Miss Independent – English Lyrics

• By: Ne-Yo

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Ne-Yo's "Miss Independent" – a soulful R&B track that celebrates empowered women who are self-sufficient and confident. Through its clear, appreciative lyrics, you can explore common English phrases and vocabulary related to independence, relationships, and success. The song's smooth narrative and relatable themes make it a perfect choice to enhance your English comprehension and learn how to describe admirable qualities in people.

[English]

- ( whistles ) - GOOD MORNING.

- MORNING. - GOOD MORNING, NE-YO.

GOOD MORNING.

LOOKING GOOD.

- THANK YOU. - GOOD MORNING, NE-YO.

GOOD MORNING.

- GOOD MORNING, NE-YO. - MORNING.

- GOOD MORNING, NE-YO. - GOOD MORNING, NE-YO.

MORNING.

GOOD MORNING. GOD DAMN.

( hip-hop music playing )

♪ OOH, OOH YEAH ♪

♪ OOH YEAH, OOH YEAH ♪

♪ OOH YEAH, OOH YEAH, OOH ♪

♪ OOH, IT'S SOMETHING ABOUT ♪

♪ JUST SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAY SHE MOVE ♪

♪ I CAN'T FIGURE IT OUT ♪

♪ IT'S SOMETHING ABOUT HER ♪

♪ I SAID OOH, IT'S SOMETHING ABOUT GOT A WOMAN ♪

♪ THAT WANT YOU, BUT DON'T NEED YOU ♪

♪ HEY, I CAN'T FIGURE OUT ♪

♪ IT'S SOMETHING ABOUT HER ♪

♪ CAUSE SHE WALK LIKE A BOSS, TALK LIKE A BOSS ♪

♪ MANICURED NAILS TO SET 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 KIND OF GIRL I NEED ♪

♪ OH, 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 ♪

♪ OOH, THE WAY YOU SHINE ♪

♪ MISS INDEPENDENT ♪

♪ OH, YEAH YEAH ♪

♪ OOH YEAH, OOH YEAH ♪

♪ OOH YEAH, OOH YEAH ♪

♪ OOH YEAH, OOH, OH ♪

♪ OOH, THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT ♪

♪ KIND OF WOMAN THAT CAN DO FOR HERSELF ♪

♪ I LOOK AT HER AND IT MAKES ME PROUD ♪

♪ THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT HER ♪

♪ SOMETHING, OH, SO SEXY ABOUT ♪

♪ KIND OF WOMEN THAT DON'T EVEN NEED MY HELP ♪

♪ SHE SAID SHE GOT IT, SHE GOT IT, NO DOUBT ♪

♪ THERE'S SOMETHING ABOUT HER ♪

♪ CAUSE SHE WORK LIKE A BOSS, PLAY LIKE A BOSS ♪

♪ CAR AND CRIB, SHE ABOUT TO PAY THEM BOTH OFF ♪

♪ AND HER BILLS ARE PAID ON TIME ♪

♪ SHE MADE FOR A BOSS, ONLY A BOSS ♪

♪ ANYTHING LESS, SHE'S TELLING THEM TO GET LOST ♪

♪ THAT'S THE GIRL THAT'S ON MY MIND ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ OOH, THE WAY YOU SHINE ♪

♪ MISS INDEPENDENT ♪

♪ MMM ♪

♪ HER FAVORITE THING TO SAY-- "DON'T WORRY, I'VE GOT IT" ♪

♪ MMM ♪

♪ AND EVERYTHING SHE GOT, BEST BELIEVE SHE BOUGHT IT ♪

♪ MMM, SHE GONNA STEAL MY HEART ♪

♪ AIN'T NO DOUBT ABOUT IT ♪

♪ GIRL, YOU'RE EVERYTHING I NEED ♪

♪ SAID YOU'RE EVERYTHING I NEED ♪

♪ OOH YEAH, OOH YEAH ♪

♪ OOH YEAH, OOH YEAH ♪

♪ OOH YEAH, OOH ♪

♪ 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, SHE GOT, SHE GOT ♪

♪ THAT'S WHY I LOVE HER ♪

♪ MISS INDEPENDENT ♪

♪ OOH, THE WAY YOU SHINE ♪

♪ MISS INDEPENDENT, MISS INDEPENDENT ♪

- ♪ THAT'S WHY I LOVE HER. ♪ - ( music stops )

- NE-YO. - YES?

LOOK, I JUST WANTED TO APOLOGIZE FOR CUTTING YOU OFF TODAY.

IT'S OKAY. YOU ARE THE BOSS.

IS THERE SOMETHING I CAN DO TO MAKE IT UP TO YOU?

UH, WHAT DID THE BOSS HAVE IN MIND?

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
independent /ɪndɪˈpɛndənt/ B2	adjective - not influenced or controlled by others; self-reliant
boss /bɔs/ B2	noun - a person in charge of a worker or organization verb - to direct or control
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to emit light, to glow
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position or go in a particular direction
woman /ˈwʊmən/ A2	noun - an adult human female
help /hɛlp/ A2	verb - to assist or aid
dance /dæns/ A2	verb - to move rhythmically to music
player /ˈpleɪər/ B1	noun - a person who plays a game or sport
fashion /ˈfæʃən/ B2	noun - a popular or current style of clothing or behavior
money /ˈmʌni/ A2	noun - a medium of exchange in the form of coins or banknotes
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep affection for someone