Single ladies
Nicki Minaj ft. Beyonce Lyrics


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Ha, by popular demand Sasha Fierce, Nicki Minaj, let's go

Yo rude boy, why you cross me like a little T?
I'm Minaj, big M, uh'uh not a Mickey D
Now, I'm flyer than a broom, broom, I dissed him (broom)
Then I peel up in a room, boomin' system (room)
Now listen, now listen, listen
I was there through your bid in prison
Ya know, I coulda been your wife
But sucks for you, boo-hoo
I would never rent a tux for you
Excuse me, I'm buzzing like bumblebees
Football and they all wanna fumble me
I was a thirty-two D in my dungarees
Can I have a couple more cucumbers, please?
Now I'm that bitch, now I'm the bad witch
I need a lot of cheese up on my sandwich
Just got a new boyfriend, he's Pepe Le Pew
And he just bought me two Giuseppe shoes (thank you!)
That's one for right, and one for the left
Yes to the left, left, to the left
Now we should all go to Jerry Springer
And you could put the ring up on my middle finger

All the single ladies
And just like a ghost
You'll be gone, gone
Diddy bop, like Sean, John, John
Anyway, I like Lauren Lon-don
Get my chopsticks, get me my won-ton
'Cause you thought you'd win
But I'd knew you'd lose
Honey, I'm flyer than altitude crews
Yes, I'm cool, you can chuck deuce
Nicki been hot since duck, duck goose

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

'Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
'Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it




Don't be mad once you see that he want it
If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nicki Minaj Ft Beyonce's song Single Ladies Remix are about empowerment and self-worth in relationships. Nicki Minaj joins Beyoncé's popular song "Single Ladies" to deliver her own bars and message of being above someone who didn't see her worth. The song begins with Nicki Minaj addressing a former lover who had crossed her, declaring that she won't settle for someone who sees her as a "Mickey D" and praising herself as being "flyer than a broom." She then reflects on her loyalty and support for him while he was in prison and points out that she could have married him, but he missed his chance. Nicki Minaj asserts her value and independence even further when she says that she would never rent a tux for him.


The chorus is Beyoncé's original "Single Ladies" hook, encouraging women to demand respect and a commitment from their partners. Nicki Minaj then goes on to reference various notable figures and things she enjoys, such as football and Lauren London, showing how diverse and unbothered she is. She also mentions her love for Chinese food, requesting chopsticks and won-ton. Nicki concludes the song by once again insisting on the importance of putting a ring on it, and proudly flaunting her independence, ultimately saying that they should all go to Jerry Springer and that he can put the ring on her middle finger.


Line by Line Meaning

Yo rude boy, why you cross me like a little T?
Why did you disrespect me like that?


I'm Minaj, big M, uh'uh not a Mickey D
I'm Nicki Minaj, a big deal, not some cheap fast food


Now, I'm flyer than a broom, broom, I dissed him (broom)
I'm so fly, I rejected him swiftly


Then I peel up in a room, boomin' system (room)
I arrived in style with booming music


Now listen, now listen, listen
Pay attention to what I have to say


I was there through your bid in prison
I supported you while you were in jail


Ya know, I coulda been your wife
I could have been committed to you


But sucks for you, boo-hoo
Unfortunately for you, that didn't happen


I would never rent a tux for you
I wouldn't even bother dressing up for you


Excuse me, I'm buzzing like bumblebees
I'm feeling great and full of energy


Football and they all wanna fumble me
Guys are trying to get with me like they want to catch a football fumble


I was a thirty-two D in my dungarees
I looked great in my jeans with my size 32D bust


Can I have a couple more cucumbers, please?
Can I have some more money, please?


Now I'm that bitch, now I'm the bad witch
I'm now the one in control


I need a lot of cheese up on my sandwich
I need to have a lot of money for a great life


Just got a new boyfriend, he's Pepe Le Pew
I have a new man in my life who is smooth and charming


And he just bought me two Giuseppe shoes (thank you!)
And he gifted me two expensive pairs of designer shoes


That's one for right, and one for the left
One shoe for each foot


Yes to the left, left, to the left
I'm emphasizing the left side


Now we should all go to Jerry Springer
We should go on a TV show to resolve our issues


And you could put the ring up on my middle finger
Instead of a traditional wedding ring, I'll wear it on my middle finger


All the single ladies
All the unmarried women


And just like a ghost
I'll disappear


You'll be gone, gone
You won't be a part of my life anymore


Diddy bop, like Sean, John, John
I'm dancing like Diddy or Sean John


Anyway, I like Lauren Lon-don
I'm into fashion designer Lauren London's style


Get my chopsticks, get me my won-ton
I want Chinese food


'Cause you thought you'd win
You thought you could come out on top


But I'd knew you'd lose
But I already knew you would fail


Honey, I'm flyer than altitude crews
I'm higher than everyone else


Yes, I'm cool, you can chuck deuce
Yes, I'm cool, you can say bye


Nicki been hot since duck, duck goose
I've been successful since a young age


Now put your hands up
Raise your hands in the air


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A catchy chorus


'Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you really loved me, you would have committed


Don't be mad once you see that he want it
Don't be jealous when you see someone else wants me


If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you truly cared, you'd have proposed


'Cause if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it
If you were really into me, you would have committed


If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you loved me, you would have proposed


Don't be mad once you see that he want it
Stop being jealous when someone else shows interest in me


If you liked it then you shoulda put a ring on it
If you truly loved me, you would have proposed by now




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Comments from YouTube:

@mdelatorre1177

Back when almost everyone can't release an album without nicki on it

@bmwjourdandunngoddess6024

A TIME! She was remixing for her life too!

@logansavage96

I seen this on Twitter today for the first time, can’t believe I’ve never heard this after stanning her for like 4 years

@jeremiahminaj2756

Just 4 years? 😂 lol yeah this was out in like 2009

@katheryn_htike

Same!!!!! I just found out about this tonight

@uhmokfuckyouandyourrespect2591

How didn’t I find this earlier?? 😭😭❤️

@krustyburgers3839

I JUST FOUND IT TODAY💔💔

@jaydenozoemena273

THIS THE FIRST TIME IM HEARING THIS TOO! 😭🔥

@nacirasidali4837

Bruh i just did 😂

@harvy4068

i just found it today😭

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