Single
Natasha Bedingfield
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Ah yeah that's right 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) I don't need to be anyone's baby (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
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Written by: ANDREW FRAMPTON, NATASHA BEDINGFIELD, STEPHEN KIPNER, WAYNE WILKINS
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Song Background"Single" is a song by British singer Natasha Bedingfield from her debut studio album, "Unwritten." The song was released as the album's first track.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Single" reached the number three spot on the UK Singles Chart and made Bedingfield an overnight success in her home country.
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Song InterpretationThe song is known for its uplifting and empowering lyrics about the joy and independence one can find in being single. Bedingfield has explained that the song is about "loving oneself before loving another."
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Release Date"Single" was officially released on 3 May 2004 in the UK. It was later released in the US and other countries in 2006.
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American VersionFor the American version of the song, Bedingfield changed some of the lyrics to reflect her newfound success in the music industry.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mostly positive reviews from music critics. Many praised its catchy melody and Bedingfield's vocal performance but noted that it was not as strong as some of her other hits.
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SongwritingNatasha Bedingfield co-wrote the song with Steve Kipner and Andrew Frampton, who also produced the track.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Single" is set in a blue city where Bedingfield is searching for her perfect man. It was shot in Los Angeles and directed by Dave Meyers.
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Live PerformancesBedingfield has performed "Single" at several live events, including the 2005 Brit Awards.
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Album SuccessThe success of "Single" helped propel Bedingfield's debut album "Unwritten" to multi-platinum status in several countries.
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US Chart PerformanceDespite its success in the UK, "Single" only peaked at number 57 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US. However, it did reach the top 20 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been covered by several artists and featured in numerous television shows and films, including "The Hills," "Dancing with the Stars," and "Ugly Betty."
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