California King Bed
Rihanna
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Chest to chest Nose to nose Palm to palm We were always just that close Wrist to wrist Toe to toe Lips that felt just like the inside of a rose So how come when I reach out my finger It feels like more than distance between us In this California king bed We're ten thousand miles apart I'll be California wishing on these stars For you're heart on me My California king Eye to eye Cheek to cheek Side by side You were sleeping next to me Arm in arm Dusk to dawn With the curtains drawn And a little last night on these sheets So how come when I reach out my finger It seems like more than distance between us In this California king bed We're ten thousand miles apart I'll be California wishing on these stars For you're heart on me My California king Just when I felt like giving up on us You turned around and gave me one last touch That made everything feel better And even then my eyes got wetter So confused wanna ask you if you love me But I don't wanna seem so weak Maybe I've been California dreaming In this California king bed We're ten thousand miles apart I'll be California wishing on these stars For you're heart on me My California king My California king In this California king bed We're ten thousand miles apart I'll be California wishing on these stars For you're heart on me My California king
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Written by: Alex Delicata, Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Priscilla Renea Hamilton, Robyn R. Fenty
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"California King Bed" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fifth studio album, "Loud" (2010). The song was released as the album’s fifth single in May 2011.
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Genre and StyleOften described as a power ballad, "California King Bed" is characterized by its rock and R&B influences. It deviates slightly from Rihanna's previous dance-pop tracks.
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Songwriters and ProducersThe track was written by Andrew Harr, Jermaine Jackson, Priscilla Renea, and Alex Delicata. Harr and Jackson, better known as The Runners, also produced the song together.
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Chart Performance"California King Bed" peaked at number 8 on the Australian Singles Chart and at number 37 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It fared better on the New Zealand Singles Chart, where it peaked at number 4.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "California King Bed" speak about feeling distant from a lover despite being in the same bed, using the large size of a California king bed as the metaphor.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and shot in a beachside mansion in Malibu, California.
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Live PerformancesRihanna performed "California King Bed" at the 2011 Academy of Country Music Awards with Sugarland frontwoman Jennifer Nettles. It was also part of her setlist for her "Loud" tour.
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Commercial UseThe song was used in a promotional campaign by the National Sleep Foundation to promote better sleep health.
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Critical ReceptionThough critics had a mixed response to "California King Bed," many praised Rihanna's vocal performance on the track, noting her mature and sensitive delivery.
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CertificationsDespite its moderate chart performance, "California King Bed" was certified double platinum by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) and gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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