Genius Meanings
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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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Lil' Kim (Ft. Rihanna) – Cheatin'
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The eleventh track from Lil' Kim’s Black Friday mixtape borrows heavily from the song “Man Down” originally featured on Rihanna’s fifth studio album Loud.
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Shelly Sony – Man Down
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I didn't mean to end his life, I know it wasn't right / I can't even sleep at night, can't get it off my mind / I need to get out of sight, 'fore I end up behind bars / What
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Rihanna – Man Down Samples
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See all of “Man Down” by Rihanna’s samples
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R. City – Man Down
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[Intro: Timothy Thomas] / 911, an emergency call? / Oh my God, there's been a shooting at Central Station / He's on the floor / She's gone, she's good / Oh no / Sak pasé! / [Verse
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Zhavia Ward – Man Down (The Four Performance)
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“Man Down” is a cover of the hit single by Rihanna. Zhavia, a final four contestant, performed the song unfortunately being eliminated in the same round.
You can watch her
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Genius Traducciones al Español – Rihanna - Man Down (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de "Rihanna - Man Down (Traducción al Español)"] / [Intro] / ¡Sak pasé! / [Verso 1] / No quise acabar con su vida, sé que no estuvo bien / Ni siquiera puedo dormir por la
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Rihanna – You Da One
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“You Da One” is a cheerful album opener reminiscent of Rihanna’s previous dancehall-inspired tracks “Man Down” and “We Found Love.” Musically, the song features elements of dubstep
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Walk off the Earth – Man Down
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[Verse 1: Marshall] / I didn't mean to end his life, I know it wasn't right / I can't even sleep at night, can't get it off my mind / I need to get out of sight before I end up
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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. 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 – Breakin' Dishes
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“Breakin' Dishes” is about Rihanna confronting her man about cheating. She won’t stop pressuring him until he comes forward with the truth.
Though not an official single, the song
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Rihanna (Ft. Mikky Ekko) – Stay
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“Stay” is the second single off of Rihanna’s seventh studio album Unapologetic. It features guest vocals from Mikky Ekko and was written by Ekko and Justin Parker.
With this
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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) – 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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RAYE & 070 Shake – Escapism.
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“Escapism” is RAYE’s breakup track where she depicts the events that occurred during the times of her relationship and the breakup’s aftermath. This single was released alongside
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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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Sia – Snowman
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“Snowman” was released as the second single off Sia’s first Christmas album, Everyday Is Christmas. In this down-tempo love song, Sia confesses her love to her snowman, a metaphor
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Drake – Pipe Down
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[Intro] / (I'm working on dying) / Said you belong to the streets but the streets belong to me / It's like home to me (She belongs to the streets) / It's like home to me / I tatted
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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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Billy Joel – Vienna
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In a July 2008 New York Times article, Joel cited this as one of his two favorite songs, along with “Summer, Highland Falls”.
Why did I pick Vienna to use as a metaphor for the
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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 – 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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JAY-Z – Song Cry
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“Song Cry” is an emotional ballad in which Jay describes the pain of a long-term relationship ending, caused by his professional schedule and personal philandering. Since his pride
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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 – 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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Kendrick Lamar (Ft. Rihanna) – LOYALTY.
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On “LOYALTY.,” Kendrick Lamar and Rihanna muse on the value and necessity of complete loyalty and honesty in both platonic and romantic relationships. The song marks the first
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Kanye West (Ft. Rihanna) – Famous
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“Famous” explores what it means to be famous—Rihanna personifies fame on the hook.
Kanye premiered the music video for “Famous” on June 24th, 2016, at The Forum in Los Angeles
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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 – Fool in Love
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[Verse 1] / Mama, I found a man / Who loves me and understands / Papa, he's quite a man / He adores me, he's my biggest fan / And don't get me wrong / I know he's not perfect in
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Drake (Ft. Rihanna) – Too Good
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“Too Good” is about a couple who go out of their way to treat each other well, while they feel like their love is taken for granted.
Carrying the same Caribbean and dancehall beat
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Rihanna (Ft. Nicki Minaj) – Raining Men
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Rihanna and Nicki sing of the disposability of men. They take their inspiration from the Official Feminist Disco Anthem: “It’s Raining Men” (by The Weather Girls)
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Rihanna – Shut Up and Drive
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[Verse 1] / I've been lookin' for a driver who is qualified / So if you think that you're the one, step into my ride / I'm a fine-tuned supersonic speed machine / With a sunroof
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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 – Push Up on Me
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“Push Up On Me” sees Rihanna finding a man who she immediately falls in love with at a party, and wishing to start a relationship with him.
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