I'm Single

Lil Wayne

About I'm Single

"I'm Single" is a song by American rapper Lil Wayne, released as a single from his ninth solo mixtape, No Ceilings, and is also included on his eighth studio album I Am Not a Human Being. The song is produced by Noah "40" Shebib, with co-production from Omen. The song received generally positive reviews from music critics on its release, who complimented its relaxed, downbeat tone and also the production from Shebib and Omen.


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2012
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Uh, camo shorts and bubble kush
Yeah, we can talk she rather fuss
This and that bout such and such man
Damn where is the fuckin' trust
I'm tired of the hootin' hollerin'
I'm bout to take the coupe to Collins uh
Then take a female to the islands
Uh then take her clothes off and do the honors
Yea she hear I'm wit' dem otha' bitches
I tol' her mind her fuckin' business
Shit she prolly out chea fuckin' niggas
I'm fuckin' her friends
Now her friends ain't even fuckin' wit' her
Damn she text me all day and night
So pissed off she ain't even spellin' shit right
I text her back and tell her it's life
Now somebody tell dem hoes I'm single for da night

Yea I'm single nigga had to cancel dat bitch like Nino
I ain't trippin' on nothin' I'm sippin' on sumthin'
And my homeboy say he got a bad bitch for me
And I'm single yea I'm single and I'm single tonight I'm single
And I ain't trippin' on nothin' I'm sippin' on somthin'
And my homeboy say he got a bad bitch for me tonight

Dreads braided to the back
I'm chillin' but my swagg on full attack haha
And my girl actin' like a brat
So when she call I don't answer I just write her back
She hate it wen I do that shit
And wen I get home she go through my shit
She call numbers back to see who dat is
Man I hate it when she do dat shit
Polo t-shirt polo draws
Now make me take dis polo off
Girl you can get broken off
Yeah I'll f*ck you for an hour den I'll smoke it off
Swimmin' trunks and bathin' suits
Den go in the bedroom and tell da naked truth
Don't wanna fuss ain't tryna fight
Man somebody tell dem hoes I'm single for da night

Yea, yea I'm single nigga had to cancel dat bitch like Nino
I ain't trippin' on nothin' I'm sippin' on somethin'
And my homeboy say he got a bad bitch for me
And I'm single yea I'm single an-and I'm single tonight I'm single
And I ain't trippin' on nothin' I'm sippin' on somethin'
And my homeboy say he got a bad bitch for me tonight

Uh,
Now she got on her f*ck 'em dress
And I got on my double breast, uh
And he been fussin' all day wit' her
And I make her feel special like a place kicker
She wanna be Weezy F baby sitter
Say she wish she could cut my dick off and take it wit' her
I say hol' up she say she jus' playin'
Den I falls in dat pussy like quicksand
Hot sex and cold wine
She left dat nigga hangin' like a clothes line
I cut my phones off, both lines
It's bout to get nasty, pork rinds
She came hard, both times
We both say we single and we both lyin'
We both wrong but it feel right
Put ya hands up if ya single for da night

Yea I'm single nigga had to cancel dat bitch like Nino
I ain't trippin' on nothin' I'm sippin' on somethin'
And my homeboy say he got a bad bitch for me
And I'm single yea yea I'm single and I'm single tonight I'm single
And I ain't trippin' on nothin' I-I'm sippin' on somethin'
And my homeboy say he got a bad bitch for me tonight yeah

If you single put ya hands up
If you single (uh) put ya hands up (uh)
If you single (uh) put ya, if ya single tonight
I-I'm sippin' on somethin'
And my homeboy say he got a bad bitch for me tonight
I-I'm sippin' on somethin'
And my homeboy say he got a bad bitch for me tonight yeah

Let me cut my phone back on man (if you single)
Sorry but I gotta go back home it's morning (it's morning)

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Lil Wayne

Dwayne Michael Carter, Jr. (born September 27, 1982), better known by his stage name Lil Wayne ( /ˌlɪl ˈweɪn/), is an American rapper. In 1991, at the age of nine, Lil Wayne joined Cash Money Records as the youngest member of the label, and half of the duo, The B.G.'z, with B.G.. In 1996, Lil Wayne joined the group Hot Boys, which also included rappers Juvenile, B.G., and Young Turk. Hot Boys debuted with Get It How U Live! that year. Lil Wayne gained most of his success with the group's major selling album Guerrilla Warfare, released in 1999. Also in 1999, Lil Wayne released his Platinum debut album Tha Block Is Hot, selling over one million copies in the U.S. more »

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Written by: Dwayne Carter, Aubrey Graham, Matthew Samuels, Noah Shebib, Dalton Tennant, Sidney Brown, Christopher Joseph Gibson

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Track Creation
"I’m Single" is one of Lil Wayne's hit songs from his album "I Am Not a Human Being." Though released on the album in 2010, the song was actually recorded in 2007.
Chart Position
"I’m Single" peaked at number 82 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, showing its commercial success despite the artist being in prison at the time of release.
Music Video Release
The music video for "I'm Single" was released on May 13, 2010, while Lil Wayne was serving a prison sentence.
Album Performance
The album "I Am Not a Human Being," which features "I’m Single," reached number one on the US Billboard 200 charts. It was Lil Wayne's sixth album to achieve this feat.
Digital Sales
The song was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for exceeding one million digital sales.
Song Theme
"I’m Single" showcases Lil Wayne's signature blend of slick wordplay, emotive delivery, and introspective lyrics.
Featured Artists
Even though "I'm Single" is a solo performance by Lil Wayne, the album "I Am Not a Human Being" features a list of guest appearances by artists such as Drake, Nicki Minaj, and T-Streets.
Production Credits
The song was produced by Noah "40" Shebib, who is known for his extensive work with Drake.
Samples Used
"I'm Single" samples the song "I’m Single Again" by Trina, which was also a popular record.
Recognition
Despite its low peak on the charts, "I'm Single" is often cited as a fan favorite from the album and hailed for its honesty, relatability, and stirring production.
Legal Issues
The release of "I'm Single" and its parent album "I am Not a Human Being" was overshadowed by Lil Wayne's legal troubles, as he was serving an 8-month prison sentence at the time.
Live Performances
Despite its popularity, because of timing issues related to Lil Wayne's imprisonment, "I'm Single" wasn't performed live as much as other songs from the album.

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