Only Girl
(Rihanna) Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
La la la la
La la la la (yeah)
La la la la
I want you to love me,
Like I'm a hot ride (uh yeah)
Keep thinkin' of me (uh)
So boy forget about the world
'Cause it's gon' be me and you tonight (yeah)
I wanna make your beg for it
Then I'mma make you swallow your pride
Want you to make me feel
Like I'm the only girl in the world
Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart
Only girl in the world
Like I'm the only one that's in command
'Cause I'm the only one who understands
How to make you feel like a man
Yeah
Want you to make me feel
Like I'm the only girl in the world
Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart
Only one
Want you to take it
Like a thief in the night
Hold me like a pillow
Make me feel right
Baby I'll tell you all my secrets
That I'm keepin', you can come inside (yeah)
And when you enter, you ain't leavin'
Be my prisoner for the night, oh
Want you to make me feel
Like I'm the only girl in the world
Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart
Only girl in the world
Like I'm the only one that's in command
'Cause I'm the only one who understands
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart
Only one
Take me for a ride, ride
Oh baby, take me high, high
Let me make you rise, rise
Oh make it last all night, night
Take me for a ride, ride
Oh baby, take me high, high
Let me make you rise, rise
Make it last all night
Want you to make me feel
Like I'm the only girl in the world
Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart
Only girl in the world
Like I'm the only one that's in command
'Cause I'm the only one who understands
How to make you feel like a man
Only girl in the world
Girl in the world
Only girl in the world
Girl in the world
In "Only Girl (In the World)," Rihanna sings about wanting to feel like the only girl in her lover's life. She wants to be the center of his attention and for him to love her like no one else. The lyrics express a sense of power and control that she has over him. She wants to be the one who knows his heart and understands how to make him feel like a man. Rihanna also mentions a desire for her lover to take her for a ride, to make her feel good and to hold her close. The song has an upbeat and catchy rhythm that complements the lyrics and makes it a popular dance hit.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was written by a team of songwriters, including Crystal Johnson, the lead vocalist of the band Love and Theft. It was produced by Stargate, the Norwegian production duo who have worked with many famous artists. The music video for "Only Girl (In the World)" was directed by Anthony Mandler, who has also worked with Rihanna on several other music videos. The video features Rihanna in a variety of colorful outfits dancing on a hilltop surrounded by fireworks.
Another interesting fact is that "Only Girl (In the World)" was a commercial success, reaching the number one spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, as well as in many other countries. It was also certified seven times platinum in the US, meaning it sold over seven million copies. Rihanna performed the song live on many occasions, including at the 2010 American Music Awards, where she won the award for Favorite Soul/R&B Female Artist.
The song's chords are as follows:
Verse: G - D - Em - C
Pre-chorus: G - D - Em - C
Chorus: G - D - Em - C
Line by Line Meaning
La la la la
Rihanna hums in anticipation of the emotions she's about to express in the song
I want you to love me,
Rihanna craves to be cherished deeply by the person she's singing to
Like I'm a hot ride (uh yeah)
She desires to be valued like a fancy car that everyone wants to ride
Keep thinkin' of me (uh)
She wants the person to have ongoing thoughts about her and what they can do together
Doin' what you like
Rihanna is willing to fulfill the desires of the person she's singing to
So boy forget about the world
She urges him to not worry about anything outside of their connection
'Cause it's gon' be me and you tonight (yeah)
Rihanna suggests a night of exclusivity between the two of them
I wanna make you beg for it
She wants to take control and be dominant in their relationship, including their intimacy
Then I'mma make you swallow your pride
She promises to give the person what they need, and in turn, they'll have to let go of their ego or resistance
Want you to make me feel
Rihanna wants the person to show her that she is the center of their attention and affection
Like I'm the only girl in the world
She desires to be the only female presence that matters to the person she's singing to
Like I'm the only one that you'll ever love
Rihanna longs to be loved in a singular, passionate way that will never diminish
Like I'm the only one who knows your heart
She wants to have a deep emotional connection with the person, one that nobody else can emulate
Only girl in the world
Rihanna emphasizes that her wants and desires are all that matter in their dynamic
Like I'm the only one that's in command
She wants to be in control of their relationship dynamics and feel powerful in their interactions
'Cause I'm the only one who understands
Rihanna believes that only she truly 'gets' the person she's singing to
Take me for a ride, ride
She wants to go on a wild and thrilling adventure with the person
Oh baby, take me high, high
She desires to be lifted up both physically and emotionally by the person she's singing to
Let me make you rise, rise
Rihanna wants to be the reason for the person's elevation, whether it be happiness or physical pleasure
Oh make it last all night, night
She suggests an extended period of intimacy with the person
Only one
Rihanna reiterates that nobody else can give the person what she can
Take me high, high
Rihanna repeats her desire for the person to elevate her
Make me feel right
She wants to feel content and happy with the person
Only girl in the world
Rihanna emphasizes that in their interactions, she is the most important person to the person she's singing to
Girl in the world
She asserts her importance and power as a woman in their interactions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sandy Julien Wilhelm, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Crystal Nicole Johnson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@idekiiskms5623
She literally owned the decade on her shoulders. What a queen
@DavidBanksBayley
yes Rihanna is a beautiful lady she really sing i love her songs to.i LOVE THIS SONG Its Awesome😀😀she is a Queen to😊
@meto5595
She is still owning tho.
@meto5595
@ODD 2004 I dont care i love her shes number 1 for me :D
@itona1253
@ODD 2004 she's literally still on the most viewed and most streamed female artists of 2019 despite not releasing music for 3 years she's definitely the artist of the decade along with drake they ruled this decade
@_linlin_
@@itona1253 She is teasing new music and WILL have a new album this or the next year. So she is still OWNING the music industry ^^
@danielwadey2262
So glad I was born in the 2000's and grew up with this
@laurelisanaisfigueroamaria5013
Me too 😍
@RetroMaster64
2004 🔥🔥🔥
@emadsriser8324
So I. I mean, the best year to be born