The song garnered a mostly positive response from music critics, many of whom deemed it one of the highlights of Unapologetic, some critics were also divided by the song calling it safe. Upon the release of Unapologetic, "Right Now" charted in many countries worldwide, including the top ten of the UK Dance Chart. "Right Now" debuted at number 90 on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching a peak of 50. Furthermore, it has topped the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart becoming Rihanna's twentieth number one on the chart, thus surpassing Janet Jackson's tally. The song performed well in Australia where it was certified Platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
No music video was shot for the song, and it received no televised performances as part of promotion. However, the song was used as the promotional musical backdrop for the coverage of the 2013 NBA Playoffs and was used by lager company Budweiser as part of their global "Made For Music" campaign co-starring Jay-Z. The song was also remixed by mash-up artist DJ Earworm.
Right Now
Rihanna Lyrics
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And we can't get back yesterday
But we young right now
We got right now
So get up right now
'Cause all we got is right now
Tomorrow way too far away
But we young right now
We got right now
So get up right now
'Cause all we got is right now
Baby, tonight I need you
And I feel it when I see you
Wherever you wanna go
Whenever, baby, I'm yours
Tomorrow way too far away
And we can't get back yesterday
But we young right now
We got right now
So get up right now
'Cause all we got is right now
Tomorrow way too far away
And we can't get back yesterday
But we young right now
We got right now
So get up right now
'Cause all we got is right now, now
'Cause all we got is right now, now
So close I can taste you
Ain't scared, I can take you
Can't fight the feeling
You got me fiendin'
You got me fiendin'
Something you wanted to do all your life
There's no more waiting, tonight is the night
And it can't be wrong, not if it feels this right
Turn it up, scream it loud, yeah
Tomorrow way too far away
And we can't get back yesterday
But we young right now
We got right now
So get up right now
'Cause all we got is right now
Tomorrow way too far away
And we can't get back yesterday
But we young right now
We got right now
So get up right now
'Cause all we got is right now, now
'Cause all we got is right now, now
In the song "Right Now" by Rihanna, she is expressing the idea of living in the present moment and making the most out of it. The lyrics "tomorrow way too far away, and we can't get back yesterday, but we young right now, we got right now, so get up right now, 'cause all we got is right now" emphasize the importance of living in the present and making the most out of every moment because it's the only thing that truly matters. Rihanna is urging her listeners to take advantage of the opportunities presented to them in the now and not wait for tomorrow because tomorrow never comes.
Rihanna further elucidates the theme of the song by mentioning how close she desires to be with her lover; "So close I can taste you, Ain't scared, I can take you, Can't fight the feeling, You got me fiendin', You got me fiendin'." She is reinforcing the idea of being in the moment and not worrying about the future or the past. By focusing on the present, we can concentrate completely on the experience that is taking place and savour every second.
Overall, the song is about living in the present moment and enjoying every second of it. Rihanna is reminding everyone that life is short, and we must make the most out of it because we never know what might happen in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Tomorrow way too far away
The future is too distant to matter
And we can't get back yesterday
The past is inalterable
But we young right now
However, we're currently young and free
We got right now
We have the present moment
So get up right now
Therefore, we should take action now
'Cause all we got is right now
As this moment is all we have
Baby, tonight I need you
I desire you tonight
And I feel it when I see you
My emotions are stirred by your presence
Wherever you wanna go
I'm willing to accompany you anywhere
Whenever, baby, I'm yours
I'm available for you anytime, my beloved
'Cause all we got is right now, now
As this moment is all we have
So close I can taste you
You're so near that I can almost taste you
Ain't scared, I can take you
I'm not afraid, I can handle you
Can't fight the feeling
I cannot resist this sensation
You got me fiendin'
You've made me crave for you
Something you wanted to do all your life
There's something you wanted to experience your whole life
There's no more waiting, tonight is the night
There's no need to wait any longer, tonight is the night to pursue it
And it can't be wrong, not if it feels this right
If it feels so good, it must be right
Turn it up, scream it loud, yeah
Let's make some noise and enjoy it
Lyrics ยฉ Takwene LLC, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Iricom US Ltd, Broma 16, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Pierre Guetta, Esther Dean, Giorgio Tuinfort, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Nick Rotteveel, Robyn Rihanna Fenty, Shaffer Chimere Smith, Terius Youngdell Nash, Tor Erik Hermansen
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@frankmiranda707
Rihanna should have played this at the Super Bowl
@harleyqueen2994
2000s babies where u at?๐ญ imma crying because of nostalgia
@trumanwealth
Rihanna needs to make songs like this again.
@jellybean5321
codyisland1 TREWWW
@laynilunar
Was just saying this 5 minutes ago
@elliereed501
Yaaaaaasses
@mamnykk8515
I felt superhuman
@nurulnatashahezrina856
Exactlyy
@kh22912
I woke up with this song stuck in my head even though I haven't heard this in years... crazy
@xeji4348
I've had that too a times. Haven't hear a song in years and it comes to you outta nowhere.