Needed Me
Rihanna
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Mustard on the beat ho! I was good on my own, that's the way it was That's the way it was You was good on the low for a faded f*ck On some faded love Shit, what the f*ck you complaining for? Feeling jaded huh? Used to trip off that shit I was kickin' to you Had some fun on the run though I give it to you But baby Don't get it twisted You was just another nigga on the hit list Tryna fix your inner issues with a bad bitch Didn't they tell you that I was a savage F*ck your white horse and a carriage Bet you never could imagine Never told you you could have it You needed me Ooh You needed me To feel a little more, and give a little less Know you hate to confess But baby ooh, you needed me You been rollin' around, shit I'm rollin up Light and roll it up Break it down like a pound, shit was never us Shit was never us That's the real on the real, are you serious? How you feel, how you feel? Used to trip off that shit I was kickin' to ya Had some fun on the run though, I give it to ya But baby Don't get it twisted (don't get it twisted) You was just another nigga on the hit list Tryna fix your inner issues with a bad bitch Didn't they tell you that I was a savage F*ck your white horse and a carriage Bet you never could imagine Never told you you could have it You needed me Ooh (ooh) You needed me (you needed me) To feel a little more, and give a little less Know you hate to confess But baby ooh, you needed me
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Written by: Dijon McFarlane, Lewis Hughes, Te Warbrick, Adam Feeney, Nick Audino, Brittany Hazard, Charles Hinshaw, Khaled Rohaim, Roby Fenty
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"Needed Me" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her eighth studio album "Anti" which was released in 2016.
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Song Duration and ProducersThe song runs for 3 minutes and 11 seconds, and it was produced by DJ Mustard, Twice as Nice, and Frank Dukes.
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Unique Song StyleThe song stands out for its fusion of EDM (Electric Dance Music) and R&B (Rhythm and Blues) genres, alongside Rihanna's contemplative vocals and bittersweet lyrics.
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Lyrics' ThemeThe lyrics of the song focuses on themes of independence, self-reliance, and the rejection of a lover.
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Billboard ChartsUpon its release, "Needed Me" peaked at number seven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it Rihanna's 29th top 10 hit.
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Multi-Platinum CertificationThe song received a 5x Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for selling over five million units in the United States.
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Music Video DirectorThe music video of "Needed Me" was directed by Harmony Korine, known for his film "Spring Breakers." It features Rihanna seeking revenge on a man in a strip club.
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Reaction of Music Critics"Needed Me" receive positive reviews from music critics, praising it for its dark and moody sound, as well as Rihanna's bold vocal performance.
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Involved SongwritersThe song credits a total of eight songwriters, including Rihanna herself, Dijon McFarlane (DJ Mustard), Nick Audino, Lewis Hughes, Khaled Rohaim, Te Whiti Warbrick, Adam Feeney (Frank Dukes), and Brittany Hazzard (Starrah).
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Influences and Sampling"Needed Me" is influenced by hip hop and features a small sample from "Our Generation," a song by Ernie Hines.
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