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Rihanna: every song, explained.

6 Rihanna songs in the archive, from 2008–2012: what each one is about, who wrote it and what it did on the charts. Each entry opens the full explanation.

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Songs explained

2008–2012

Years covered

Pop

Main genre here

6 songs

Sorted by year

Rihanna DisturbiaDive into the dark and captivating themes of Rihanna's 'Disturbia.' Explore its lyrics, chart success, and cultural impact in pop and electronic music. 2008 Rihanna Man DownUnpack the gripping narrative, reggae rhythms, and emotional themes of Rihanna's 'Man Down.' Explore its lyrics, chart success, and cultural significance. 2011 Rihanna We Found LoveExplore the euphoric yet bittersweet meaning of Rihanna's 'We Found Love' featuring Calvin Harris. Dive into its lyrics about finding love in desperate times… 2011 Rihanna DiamondsDive into the radiant world of Rihanna's 'Diamonds.' Explore its themes of unity, love, and inner strength. Discover its lyrical brilliance, chart dominance… 2012 Rihanna Only Girl (In the World)Dive into the infectious energy and empowering message of Rihanna's 'Only Girl (In the World).' Explore its themes, chart success, and musical composition. Rihanna Take a bowUncover the emotional depth and dramatic flair of Rihanna's 'Take a Bow.' Explore its lyrics, chart success, and cultural significance.

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About these entries

Every Rihanna entry sets out what the song is about and where that reading comes from: writing credits, interviews, the record's own history. Where a popular interpretation is wrong, the entry says so and shows the evidence. Missing a song? Suggest it.