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"Single Ladies" (CD Single) (by Beyonce Knowles, R&B/Pop)

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Sassy, catchy "take that" break-up anthem.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is a spirited break-up anthem about getting back at a guy who took what he had for granted. The song smacks of revenge, but there's also a message of empowerment, because Beyonce is clearly having fun. There are a few suggestive lyrics, but they're mild overall.

Positive messages: On the positive side, the song deals with the dangers of taking people for granted in relationships. Less positive is the implication that an engagement ring will fix a relationship's flaws.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some mildly suggestive lyrics: "Cuz another brother noticed me/I'm up on him/He up on me."
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Beyonce mentions jeans from her fashion line Dereon.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the song's lyrics, which suggest that if a guy wants to stay with a girl, he needs to buy her a ring. Does that really solve everything? Do you agree that sometimes you don't really miss someone or something until it's gone? Have you ever taken something for granted? What happened?

What's the story?

What's the story?
SINGLE LADIES (PUT A RING ON IT) is a thumping groove-shaker. The story is a familiar one: Guy takes girl for granted and shies away from commitment; girl dumps him and hits the clubs for a night out with the single ladies; girl enjoys attention from a new guy while the old one looks on.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
"Single Ladies" definitely delivers on what Beyonce does best. It's sassy and noisy, with backup singers galore. It almost sounds like a cheerleading chant, and its sing-song style brings back memories of Toni Basil's "Hey Mickey." The song's "If you like it, then you should have put a ring on it" chorus is sure to become the mantra for girls fresh out of dead-end relationships everywhere.

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Released on: October 8, 2008
Label: BMG Import
Genre: R&B/Pop

This review was written by Denise Duval
 
 

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cookie14514
teen, 18 years old
 
HONESTY
WHY DO SOME PEOPLE THINK THAT THE SONG SINGLE LADIES BY BEYONCE IS NOT MEANT 4 13YRS OLD OR YOUNGER TO LISTEN TO BUT I PERSONALLY BELIEVE THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH IT I MEAN LET KIDS HAVE SOME FUN THE ONLY THING I DO AGREE IS THAT KATY PERRY IS NOT MEANT FOR KIDS I MEAN I KISSED A GIRL N ALL THAT JUNK REALLY IS NOT 4 KIDS BUT BEYONCE KNOWLES IS A YES

Crazytazy
teen, 14 years old
 
Perfect for all ages.
I, personally, love this song and don't see a problem in youngsters listening to it. It's a fun, sassy song with a good tune and a true message. Really young kids won't have a clue what it's about anyway.

Karluveva13
teen, 14 years old
 
I LIKE THIS SONG!!
Cool song, my littler sister loves dancing 2 this song!! It is a very catchy song. I think it is a good for all ages.

ufo
kid, 11 years old
 

Katy0
teen, 17 years old
 
Insanely Catchy
It's ridiculous how catchy and fun this song is. There's a bit of innuendo that you probably won't notice as you bop along to the beat.

pianocutie95
teen, 16 years old
 
Beyonce is about being sexy and trashy to make money.....
This song does send a message of empowerment, but its not about whether the SONG is age-appropriate, its whether her lifestyle is appropriate or not. Beyonce tends to send the message that life is wonderful if you're sexy and trashy. The fact is: sexy sells. Most of these celebrities are willing to do whatever it takes to make more money. It's just sad. Ok, song, but don't watch the video. (shiver).

rebma97
teen, 14 years old
 
Catchy song
It's not great, but it's okay. Kind of catchy. There's a suggestive line: "I'm up on him. He up on me." But it's okay for kids. I think Beyonce is a very good singer. She has such strong vocals

Music4Life
teen, 14 years old
 
It gets sort of annyoing after a while but It's a cool song! And there's seriously nothing wrong with it.

Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
 
Mess with Beyonce and GET A SONG IN YOUR EAR!!!!!
Beyonce has taught her men to treat her right! Just ask "all the Single Ladies!" Other than the reference, "Got him tighter than my Dereon Jeans" and "I'm up on him, up on me" a couple of times, fine song! Positive message: the girl isn't gonna be treated wrong like that, or she'll fire back!!!! GO BEYONCE!!!!

PrettyGirl08
kid, 10 years old
 
GOOD FOR ALL AGES
I LOV IT THIS IS THE BEST ALBUM I HAV EVER HEARD

mileyjbselenal ...
teen, 14 years old
 
itd not for 13 + more like 6+
it has no bad words. it has a catchy anthem.

Que
teen, 16 years old
 
this is the jam i thougt i was going to loss my mind when i heard dis
i think that i have never been asingle lady before i am always on the run i am off the chain But if Any Girl Come baetween Me And My man It Is ON BIg TIMe LOve YOU THANK yOU FOR letting me sharig

izzy358
teen, 14 years old
 
Fun song
like da song! Very very catchy! But it got stuck in my head so quickly! Some iffy stuff, buti t's ok for tweens.

dancing girl
kid, 12 years old
 
Catchy, not rly a good song.

whitlee1122
teen, 17 years old
 
female review
basically just like most of her other songs puts men down and makes it seem like men should revolve around women, but i guess its ok as long as its not the other way around

kittygyrl726
kid, 11 years old
 
Tween Tempting more for a club
Love it. It has a catchy tune. The only thing is .."i'm up on him, he up on me" and the video shows some suggestive dancing, tight leotards

Smiles663
kid, 13 years old
 
LOL
This song is super funny. Pretty appropriate.

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