Hard feat. Young Jeezy
Rihanna Lyrics

Yeah, yeah, yeah (Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Rihanna is starting the song with a repetition of 'yeah' to create a high-energy, confident vibe.

They can say whatever, I'ma do whatever
Rihanna asserts her independence and refusal to be subjected to anyone else's opinions or expectations.

No pain is forever, yup, you know this
Rihanna acknowledges that even tough times will eventually come to an end and encourages listeners to be resilient.

Tougher than a lion, ain't no need in tryin'
Rihanna compares herself to a strong, powerful animal and suggests that anyone attempting to criticize or bring her down will not succeed in the face of her strength.

I live where the sky ends, yup, you know this
Rihanna uses a metaphor to describe her limitless drive and ambition that takes her beyond boundaries and restrictions.

Never lyin', truth teller
Rihanna establishes herself as honest and trustworthy.

That Rihanna reign, just won't let up
As a successful artist, Rihanna asserts her dominance in the music industry and suggests that her success is here to stay.

All black on, blacked out shades
Rihanna describes her appearance, wearing all black and dark sunglasses to convey her sense of cool confidence.

blacked out Maybach
Rihanna references a luxury car to emphasize her success and taste for expensive items.

I'ma rock this shit like fashion, as in
Rihanna compares her 'rocking' of her success and lifestyle to a sense of fashionable style and flair.

Goin' til they say stop
Rihanna plans to keep pushing herself until others try to hold her back or prevent further success.

And my runway never looked so clear
Rihanna reiterates her fashion-based metaphors to describe her path to success, which has become clearer and more obvious.

But the hottest bitch in heels right here
Rihanna asserts her sex appeal and feminine power, suggesting she is the most attractive woman present.

No fear, and while you getting your cry on, I'm getting my fly on
Rihanna implies that while others are dwelling on their problems, she is focused on her personal growth and flying high in terms of her success and experiences.

Sincere, I see you aiming at my pedestal, I betta let ya' know
Rihanna acknowledges that others are looking up to her and possibly trying to compete, but she asserts her sincerity in letting them know she will continue to dominate.

That I, I, I, I'm so hard (So hard) ah yeah, yeah, yeah,
Rihanna repeats the title phrase to emphasize her own toughness and resilience.

So hard, (Too hard) that I, I, I,
Rihanna suggests that her level of hardness is almost too much for others to handle or compete with.

All up on it, know you wanna clone it
Rihanna references the idea that others may try to copy or emulate her success and lifestyle.

Ain't like me, that chick too phony
Rihanna dismisses the idea that anyone else could truly emulate her personality or style and suggests that they are insincere or lacking in authenticity.

Ride this beat, beat, beat like a pony
Rihanna references a sexual metaphor to describe her confident and powerful presence on a song's beat.

Meet me at the top (Top, top) Gettin' loaded
Rihanna encourages listeners to join her at the top of their own successes and enjoy the party that comes with it.

Who think they test me now
Rihanna challenges anyone who believes they can compete with her to prove themselves.

Run through your town, I shut it down
Rihanna implies that even when she visits new places, her level of success and charisma will impress or intimidate others.

Brilliant, resilient
Rihanna describes herself with two positive adjectives, adding to the sense of her own success and perseverance.

Fan mail from 27 million
Rihanna acknowledges her millions of fans and uses this as evidence of her own success and relevance.

And I want it all
Rihanna expresses her desire for continued success and the most possible benefits that come with it.

It's gonna take more than that, hope that ain't all you got
Rihanna suggests that she will not be satisfied by anything less than true competition and challenges others to give their best shot.

The money, the fame, the cars, the clothes
Rihanna lists the many material benefits of her success and emphasizes that she enjoys all of them.

I can't just let you run up on me like that (All on me like that) yeah
Rihanna suggests that she is not willing to let others interrupt her success and style without a fight.

So hard, so hard, so hard, so hard
Rihanna repeats the title phrase again, emphasizing her own hardness and toughness.

Go hard or go home
Rihanna encourages others to push themselves as hard as possible or else give up entirely.

Back to your residence
Rihanna dismisses anyone who cannot compete on her level, suggesting they go back to their own mundane lives.

Soon the red dogs will give the block back to the presidents
Rihanna references authority figures (red dogs and presidents) who rule over society and suggests that these powerful individuals will eventually return to their positions of dominance.

I used to run my own block like Obama did
Rihanna compares her own sense of control and success to that of a powerful political leader (Obama).

You ain't gotta believe me, go ask my momma then
Rihanna implies that even her mother will confirm the level of success and control she has achieved.

You couldn't even come in my room, it smelled like a kilo
Rihanna references the drug cocaine to describe her level of success and power, suggesting that even her room was filled with its scent.

Looked like me and two of my boys playing casino
Rihanna suggests that she and her friends (likely male) are so confident in their success that they can gamble and win easily.

Trying to sell they peeping my bag they can't afford it
Rihanna implies that others are attempting to emulate her style and have been caught looking at her belongings, but they cannot afford to own similar items.

Tell 'em to give me back my swag, they tryin' to clone me
Rihanna again references the idea that others are attempting to copy her style and suggests that they will never truly be able to replicate her unique 'swagger.'

See my Louis tux, Louis flag, Louis frames, Louis belt
Rihanna lists a number of expensive, high-end Louis Vuitton items she possesses to emphasize her success and status.

What that make me, Louis Mane?
Rihanna uses a play on words to suggest that her own wealth and influence have transformed her into something like the brand 'Louis Vuitton.'

I'm in an all white party wearin' all black
Rihanna describes a situation where she stands out through her choice to wear opposing clothing colors, further emphasizing her unique style and self-confidence.

With my new black watch call it the heart attack
Rihanna references a new piece of expensive jewelry she owns (a black watch) and uses hyperbole to describe its impact on others.

Cardiac arrest, cardiac a wrist
Rihanna uses another play on words to suggest that her watch could cause heart problems in onlookers and emphasizes the power it holds.

They say they're hard
Rihanna references others who claim to be tough or resilient.

They ain't hard as this
Rihanna dismisses the claims of other tough individuals, asserting her own status as the hardest or most resilient.

So hard, so hard, so hard, so hard
Rihanna repeats the title phrase yet again, further emphasizing her own toughness and resilience.

Where dem girls talkin' trash, where dem girls talkin' trash
Rihanna acknowledges the existence of other women who may be negative or critical of her.

Where they at, where they at, where they at?
Rihanna questions the whereabouts of these women, possibly suggesting that they cannot back up their own claims or criticisms.

Where dem bloggers at, where dem bloggers at
Rihanna references online writers who may be critical of her or her lifestyle.

Where they at, where they at, where they at?
Rihanna again questions the whereabouts of these bloggers, suggesting they cannot compete with her level of success.

Where your lighters at, where your lighters at
Rihanna implores her listeners to participate in her music and live their lives as fully and confidently as she does.

Where they at, where they at, where they at?
Rihanna again questions the whereabouts of her listeners and urges them to engage with her music and message.