I ain't heard you laugh like that in a long timeI wonder if you stopped his world like you did mine just nowI see you sippin' white wine 'stead of whiskey ('stead of whiskey)And does he want you to be just a little more city?
While the song's lyrics describe a man waiting for a girl's current relationship to fail so he can "swoop in," the actual inspiration was far more positive.
Sorry if I'm overstepping boundariesI don't mean to be, but I've just got to tell you how I feel Jordan Davis - Singles You Up (Audio)
They jokingly told Ebach he was "smart not to single her up". Davis initially worried the phrase might be "really dumb," but they decided to lean into the concept of a "gentlemanly" romantic rivalry.
Source: LyricFind Songwriters: Jordan Davis / Justin Ebach / Steven JonesSingles You Up lyrics © Anthem Entertainment, Warner Chappell Music, Inc Notable Achievements I ain't heard you laugh like that in
Well, I'm sorry if I'm overstepping boundariesI don't mean to be, but I've just got to tell you how I feel
The phrase "singles you up" came about during a writing session when Davis and co-writer Steven Dale Jones were congratulating fellow writer Justin Ebach on his recent engagement. Davis initially worried the phrase might be "really
If he ever singles you up, if he's ever stupid enoughI'ma be the first one calling you baby (baby)If he ain't holding you tight, if he ain't treating you rightI'ma be the first one calling him crazy (crazy)'Cause girl, it's just a matter of time until you findThat the right guy's staring you back into your eyes, right nowNo rush, but if he ever singles you upOh, if he ever singles you upIf he ever singles you up