Miss Independent

Ne-Yo

About Miss Independent

"Miss Independent" is a song by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo. It is the second single from his album Year of the Gentleman and was produced by Stargate. It samples the song "Forget About Me" by Lil Bit. The song was written by Ne-Yo and co-written by Stargate. It was released as a music download on August 26, 2008 and physical release on September 2, 2008.


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Yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah

Oh is something about
Just something about the way she move
I can't figure it out
Is something about her

Say, oh is something about
Kinda woman that want you but don't need you
Hey, I can't figure it out
Is something about her

Cause she walk like a boss
Talk like a boss
Manicure nails just sent the pedicure off
She's fly effortlessly

And she move like a boss
Do what a boss
Do, she got me thinking about getting involved
That's the kinda girl I need

[Chorus]
She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss independent
Won't you come and spend a little time
She got her own thing
That's why I love her
Miss independent
Oh, the way she shine
Miss independent

Yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah yeah
Yeah, yeah yeah yeah

Ooh there's something about
Kinda woman that can do for herself
I look at her and it makes me proud
There's something about her

Something ooh so sexy about
Kinda woman that don't even need my help
She said she got it, she got it (she said she got it, she got it)
No doubt, there's something about her (there's somethin' about her)

Cause she work like a boss
Play like a boss
Car and the crib she 'bout to pay 'em both off
And bills are payed on time, yeah
She made for a boss
Only a boss
Anything less she telling them to get lost
That's the girl that's on my mind

[Chorus]

Her favorite thing to say, don't worry I got it
And everything she got best believe she bought it
She goin' steal my heart ain't no doubt about it, girl
You're everything I need
Said you're everything I need

Yeah, yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah,
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah.

[Chorus]

Miss independent
That's why I love her

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Ne-Yo

Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1982), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B recording artist, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. The single's successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's label head, and the signing of a recording contract. He has won three Grammy Awards for his musical work. more »

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Written by: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Shaffer Smith, Tor Erik Hermansen

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Creation
"Miss Independent" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Ne-Yo. It was written by him alongside Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen, who are part of the Norwegian production team Stargate.
Release Details
The song was released on September 2, 2008, as the second single from his third studio album, "Year of The Gentleman".
Genre Classification
"Miss Independent" is an R&B song that infuses elements of synthpop.
Concept
The lyrics of "Miss Independent" speak about a confident woman who can "do for herself" and does not need a man for her stability or happiness.
Top Charts
"Miss Independent" achieved significant success, reaching the top 10 in charts all over the world. It peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Chris Robinson and features various scenes of women working in impressive roles such as a corporate executive, a cook, and a designer.
Recognition
In 2009, "Miss Independent" earned Ne-Yo a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. It also scored nominations in the categories of Best Male R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B Song at the 51st Annual Grammy Awards.
Lyrics
One iconic line from the song is "She got her own thing, that's why I love her, Miss Independent". Ne-Yo explained that the song was inspired by singer Janet Jackson's dance track "Feedback".
Impact
The song's message about a successful woman who doesn't need a man for her financial stability was praised for challenging traditional gender norms in the music industry.
Cover Versions
Numerous artists have covered or sampled "Miss Independent", including Simon Curtis, in 2010, and Lil Wayne, who referenced the song heavily in his own track, "She Is."

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