Drake mentioned a similar topic on 2011’s Rihanna/Drake hit “Take Care:” What’s a life with no fun? Please, don’t be so ashamed I’ve had mine, you’ve had yours, we both know.. we know Regardless of what people have done in the past, it truly is irrelevant to the current state of a relationship. Luckily, Rihanna …
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What is the meaning behind “Beg you something, please Baby, don’t you leave Don’t leave me stuck here in the streets, uh-huh If I get another chance to I will never, no, never neglect you”? Work by Rihanna (Ft. Drake)
This collaboration brought up speculations of Drake and RiRi being back together, assuming they were ever a pair. Whoever Rihanna’s addressing, she’s fed up and wants to make their relationship more than just sex. He has other ideas. And if you think Rihanna could have a hard time in the streets, Charlamagne’s story might change …
What is the meaning behind “Work, work, work, work, work, work He said me haffi Work, work, work, work, work, work He see me do mi Dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt, dirt! So me put in Work, work, work, work, work, work”? Work by Rihanna (Ft. Drake)
Never one to shy away from her sexual desires , Rihanna wants to get down in the bedroom. Rihanna is speaking in Jamaican patois—”Haffi” means “have to” and “ah guh” means “is going to.” “Meh nuh cyar” means “I don’t care.” The English translation is approximately: Work, work, work, work, work, work He said I …
What is the meaning behind “Mmmmm But I wake up and act like nothing’s wrong Just get ready fi”? Work by Rihanna (Ft. Drake)
It seems like Rihanna was trying to lay the foundation of a strong relationship and all she wanted was for her man to reciprocate. He didn’t. Even further there’s a sense of loneliness and possible social rejection which is pivotal in the line ‘nuh budda text me in a crisis’. She feels she had not …
What is the meaning behind “You mistaken my love I brought for you for foundation All that I wanted from you was to give me Something that I never had Something that you’ve never seen Something that you’ve never been”? Work by Rihanna (Ft. Drake)
Rihanna often sings about feeling lovelorn or despondent about a relationship that didn’t work out. She repeatedly feels duped or taken advantage of, as highlighted in “Love The Way You Lie (Part II),” and “FourFiveSeconds.” She simply wants a man to give her the dedication she gives him.
What is the meaning behind “You took my heart on my sleeve for decoration”? Work by Rihanna (Ft. Drake)
To “wear your heart on your sleeve” means to be open and transparent about your emotions. The phrase was first written in Shakespeare’s 17th century play, Othello . Iago speaks to Roderigo, For when my outward action doth demonstrate The native act and figure of my heart In complement extern, ’tis not long after strong …
What is the meaning behind “I believed all of your dreams, adoration You took my heart and my keys and my patience”? Work by Rihanna (Ft. Drake)
Within the song’s narrative, Rihanna reminds her partner of all the faith she put into him and his dreams. In return, Rihanna had everything taken from her; the love she gave him was cast aside and the patience she needed to keep their relationship strong through tough times was spent. Keys allow you to do …
What is the meaning behind “Nuh badda, text me in a crisis”? Work by Rihanna (Ft. Drake)
‘Nuh badda’ means “don’t bother.” It’s unclear whether Rihanna is saying “don’t bother to text me when you’re in a crisis,” because she doesn’t care, or if she’s admitting loneliness here, wishing for someone who’d be responsive when she needs them most. Either way, Rihanna’s looking for a meaningful relationship, and she’s not finding it …
What is the meaning behind “Dry! Me ah desert him Nuh time to have you lurking Him ah go act like he nuh like it You know I dealt with you the nicest”? Work by Rihanna (Ft. Drake)
“Dry!” is Jamaican Patois for boring or un-entertaining. As a consequence, Rihanna says “Me ah desert him”—meaning it’s time to leave. This is wordplay on the words “desert” and “dry.” A desert is the driest place on earth, so it’s a fitting place to leave him if he keeps being such a “dry” dude. She’s …