Raining Men
Rihanna Lyrics
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Catcha' player by the toe
If you want to let him go
Ladies don't worry 'cause they got plenty more
Men be falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so, we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so, we ain't running out
Who you think you getting with that high let me freak ya
You got me mistaken thinking you gon get it easy
First of all you need to know that I’m not the one
Think you getting something baby, you ain't getting none
All you need to know that I'm a two times five
Load it, cock it, aim it baby, boom bye bye
Set your standards lower boy you're aiming too high
Matter of fact your friend looks better so (Huh) good bye
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Catcha' player by the toe
If you want to let him go
Ladies don’t worry cause they got plenty more
Men be falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Oh its raining men girl what you worry 'bout?
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah yeah oh whoa whoa whoa
Ex ex excuse me but who are you, fixing to be
Let them muthafuckas know theres plenty fish in the sea
And he sweating me just 'cause I got the tightest hole
Bet I couldn’t find that thing with a microscope
Give me dom dom, dadadada, dom dom dom
I ain't tripping on your money, money, long, long, long
Want my own TV production company
So tell Harpo to hit me Celie
Anyway Ri-Ri what rhymes with your name freely?
Money got you vacationing in Chile
Don't you wanna sit on the back while I wheelie
Really really really
No for real, really?
Laid down on the beach they be feeding me my catfishes
'Cause it's raining men, fat bitches
Men be falling like the rain so, we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so, we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so, we ain't running out
Oh it's raining men girl, what you worry 'bout?
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah yeah oh whoa whoa whoa
I said hey, outta my way, where my ladies
Riding big, living good, doing they things
Dancing, don't pay,
Player keep the money I can buy my own drink
Up in the club, see men coming by a dozen
So it don't mean nothing to me
And I ain't even worried bout you homie
'Cause there's plenty more fish in the sea, OK
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Catcha' player by the toe
If you want to let him go
Ladies don’t worry cause they got plenty more
Men be falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Oh its raining men girl what you worry 'bout?
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah yeah oh whoa whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah, oh ooh oh
Oh yeah yeah yeah oh whoa whoa whoa
The lyrics of Rihanna's song Raining Men describe a situation where men are falling like rain and women have so many options that they don't need to worry. The chorus begins with a children's rhyme of "Eeny, meeny, miny, moe" suggesting that picking a man is as easy as any childhood game. The lyrics are playful and assertive, telling men to set their standards lower and women not to worry. The singer asserts her power and independence, knowing that she is desirable and doesn't need to settle.
The verse that follows the chorus speaks to a man who is not understanding that he is not entitled to the singer's attention or affection. She tells him that he is aiming too high and that he should lower his standards. There is an underlying theme of materialism in this verse, as the man seems to think that money will buy him what he wants. The singer is unimpressed and wants to focus on creating her own success through her own production company.
The next verse speaks to a woman who is trying to compete with the singer for the affections of men. The singer is not threatened and insists that there are plenty of fish in the sea, adding a touch of humor by mentioning catfish. This verse has a playful and lighthearted tone, reiterating the theme that the singer is confident and doesn't need to worry.
Line by Line Meaning
Eeny, meeny, miny, moe
Catcha' player by the toe
If you want to let him go
Choosing a romantic partner is like playing eeny, meeny, miny, moe. If you catch someone who doesn't meet your standards, you can easily let them go.
Ladies don't worry 'cause they got plenty more
Men be falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so, we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so, we ain't running out
Oh it's raining men girl what you worry 'bout?
Women don't need to worry about finding a man because there are plenty of them available. Men are everywhere, so there's no need to hurry.
Who you think you getting with that high let me freak ya
You got me mistaken thinking you gon get it easy
First of all you need to know that I’m not the one
Think you getting something baby, you ain't getting none
All you need to know that I'm a two times five
Load it, cock it, aim it baby, boom bye bye
Set your standards lower boy you're aiming too high
Matter of fact your friend looks better so (Huh) good bye
Don't think you're going to get something from me easily just because you want to. I have high standards and you're not meeting them. Instead, you should lower your expectations and aim for someone else, maybe even my friend.
Ex ex excuse me but who are you, fixing to be
Let them muthafuckas know theres plenty fish in the sea
And he sweating me just 'cause I got the tightest hole
Bet I couldn’t find that thing with a microscope
Give me dom dom, dadadada, dom dom dom
I ain't tripping on your money, money, long, long, long
Want my own TV production company
So tell Harpo to hit me Celie
Anyway Ri-Ri what rhymes with your name freely?
Money got you vacationing in Chile
Don't you wanna sit on the back while I wheelie
Really really really
No for real, really?
Laid down on the beach they be feeding me my catfishes
'Cause it's raining men, fat bitches
I don't have time for guys who are sweating me just because they think I'm easy. There are plenty of other guys out there, so you need to back off. I'm focused on building my career and my own production company. I'm not impressed by your money or your attempts to impress me. I'm independent and have a lot going for me. Plus, I'm enjoying the attention from bigger guys (fat bitches) who appreciate me for who I am.
I said hey, outta my way, where my ladies
Riding big, living good, doing they things
Dancing, don't pay,
Player keep the money I can buy my own drink
Up in the club, see men coming by a dozen
So it don't mean nothing to me
And I ain't even worried bout you homie
'Cause there's plenty more fish in the sea, OK
I'm a strong, independent woman who doesn't need a man to take care of me. I'm here with my girls, living our lives and having fun, and we don't need men to pay for us. We see guys everywhere we go, so it's no big deal if one doesn't work out. I'm not even worried about you, so let's just have a good time and move on.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MELVIN II HOUGH, ONIKA TANYA MARAJ, RIVELINO RAULO WOUTER, THERON MAKIEL THOMAS, TIMOTHY JAMAHLI THOMAS
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