Ring the Alarm
Rihanna feat. Beyonce Lyrics

Ring the alarm
The situation has become unbearable and the singer needs to take action

I been through this too long
The singer has dealt with this problem for a lengthy period of time

But I'll be damned if I see another chick on your arm
The singer refuses to tolerate their partner being with another person

Don't you ring the alarm
The artist warns their partner not to create more problems and stress

She gon' be rockin' chinchilla coats (if I let you go, no)
If the artist were to let their partner go, the other woman would have access to luxurious items

Get in the house off the coast (if I let you go, no)
If the singer let their partner go, the other woman would have access to a lavish home

She gon' take everything I own (if I let you go, no)
The other woman would claim ownership of all the material possessions that the singer has

I can't let you go (oh), damned if I let you go (no)
The artist cannot let go of their partner despite the risks and consequences of staying in the relationship

She gon' rock them VVS stones (if I let you go, no)
If the artist were to let their partner go, the other woman would wear expensive and high-quality jewelry

Couped in the 'Bach or the Rolls (if I let you go, no)
If the artist were to let their partner go, the other woman would drive luxury vehicles

Tell me how should I feel, when I know what I know
The singer is conflicted in their emotions knowing the truth about their partner's infidelity

And my female intuition, telling me you a dog?
The artist's intuition alerts them that their partner is cheating and behaving badly

People told me 'bout the flames, I couldn't see through the smoke
Others tried to warn the singer about their partner's misdeeds, but they were oblivious to the signs

When I need answers, accusations, what you mean you gon' choke? (Oh)
The singer demands answers and is frustrated that their partner is avoiding the conversation

You can't stay, you gotta go (oh)
The singer demands their partner leave and end the relationship

Ain't no other chick spendin' yo' dough
The artist warns their partner that they will not find another person to spend money on

This is taking a toll, the way the story unfolds
The situation is becoming overwhelming and unbearable

Not the picture-perfect movie everyone would have saw
The relationship has turned out to be a disaster despite the initial expectations of a perfect love story

Tell me how should I feel When you made me belong
The singer questions how they should feel knowing they trusted their partner and belonged to them, yet they still cheated

And the thought of you just touching her is what I hate most
The artist cannot stand the idea of their partner being intimate with another woman

I don't want you but I want it and I can't let it go
The artist does not want their partner back, but they cannot let go of their desire for the relationship to work out

To know you give it to her like you gave it to me, come on (oh)
The thought of their partner treating another woman the same way they were treated hurts and frustrates the artist

He's so arrogant and bold (oh)
The singer describes their partner as having an overly confident and self-assured personality

But she gone love that shit, I know
Despite their partner's arrogance, the other woman will still love them

I done put in a call, time to ring the alarm
The singer reaches their limit and decides to take action against their partner's infidelity

'Cause you ain't never seen a fire like the one I'ma cause
The singer will create a scene and cause a lot of trouble for their partner in response to their cheating

How can you look at me And not see all the things that I kept only just for you? (Ooh)
The singer feels unappreciated and undervalued despite their efforts to make the relationship work

Why would you risk it baby is that the price I that pay? (Ooh)
The artist questions why their partner would risk losing them for someone else

But this is my show and I won't let you go
The artist is in control of the situation and will not let their partner leave easily

All has been paid for, and it's mine
The singer has invested too much into the relationship and expects to receive something in return

See all the things, see all the things
The singer wants their partner to fully appreciate all that they have done for them