S&M
Rihanna Lyrics
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Na na na, come on
Na na na, na na come on
Na na na, come on, come on
Come on, na na-na na come on
Na na na, come on
Na na na, na na, come on
Na na na, come on, come on
Feels so good being bad
There's no way I'm turning back
Now the pain is for pleasure
'Cause nothing can measure
Love is great, love is fine
Out the box, out of line
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
Na na na come on, come on, come on,
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
Love is great, love is fine
Out the box, out of line
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more,
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
Na na na come on, come on, come on,
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
Oh I love the feeling you bring to me
Oh, you turn me on
It's exactly what I've been yearning for
Give it to me strong
And meet me in my boudoir
Make my body say ah, ah, ah,
I like it, like it
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones,
But chains and whips excite me
Na na na come on, come on, come on,
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
Rihanna's song S&M is a bold and provocative exploration of BDSM (bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism). The song expresses the idea that what some might consider pain, others experience as pleasure. The lyrics declare that love can be great and fine, but sometimes we need to step outside the box and do something out of line. Rihanna sings that the affliction of these feelings leaves her always wanting more, despite the fact that some might consider these desires to be bad. In contrast, she asserts that she is perfectly good at being bad and that these chains and whips that excite her are nothing compared to the pleasure she experiences.
The lyrics are suggestive and provocative, but they are also empowering in their own way. Rihanna doesn't shy away from expressing her desire and preferences, even if they are unconventional. She revels in the sensuality of it and celebrates her own sexuality. The song invites listeners to explore their own desires and to not feel ashamed or judged for any unconventional tastes they may have.
Overall, S&M is a powerful expression of sexuality and self-acceptance, urging listeners not to be afraid of their desires and to embrace them without shame. The song has been widely discussed and debated, with some criticizing the BDSM themes while others applauding Rihanna's frankness and willingness to break taboos.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na, come on
Encouraging the partner to take charge and proceed with the activity
Feels so good being bad
The thrill of engaging in a forbidden activity.
There's no way I'm turning back
Determined to continue taking part in the activity despite any potential consequences.
Now the pain is for pleasure
Taking pleasure in the pain caused by the activity.
'Cause nothing can measure
There is no limit to how much pleasure can be gained from such activity.
Love is great, love is fine
Love is good, but sometimes it is necessary to explore other things.
Out the box, out of line
Going beyond the usual or accepted limits of behavior.
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more
The intense pleasure gained from the activity makes it difficult to resist doing it again.
'Cause I may be bad but I'm perfectly good at it
Despite engaging in unconventional behavior, the person is confident in their ability to handle it.
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
The enjoyment of the sexual activity is so strong that everything else becomes irrelevant.
Sticks and stones may break my bones, But chains and whips excite me
The use of props during sex is exciting and adds to the pleasure of the activity.
Na na na come on
Encouraging the partner to continue with the activity.
I like it, like it
Expressing pleasure and enjoyment from the activity.
S, S, S and M, M, M
Referring to Sadomasochism, a sexual practice that involves giving and receiving pain.
Oh I love the feeling you bring to me
The partner is admired and appreciated for the pleasure they bring.
It's exactly what I've been yearning for
The activity meets a deep need or desire.
Give it to me strong
Asking the partner to be more aggressive or forceful during sex.
And meet me in my boudoir
Inviting the partner to a private space for sexual activity.
Make my body say ah, ah, ah
Expressing pleasure from the sexual activity.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ESTHER DEAN, MIKKEL STORLEER ERIKSEN, SANDY JULIEN WILHELM, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN
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@h6llxw66n
Me as a child: This song has a nice beat, I love it
Me now: The lyrics-
@paisleymileenablackburn
@@papar0tsee Yes!!!!
@cornfield5253
ffs stop saying army
@tamywuggazer9124
SFoxe Same 😂😂 (I like your Profile pic💜)
@yngi_00
Yes I just realize the lyrics-
@Andy-ms1nu
ok ok r u army? I am army
@carys_
along with katy perry’s “i kissed a girl”, this was one of my favourite songs when i was little...
explains a lot about me now.
@avkinskywlkr4301
carys jones underrated comment 😂😂😂😂
@nataliamelibruda5511
Its still my fav
@mayaalvarez205
Ohh I see me too.