If you like it then you shudda put a ring on it

metrovelvet · 26-09-2009 04:07PM

Thaedydal wrote: »

There is a trend atm which says if you are not married then you are single ( which legally is the case )
and that the commitment of getting married superceeds any other and that anything else is not acceptable.
It's one of those back lashes that happens as we swing back and forth trying to figure out what works for and in society and it's a pretty important one I think in terms of the family unit.

Yes you can be in a wonderful, faithful committed relationship and that is the back bone to a good happy nurturing family with out being married but in respects the dice at least legally esp in this country are loaded against you.

In the US this is and always has been the case. No ring, no commitment, and your community will not take it seriously either.

Until one stands in an African American's woman shoes and has dated african american men, no one should judge destiny's child or beyonce. [I am not a fan of this music btw, I just know what context they are working with.]

Nevyn · 26-09-2009 04:55PM

You get the same here with familes refusing to acknowledge the partnership or incldue them in the family.

Suaimhneach · 26-09-2009 06:10PM

It's a great song to rock to and any over thinking it is silly. If you dont like, that's cool, but don't make out that those who do like are any lesser for it.

My only problem with it is the people who think that because I like the song I wanna get married, which is not the case at all. I like the whole empowerment f*you if you didnt want me dont be jealous about my moving on thing. Doesnt mean I plan on marrying my next distraction either.

Chinafoot · 26-09-2009 08:50PM

iguana wrote: »

Why the hell is Single Ladies even called that, it's about her ex being jealous of her new relationship - that's got nothing to do with being single?

Just on this point..the lyrics tell of her being in a club after her and the ex just broke up. She's dancing with a man. That doesn't necessarily mean its a relationship. What I got from it was she's on a night out and flirting/dancing with a fella and her ex is jealous....so, yeah, she's single

That wasn't at all as coherent as it was in my head. I'm a tired bunny today.

Seillejet · 26-09-2009 09:25PM

I like it as a song. I dont think she is telling women to act like they want a ring on it. I think it is great observation as a song. It is like that song irreplacable (v bad spelling). I sort of thought when I heard the song first she loves herself and having been forced to endure her album (my wife plays it all the time) I think she just comments on life.

Sidenote ; My wife went to see her when she played here and I said how was it. Hewr response " Beyonce is only woman that would turn me gay". I replied " she was trying to cycle here till the guinness storehouse got in the way":D

mollycash · 26-09-2009 10:08PM

catchy little tune no doubt but nothing worse than being out in a club or pub and watching a group of pissed single girls trying in vain to recreate the video.
pure cringe to watch.

entertaining none the less.

Xiney · 28-09-2009 09:13AM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zvpjuUzSxDo

:D:D

Agent Smith · 28-09-2009 08:34PM

Beetlebum wrote: »

Hi Guys,

I'm sitting in work and this song just came on the radio for the millionth time (probably because Beyonce is a hero at the moment cause of the whole Kanya thing) but my God it absolutley does my head in.

I have nothing against Beyonce. I think she has an amazing voice, a stunningly beautiful face and body and she seems like a great girl but this song is just insulting.

I'm not a fan of her music anyway but it's the lyrics of this song that drive me nuts. She portrays women as these pushy, demanding bridezillas who can't wait to shove their partners up the aisle and if he doesn't propose within a certain timeframe 'he aint worth it girlfriend!'.

I, for one, have never wanted to get married and my two sisters are the same. One of them has recently found she's pregnant but she still has no desire for her boyfriend to 'put a ring on it'.

Anyone else agree that this song is insulting? I just think it gives out a horrible message (and sound)
Apologies to Beyonce fans!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CR4QTj51LS4

buttercupbee · 28-09-2009 09:13PM

On the rare few occasions I ventured out lately I found myself getting quite embarrassed by this Single Ladies stupid song
- it comes on and all these FOOLS get up dancing SERIOUSLY dancing to it, no shame whatsoever. I wanted to hide in the bathroom so I did.
The club was quiet and I subconciously felt every man who was there were scrutinising the women for reactions.

Maybe its because the video is (imo) DISGUSTING - big mad shiny legs opening themselves up like letting rip or something AAAGGGHHH :eek:
- Gives the impression that women are gross little creatures who do **** like that in their bedrooms.
That vid should have been banned.

Back to the song itself - SO REPETITIVE! Like LOTS of her other songs
- Anyone else still unable to get that blasted "Say my name say my name" or "Bills bills bills" out their heads yet???

I DO like "Halo" though, but she says it a LOT

Also, check out U Tube Pot Noodle Kebab ad - Complete genius at taking the piss out the vid - It wasnt widely broadcast on TV but is there to see, wish I could create a link to it
- If anyone can - PLEASE DO!!!

Wibbs · 28-09-2009 09:35PM

Your wish is my command good lady.:)

buttercupbee · 28-09-2009 09:36PM

ceannair06 wrote: »

Worse than that is the pile of poo "If I Were A Boy".

Apaarently we girlies can't just wear what we want and go for beers.

Er, doing it right now!

Ha.

HOW could I forget THAT ONE "If I were..." the lads I know have a brilliant take on what they'd do if they were a girl who wished they were a boy HAHAHAHA

buttercupbee · 28-09-2009 09:39PM

Wibbs - You's a STAR!!! You've saved me 15 minutes of slow connection downloading pain!
Now let it be there for ALL to see! BOO to you Beyonce! BOOOOO!

buttercupbee · 28-09-2009 09:45PM

Wibbs - you still here?
How does one go about connecting a link like that from the net anyway?
PM me if this is off-topic!
Great how you could just use that part of the ad and not all of it, if one so wishes to do so!

Wibbs · 28-09-2009 09:49PM

I agree with you re the repetitive nature of her songs(and lots of others). It seems a regular thing these days. Find a hook/chorus and repeat it endlessly. Throw in some fantastic off the wall production in Ms Knowles case and away you go. I reckon it's down to the soundbite generation and how the mainstream TV/radio stations work esp in the US. They may only play a snippet of the song so you have to get in and out very quickly to have an impact.

Ye olde stylee songwriting won't cut it in that arena. It's more "infectious". Makes it easier for the songwriter too in a way. Get the hook and away you go. You dont have to develop it much. Though you still need the hook and that's a talent in of itself but it feels far too much like songwriting by numbers.

It seems to be getting worse too. I mean Britney spears, hit me baby one more time actually ahs a fair few separate hooks in it. The "dum dum dum Oh baby, baby, I shouldnt have let you go" bit at the start hooks you into the song and then a couple more highlights keep you there. Beyonces stuff(and others) not so much. Lennon & McCartney would have their work cut out for them today.

Then there's the demographic it cynically IMHO aims itself at. I like her, I think she's one talented woman and her songwriting input on other stuff has shown promise. I for one hope one day she does her "me on a guitar, actually speaking from the heart without care for ratings" album.

On the mad shiny legs part, I have to admit a fondness for that aspect of it. Strong athletic looking women strutting their stuff? Not some anorexic fashion model types who look like a stiff breeze would carry them off. Call me a pervert if you must, but......

Xiney · 28-09-2009 11:07PM

I think Shakira's She Wolf music video is way cooler.

BumbleB · 30-09-2009 05:15PM

all pop music has rubbish lyrics ,they are made to connect with people on a sub level of conciousness . The beatles wrote the blueprint for all this kind of music.

dylano_k · 30-09-2009 05:42PM

I cant believe there's a thread about this. Beyonce is already happily married to Jigga and brings out a song that has no relevance to her life at all and there's women taking offence to her lyrics. Relax ladies !!

Great video though, those long legs could wrap around me twice:rolleyes:

30-09-2009 07:18PM

dylano_k wrote: »

I cant believe there's a thread about this. Beyonce is already happily married to Jigga and brings out a song that has no relevance to her life at all and there's women taking offence to her lyrics. Relax ladies !!

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Sorry, next time we'll run the list of possible appropriate ladies' topics for discussion by you for approval.

If you like it then you shudda put a ring on it

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