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 treatin' 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 up

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.

"Singles You Up" is the breakthrough debut single by American country artist , released in June 2017 as the lead track from his album Home State . The song was a major commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Country Airplay chart in 2018 and eventually earning 4x Platinum certification from the RIAA. Story and Inspiration

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.

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