Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: Rihanna

Rihanna "Birthday Cake"

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“Birthday Cake” by Rihanna

“Birthday Cake” is a song written and recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna centered on intimacy. She uses cake as a metaphor to describe the parts of her body her lover desires. In the song,...

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“Work” by Rihanna (ft. Drake)

On this track, Rihanna is looking for a deeper connection in a relationship. However, she feels the man she is with is only interested in intimate adventures with her (which she calls work). According...

Rihanna "Desperado"

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“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...

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“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"

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“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

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“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"

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“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...