 Genius Meanings
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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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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 (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 – Pour It Up
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Rihanna’s basically saying that even though you see her spending money, she has more of it and will spend it accordingly.
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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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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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Genius Traducciones al Español – Rihanna - Never Ending (Traducción al Español)
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[Letra de "Rihanna - Never Ending (Traducción al Español)"] / [Intro] / Uhh / Oh / [Verso 1] / Con el fantasma en el espejo / Conocí tu rostro una vez / Pero ahora no está claro
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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 – 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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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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The Weeknd & Gesaffelstein – I Was Never There
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On “I Was Never There,” The Weeknd waxes lyrical about the end of a meaningful relationship.
He is unable to deal with the break-up in a healthy way, resorting to drugs, alcohol
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Liana Flores – rises the moon
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[Verse 1] / Days seem sometimes as if they'll never end / Sun digs its heels to taunt you / But after sunlit days, one thing stays the same / Rises the moon / Days fade into a
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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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The Strumbellas – Spirits
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“Spirits” is the first single off The Strumbellas' first album on Glassnote Records, Hope. Lead singer Simon Ward described the song to Riff You, saying:
Basically the song is
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BENEE – Never Ending
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“Never Ending” is an experimental, alternative pop track which explores BENEE’s want for attention within a relationship. She questions herself a lot in the track and asks if she
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Cory Asbury – Reckless Love
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“Reckless Love” is the first and only single, plus the title track to Cory Asbury’s debut album with Bethel Music. The song was first popularized on YouTube with Steffany
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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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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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Born Again
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“Born Again” is the second song recorded by Rihanna for the soundtrack of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It was released the same day as the movie premiered, November 11, 2022
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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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Sia – Space Between
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One of the only songs on the album that was taken back from the artist, “Space Between” is a slurred break up song. Which dances on the strong and gloomy waves of Sia’s voice
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Future (Ft. Kelly Rowland) – Neva End (Remix)
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[Intro: Future] / ..closed in / Come back again! / We don't wanna / We don't wanna / We don't wanna never end / We don't wanna / We don't wanna never end / We don't wanna / We don'
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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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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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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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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 – The Last Time
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On the ballad track “The Last Time”, Rihanna is ending her relationship with her boyfriend. He hasn’t done his part in the relationship and she’s reminding him of what he will be
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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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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 – 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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Genius Users – Rihanna [Discography List]
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Studio Albums: / Music of the Sun (2005) / A Girl Like Me (2006) / Good Girl Gone Bad (2007) / Reloaded (2008) / Rated R (2009) / Loud (2010) / Talk That Talk (2011) / Unapologetic
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Drake – Controlla
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“Controlla” is a dancehall-infused song in which Drake details his commitment to a woman. It features a similar vibe to Drake’s collaboration with Rihanna, “Work.”
On March 29, a
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A$AP Rocky (Ft. Joe Fox & Kanye West) – Jukebox Joints
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This song is the first collaboration between two of hip-hop’s most fashion famous emcees.
The song samples an Indonesian song by Rasela, titled “Doa Untuk Kasih”, as well as “Much
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