lyre
Way to shame people who experience dating and romance differently than you do. That's not the only reason people date serially. Maybe there are people who like to date around? It's fun, eh.
Kirsten Roebuck
Been obsessed with this song since childhood. ✨🖤
Peta-Gaye Wilson
I think being single doesnt mean you cant find someone it just means that you are confident .
Damonblondie
Love this song ❤️❤️❤️