FourFiveSeconds
Rihanna Lyrics


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I think I've had enough
I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness

Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want

Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive (we can run, run)
Then I heard you was talkin' trash (I'm on a mystery)
Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz

Yeah, I'm 'bout four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear, I wish somebody would try me
Ooh, that's all I want

And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so selfish?"
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so reckless?"
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand, yeah

If I go to jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
See, they wanna buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
See, all of my kindness, mm-hm
Is taken for weakness

Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'




I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
'Cause that's all I want

Overall Meaning

The song FourFiveSeconds by Rihanna featuring Kanye West and Paul McCartney, is a reflection on the frustrations and complexities of modern relationships. The first verse suggests that the singer has had enough of someone or something, and that she might get drunk and say or do something regrettable. The following lines express that this behavior may lead to trouble and that the singer feels taken for granted.


The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is four or five seconds away from losing her composure and behaving recklessly. The reference to the days left before Friday creates a sense of urgency and tension, and the desire to make it back home by Monday morning suggests that the singer wants to get out of the situation she is in. Throughout the song, there is a conflict between the singer's desire for freedom and self-expression and her need for stability and acceptance.


The second verse continues with the theme of conflict, as the singer wakes up feeling optimistic but then hears that someone is talking trash about her. The line "Hold me back, I'm about to spaz" expresses the tension between the desire to lash out and the need to stay in control. The bridge introduces a different perspective, as the singer acknowledges that the other person is also hurting and struggling with their own emotions. However, instead of apologizing, the singer asserts their own needs and values.


Overall, FourFiveSeconds is a powerful and emotional song about the complexities of relationships and the struggle to balance individual expression with the need for connection and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

I think I've had enough
I have reached my limit and cannot tolerate anymore.


I might get a little drunk
I may consume alcohol until I am intoxicated.


I say what's on my mind
I speak the thoughts that are in my head without hesitation.


I might do a little time
I may end up in jail for my actions.


'Cause all of my kindness
Because people often take advantage of my good nature.


Is taken for weakness
My kindness is often mistaken for a lack of strength or vulnerability.


Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
I am feeling extremely close to losing control.


And we got three more days 'til Friday
There are still three days until the weekend arrives.


I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I am attempting to return to my place of residence before Monday morning arrives.


I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
I wish someone would give me advice or guidance.


Ooh, that's all I want
That is my only desire at the moment.


Woke up an optimist
I began the day with a positive outlook on life.


Sun was shinin', I'm positive (we can run, run)
The weather was pleasant and I felt hopeful that we could do anything.


Then I heard you was talkin' trash (I'm on a mystery)
I was informed that you were speaking negatively about me (I am unsure of the details).


Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz
Someone needs to physically restrain me because I am about to lose control of my emotions.


And I know that you're up tonight
I am aware that you are awake during this time of the night.


Thinkin', 'How could I be so selfish?'
You are currently reflecting on your behavior, questioning if you have only thought of yourself.


But you called 'bout a thousand times
Despite feeling remorseful, you have called me numerous times.


Wonderin' where I've been
You are curious about my whereabouts.


Now I know that you're up tonight
I understand that you are also awake at this time.


Thinkin', 'How could I be so reckless?'
You are now realizing that your actions were careless and could have consequences.


But I just can't apologize
I do not feel the need to apologize at this time.


I hope you can understand, yeah
I am trying to convey that I hope you can comprehend my reasoning or mindset.


If I go to jail tonight
In the event that I am arrested this evening.


Promise you'll pay my bail
Can you pledge to bail me out of jail?


See, they wanna buy my pride
Others are attempting to manipulate or influence me by offering something that would go against my values or beliefs.


But that just ain't up for sale
However, my principles and pride are not negotiable.


And we got three more days 'til Friday
The weekend is still three days away.


Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
My goal is to return home before Monday morning arrives.


I swear, I wish somebody would tell me
I still desire someone to provide me with assistance or guidance.


'Cause that's all I want
This is my only request or desire at this time.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cydel Charles Young, Mike G. Dean, David Donnell Longstreth, Paul James McCartney, Kanye Omari West, Kirby Lauren Dockery, Robyn Fenty, Noah D. Goldstein, Tyrone William Griffin, Dallas L. Austin, Elon Rutberg

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LYRICS
[Verse 1: Rihanna]
I think I've had enough
I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind
I might do a little time
'Cause all of my kindness
Is taken for weakness

[Chorus: Rihanna]
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want

[Verse 2: Kanye West & Paul McCartney]
Woke up an optimist
Sun was shinin', I'm positive
We can run
Then I heard you was talkin' trash
I'm on a mystery
Hold me back, I'm 'bout to spaz

[Chorus: Rihanna & Kanye West]
Yeah, I'm 'bout four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days ‘til Friday
I’m tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would try me
Ooh, that’s all I want

[Bridge: Rihanna]
And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so selfish?"
But you called 'bout a thousand times
Wondering where I've been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin', "How could I be so reckless?"
But I just can't apologize
I hope you can understand, yeah

[Verse 3: Kanye West with Rihanna]
If I go to jail tonight
Promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride
But that just ain't up for sale
See all of my kindness (mhm)
Is taken for weakness

[Chorus: Rihanna & Kanye West]
Now I'm four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh, that's all I want
Four, five seconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
Just tryna make it back home by Monday mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
'Cause that's all I want



All comments from YouTube:

@rebeccabekele

Rihanna and Kanye: Punching the air

Paul: Aggressively Plays Guitar

@melharis4451

it rly be like that sumtimes

@muffinzbby

Fuck this is funny 😂

@MrGutoAr

shitty comment

@VVV-qx9mb

@@MrGutoAr same as your life

@MrGutoAr

@@VVV-qx9mb no i would say same as yours

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@EXXOmixin

Rihanna: Singing her heart out
Paul: Playing his heart out
Kanye: Kanye

@handofmidas9609

just ye being ye

@monsterwith21faces92

KANYE IS KANYE

@camilaribeiro9191

Kanye was putting his heart out

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