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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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- 2008
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Yeah, yeah yeahYeah, yeah yeahYeah, yeah yeah yeahOh is something aboutJust something about the way she moveI can't figure it outIs something about herSay, oh is something aboutKinda woman that want you but don't need youHey, I can't figure it outIs something about her'Cause she walk like a bossTalk like a bossManicure nails just sent the pedicure offShe's fly effortlesslyAnd she move like a bossDo what a bossDo, she got me thinking about getting involvedThat's the kinda girl I needShe got her own thingThat's why I love herMiss independentWon't you come and spend a little timeShe got her own thingThat's why I love herMiss independentOh, the way she shineMiss independentYeah, yeah yeahYeah, yeah yeahYeah, yeah yeah yeahOoh there's something aboutKinda woman that can do for herselfI look at her and it makes me proudThere's something about herSomething ooh so sexy aboutKinda woman that don't even need my helpShe 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 bossPlay like a bossCar and the crib she 'bout to pay 'em both offAnd bills are payed on time, yeahShe made for a bossOnly a bossAnything less she telling them to get lostThat's the girl that's on my mindShe got her own thingThat's why I love herMiss independentWon't you come and spend a little timeShe got her own thingThat's why I love herMiss independentOh, the way she shineMiss independentHer favorite thing to say, don't worry I got itAnd everything she got best believe she bought itShe goin' steal my heart ain't no doubt about it, girlYou're everything I needSaid you're everything I needYeah, yeah yeah,Yeah yeah,Yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah.She got her own thingThat's why I love herMiss independentWon't you come and spend a little timeShe got her own thingThat's why I love herMiss independentOh, the way she shineMiss independentMiss independentThat'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 DetailsThe 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. |
ConceptThe 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 VideoThe 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. |
RecognitionIn 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. |
LyricsOne 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". |
ImpactThe 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 VersionsNumerous 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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