“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” is a popular song by American singer Beyoncé, released in 2008 as part of her third studio album, “I Am… Sasha Fierce.” The song, co-written by Beyoncé, Christopher “Tricky” Stewart, Terius “The-Dream” Nash, and Thaddis Harrell, rapidly became a cultural phenomenon and an anthem for independence and female empowerment.
The lyrics of “Single Ladies” revolve around themes of self-confidence, authorization, and the integral of commitment in lovey-dovey relationships. The singable chorus, which repeats the phrase “If you liked it, then you should have put a ring on it,” became immediately discernible and iconic.
Upon its release, “Single Ladies” received widespread critical applause for its capture beat, memorable lyrics, and Beyoncé’s powerful vocal delivery. The song’s companion music video, featuring Beyoncé and two backup dancers achieve elaborate choreography in black leotards, became slightly popular and kindle numerous parodies and imitations.
“Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” quickly scale the charts, reaching the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as flavoring charts in various other countries. It won several awards, excluding the Grammy Award for Best Female R&B Vocal success and the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year.
Beyond its commercial success, “Single Ladies” has left a lasting outcomeon popular culture, inspiring consider about gender roles, relationships, and empowerment. The song continues to be distinguished as an anthem for women acknowledge their independence and imperious respect in their romantic lives.
Lyrics
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
Up in the club, we just broke up
I’m doing my own little thing
Decided to dip and now you wanna trip
Cause another brother noticed me
I’m up on him, he up on me
Don’t pay him any attention
Just cried my tears, for three good years
Ya can’t be mad at me
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
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, o-ohh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, o-ohh
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
I got gloss on my lips, a man on my hips
Got me tighter in my Dereon jeans
Acting up, drink in my cup
I can care less what you think
I need no permission, did I mention
Don’t pay him any attention
Cause you had your turn and now you gonna learn
What it really feels like to miss me
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
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
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
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Don’t treat me to the things of the world
I’m not that kind of girl
Your love is what I prefer, what I deserve
Here’s a man that makes me then takes me
And delivers me to a destiny, to infinity and beyond
Pull me into your arms, say I’m the one you own
If you don’t, you’ll be alone
And like a ghost I’ll be gone
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
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
Oh, oh, oh
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
Oh, oh, oh