Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Author: Jessica Shelton

Rihanna "Desperado"

Rihanna

“Desperado” by Rihanna

As the title suggests, the song is about a “Desperado”, who is a reckless criminal or person on the run. She describes him as a man who is difficult to be entangled with because...

Rihanna

Rihanna

“Kiss It Better” by Rihanna

“Kiss It Better” speaks about reuniting with a lover after a break in the relationship. She admits that she misses her ex and wants him to come back. In the song, she describes how...

Rihanna "Needed Me"

Rihanna

“Needed Me” by Rihanna

In this song, Rihanna details the story of a guy she had a casual affair with. She depicts herself as being independent and not really interested in having a deep emotional connection with her...

Numb by Rihanna

Eminem / Rihanna

“Numb” by Rihanna

“Numb” is used in the song both literally and metaphorically to describe the singer’s current state. In the literal sense of the word, she tells her audience that she is going numb, meaning she’s...

Rihanna "Love on the Brain"

Rihanna

“Love On The Brain” by Rihanna

Rihanna’s “Love on the Brain” illustrates her love for a guy as one that consumes her thoughts. Though she admits that this lover enjoys it when she falls apart and beats her black and...

YK Osiris

YK Osiris

“Worth It” by YK Osiris

In this track, the singer is addressing a female. And what he is basically telling her is that he would give her “the world” if only she is “worth it”. And the way he judges...