Single
Ne-Yo
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Everybody in the club right now 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 Cause he wouldn't pick up the phone 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
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Written by: JASON BLAINE MCEWEN, STEVEN DALE JONES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Collaboration"Single" is a song by American recording artist Ne-Yo and American boy band New Kids on the Block. It was an unexpected collaboration that caught many fans by surprise.
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Release DetailsThe song was released on August 12, 2008, as a digital download in the United States, making it one of the most popular tracks of that time.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Single" earned respectable placements on various music charts. It reached number 72 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at number 53 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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Album Inclusion"Single" was included in the New Kids on the Block's fifth studio album, "The Block", which marked the group's first studio recording after a 14-year hiatus.
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Song Theme"Single" showcases a unique concept wherein the lyrics talk about finding a lonely girl in the club and making her single for a night. It is a nod to those heartbroken ladies at the club who are in need of companionship, even for just a short time.
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SongwritingNe-Yo, who is well-recognized for his songwriting skills, was one of the writers of "Single". He has co-written songs for several other artists besides working on his own albums.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Single" was directed by Benny Boom, a well-known music video director. The video features actress and model Rosa Acosta which adds another interesting element to the song.
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Remix VersionDue to its popularity, "Single" also has a version with rapper Juelz Santana. The rapper is featured on the remix of the song, adding a different vibe to it.
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Live Performances"Single" was part of the setlist during New Kids on the Block's 2008–2010 reunion tour, where they performed it regularly.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its catchy chorus and Ne-Yo's songwriting prowess.
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