 Genius Meanings
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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 – Desperado (MK Remix)
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[Verse 1] / Desperado / Sittin' in an old Monte Carlo / A man whose heart is hollow / Mhm, take it easy / I'm not tryna go against yuh / Actually, I'm goin' witcha / [Pre-Chorus
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Rihanna – Desperado (Fairlane Remix)
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[Verse 1] / Desperado / Sittin' in an old Monte Carlo / A man whose heart is hollow / Mhm, take it easy / I'm not tryna go against yuh / Actually, I'm goin' witcha / [Pre-Chorus
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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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Ryan Petitjean – Desperado
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[Verse 1] / Desperado / Sittin' in an old Monte Carlo / A man whose heart is hollow / Ah-ah, take it easy / I'm not tryna go against you / Actually, I'm goin' with ya / [Pre-Chorus
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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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The Kills – Desperado
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[Verse 1] / Desperado / Sitting in an old Monte Carlo / A man whose heart is hollow / Uh huh, take it easy / I'm not tryna go against you / Actually, I'm going with you / [Pre-
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Rihanna – Kiss It Better
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“Kiss It Better” tells the story of a broken relationship. She is aware that no one does it like him so instead of arguing all night she ‘kisses it better’.
A preview of the song
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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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Kubusiowy – Desperado (slowed + reverb)
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[Verse 1] / Desperado / Sittin' in an old Monte Carlo / A man whose heart is hollow / Mhm, take it easy / I'm not tryna go against yuh / Actually, I'm goin' witcha / [Pre-Chorus
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Chris Brown – Desperado
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“Desperado” details Chris' heartbreak after being betrayed by his girlfriend, presumably after cheating on him. Chris gets his own back on his “cold desperado,” a “bold or violent
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Rihanna – Close to You
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Album-closer “Close to You” is a haunting piano ballad reminiscent of Rihanna’s 2012 stand-out track “Stay.” Lyrically, the song deals with the singer’s struggle to move on from a
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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 – 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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BANKS – Waiting Game
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This original track by BANKS was produced by SOHN.
This is the first track on Banks' London EP and was also on her debut album, Goddess.
In this song, she contemplates the
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Rihanna – James Joint
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“James Joint” is named after one of Rihanna’s co-writers, James Fauntleroy. He confirmed on Twitter that the track was named for him:
https://twitter.com/fauntleroy/status/
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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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Rihanna – Never Ending
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“Never Ending” includes writing credits for Dido and Paul Herman: the melody in the final two lines of the verse is reminiscent of Dido’s 2000 hit “Thank You,” which Dido and
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Genius Traducciones al Español – Rihanna - Desperado (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de "Rihanna - Desperado (Traducción al Español)"] / [Verso 1] / Forajido / Sentado en un viejo Monte Carlo / Un hombre cuyo corazón es hueco / Mmm, tómalo con calma / No
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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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Genius Traductions françaises – Rihanna - James Joint (Traduction Française)
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[Couplet 1] / Je préfère fumer de l'herbe chaque fois que nous respirons / Chaque fois que tu m'embrasses / Ne dis pas que tu me manques / Viens me chercher / [Crochet] / Je ne
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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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Rihanna – Same Ol' Mistakes
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“Same Ol’ Mistakes,” is a cover of Tame Impala’s 2015 Currents closer “New Person, Same Old Mistakes.”
During the making of ANTi Rihanna said she wanted “songs that I could
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Rihanna – Yeah, I Said It
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Timbaland’s only credit on the album, “Yeah, I Said It” finds Rihanna in full blown sex mode, detailing her desire for an aggressive romp in the bedroom.
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Eagles – Desperado
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Never issued as a single, it appeared on their second album of the same name in 1973, and numerous compilation albums since then.
Although the song conjures images of the old west
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Linda Ronstadt – Desperado
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Desperado, why don't you come to your senses? / You been out ridin' fences for so long now / Oh, you're a hard one / But I know that you've got your reasons / These things that are
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Rihanna – Pose
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“Pose” is a braggadocio track detailing Rihanna’s love for money and opposing indigent people.
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Ariana Grande – 7 rings
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“7 rings,” which features Ariana boasting about money and many other luxuries, including diamonds and houses, is the second official single from Ariana Grande’s fifth studio album
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Rihanna – Goodnight Gotham
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“Goodnight Gotham” appears on the deluxe version of Rihanna’s album ANTi. In 2015, it served as the music for Christian Dior’s ad “Secret Garden 4,” also starring Rihanna. The song
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Genius x Spotify – Behind The Lyrics: The Complete Experience Playlist
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Genius Brasil Traduções – Rihanna - Desperado (Tradução em Português)
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[Tradução de "Desperado" por Rihanna] / [Verso 1] / Bandido / Sentado em um antigo Monte Carlo / Um homem cujo coração é oco / Mhm, vá com calma / Eu não estou tentando ir contra
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Davvn (Ft. Bowling for Soup) – 2002
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Jessica’s so burnt out, she’s filled with all this doubt / Adderall can’t shake the smile she learned to fake / Drowning in student debt / Wish that she could go back / Life was so
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Genius Traducciones al Español – Rihanna - James Joint (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de "Rihanna - James Joint (Traducción al Español)"] / [Verso 1] / Prefiero fumar hierba cada vez que respiramos / Cada vez que me besas / No digas que me extrañas / Solo ven
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Chris Brown (Ft. Kelly Rowland, Rihanna & Wiz Khalifa) – Counterfeit
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“Counterfeit” is a synth-heavy, spacey track that sees Chris call out the fake women in his life who are only interested in his fame and money. The track initially only featured
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Doja Cat – Need to Know
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“Need To Know” is the second promo single off Doja Cat’s third studio album, Planet Her. The song’s existence was first made known in a Billboard article posted by author Meaghan
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Ariana Grande – 34+35
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“34+35” is the second track and second single from Ariana Grande’s sixth studio album positions.
The title is a mathematical expression that is equivalent to 69, which is the name
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The Neighbourhood – Daddy Issues
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“Daddy Issues” peers into the relationship between frontman Jesse Rutherford and his late father.
Lyrical content from “1 of Those Weaks,” “R.I.P. 2 My Youth,” and “Greetings From
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Rihanna – Pose (Eva Shaw Remix)
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[Intro] / Oh yeah, yeah, yeah / Yeah, yeah, yeah / Oh yeah, yeah / [Verse 1] / Stir it up, porridge / Getting dope, so rich / Ah smoke it / And I ain't never liked a broke bitch
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Genius Traducciones al Español – Rihanna - Pose (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de "Rihanna - Pose (Traducción al Español)"] / [Intro] / Oh sí, sí, sí / Sí, sí, sí / Oh sí, sí / [Verso 1] / Revuélvelo, gachas / Consiguiendo droga, tan rico / Ah fúmalo
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