Break It Off
Rihanna Lyrics


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Breaking it off and setting it off in the real way
Making the girls them chill their mind (feel fine)
Making them have a good time
Yeah, man, S Peezy, yo, long side RiRi
Come down now, Rihanna
Take it to them, take it to them, girl

Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty (most definitely)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
(Break it off, take it off, no miss take it off)
Break it off tonight (yo)
Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty (yo, yo)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body (yeah, yeah)
Break it off tonight (yo, yo)

Struggle and pain wha she fell all de while
And she want a good man fi give her de style
Wild child
So she deh pon me file
It's a long time now me wha plow
Plow de sile meh car run, run like de nile
And de most energy meh whan gi her tonight
Give her tonight
An' mek she feel right
Make she fly like a kite that reach a new height
'Cah we give it to de gyal dem
Make dem reel up and bawl
And make dem (start call)
Anytime she want it back she ha fi call (Dutty Paul)
Admittin' it on de spot I know de real (Sean Paul)
When de traits so great
'Cause she feelin' top up and tall wat de ting say

Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty (immediate, if not before)
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty (boom, ba)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
(Break it off, take it off, no miss take it off)
Break it off tonight (yo)
Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty (yo, yo)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
(Yeah, yeah, yo, yo, yagga, yo)
Break it off tonight
(RiRi, S Peezy, yo, yo)

No doubt
Gyal, you shoulda know SP and a scout
Naughty sweat so shout
Make ya bawl out, shout
Make ya holla me gah give affection in your direction
We go all out
Gyal, just follow we if ya love energy
If ya whan pedigree
Cruise like Penelope
Make a see yuh just bounce wit de Dutty
We keep givin' you de Q to de U to de A (yea) to de L to de I to de T to de Y
Girl, I got to try (try)
Take yuh booty make you reach to de S-K-Y
Woman, I got to say (say)
Da way you move is makin' me high
Girl, cuh yuh know say yuh S to de E to de X to de Y (boom, ba, boom, ba)

Break it off, boy, 'cause you got me feeling naughty
Let me know, boy, if I can be your shorty (sexyness)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
(Yo, yagga yo, no doubt)
Break it off tonight (Yo, RiRi)
Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty
(Blaze up on no rain, no stressy)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
Break it off tonight (yeah, yo, yo, yo)

Boy (uh huh)
The way you push up on me I
Waan' get da roughest wuk dun know ya like (ay, yo, ay, yo)
Fuh sho we gonna break it off tonight (yoga, macchugga, uh)
Ooh, boy
We really shouldn't waste no time (sing it)
Come let me back up on ya dance halls tight (bring it)
And I'm hopin', baby, you don't mind
'Cause I really wanna break it off tonight (instantaneous)

Break it off, boy, 'cause you got me feeling naughty (hey)
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body (baby girl)
Break it off tonight
(Yo, baby girl, yo, give it up, give it up, sen' on)
Break it off, boy, 'cause you got me feeling naughty (yo)
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty




Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
Break it off tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Break It Off" are about the excitement of two people coming together and having a good time in a sexual way, with no strings attached. Sean Paul and Rihanna celebrate the act of breaking it off and setting it off too, which allows them to live in the moment and enjoy each other's company. The song is filled with sexual innuendos and metaphors that describe the pleasure they both share. Sean Paul's verse is all about catering to his woman's every need, making her feel right and giving her the energy she desires.


The verse is a metaphor for Sean Paul's desire to please his woman sexually. The chorus is Rihanna's flirtatious and brazen demand for Sean Paul's attention and affection, demanding he "break it off" with her. Break it off is a vernacular phrase that means to take a break from responsibilities or other activities so that you can connect with someone else. Moreover, S Peezy is Sean Paul's alias, and Riri is Rihanna's nickname given by their fans.


Overall, the song is an upbeat, danceable track that celebrates the act of sex without commitment. It's a portrayal of two people feeling good and enjoying the moment. As they urge each other to "break it off" and set it off, they have fun without any follow-up.


Line by Line Meaning

Breaking it off and setting it off in the real way
Starting passionately and authentically


Making the girls them chill their mind (feel fine)
Making women feel good and relaxed


Making them have a good time
Ensuring women have fun


Yeah, man, S Peezy, yo, long side RiRi
Introducing Sean Paul and Rihanna


Come down now, Rihanna
Requesting Rihanna to sing


Take it to them, take it to them, girl
Encouraging Rihanna to perform well


Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty
Wishing to have intimate time with a man


I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty (most definitely)
Asking if she can be his girlfriend (positive)


Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
Shifting to passionate physical desires


(Break it off, take it off, no miss take it off)
Ordering to remove clothing


Break it off tonight (yo)
Wanting to have physical intercourse tonight


Struggle and pain wha she fell all de while
Talking about a woman's hard life


And she want a good man fi give her de style
Desiring a good man


Wild child
Referring to herself as a wild woman


So she deh pon me file
Claiming the woman is interested in him


It's a long time now me wha plow
Wanting to have intercourse with the woman for a long time


Plow de sile meh car run, run like de nile
Stating he will have sex with her aggressively


And de most energy meh whan gi her tonight
Wanting to give her his all tonight


Give her tonight
Giving her the night to have passionate sex


An' mek she feel right
Making sure she feels good


Make she fly like a kite that reach a new height
Making her feel high like flying a kite


Cah we give it to de gyal dem
Stating how they give sexual pleasure to women


Make dem reel up and bawl
Making women ecstatic and scream out in pleasure


And make dem (start call)
Making women call him for more sex


Anytime she want it back she ha fi call (Dutty Paul)
Saying she can always call him for sex (using his nickname)


Admittin' it on de spot I know de real (Sean Paul)
Claiming his statement is the truth about the reality of sex


When de traits so great
Referring to his sexual traits


'Cause she feelin' top up and tall wat de ting say
She is feeling confident and proud about their sexual experience


No doubt
No need to argue or debate


Gyal, you shoulda know SP and a scout
Women should know Sean Paul is good in bed


Naughty sweat so shout
Dirty and passionate sex that leads to screaming out in pleasure


Make ya bawl out, shout
Making women scream out in pleasure


Make ya holla me gah give affection in your direction
Giving women affection while they scream out in pleasure


We go all out
Giving their all sexually


Gyal, just follow we if ya love energy
Women who love passionate sex should follow them


If ya whan pedigree
If you want a partner's lineage


Cruise like Penelope
Going for a ride like Penelope (a reference to Odysseus' wife)


Make a see yuh just bounce wit de Dutty
Dancing while having sex with him


We keep givin' you de Q to de U to de A (yea) to de L to de I to de T to de Y
Giving the quintessential sexual experience


Girl, I got to try (try)
Trying harder to please his partner


Take yuh booty make you reach to de S-K-Y
Having sex like reaching for the sky


Woman, I got to say (say)
Emphasizing the next statement


Da way you move is makin' me high
Referring to how the woman moves during sex


Girl, cuh yuh know say yuh S to de E to de X to de Y (boom, ba, boom, ba)
Telling her she is sexy, using the letters S-E-X-Y (with sound effects)


Let me know, boy, if I can be your shorty (sexyness)
Asking him if she is attractive and can be his girlfriend


(Yo, yagga yo, no doubt)
An exclamation of excitement and agreement


Boy (uh huh)
Calling her partner


The way you push up on me
The way he approaches her sexually


I waan' get da roughest wuk dun know ya like (ay, yo, ay, yo)
Asking him to have rough sex with her (with sound effects)


Fuh sho we gonna break it off tonight (yoga, macchugga, uh)
They will definitely have sex tonight (with sound effects)


Ooh, boy
Exclaiming in pleasure


We really shouldn't waste no time (sing it)
They should not waste time and start having sex (with sound effects)


Come let me back up on ya dance halls tight (bring it)
Asking him to dance and have sex (with sound effects)


And I'm hopin', baby, you don't mind
Asking for his consent


'Cause I really wanna break it off tonight (instantaneous)
Really wanting to have sex with him tonight


Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body (baby girl)
Asking him to be more passionate and make her feel hot all over her body


(Yo, baby girl, yo, give it up, give it up, sen' on)
Asking her to keep going and give him what he wants (with sound effects)


Break it off, boy, 'cause you got me feeling naughty (yo)
Feeling more and more aroused




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Donovan Keith Bennett, Sean Henriques, Rihanna Fenty, Kirk Ford

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