Rihanna
Kiss it Better Lyrics


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Kiss it, kiss it better, baby
Kiss it, kiss it better, baby

Been waiting on that sunshine
Boy, I think I need that back
Can't do it like that
No one else gonna get it like that
So I argue, you yell, had to take me back
Who cares when it feels like crack?
Boy you know that you always do it right
Man, fuck your pride, just take it on back, boy
Take it on back boy, take it back all night
Just take it on back, take it on back
Mmm, do what you gotta do, keep me up all night
Hurting bad man, and it hurts inside when I look you in your eye

What are you willing to do?
Oh, tell me what you're willing to do?
Kiss it, kiss it better, baby
What are you willing to do?
Oh, tell me what you're willing to do?
Kiss it, kiss it better, baby

Been waiting on that sunshine
Boy, I think I need that back
Can't do it like that
No one else gonna get it like that
So I argue, you yell, had to take me back
Who cares when it feels like crack?
Boy, you know that you always do it right
Man, fuck your pride, just take it on back, boy
Take it on back boy, take it back all night
Just take it on back, take it on back
Mmm, do what you gotta do, keep me up all night
Hurting bad man, and it hurts inside when I look you in your eye

What are you willing to do?
Oh, tell me what you're willing to do?
Kiss it, kiss it better, baby
What are you willing to do?
Oh, tell me what you're willing to do?
Kiss it, kiss it better, baby

I've been waiting up all night
Baby, tell me what's wrong
Go on and make it right
Make it all night long
I've been waiting up all night
Baby, tell me what's wrong
Go on and make it right
Make it all night long
Man, fuck your pride, just take it on back, boy
Take it on back boy, take it back all night
Just take it on back, take it on back
Mmm, do what you gotta do, keep me up all night
Hurting bad man, and it hurts inside when I look you in your eye

What are you willing to do?
Oh, tell me what you're willing to do?
Kiss it, kiss it better, baby
What are you willing to do?
Oh, tell me what you're willing to do?
Kiss it, kiss it better, baby
What are you willing to do?
Oh, tell me what you're willing to do?
Kiss it, kiss it better, baby
What are you willing to do?




Oh, tell me what you're willing to do?
Kiss it, kiss it better baby

Overall Meaning

"Kiss it Better" by Rihanna is a song about a couple going through a rough patch in their relationship. The song opens with Rihanna pleading for her partner to kiss her better, insinuating that they have some unresolved issues that need attending to. She expresses her desperation for her partner to come back to her and fix things that have gone wrong. The lyrics showcase Rihanna's vulnerable side as she asks her partner what they are willing to do to make things right, to show her that they still care about their relationship.


The chorus of the song repeats the words "kiss it better," which can be interpreted in two ways. Firstly, it could mean that Rihanna wants her partner to physically kiss her and make the hurt go away. On the other hand, "kiss it better" is also a metaphorical gesture of fixing something, making amends and healing wounds in their relationship. The lyrics highlight the emotional turmoil that Rihanna is going through, and despite the ups and downs, she is willing to do whatever it takes to make their relationship work.


Overall, "Kiss it Better" is a poignant song about a couple coming to terms with difficulties in their relationship, desperately searching for ways to mend the wounds and start anew. It portrays Rihanna's emotional and vulnerable side, which is not always apparent in her music, making it a unique track in her repertoire.


Line by Line Meaning

Kiss it, kiss it better, baby
The singer is requesting their partner to make up for their mistakes and make things right by passionately kissing them. They want to forget the past and move forward with their love.


Been waiting on that sunshine
The singer has been waiting for things to get better in their relationship. They are longing for the good times that they used to have with their partner.


Boy, I think I need that back
The singer wants their partner to come back to them and make things better. They are missing the love and affection that they used to receive.


Can't do it like that
The artist is telling their partner that the way they are currently behaving is not acceptable. They want them to change their behavior and treat them better.


No one else gonna get it like that
The artist knows that no one else can love them the way their partner can. They are asking their partner to recognize this and start treating them with the love and respect that they deserve.


So I argue, you yell, had to take me back
The singer and their partner have had disagreements in the past, but their partner always takes them back. They are grateful for this, but want their partner to change their behavior so that they don't have to argue and yell in the future.


Who cares when it feels like crack?
The singer is willing to forgive their partner for their mistakes, despite the pain that they have caused. The love that they share is addictive and they can't resist it, even when things get tough.


Boy you know that you always do it right
The artist acknowledges that their partner has a lot of positive qualities and is capable of treating them well. They want their partner to recognize this and start behaving in a way that aligns more with these positive qualities.


Man, fuck your pride, just take it on back, boy
The artist is frustrated with their partner's stubbornness and unwillingness to change. They want them to put their pride aside and come back to them, so that they can work on their relationship together.


Take it on back boy, take it back all night
The artist wants their partner to be with them all night and work on their relationship. They are willing to work through the issues that they have in order to make their love stronger.


Mmm, do what you gotta do, keep me up all night
The singer wants their partner to do whatever it takes to make things right with them. They are willing to stay up all night and work things out in order to save their relationship.


Hurting bad man, and it hurts inside when I look you in your eye
The artist is hurting because of the mistakes that their partner has made. When they look into their partner's eyes, they feel the pain of their past and the uncertainty of their future.


What are you willing to do?
The singer wants their partner to take action to make things better. They are asking them to show their love through their actions, rather than just their words.


Oh, tell me what you're willing to do?
The singer is asking their partner to communicate their feelings and intentions. They want to know what their partner is willing to do to make things right and improve their relationship.


I've been waiting up all night
The singer has been waiting patiently for their partner to come back to them. They are eager to work things out and improve their relationship.


Baby, tell me what's wrong
The artist wants their partner to open up to them and share their feelings. They want to understand what their partner is going through in order to work through their issues together.


Go on and make it right
The artist wants their partner to take action to make things right. They are willing to forgive them, but only if they are willing to make things right and improve their relationship.


Make it all night long
The singer wants their partner to work on their relationship all night long. They are willing to put in the time and effort to fix things and make their love stronger.




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