"Umbrella" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her third studio albu… Read Full Bio ↴"Umbrella" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her third studio album "Good Girl Gone Bad". It features American rapper Jay-Z, who co-wrote the song with its producers Tricky Stewart and Kuk Harrell, with additional writing from The-Dream. The song was originally written with Britney Spears in mind, but her label rejected it. "Umbrella" is a pop, hip-hop and R&B song with rock elements, referring to a romantic and platonic relationship and the strength of that relationship.

Umbrella
Rihanna Ft Jay-z Lyrics

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Uh huh, uh huh
Yeah, Rihanna
Uh huh, uh huh
Good girl gone bad
Uh huh, uh huh
Take three, action
Uh huh, uh huh, ho

No clouds in my stones
Let it rain; I hydroplane into fame
Comin' down at the Dow Jones
When the clouds come, we gone
We Rocafella
We fly higher than weather
In G5's or better
You know me
In anticipation for precipitation stack chips for the rainy day
Rain man is back with little Ms. Sunshine
Rihanna, where you at?

You have my heart, and we'll never be worlds apart
Maybe in magazines, but you'll still be my star
Baby, 'cause in the dark
You can't see shiny cars
And that's when you need me there
With you I'll always share
Because

When the sun shines, we shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath that I'm a stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we still have each other

You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

These fancy things will never come in between
You're part of my entity, here for infinity
When the world has took its part
When the world has dealt its cards
If the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart
Because

When the sun shines, we shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath that I'm a stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

You can run into my arms
It's okay, don't be alarmed
(Come into me)
(There's no distance in between our love)
So I'm gonna let the rain pour
I'll be all you need and more
Because

When the sun shines, we shine together
Told you I'll be here forever
Said I'll always be your friend
Took an oath that I'm a stick it out till the end
Now that it's raining more than ever
Know that we still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh, eh

It's raining, raining
Ooh, baby, it's raining, raining
Baby, come into me
Come into me
It's raining, raining
Ooh, baby, it's raining, raining
You can always come into me
Come into me
It's pouring rain
It's pouring rain
Come into me
Come into me
It's pouring rain
It's pouring rain

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rihanna's song "Umbrella" featuring Jay-Z is about being there for someone through anything and everything, through hard times and easy times. The first few lines of the song, "No clouds in my stones, Let it rain, I hydroplane into fame, Comin' down at the Dow Jones," suggests that Rihanna is well known and nothing can stop her from achieving her goals. The lyrics then continue, "When the sun shines, we shine together, told you I'll be here forever, said I'll always be your friend, took an oath, I'ma stick it out till the end," proving that no matter what happens in life, Rihanna will be there for her loved ones.

The chorus emphasizes that someone can always rely on Rihanna to be there for them, especially when days are tough. "Now that it's raining more than ever, know that we'll still have each other, you can stand under my umbrella, you can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh," shows that Rihanna is comforting someone through the hard times and letting them know that they can always come to her for support. The song is very optimistic and uplifting and carries a positive message that no matter what happens, if there is love and trust, someone will always be there for you.

Line by Line Meaning

Uh huh, uh huh
Rihanna is singing in agreement

Yeah, Rihanna
Rihanna acknowledges that it is her singing

Uh huh, uh huh
Rihanna is singing in agreement

Good girl gone bad
Rihanna has changed her image from a good girl to a bad girl

Uh huh, uh huh
Rihanna is singing in agreement

Take three, action
They are starting to record the song and are ready to go

Uh huh, uh huh, ho
Rihanna is singing in agreement with passion

No clouds in my stones
Rihanna is successful and has no negative thoughts or worries

Let it rain; I hydroplane into fame
Rihanna is embracing fame and letting it build her career

Comin' down at the Dow Jones
Rihanna's career and popularity is increasing

When the clouds come, we gone
Rihanna and Jay-Z will disappear when their troubles come

We Rocafella
Jay-Z's record label is Rocafella

We fly higher than weather
Rihanna and Jay-Z are above the haters and criticism

In G5's or better
Rihanna and Jay-Z are travelling in luxurious private jets

You know me
Rihanna is well-known and recognized by many

In anticipation for precipitation stack chips for the rainy day
Rihanna is saving money for hard times that may come in the future

Rain man is back with little Ms. Sunshine
Jay-Z and Rihanna are back with another hit and they shine like the sun

Rihanna, where you at?
Jay-Z is asking where Rihanna is

You have my heart, and we'll never be worlds apart
Rihanna and Jay-Z have a strong bond and will always be close

Maybe in magazines, but you'll still be my star
Rihanna is a celebrity and in the magazine spotlight, but she will always be Jay-Z's star

Baby, 'cause in the dark
When things get tough, Jay-Z will be there for Rihanna

You can't see shiny cars
Material possessions don't matter in a relationship

And that's when you need me there
Jay-Z will be there for Rihanna when she needs support

With you I'll always share
Jay-Z will share his life with Rihanna

When the sun shines, we shine together
Jay-Z and Rihanna succeed together

Told you I'll be here forever
Jay-Z promised to always be there for Rihanna

Said I'll always be your friend
Jay-Z is not just a partner, but a loyal friend to Rihanna

Took an oath that I'm a stick it out till the end
Jay-Z made a commitment to stay by Rihanna's side through anything

Now that it's raining more than ever
They are going through a tough period that compares to a heavy rain

Know that we still have each other
Despite the hard times, they have each other

You can stand under my umbrella
Jay-Z is offering to protect Rihanna from the hardships of life

ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
The catchy tune used to signify seeking cover under the umbrella

These fancy things will never come in between
Their love is more important than material possessions

You're part of my entity, here for infinity
Rihanna is a permanent part of Jay-Z's life

When the world has took its part
When people have taken everything from them

When the world has dealt its cards
When life has dealt them difficult situations

If the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart
If things get tough, they will support each other to heal

You can run into my arms
Rihanna can seek comfort from Jay-Z

It's okay, don't be alarmed
Jay-Z reassures Rihanna

(Come into me)
Jay-Z is inviting Rihanna into his embrace

(There's no distance in between our love)
Their love can cross any distance or barriers

So I'm gonna let the rain pour
Jay-Z is letting their problems come, but they will weather through it together

I'll be all you need and more
Jay-Z will be her support system and more than that

It's raining, raining
The rain is a metaphor for hard times

Ooh, baby, it's raining, raining
Jay-Z empathizes with Rihanna about going through hard times

Baby, come into me
Jay-Z is inviting Rihanna for comfort

It's pouring rain
Their problems are magnified

You can always come into me
Jay-Z will always be there for Rihanna

It's pouring rain
Their problems are magnified

Come into me
Jay-Z repeats his offer for comfort

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER A. STEWART, SHAWN C CARTER, TERIUS YOUNGDELL NASH, THADDIS LAPHONIA HARRELL

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