Sledgehammer

Rihanna

About Sledgehammer

"Sledgehammer" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released on June 27, 2016 as a single to promote Star Trek Beyond. It plays during the film's closing credits but is not included on the film's soundtrack. Rihanna co-wrote the song with Sia Furler and Jesse Shatkin. A music video for the song was released on June 30, 2016, and shows Rihanna performing magical acts on a foreign planet. The video was shot entirely on IMAX cameras.


Year:
2016
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I hit a wall, I never felt so low, so low
Like a waterfall, my tears dropped to the floor, the floor
They left a swimming pool of salted crimes, crimes
Oh, what could I do to change your mind?
Nothing

I'm bracing for the pain and I am letting go
I'm using all my strength to get out of this hole

I hit a wall, I thought that I would hurt myself
Oh I was sure, your words would leave me unconscious
And on the floor I'd be lying cold, lifeless
But I hit a wall, I hit 'em all, watch the fall
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer

Yeah I hit a wall, I prayed that I would make it through, make it through
I can't survive a life that's without you, that's without you, yeah
And I will rise up from the ashes now, the ashes now
Oh, the sparrow flies with just the crumbs of loving spilled, yeah

I was bracing for the pain and then I let it go
I gathered all my strength and I found myself whole

I hit a wall, I thought that I would hurt myself
Oh I was sure, your words would leave me unconscious
And on the floor I'd be lying cold, lifeless
But I hit a wall, I hit 'em all, watch the fall
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer
You're just another brick and I'm a sledgehammer

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Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( /riˈɑːnə/ ree-AH-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-AN-ə; born February 20, 1988), known mononymously as Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist and actress. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, her career began when she met record producer Evan Rogers in late 2003. At age 16, she came to the United States to pursue a recording career and began recording demo tapes under Rogers' guidance, subsequently signing a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z. more »

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Written by: SIA FURLER, JESSE SHATKIN

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Artist
"Sledgehammer" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna.
Soundtrack
The song was included as part of the soundtrack for the 2016 movie "Star Trek Beyond," making it a unique entry in Rihanna's discography.
Release Date
"Sledgehammer" was released as a single on June 27, 2016.
Music Video
The song features a distinct music video that was promoted as the first music video shot entirely in IMAX format.
Creators
The song was co-written by two well-known names in the music industry - Sia Furler, often known simply as Sia, and Jesse Shatkin.
Rihanna's Role
Rihanna played a major role in promoting the song and shared artwork for the song on her social media pages a few days before its release.
Genre
"Sledgehammer" is a power ballad, a slight deviation from Rihanna's regular pop and R&B repertoire.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews, with critics praising Rihanna's vocal performance, as well as the song's production quality.
Box Office
Including the song "Sledgehammer" in Star Trek Beyond may have contributed to the film's worldwide box office revenue of approximately $343.5 million.
Promotion
Rihanna promoted the song through a performance during the MTV Video Music Awards in 2016.
Chart Performance
Despite not being one of Rihanna's most well-known songs, "Sledgehammer" still managed to reach 92nd position on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Cover Art
The cover art for "Sledgehammer" features a close-up of Rihanna's face with what appears to be star constellations, corresponding to its use in the space-themed movie Star Trek Beyond.

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