Where Have You Been
Rihanna
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I've been everywhere, man Looking for someone Someone who can please me Love me all night long I've been everywhere, man Looking for you babe Looking for you babe Searching for you babe Where have you been? 'Cause I never see you out Are you hiding from me, yeah? Somewhere in the crowd Where have you been? All my life, all my life Where have you been, all my life? Where have you been, all my life? Where have you been, all my life? Where have you been, all my life? I've been everywhere, man Looking for someone Someone who can please me Love me all night long I've been everywhere, man Looking for you babe Looking for you babe Searching for you babe Where have you been? 'Cause I never see you out Are you hiding from me, yeah? Somewhere in the crowd Where have you been? All my life, all my life Where have you been, all my life? Where have you been, all my life? Where have you been, all my life? Where have you been, all my life? Where have you been, all my life? You can have me all you want Any way, any day To show me where you are tonight I've been everywhere, man Looking for someone Someone who can please me Love me all night long I've been everywhere, man Looking for you babe Looking for you babe Searching for you babe
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Written by: Ester Dean, Lukasz Gottwald, Albert Geoffrey Mcelhinney, Henry Russell Walter, Adam Richard Wiles
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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8 facts about this song
Release Facts"Where Have You Been" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her sixth studio album, "Talk That Talk" (2011).
- The song was officially released as the third single from the album on May 8, 2012.
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Production and Inspiration FactsThe song was written by Ester Dean, Geoff Mack, Lukasz Gottwald (popularly known as Dr. Luke), Henry Walter, and Calvin Harris.
- Its creation process was inspired by Calvin Harris's 2011 hit single "We Found Love," which featured Rihanna.
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Music and Lyrics FactsThe song, a mix of dance-pop and house, features heavy instrumentation from synthesizers and syncopated beats.
- Lyrics revolve around searching for a man who will satisfy Rihanna.
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Chart Performance FactsUpon its release, it reached number five in the United States on the Billboard Hot 100, marking Rihanna's twenty-second top ten hit in the country.
- It also reached the top ten in twenty countries worldwide, including Canada, France, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
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Music Video FactsThe song's music video was directed by Dave Meyers, which was premiered on April 30, 2012, via Vevo.
- The music video features Rihanna in a variety of dance sequences in various exotic locales and earned an MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Choreography in 2012.
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Live Performance FactsRihanna performed "Where Have You Been" during promotional appearances, such as on "Saturday Night Live" and at the Coachella festival.
- The song was also included in the setlist of her Diamonds World Tour in 2013.
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Reception FactsThe song has received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom praised its beats and dance-driven tone.
- It has been frequently cited as one of the standout tracks on "Talk That Talk."
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Certification Facts"Where Have You Been" was certified 4× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over four million digital copies in the USA.
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