Rude Boy
Aston/Rihanna Lyrics
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Can you get it up?
Come here rude boy, boy
Is you big enough?
Take it, take it (yeah)
Baby, baby (yeah)
Take it, take it (yeah)
Love me (yeah) love me
Come here rude boy, boy
Can you get it up?
Come here rude boy, boy
Is you big enough?
Take it, take it (yeah)
Baby, baby (yeah)
Take it, take it (yeah)
Love me (yeah) love me
Tonight, I'ma let you be the captain
Tonight, I'ma let you do your thing, yeah
Tonight, I'ma let you be a rider
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, babe
Tonight, I'ma let it be fire
Tonight, I'ma let you take me higher
Tonight, baby we can get it on, yeah
We can get it on, yeah
Do you like it, boy?
I wa-wa-want what you wa-wa-want
Give it to me, baby
Like boom, boom, boom
What I wa-wa-want is what you wa-wa-want, na-na
Come here rude boy, boy
Can you get it up?
Come here rude boy, boy
Is you big enough?
Take it, take it (yeah)
Baby, baby (yeah)
Take it, take it (yeah)
Love me (yeah) love me
Come here rude boy, boy
Can you get it up?
Come here rude boy, boy
Is you big enough?
Take it, take it (yeah)
Baby, baby (yeah)
Take it, take it (yeah)
Love me (yeah) love me
Tonight, I'ma give it to you harder
Tonight, I'ma turn your body out
Relax, let me do it how I wanna
If you got it I need it and I'ma put it down
Buckle up, I'ma give it to you stronger
Hands up, we can go a little longer
Tonight, I'ma get a little crazy
Get a little crazy, baby
Do you like it, boy?
I wa-wa-want what you wa-wa-want
Give it to me, baby
Like boom, boom, boom
What I wa-wa-want is what you wa-wa-want, na-na
Come here rude boy, boy
Can you get it up?
Come here rude boy, boy
Is you big enough?
Take it, take it (yeah)
Baby, baby (yeah)
Take it, take it (yeah)
Love me (yeah) love me
Come here rude boy, boy
Can you get it up?
Come here rude boy, boy
Is you big enough?
Take it, take it (yeah)
Baby, baby (yeah)
Take it, take it (yeah)
Love me (yeah) love me
I like the way you touch me there
I like the way you pull my hair
Babe, if I don't feel it I ain't faking, no, no (oh no)
I like when you tell me kiss you here (oh no)
I like when you tell me, "Move it there"
So giddy up, time to giddy up
You say you're a rude boy
Show me what you got now
Come here right now
Take it, take it, baby, baby
Take it, take it, love me, love me
Come here rude boy, boy
Can you get it up?
Come here rude boy, boy
Is you big enough? (Oh)
Take it, take it (yeah)
Baby, baby (yeah)
Take it, take it (yeah)
Love me (yeah), love me
Come here rude boy, boy
Can you get it up?
(Come here) come here rude boy, boy
Is you big enough?
Take it, take it (yeah)
Baby, baby (yeah)
Take it, take it (yeah)
Love me (yeah), love me
Love me, love me
Love me, love me
Love me, love me, love
(Take, take) take it, take it, baby, baby
Take it, take it, love me, love me
Love me, love me (yeah)
Love me, love me (yeah)
Love me, love me (yeah)
Take it, take it, baby, baby
Take it, take it, love me, love me
The song "Rude Boy" is a playful and flirtatious invitation to a lover or potential lover by Rihanna. Throughout the song, Rihanna refers to her lover as a "rude boy," which she may be using as a term of endearment rather than an insult. She asks if he is "big enough" and invites him to "take it" and "love" her. The song's lyrics suggest that she is dominant in the relationship, allowing him to "be the captain" and "do his thing" while she becomes the "rider." She encourages him to show her what he's got and promises to give him what he wants, thus creating an atmosphere of sexual tension between the two.
Furthermore, the lyrics of "Rude Boy" display Rihanna's self-confidence and assertiveness, as she makes it clear that she knows what she wants and isn't afraid to ask for it. Her provocative lyrics are contrasted with a cheerful melody and upbeat rhythm, making the song an infectious and fun track. Overall, the song can be viewed as a celebration of female sexuality and empowerment, as Rihanna controls the narrative and invites her partner to embrace their desires in a playful and flirtatious way.
Line by Line Meaning
Come here rude boy, boy
Asking the male to come closer
Can you get it up?
Inquiring about their ability to perform sexually
Is you big enough?
Questioning the size of the male's genitalia
Take it, take it (yeah)
Encouraging the male to continue sexually and accept what is offered
Baby, baby (yeah)
Addressing the male in a playful or affectionate manner
Love me (yeah) love me
Expressing a desire for the male to love her
Tonight, I'ma let you be the captain
Giving full control to the male in terms of their sexual interaction
Tonight, I'ma let you do your thing, yeah
Allowing the male to be the dominant partner in their sexual encounter
Tonight, I'ma let you be a rider
Giving permission for the male to be in charge of their sexual experience
Giddy up, giddy up, giddy up, babe
Encouraging the male partner to take control and actively participate in their sexual encounter
Tonight, I'ma let it be fire
Giving permission for the male to be sexually aggressive and passionate
Tonight, I'ma let you take me higher
Allowing the male to be in control of their intimacy and take her to a higher level of pleasure
Tonight, baby we can get it on, yeah
Expressing a willingness to have sex tonight
We can get it on, yeah
Reiterated the desire to have sex
Do you like it, boy?
Asking the male about his pleasure
I wa-wa-want what you wa-wa-want
Expressing a desire for mutual pleasure
Give it to me, baby
Requesting sexual pleasure from the male partner
Like boom, boom, boom
Suggesting an intense and passionate sexual experience
Come here rude boy, boy
Asking the male partner to come closer
Tonight, I'ma give it to you harder
Expressing a desire for more intense sexual activity
Tonight, I'ma turn your body out
Indicating a desire to bring the male sexual pleasure
Relax, let me do it how I wanna
Offering to take control and satisfy the male partner
If you got it I need it and I'ma put it down
Expressing a desire for the male's sexual ability and ensuring satisfaction
Buckle up, I'ma give it to you stronger
Preparing the male partner for more intense sexual activity
Hands up, we can go a little longer
Suggesting a longer sexual encounter with the male partner
Tonight, I'ma get a little crazy
Expressing a desire for more wild and intense sexual activity
Get a little crazy, baby
Encouraging the male partner to engage in wild and intense sexual activity
I like the way you touch me there
Expressing pleasure from the male partner's actions
I like the way you pull my hair
Expressing pleasure and desire from having hair pulled during sex
Babe, if I don't feel it I ain't faking, no, no (oh no)
Reassuring the male that she won't pretend to enjoy something she does not
I like when you tell me kiss you here (oh no)
Expressing pleasure from the male partner's requests during sex
I like when you tell me, "Move it there"
Expressing pleasure from the male partner's requests during sex
So giddy up, time to giddy up
Encouraging the male partner to get back into their sexual activity
You say you're a rude boy
Reiterating the male partner's earlier claim of being a rude boy
Show me what you got now
Encouraging the male partner to show off his sexual prowess
Love me, love me
Expressing a desire to be loved by the male partner
Take it, take it, baby, baby
Encouraging the male partner to continue sexually
Love me, love me
Repeated expression of desire to be loved by the male partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Esther Dean, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Rihanna Fenty, Tor Erik Hermansen, Makeba Riddick, Rob Swire
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aconley1992
So much passion you can feel the music not just listen to it like you do on the radio. I love yall!
@Pschychotically
I have read a quote sometime ago...
"If something shall touch the heart, it has to come out of the heart."
Something along the lines of this. And this is musical piece is the perfect example.
@chaeriplease
I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW THAT SONG TOOK A COMPLETE 360
OH. MY. GOODNESS.
@martz917620
This is what I call, REAL MUSIC. Not your typical instrumentals!
@maricarbo
It made me cry; I can feel the love and the pain in the notes.....beautiful. This version says it better in a more serious, dramatic way.
@michellemelendez383
This is the best cover of this song I've ever heard. I don't think I'll ever be able to hear it in the same way ever again. Bravo! applauds
@KanitthaSowapi
You guys covered this song amazingly.
@pramlochanadhara
I saw the music in everyone's face which came out of their hearts. Not from the instruments.
@Jivagoess
3:15 when the violin comes in and harmonizes with the rest of the group... goosebumps right there
@astonmusic
Thanks for the support so far! We want to share this with as many people as possible....