Half of Me
Rihanna Lyrics
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Yeah I guess you saw me stealing, but you've no idea what I've been needin'
Talk about when we were children, not the kind of kid that you believe in
You saw me on the television, saw me on the television
But that's just the half of it, yeah you saw the half of it
This is the life I live, and that's just the half of it
Saw me on the television, hanging out my dirty linen
You're entitled to your own opinion
Sit and shake your head at my decision
I guess the kind of songs that I've been singing
Make it seem as if I'm always winning
But you saw me on a television
Yeah you saw me on a television
But that's just the half of it
You saw the half of it
This is the life I live
And that's just the half of it
Oh you know me I'm the life of the party
Beautiful people surround me
Everybody falling in love
Oh you know me, everybody knows that I'm crazy
Sticks and stones they never break me
And I'm the type that don't give a fuck
And that's just the half of it
You saw the half of it
Yeah this is the life I live
And that's just the half of it
Yeah you saw the half of it
And this is the life I live
You saw the half of it
Only the half of it
Eh, oh, no
You saw me on the television
Saw me on the television
In Rihanna's song "Half of Me," she is addressing the public perception of her as a pop star. The opening line conveys the image of her setting fire to buildings, suggesting that she is seen as someone who causes chaos and is a troublemaker. However, she immediately challenges this stereotype by saying that the viewer has no idea what she has been needing. This statement could imply that her antics are a form of self-expression or that they serve a purpose in her life that we cannot understand.
The second verse reveals that Rihanna is well aware that people may judge her for her song choices and actions, but she brushes this off by saying, "I'm the type that doesn't give a fuck." She acknowledges that her life appears glamorous, with beautiful people surrounding her, but warns that we only see half of it. The chorus repeats the idea that what we see on TV is only a small part of the whole story.
The song is ultimately a message to her fans that she is more than the media portrays her to be. She is a complex individual living a life that others may not understand, but that does not make it any less valid.
Line by Line Meaning
You saw me on the television, setting fire to all the buildings
You saw me on TV causing chaos and destruction, but you don't understand the reasons why.
Yeah I guess you saw me stealing, but you've no idea what I've been needin'
You may have seen me commit crimes, but you don't know the struggles and necessities that led me to do so.
Talk about when we were children, not the kind of kid that you believe in
Don't reminisce about me as a child because I wasn't the type of kid that people would have faith in.
But that's just the half of it, yeah you saw the half of it
What you witnessed on TV or heard about me is only a small portion of my life.
This is the life I live, and that's just the half of it
My life is much more complicated and intricate than what you see on TV or in the media.
Saw me on the television, hanging out my dirty linen
You may have seen me airing my personal problems on TV, but there's much more to my life than just that.
You're entitled to your own opinion
You have the right to form your own beliefs and judgements about me.
Sit and shake your head at my decision
You may disapprove of the choices I make, but they are mine to make.
I guess the kind of songs that I've been singing
The content of my music may give the impression that I am always successful and living the good life.
Make it seem as if I'm always winning
My songs may portray me as someone who always comes out on top and succeeds in everything.
Oh you know me I'm the life of the party
I am known for being the center of attention and making any event lively and enjoyable.
Beautiful people surround me
I am often in the company of attractive and famous individuals.
Everybody falling in love
People tend to develop feelings for me and are attracted to my personality and lifestyle.
Oh you know me, everybody knows that I'm crazy
I am known for being unpredictable and unconventional in my behavior and choices.
Sticks and stones they never break me
Negative words or criticisms don't affect me or alter my course.
And I'm the type that don't give a fuck
I am the type of person who doesn't care what others think or say about me.
And this is the life I live
This is the lifestyle that I have chosen for myself and have been living.
Only the half of it
What you see or hear about me is only a small portion of my actual life.
Eh, oh, no
Ad lib with no significant meaning.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Emeli Sande, Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@KansiimeAnneEntertainer
She cld never have said it all better
@nosiphogumede4486
😘😘😘😘😘lv this song
@mbambujones5056
Kansiime Anne honestly
@ssemugoomadenniskasirye6279
BUT YOU. YOU ARE ALL OVER IN MY WHY ? EVERY THING THAT I LIKE , YOU ARE THER. LOl . Am really your fun . am Derick from Ugnada but am South Africa
@jwt7878
This song was actually written by Emeli Sande, a British singer!
@carebear6127
haswa
@SaintPaulFW
She sings the life of many celebrities,you don’t really know what they also go through,they are humans too
@takumeedo2143
the way she sings this song is just amazing you can tell it really means a lot to her.
@VladimirMorar
This song is so relatable. Everyone sees me on the TV and talks shit about me
@camerondallas8307
R u famous or r u on TV a lot to