Rihanna

Lyrics

[Intro: Ester Dean]
Na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
Na-na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
Na-na-na-na

[Verse 1: Rihanna]
Feels so good being bad (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
There's no way I'm turning back (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Now the pain is my pleasure 'cause nothing could measure
(Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Love is great, love is fine (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Out the box, outta line (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more
(Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

[Chorus: Rihanna]
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
[Post-Chorus: Rihanna & Ester Dean]
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
Come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it (Na-na-na)
Come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
Come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it

[Verse 2: Rihanna]
Love is great, love is fine (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
Out the box, outta line (Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more
(Oh, oh, oh-oh-oh-oh-oh)

[Chorus: Rihanna]
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me

[Post-Chorus: Rihanna & Ester Dean]
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
Come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it (Na-na-na)
Come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
Come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
[Refrain: Rihanna]
S-S-S and M-M-M
S-S-S and M-M-M

[Bridge: Rihanna]
Oh, I love the feeling you bring to me
Oh, you turn me on
It's exactly what I've been yearning for
Give it to me strong
And meet me in my boudoir
Make my body say, "Ah-ah-ah"
I like it, like it

[Chorus: Rihanna]
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me

[Post-Chorus: Rihanna & Ester Dean]
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
Come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it (Na-na-na)
Come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
Come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
[Refrain: Rihanna]
S-S-S and M-M-M
S-S-S and M-M-M
S-S-S and M-M-M
S-S-S and M-M-M

Rihanna’s ‘S&M’ was released in 2010 as the fourth single for her album ‘Loud’. It’s an ode to sex, sadomasochism, bondage, and BDSM fetishes, featuring sexual lyrics that many critics criticized for being too explicit. However, Rihanna claimed in a 2010 Spin interview that the lyrics are not meant to be taken too literally but in a metaphorical way to describe critics and people who spread rumors about her.

The song created buzz immediately upon its release, with the media picking up on its provocative lyrics and dark themes. But what really got everyone talking was the risqué music video, in which Rihanna was fully nude. The video was promptly banned in several countries and flagged on YouTube for mature content, which only added more fuel to the fire.

About S&M

'S&M' is a song that was released by Barbadian singer, Rihanna, and written by the trio of Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel S. Eriksen, Sandy Wilhelm, and Henry Walter. The song was released officially on January 21, 2011, and was produced by Stargate and Sandy Vee.

The theme of the song is centered around sadomasochism and BDSM fetishes, with sexual lyrics that many critics criticized for being too explicit. Despite that, Rihanna claimed that the song's lyrics should not be taken too literally, but in a metaphorical way to ignore people who spread rumors. It was described as an "ode to sex" with sexually suggestive lyrics full of double entendres.

Rihanna worked with frequent collaborators Stargate and Sandy Vee to produce this track and create the perfect dance-pop beat. The song’s soaring chorus and thumping bassline make it an instant party classic, while still delivering a provocative and daring message about sex and power in a relationship. It also features heavy usage of autotune in the song's chorus.

The single's music video caused a lot of controversy upon its release, as it features Rihanna fully nude and in various compromising positions. Despite the immediate ban in several countries, it was a huge hit, garnering over 150 million views on YouTube to date.

"S&M" found significant commercial success worldwide, charting in many countries' top-ten, and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, thus becoming Rihanna's tenth US number-one single. The song was certified quintuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and was among the top-selling songs worldwide in 2011. It also fetched a Grammy nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards in 2012.

Overall, ‘S&M’ is a daring and provocative track that showcases Rihanna’s unique style and talent for crafting catchy pop tunes with a subversive edge. The song’s taboo subject matter and risqué music video only added to its mystique and helped cement its place in pop culture history.

• Release Date: November 12, 2010
• Artist: Rihanna