Numb
Rihanna (Feat. Eminem) Lyrics
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I don't care
Can't tell me nothing
I'm impaired
No worse for wear
'Cause I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let that man get cash)
I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let the champagne splash)
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let that man get cash)
I'm going numb
Can't you see
Ain't it clear
I don't care
Get closer to me
If you dare
I double dare
'Cause I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let the champagne splash)
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let that man get cash)
I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let the champagne splash)
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let that man get cash)
I'm going numb
I'm plastered, dry wall
Look me in my eyeball
Do I look high, no
I love the way you lie girl
Yeah, yeah, yeah, come here dear
Trying to get closer to you
I'm motioning you to pull over boo
I'm the siren that you hear
I'm the butt police, and I'm looking at your rear, rear, rear
But odds are I'ma end up in the back of a squad car
By the end of tonight, I'm a rock star
Get your wind up, it's attack of the Oddball
Homie can you show me where the gosh darn bath salts are
'Cause I'm sick of sniffing asphalt
Every thought scarred got my pants off at the crosswalk
In suspenders, and I can't feel my limbs cause
'Cause I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let the champagne splash)
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let that man get cash)
I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let the champagne splash)
I'm going numb, I'm going numb (let that man get cash)
I'm going numb
The lyrics of Rihanna (featuring Eminem)'s song Numb exhibit a clear representation of the hedonistic lifestyle of those who spend their lives indulging in the pleasures that material wealth can provide. The indulgence of ecstasy, champagne, and money leads to a numbing of the senses and eventual detachment from the real world. The first few lines, "Ecstasy in the air, I don't care," signify that the singer is willingly entering a state of numbness. The lyrics are an expression of this nihilistic attitude towards life, and the inability or refusal to face the consequences of one's actions.
The apathetic tone of the lyrics is also represented by the repetition of the phrase "I’m going numb" throughout the song. It shows that the singer is determined to let go of any feeling, either good or bad. The line, "Can't you see, I don't care, get closer to me if you dare," reveals that the person is in no mood to interact with others, and is only interested in self-indulgence. The use of the phrase "I double dare" shows the person's arrogance, indicating that they are willing to take any challenge that comes their way.
Eminem's verse in the song adds more depth and complexity to the theme. The line "I love the way you lie girl" seems to be a reference to one of his previous hit songs, "Love the Way You Lie," where he talks about abusive relationships. This line can be interpreted to mean that he loves the girl who is deceiving and manipulating him. His tone seems aggressive, possibly because he feels trapped in this lifestyle, and is fighting to escape.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the dark side of fame, fortune, and the unhealthy obsession with pleasure-seeking. It warns against the dangers of unchecked indulgence, and the consequences of living a life with no empathy or consideration for the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Ecstasy in the air
The atmosphere is filled with euphoria
I don't care
The singer doesn't care about anything
Can't tell me nothing
No one can influence or stop the singer
I'm impaired
The singer is under the influence of drugs/alcohol
No worse for wear
Despite the singer's condition, they are still unharmed
'Cause I'm going numb, I'm going numb
The singer is becoming more and more numb
Let the champagne splash
The celebration continues with alcohol
Let that man get cash
Allow others to enjoy the financial gains of success
Can’t you see
The singer is asking if the listener understands the situation
Ain’t it clear
The singer believes the situation is obvious
Get closer to me
The singer may desire intimacy or connection
If you dare
The singer is daring the listener to come closer
I double dare
The singer is strongly urging the listener to take action
I’m plastered, dry wall
The singer is extremely intoxicated
Look me in my eyeball
The singer is requesting attention and validation
Do I look high, no
The singer is denying any visual signs of drug use
I love the way you lie girl
The singer enjoys being deceived by a romantic partner
Trying to get closer to you
The singer desires a stronger connection with the romantic interest
I'm motioning you to pull over boo
The singer is making a flirtatious gesture towards the interest
I'm the siren that you hear
The singer thinks they are irresistible to the romantic interest
I'm the butt police, and I'm looking at your rear, rear, rear
The singer is making a crude joke about checking the interest's body
But odds are I'mma end up in the back of a squad car
The singer expects to be arrested
By the end of tonight, I'm a rock star
The singer feels like a superstar for the night
Get your wind up, it's attack of the Oddball
The singer is hyping up the situation, as if it's a fight or an attack
Homie can you show me where the gosh darn bath salts are
The singer is referencing a dangerous drug and asking for it
Cause I'm sick of sniffing asphalt
The singer is tired of their current drug use and wants something stronger
Every thought scarred got my pants off at the crosswalk
The singer is experiencing distorted, uncomfortable thoughts and is vulnerable
In suspenders, and I can't feel my limbs cause
The singer is so numb that they can't feel their body
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WARREN MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Warren Felder, Ronald Tyler Colson, Sam Dew, Robyn Fenty, Aldrin Davis, Kanye West, Marshall Mathers, Andrew Wansel, Connie Mitchell
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