Kiss it Better
Rihanna
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Kiss it, kiss it better, baby Kiss it, kiss it better, baby Been waiting on that sunshine boy, I think I need that back Can't do it like that No one else gonna get it like that So I argue, you yell But you take me back Who cares when it feels like crack? Boy you know that you always do it right Man, f*ck your pride Just take it on back, boy take it on back boy Take it back all night Just take it on back, take it on back Mmm, do what you gotta do, keep me up all night Hurting vibe, man, and it hurts inside when I look you in your eye What are you willing to do Oh tell me what you're willing to do? (Kiss it, kiss it better, baby) Oh what are you willing to do? Oh, tell me what you're willing to do? Kiss it, kiss it better, baby Been waiting on that sunshine boy, I think I need that back Can't do it like that No one else gonna get it like that So I argue, you yell Had to take me back Who cares when it feels like crack? Boy you know that you always do it right Man, f*ck your pride Just take it on back, boy take it on back boy Take it back all night Just take it on back, take it on back Mmm, do what you gotta do, keep me up all night Hurting vibe, man, and it hurts inside when I look you in your eye What are you willing to do Oh tell me what you're willing to do? (Kiss it, kiss it better, baby) Oh what are you willing to do? Oh, tell me what you're willing to do? (Kiss it, kiss it better, baby) I've been waiting up all night Baby, tell me what's wrong Go on and make it right Make it all night long I've been waiting up all night Baby, tell me what's wrong Go on and make it right Make it all night long Man, f*ck your pride Just take it on back, just take it on back babe Take it back all night Just take it on back, take it on back Ooh do what you gotta do, keep me up all night (all night) Hurting vibe, man, and it hurts inside when I look you in your eye What are you willing to do Oh tell me what you're willing to do? (Kiss it, kiss it better, baby) Oh what are you willing to do? Oh, tell me what you're willing to do? (Kiss it, kiss it better, baby) What are you willing to do Oh tell me what you're willing to do? (Kiss it, kiss it better, baby) Oh what are you willing to do? Oh, tell me what you're willing to do? (Kiss it, kiss it better, baby) (Kiss it, kiss it better, baby) (Kiss it, kiss it better, baby)
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Written by: Jeff Bhasker, Natalia Cappuccini, Robyn Fenty, John Glass
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"Kiss It Better" was written by Rihanna, Jeff Bhasker, Teddy Sinclair, and John Glass; it was primarily produced by Bhasker who is a Grammy award-winning producer and song writer.
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Album FeatThe song is a part of Rihanna's eighth studio album, "Anti", which was released in 2016.
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Chart Performance"Kiss It Better" peaked at number 62 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the charts for 8 weeks.
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Grammy NominationIt was nominated for Best R&B Song in the 59th Annual Grammy Awards but did not win.
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Music StyleThe song is a pop ballad, which also incorporates elements of R&B and funk. The music features electronic guitar strums, giving the song a soft-rock kind of vibe.
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Lyric ThemeThe lyrics of the song express yearning and desperation for a past lover. The title refers to the desire to have a previous relationship repaired and made better.
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Album ReleaseDespite being such a popular track, the song was not released as a single until March 30, 2016, two months after the album had been released.
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Music VideoThe music video, directed by Craig McDean, features Rihanna alone in a room, interpreting the song through different scenes. The video was widely appreciated for its artistic take and for Rihanna's bold, confident presentation.
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Radio DebutKiss it Better made its radio debut on BBC Radio 1Xtra on November 27, 2015.
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Critical Reception"Kiss It Better" received widespread acclaim from music critics. Many commented positively on the song's sound, lyrics, and Rihanna's vocal performance. Some critics even considered it as one of the best tracks in the album.
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Live PerformancesRihanna performed the song live for the first time at the 2016 Anti World Tour.
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