ROCKSTAR 101
Rihanna Lyrics


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I told ya
I told ya
I told ya, baby
Baby

Uh, uh
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh (uh-uh)
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh (uh-uh)
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh (uh-uh)
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh (uh-uh)
I told ya

Got up in the club
Posted in the back
Feeling so good
Looking so bad

Rocking this skirt
Rocking this club
Got my middle finger up
I don't really give a fuck

Rocking these diamonds
I'm rocking this chain
Make sure you get a picture
I'm rocking my fame

To be what you is
You gotta be what you are
The only thing I'm missing
Is a black guitar

I'm a Rockstar
Hey baby, I'm a Rockstar
Hey baby

Big city (big city)
Bright lights (bright lights)
Sleep all day (all day)
Long nights (uh-oh)

Baby, I'm a Rockstar
Hey baby, I'm a Rockstar

Hey baby, it's
Big cities (big cities)
Bright lights (bright lights)
Sleep all day (all day)
Long nights

Baby, I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Ayy, ayy, ayy

Six inch walker
Big shit talker
I never play the victim
I'd rather be a stalker
So baby take me in
I disobeyed the law
Make sure you frisk me good
Check my panties and my bra

Whylin' out
A crazy house with my white jacket on
Won't you come and sign me out

To be what you is
You gotta be what you are
The only thing I'm missing
Is a black guitar

I'm a Rockstar
Hey baby, I'm a Rockstar
Hey baby

Big city (big city)
Bright lights (bright lights)
Sleep all day (all day)
Long nights (uh-oh)

Baby, I'm a Rockstar
Hey baby, I'm a Rockstar

Hey baby, it's
Big cities (big cities)
Bright lights (bright lights)
Sleep all day (all day)
Long nights

Baby, I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Ayy, ayy, ayy

Hey
I'm rocking out tonight
'Cause I can't wait 'til tomorrow
I'ma live my whole life in the night
'Cause I ain't got time to borrow
I'm rocking out tonight
Why wait 'til tomorrow?
I'ma live my whole life in the night

I'm a Rockstar
Hey baby, I'm a Rockstar
Hey baby

Big city (big city)
Bright lights (bright lights)
Sleep all day (all day)
Long nights (uh-oh)

Baby, I'm a Rockstar
Hey baby, I'm a Rockstar

Hey baby, it's
Big cities (big cities)
Bright lights (bright lights)
Sleep all day (all day)
Long nights

Baby, I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a




Oh, baby I'm a
Ayy, ayy, ayy

Overall Meaning

The song Rockstar 101 by Rihanna is a celebration of living the high life and embracing oneself to the fullest. The repeated lyrics of "I told ya, baby" are an anthem to Rihanna's confidence, indicating that she knew all along that she was meant to be a rockstar. She then describes her appearance in the club and how good she feels about herself, despite not caring what others might think. Rihanna encourages listeners to be true to themselves and embrace their own unique style.


Rihanna also sings about the lifestyle that goes with being a rockstar, including the big cities, bright lights, and staying up all night. She is unafraid to embrace her wild side and the potential consequences that come with it, such as disobeying the law and being a "big shit talker." The chorus repeats the phrase "Hey baby, I'm a rockstar" to emphasize that she has made it to the top and is proud to show off her status.


Overall, the song exudes confidence and encourages listeners to embrace their own personal style and individuality, even if it means being a little rebellious at times.


Line by Line Meaning

I told ya
I have previously warned you about something.


Baby
Affectionate term of address.


I told ya, baby
I have previously warned you, my dear.


Uh-oh
Expression of mild concern.


Got up in the club
Entered the establishment.


Posted in the back
Standing or sitting towards the rear of the location.


Feeling so good
Experiencing positive emotions.


Looking so bad
By appearance, suggesting a rebellious or non-conforming attitude.


Rocking this skirt
Wearing the skirt in a confident, stylish manner.


Rocking this club
Enjoying oneself, having a good time in the surroundings.


Got my middle finger up
Extending the digit synonymous with rudeness.


I don't really give a fuck
Expressing disregard for the opinions of others.


Rocking these diamonds
Wearing diamonds in an ostentatious manner.


I'm rocking this chain
Wearing a chain with confidence and style.


Make sure you get a picture
Photographic evidence of the moment is desired.


I'm rocking my fame
Enjoying and flaunting the benefits of being famous.


To be what you is
To be true to oneself.


You gotta be what you are
One must remain authentic, genuine.


The only thing I'm missing
I have everything but one thing.


Is a black guitar
Referring to a guitar as a necessary item for becoming a rockstar.


I'm a rockstar
She views herself as a rockstar.


Big city
Major urban areas of the world.


Bright lights
Symbol of nightlife.


Sleep all day
Staying awake during the night time and sleeping during the day.


Up all night
Spending the night wide awake.


Hey baby
Affectionate term of address.


Hey baby its
The location in question is a city.


Six inch walker
High heels which are six inches in height.


Big shit talker
One who speaks boastfully about themselves.


I never play the victim
Refusing to be a victim of any situation.


Id rather be a stalker
Would prefer to pursue someone relentlessly.


So baby take me in
Asking to be taken inside the establishment.


I'll disobey the law
Willing to break rules or laws.


Make sure you frisk me good
Requesting a thorough search which may include physical touching.


Check my panties and my bra
Asking for something specific to be searched.


Wild 'n' out
Acting crazy and letting loose.


A crazy house
A place filled with wild and crazy people.


With my white jacket on
Wearing a white jacket.


Won't you come
Asking for someone's company.


And sign me out
Referring to a sign-out process from a mental institution.


Hey, hey, hey
Expression of excitement and enthusiasm.


Hey
Attention-getting exclamation.


I'm rocking out tonight
Having a good time and enjoying oneself tonight.


Cause I cant wait till tomorrow
Not wanting to wait until the next day.


I'm a live my whole life
Placing emphasis on living life to the fullest.


In the night
During the night time.


Cause I ain't got time to borrow
There is no time to waste.


Baby I'm a
Affectionate term of address.


Oh
Expression of excitement or surprise.


Oh, baby I'm a
She is a rockstar.


Hey baby its
The location in question is a city.


Big cities
Major urban areas of the world.


And bright lights
Symbol of nightlife.


Sleep all day
Staying awake during the night time and sleeping during the day.


Up all nights
Spending the night wide awake.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Robyn Fenty, Terius Nash, Christopher Stewart

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@andrearaso1709

"Rockstar 101"
(feat. Slash)

I told ya
I told ya
I told ya
Baby
Baby
Uh, uh
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh
I told ya, baby
Uh-oh
I told ya

Got up in the club
Posted in the back
Feeling so good
Looking so bad

Rocking this skirt
Rocking this club
Got my middle finger up
I don't really give a fuck

Rocking these diamonds
I'm rocking this chain
Make sure you get a picture
I'm rocking my fame

To be what you is
You gotta be what you are
The only thing I'm missing
Is a black guitar

I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
I'm a rockstar
Hey baby

Big city
Bright lights
Sleep all day
Up all night

Hey baby
I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
I'm a rockstar

Hey baby its..
Big cities
And bright lights
Sleep all day
Up all nights

Baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Hey, hey, hey

Six inch walker
Big shit talker
I never play the victim
I'd rather be a stalker

So baby take me in
I'll disobey the law
Make sure you frisk me good
Check my panties and my bra

Wildn out
A crazy house
With my white jacket on
Wont you come
And sign me out

To be what you is
You gotta be what you are
The only thing I'm missing
Is a black guitar

I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
I'm a rockstar
Hey baby

Big city
Bright lights
Sleep all day
Up all night

Hey baby
I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
I'm a rockstar

Hey baby its..
Big cities
And bright lights
Sleep all day
Up all nights

Baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Hey, hey, hey

Hey
I'm rocking out tonight
Cause I cant wait till tomorrow
I'm a live my whole life
In the night
Cause I ain't got time to borrow
I'm rocking out tonight
Why wait till tomorrow
I'm a live my whole life
In the night

I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
I'm a rockstar
Hey baby

Big city
Bright lights
Sleep all day
Up all night

Hey baby
I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
I'm a rockstar

Hey baby its..
Big cities
And bright lights
Sleep all day
Up all nights

Baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Oh, baby I'm a
Hey, hey, hey



@jhownmp3

Rockstar 101 (feat. Slash)]

I told you
I told you
I told you baby, baby
Uh, uh, I told you baby (uh oh)
Uh, uh, I told you baby (uh oh)
I told you baby (uh oh)
Uh, uh, I told you baby (uh oh)
Uh, uh, I told you baby (uh oh)
Uh, uh, I told you

Got up in the club
Hosted in the back
Feelin' so good
Lookin' so bad
Rockin' this skirt
Rockin' this club
Got my middle finger up
I don't really give a fuck
Rockin' these diamonds
I'm a-rockin' this chain
Make sure you get a picture
I'm a-rockin' my fame

To be what you is you gotta be what you are
The only thing I'm missing is a black guitar

I'm a rockstar
Hey baby I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
Big city, bright lights
Sleep all day, long nights
Baby I'm a rockstar
Hey baby I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
It's big cities, bright lights
Sleep all day, long nights
Baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Hey hey hey

Six inch walker
Big shit talker
I never play the victim
I'd rather be a stalker
So baby take me in
I disobey the law
Make sure you frisk me good
Check my panties and my bra
Wildin' out
A crazy house
With my white jacket on
Won't you come sign me out

To be what you is you gotta be what you are
The only thing I'm missing is a black guitar

I'm a rockstar
Hey baby I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
Big city, bright lights
Sleep all day, long nights
Baby I'm a rockstar
Hey baby I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
It's big cities, bright lights
Sleep all day, long nights
Baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Hey hey hey

I'm rockin' out tonight
'cause I can't wait till tomorrow
Imma live my whole life in the night
'cause I ain't got time to borrow
I'm rockin' out tonight
Why wait till tomorrow
Imma live my whole life in the night

I'm a rockstar
Hey baby I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
Big city, bright lights
Sleep all day, long nights
Baby I'm a rockstar
Hey baby I'm a rockstar
Hey baby
It's big cities, bright lights
Sleep all day, long nights
Baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Oh baby I'm a
Hey hey hey



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