Umbrella
Rihanna ft. Chris Brown Lyrics
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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, 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
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
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
The opening lines of Rihanna's Umbrella describe a feeling of invincibility, with the lyric "no clouds in my stones" suggesting that Rihanna is impervious to any negativity. When she mentions "hydroplaning into fame," she's referring to her meteoric rise in the music industry. The next lines mention the Dow Jones, which is a stock market index, further emphasizing her financial and professional success.
The chorus has become an iconic part of the song, with Rihanna singing about being there for someone, rain or shine. The metaphor of an umbrella is meant to symbolize protection and support, with the line "when the world has dealt its cards, if the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart" indicating that she will always be there for her loved ones.
Overall, the song's lyrics touch on themes of success, loyalty, and support. It's a testament to the fact that no matter how hard life gets, we have the capacity to protect and uplift one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh huh, uh huh
Agreement and excitement on the part of the singer
Good girl gone bad
Indicates that Rihanna has transformed from a good girl to someone with an edgier image and style
Take three, action
Indicates that this is the third time the singer is recording this song and it's time to start recording
No clouds in my stones
No obstacles in the way of the singer's success
Let it rain; I hydroplane into fame
Even if the going gets tough, the singer will keep going and rise to fame
Comin' down at the Dow Jones
The singer has reached the top of her game and is riding high like the Dow Jones stock market index
When the clouds come, we gone
The singer will leave when the going gets tough or when obstacles appear
We Rocafella
Indicates the singer's connection to the Roc Nation record label
We fly higher than weather
The singer will rise above whatever challenges come her way
In G5's or better
Indicates that the singer will travel in luxury in private jets
You know me
The singer is well-known and easily recognized
In anticipation for precipitation stack chips for the rainy day
The singer is preparing for hard times by saving money for a rainy day
Rain man is back with little Ms. Sunshine
The singer is back with a positive attitude despite tough times, represented by the term 'Rain man', and 'little Ms. Sunshine' refers to Rihanna
Rihanna, where you at?
A call out to Rihanna to come and join Chris Brown on the song
You have my heart, and we'll never be worlds apart
The singer is in a committed relationship and nothing will come between them
Maybe in magazines, but you'll still be my star
The singer's love for their partner will never fade, despite what the media may say
Baby, 'cause in the dark
Indicates that the singer's love is not based on material things, but on the emotional connection between them
You can't see shiny cars
The singer's partner will never be impressed by material possessions
And that's when you need me there
The singer will always be there for their partner
With you I'll always share
The singer will share everything with their partner
When the sun shines, we shine together
The singer's love and support is not just for tough times, but also during good times
Told you I'll be here forever
The singer is reassuring their partner that they will always be there for them
Said I'll always be your friend
The singer will always be there to support and care for their partner
Took an oath that I'm a stick it out till the end
The singer has made a promise to stay with their partner no matter what happens
Now that it's raining more than ever
Despite the tough times, the singer's love for their partner remains strong
Know that we still have each other
The singer's partner is the most important thing in their life
You can stand under my umbrella
The singer will shelter and protect their partner from whatever challenges may come their way
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh
Reinforces the idea that the singer will always be there to protect and care for their partner
These fancy things will never come in between
Material possessions will never be as important as the love between the singer and their partner
You're part of my entity, here for infinity
The singer's partner is a part of them and will always be a part of their lives
When the world has took its part
When life gets tough and challenges arise
When the world has dealt its cards
When life is difficult and unpleasant
If the hand is hard, together we'll mend your heart
If life is tough, the singer and their partner will help each other heal and recover, emotionally
You can run into my arms
The singer is always ready and eager to comfort their partner
It's okay, don't be alarmed
The singer's partner should never feel scared or hesitant to ask for help
Come into me
The singer is open and accepting of their partner's needs and wants
(There's no distance in between our love)
The singer and their partner's love will always remain strong, regardless of any distance between them
So I'm gonna let the rain pour
The singer is ready to face any challenge or difficulty that comes their way
I'll be all you need and more
The singer is ready and committed to providing their partner with everything they need
It's raining, raining
Reinforces the idea that life is tough and challenging
Ooh, baby, it's raining, raining
The singer is comforting their partner during hard times
You can always come into me
Reinforces the idea that the singer is always there for their partner, no matter what
It's pouring rain
Reinforces the idea that life is tough and challenging
Come into me
The singer is open and accepting of their partner's needs and wants
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Cuseball121
I feel bad for people that don’t know this version exists. It’s so good.
@jashardwallington
Jay z doesn't ppl to know
@hankhardon3517
Lol
@SpongeB00b_is_a_savage
I love them both they used to be my favorite couple but now they’re friends 🥹
@viciturner5979
10000% agree
@isaiahadams1996
I know same here
@emmalopez181
Chris brown and that golden voice. Gives me chills every time. I still think this is the better version of this song.
@niceasf7038
Fact
@sabraneydavis5605
I agree
@b.e.r.nnetwork8251
It is but when what happened happened they stopped playing it.