Desperado
Rihanna
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Desperado Sitting in a old Monte Carlo A man whose heart is hollow, uh Take it easy I'm not tryna go against you Actually, I'm going withcha Gotta get up out of here and You ain't leaving me behind I know you won't, 'cause we share common interests You need me, there ain't no leaving me behind Never, no, no, just want outta here, yeah Once I'm gone, ain't no going back If you want We could be, yeah, runaways Running from any sight of love Yeah, yeah, there ain't nothing There ain't nothing here for me There ain't nothing here for me anymore But I don't wanna be alone (Oh) (Oh) (Oh) Desperado Sitting in an old Monte Carlo We've both had our hearts broken, uh Take it easy I'm not tryna go against you I can be a lone wolf witcha Gotta get up out of here And you ain't leaving me behind I know you won't, 'cause we share common interests You need me, there ain't no leaving me behind Never, no, no, both want outta here. yeah Once we're gone, ain't no going back If you want We could be runaways Running from any sight of love Yeah, yeah, there ain't nothing There ain't nothing here for me There ain't nothing here for me anymore I don't wanna be alone Dear desperado Yeah, I don't wanna be alone Dear desperado Yeah, I don't wanna be alone If you want We could be runaways Running from any sight of love Yeah, yeah, there ain't nothing There ain't nothing here for me There ain't nothing here for me anymore But I don't wanna be alone If you want We could be runaways Running from any sight of love Yeah, yeah, there ain't nothing There ain't nothing here for me There ain't nothing here for me anymore But I don't wanna be alone Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah
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Written by: Iman Jordan, James Fauntleroy, Robyn Fenty, Mick Schultz, Krystin Watkins, Derrus Rachel
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Song Composition"Desperado" is a song by Rihanna from her eighth studio album, Anti which was released in 2016.
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GenreThe song can be classified under the genres of pop and R&B.
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Co-WritersRihanna co-wrote "Desperado" along with Mick Schultz, Krystin "Rook Monroe" Watkins, James Fauntleroy and Derrus Rachel.
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ProductionThe song was co-produced by Mick Schultz and Kuk Harrell.
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Chart PositionDespite not being released as a single, "Desparado" managed to reach number 33 on the Billboard Hot 100 in May 2016 due to strong digital downloads.
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Track Position"Desperado" is placed as the fifth song on Anti album’s track listing.
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Commercial PerformanceThe song, without any promotion or radio airplay, managed to sell more than 250,000 digital copies in the United States alone.
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Lyric AnalysisRihanna’s song "Desperado" features a metaphorical theme where 'desperado' refers to a desperate or reckless person in need of escape and she's willing to be the person's partner in crime.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics for its western vibes and Rihanna's vocals.
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Musical Style"Desperado" combines elements of trap music with an electronic beat.
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Live PerformancesRihanna included "Desperado" in the setlist of her 2016 Anti World Tour, with her performance being lauded for its visually pleasing production.
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Song DurationThe song has a time duration of 3 minutes and 6 seconds.
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Streaming PerformanceThe song has managed to accumulate millions of streams on various platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Distinctive StyleThe track is noted for its tough-talking lyrics and adventurous, rebellious theme, which subtly play into Rihanna's 'bad girl' image.
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Song RecognitionDespite not being an officially released single, "Desperado" is celebrated as one of the standout tracks from Anti and remains a fan favorite.
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