Single
Ne-Yo · Year Of The Gentleman [2008]
Ahhh..
Hey hey hey
[Rap]
Everybody in the club right now, tell the DJ to turn it loud
Baby girl, this your favorite song,
Baby girl, it's your favorite song
This for girls who got their own car,
This for girls who got their own crib
This for girls who got their own shhhhh... (1, 2, 3, 4)
[Ne-Yo]
If you came here by yourself tonight,
'Cause he wouldn't pick up the phone,
He was supposed to bring you here tonight,
Couldn't find him so you came alone.
It don't matter 'cause you're here now, and the music you're enjoying
So for the next couple minutes
Baby imma be your boyfriend.
Pretty mama if you're single (hey), single,
You don't got to be alone tonight
So while the DJ play that single (hey), single
Just pretend that I'm you're man tonight
See you don't got to be alone, I'll be your boyfriend
See you don't got to be alone, girl I'll be your boyfriend
See you don't got to be alone, baby I'll be your boyfriend
Ooo be your boyfriend till the song goes off
See you don't got to be alone, I'll be your boyfriend
See you don't got to be alone, girl I'll be your boyfriend
See you don't got to be alone, baby I'll be your boyfriend
Ooo be your boyfriend till the song goes off
Oooo (ooooo)
Ooooo (ooooo)
Ooooo (ooooo)
Hey, Be your boyfriend till the song goes off
He don't tell you that you're beautiful (beautiful),
Let me tell you to the beat
He don't tell you that he love you girl (loves you girl),
Let me sing it in a harmony
Let my song get you higher (higher),
We don't have to come back down (Nooo)
And if ever you should miss me (miss me),
Just tell the DJ run it back now (ohhh)
Pretty mama if you're single (hey), single,
You don't got to be alone tonight
So while the DJ run this single (hey), single
Just pretend that I'm you're man tonight
See you don't got to be alone, I'll be your boyfriend
See you don't got to be alone, girl I'll be your boyfriend
See you don't got to be alone, baby I'll be your boyfriend
Ooo be your boyfriend till the song goes off
See you don't got to be alone, I'll be your boyfriend
See you don't got to be alone, girl I'll be your boyfriend
See you don't got to be alone, baby I'll be your boyfriend
Ooo be your boyfriend till the song goes off
Oooo (ooooo)
Ooooo (ooooo)
Ooooo (ooooo)
Hey be your boyfriend till the song goes off
Oooo (ooooo)
Ooooo (ooooo)
Ooooo (ooooo)
Be your boyfriend till the song goes off
Single - Ne-Yo
Released in 2008 as the lead single from Ne-Yo's debut album Year Of The Gentleman, "Single" established him as a defining voice of the R&B genre during that era. The track blends smooth vocal delivery with a polished production style characteristic of early-2000s contemporary R&B, showcasing his ability to craft romantic ballads that resonated widely with audiences. As a key component of his initial discography, the recording helped solidify his reputation as a versatile artist capable of navigating both soulful introspection and upbeat pop sensibilities. Its enduring appeal lies in its clean, radio-friendly arrangement and Ne-Yo's emotive performance, which remains a staple in discussions of his early career and the sound of the late 2000s.