Genius Lyrics
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Rihanna – S&M
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“S&M” is an ode to sex, sadomasochism, bondage, and BDSM fetishes. It was released as the fourth single for Loud.
In a 2010 Spin interview, Rihanna said the sexual lyrics aren’t
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Rihanna (Ft. Drake) – Work
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On “Work,” Rihanna seeks a deep, meaningful connection, however the male character she sings to (played by Drake) is only interested in sex. This narrative is similar to Rihanna
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Rihanna – Lift Me Up
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Rihanna returns from a music hiatus with “Lift Me Up,” the lead single from the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever movie soundtrack, titled Wakanda Forever: The Album released in 2022
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Rihanna – Diamonds
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“Diamonds” was released as the lead single from Rihanna’s seventh studio album, Unapologetic. It became her twelfth number-one in the US. During the tracking week ending February
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Rihanna (Ft. Calvin Harris) – We Found Love
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This is a single off Rihanna’s sixth studio album Talk that Talk. It was also included on 18 Months, the third album from Scottish electronic artist and this song’s producer Calvin
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Eminem (Ft. Rihanna) – The Monster
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“The Monster” is Eminem’s fourth single from The Marshall Mathers LP 2. Incidentally, it also marks the fourth time Eminem and Rihanna have collaborated.
This dark and emotional
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Rihanna – Sex With Me
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In “Sex With Me”, Rihanna makes it clear that having sex with her is something unique; in fact, it’s luxurious and, according to her, “so amazing.”
Rih has definitely mentioned
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Kanye West (Ft. Pusha T) – 2 Rihannas (Pusha T reference track)
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[Hook: Pusha T] / I got 2 Rihannas outfront / Bitches in the back they don't like that though / Why? I can tell you 'bout stupid hoes / Why? I bet they don't act stupid though / [
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Rihanna – Love on the Brain
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“Love on the Brain” has a 1950’s doo-wop sound that is similar to other contemporary songs like Amy Winehouse’s “Wake Up Alone” and Beyoncé’s “Superpower.” The chord progression
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Rihanna – Unfaithful
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This song was released on Rihanna’s A Girl Like Me album, becoming its most prominent hit.
She describes the painful experience that she knows her boyfriend is going through as
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Rihanna – Man Down
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“Man Down” is a reggae influenced song which details the murder of a man who was behaving abusively towards Rihanna, as is depicted in the song’s accompanying music video.
The
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Rihanna – S&M (Sidney Samson Club)
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[Intro: Ester Dean] / Na-na-na, c'mon / Na-na-na, c'mon / Na-na-na-na, c'mon / Na-na-na, c'mon, c'mon, c'mon / Na-na-na / [Verse: Rihanna] / Feels so good being bad (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
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Rihanna (Ft. JAY-Z) – Umbrella
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Rihanna comforts her lover by telling him she will be there for him, in good times and bad. The umbrella is a metaphor for her support.
“Umbrella” stayed on top of the UK Singles
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Rihanna (Ft. SZA) – Consideration
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On “Consideration,” Rihanna considers the scope of her career. She wants to be considered a serious artist, not just an entertainer, which to Rih means writing and producing her
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Rihanna (Ft. Drake) – What's My Name?
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On “What’s My Name?” Drake and Rihanna trade romantic bars about their lovers. In the music video, they play the love interests for each other.
The collaboration was originally
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Rihanna – Only Girl (In The World)
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This song is reminiscent of S&M, where she seemingly sings of love and romance, yet the song is actually about being dominant in the bedroom.
Only Girl (In The World) is part of
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Rihanna – Rude Boy
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The fourth single from Rihanna’s fourth studio album Rated R was released on February 19, 2010. The song is about Rihanna taking control of her relationship, and more importantly
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Rihanna (Ft. Britney Spears) – S&M (Remix)
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[Intro: Rihanna & Britney Spears] / I like it, like it / I like it, like it / I like it, like it / I, I like it, like it / I like it, like it / I like it, like it / I like it, like
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Rihanna – Super Bowl LVII Halftime Show
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[Part. I: “Bitch Better Have My Money”] / [Intro] / Yayo, yayo / Mula-la / Yayo / [Verse] / You better have my money / Y'all should know me well enough / You better have my money
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Rihanna – Redemption Song (For Haiti Relief) [Live from Oprah]
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[Verse 1] / Old pirates, yes, they rob I / Sold I to the merchant ships / Minutes after they took I / From the bottomless pit / But my hand was made strong / By the hand of the
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Rihanna – Take a Bow
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“Take a Bow” is about Rih’s not wanting to rekindle her relationship with an unfaithful ex. She’s tired of hearing his excuses and wants to let him know it’s over for good.
The
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Rihanna – Disturbia
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“Disturbia” was co-written by Rihanna’s then-boyfriend and fellow recording artist, Chris Brown (alongside his team, the Graffiti Artizts), and was originally intended for his re-
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Rihanna – Disturbia
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“Disturbia” was co-written by Rihanna’s then-boyfriend and fellow recording artist, Chris Brown (alongside his team, the Graffiti Artizts), and was originally intended for his re-
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Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money
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Also stylized as “BBHMM”, “Bitch Better Have My Money” is a hit single released by Rihanna. The title comes from a scene in the 1988 film I’m Gonna Git You Sucka.
The image used
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Rihanna (Ft. Chris Brown) – Nobody's Business
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This song is rumored to be about Rihanna still in love with Chris Brown and for him as well. They obviously still want each other but that’s what fame comes with (you having to
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Rihanna – Desperado
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Rihanna sings about a “desperado"—someone "on the run,” either literally or metaphorically. She struggles in their relationship and wonders whether she can run away with him or if
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Rihanna (Ft. Eminem) – Love the Way You Lie, Pt. II
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A sequel to the original Eminem/Rihanna collaboration “Love the Way You Lie”, this song instead looks at the situation from the female perspective, with Rihanna taking lead this
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N.E.R.D & Rihanna – Lemon
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N.E.R.D. enlists the help of Rihanna for this boppy comeback single. The lyrics make use of vaguely political images while Rihanna makes a variety of car references.
“Lemon” is
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Rihanna – California King Bed
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“California King Bed” was released as the fifth single off Rihanna’s album Loud. It details a tumultuous relationship where she feels as though she’s been growing apart from her
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DJ Khaled (Ft. Bryson Tiller & Rihanna) – Wild Thoughts
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DJ Khaled links up R&B singers Rihanna & Bryson Tiller for the fourth single released on 16th of June, 2017, off his studio album, Grateful.
Sampling Santana’s classic 1999 track
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Rihanna – Don't Stop the Music
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“Don’t Stop the Music” is an energetic dance-pop track about leaving the stress of life and dancing to the music. It was the fourth single off Good Girl Gone Bad and was promoted
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JAY-Z (Ft. Kanye West & Rihanna) – Run This Town
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The three principal artists of Jay-Z’s newly-formed Roc Nation record label—Kanye West, Rihanna, and the Hov himself—announce to the world that they “run the town.” Jay explained
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Rihanna – Pon de Replay
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“Pon De Replay” is Rihanna’s first ever single. It’s a fast-paced, dancehall, and catchy song about dancing at a club while listening to some great music courtesy of a DJ.
Right
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Rihanna – Woo
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“Woo” is the only track with a credited feature from Rihanna’s previously rumored-boyfriend Travis Scott. Abel Tesfaye (The Weeknd) is credited as one of the track’s composers/
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Drake (Ft. Rihanna) – Take Care
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This track uses the beat and hook from the song “I’ll Take Care of U” from the Jamie XX and Gil Scott Heron album that dropped last year
The source material for all this is the
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T.I. (Ft. Rihanna) – Live Your Life
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Released in 2008 on T.I.’s best-selling Paper Trail album, “Live Your Life” is a life-affirming T.I.-Rihanna tag-team that’s guaranteed to give you a boost.
The intro/outro is
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Rihanna – Higher
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According to songwriter Bibi Bourelly, “Higher” was written in only 20 minutes. She spoke to Vice about the song:
Everything happens for a reason. Working with Rihanna has
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Rihanna – SOS
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“SOS” is the danceable lead single from Rihanna’s A Girl Like Me, and contains more than meets the eye.
The song’s narrative is simply about falling deeply in love, but a sample
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Rihanna, Kanye West & Paul McCartney – FourFiveSeconds
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“FourFiveSeconds” features vocals by Rihanna and Kanye West, and instrumentals by Sir Paul McCartney. It has earned praise for its minimalist instrumentals, which include acoustic
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Rihanna – Where Have You Been
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In “Where Have You Been”, Rihanna desperately wonders where her lover has been before they met. In fact, she repeats the phrase “where have you been” 14 times in the song, so you
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Rihanna – Skin
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“Skin” serves as the tenth track from Rihanna’s fifth studio album, Loud. The song is of dance-pop and dubstep origin and lyrically speaks of intimacy and sex through the imagery
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Rihanna – American Oxygen
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On March 5th, 2015, Rihanna previewed this song that would become the theme song for 2015 March Madness coverage.
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Rihanna – Cheers (Drink To That)
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“Cheers” is the third song on Rihanna’s 5th album Loud. Released August 2, 2011.
Filled with a soundboard of lazy, reggae pop cadence, meant for the ‘semi-alcoholics’. It opens
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Rihanna – Birthday Cake
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Birthday Cake, another song from Rihanna’s “Talk That Talk” album, is another sex song. If you really thought, she was talking about birthday cake, go run into a cactus. This long
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Rihanna – Mad House
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“Mad House” is an expedition into Rihanna’s thoughts, likely perceived by the Chris Brown assault. Other songs on Rated R also allude to the incident.
Essentially, the song sets
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Rihanna – Red Lipstick
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In this song Rihanna draws an analogy between drugs and sex, two things she both finds very addictive and satisfying. Here she says she’ll do whatever she wants (drugs, sex
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Rihanna – Needed Me
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“Needed Me” is a mid-tempo mood piece with raw lyrics set over top of dark fluttery synth sounds produced by DJ Mustard. Rihanna provides a solid female empowerment anthem with
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