Rihanna
Needed Me Lyrics
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I was good on my own, that's the way it was, that's the way it was
You was good on the low for a faded fuck, on some faded love
Shit, what the fuck you complaining for?
Feeling jaded huh?
Used to trip off that shit I was kickin' to you
Had some fun on the run though I give it to you
But baby, don't get it twisted
You was just another nigga on the hit list
Tryna fix your inner issues with a bad bitch
Didn't they tell you that I was a savage
Fuck your white horse and a carriage
Bet you never could imagine
Never told you you could have it
You needed me
Oooh, you needed me
To feel a little more, and give a little less
Know you hate to confess
But baby ooo, you needed me
You been rollin' around, shit I'm rollin up
Light and roll it up
Break it down like a pound, shit was never us
Shit was never us
That's the real on the real, are you serious?
How you feel, how you feel?
Used to trip off that shit I was kickin' to ya
Had some fun on the run though, I give it to ya
But baby, don't get it twisted
You was just another nigga on the hit list
Tryna fix your inner issues with a bad bitch
Didn't they tell you that I was a savage
Fuck your white horse and a carriage
Bet you never could imagine
Never told you you could have it
You needed me
Oooh, you needed me
To feel a little more, and give a little less
Know you hate to confess
But baby ooo, you needed me
"Needed Me" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna, which was released in 2016 as part of her eighth studio album Anti. The lyrics of the song are about a past lover who thinks he can control Rihanna, but she explains that he needs her more than she needs him. In the opening lines of the song, Rihanna establishes that she was perfectly content alone and didn't need anyone to make her happy. However, the man she was with was only interested in her for casual physical encounters. Rihanna questions why the man is complaining, especially since he knew what he was getting into. She also admits to have had some fun in the past with him but makes it clear that he was never anything more than just another guy on her list.
Rihanna goes on to make it clear that the man was never anything special, just one of many guys who have tried to control her. She refers to herself as a "savage," which means that she's not the type of woman who will be tamed by a man with a white horse and carriage. She rejects the notion that the man is in control of the situation, pointing out that he actually needs her more than she needs him. The lyrics exhibit her strength and independence, a common theme throughout her music.
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Mustard on the beat ho!
Introduction
I was good on my own, that's the way it was, that's the way it was
I was happy being alone and that was my reality
You was good on the low for a faded fuck, on some faded love
You were secretly enjoying casual and superficial relationship with me
Shit, what the fuck you complaining for?
Why are you complaining now?
Feeling jaded huh?
You're feeling tired and lack enthusiasm
Used to trip off that shit I was kickin' to you
You used to be interested in what I was saying to you
Had some fun on the run though I give it to you
We had a good time together, I'll admit that
But baby, don't get it twisted
But don't get the wrong idea
You was just another nigga on the hit list
You were one of the many guys I chose to hook up with
Tryna fix your inner issues with a bad bitch
You were trying to solve your personal problems by being with a woman who doesn't want anything serious
Didn't they tell you that I was a savage
Didn't anyone warn you that I'm not an easy woman to deal with?
Fuck your white horse and a carriage
I don't care about your fairy tale romance
Bet you never could imagine
I bet you never expected this
Never told you you could have it
I never promised you anything
You needed me
You relied on me
Oooh, you needed me
You really needed me
To feel a little more, and give a little less
To become more satisfied with yourself, but give less of yourself to me
Know you hate to confess
I know you don't want to admit it
But baby ooo, you needed me
But you did need me after all
You been rollin' around, shit I'm rollin up
You've been going around doing your thing, while I'm smoking weed
Light and roll it up
I'm lighting and smoking a joint
Break it down like a pound, shit was never us
I'm breaking down the weed like it's a pound, realizing that we were never meant to be together
That's the real on the real, are you serious?
That's the truth, are you being honest?
How you feel, how you feel?
How are you feeling right now?
Contributed by Muhammad H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@williamthomas5780
I'm sitting here in my room watching YouTube on TV. Didn't know why I opened the comments since I can't reply through TV. Saw your comment, opened my phone, YouTube, and history to this section just to give more than a "like" back for the love you show.
We both made it out - up - over. ππ€π«Άπ
Your love is appreciated. Yup.
As for anyone else...
Pay attention to the physical parts of thinking.
Turn the shake into a nod,
The furrow to relaxed.
Look at the sky, not the ground.
@gluouzze2378
This song makes me feel like a strong independent woman and I'm a straight male.
@stephanbelle4517
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@zyeriasmith1438
That's just amazing-
@di4r4luz31
Rihanna does that to you ππ€·π»ββοΈ
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@athanburnett6125
I'm sure we are all proud of her fashion and makeup career but we all know we miss musical Rihannaππ
@xxxfluffycookiexxx509
yes you are right
@laylaveil
she lost inspiration so she is indefinitely retired from the music :(( but i hope she come back with another masterpiece as ANTI. she is so good.
@iamnotachickennugget7655
im pretty sure sheβs working on an album rn