
I wrote a song about a relationship that’s starting but sings, ‘If you like it then you should’ve put a ring on it,’ meaning a lot. He said: “The topics change based on what you’re going through in your life, Hence, Beyoncé was going through marriage for the first time in her life when I wrote ‘Single Ladies,’ but the blessing is in how I was raised and my principal of it, and how I feel about marriage. In an interview with The Boombox, co-writer The-Dream explained that he likes to tap into women’s personal stories when he writes songs for them.

Actually this song urges women to dump their boyfriends if they don’t propose.

I’m not that kind of girl means both she’s not materialistic nor into being played by men. “Don’t treat me to these things of the world. This catchy fun song is not about materialism and getting gifts from your man the ring is symbolic of treating a woman with love and respect and commitment, and not being selfish and taking her for granted.
