Disturbia
Rihanna
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Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum No more gas in the red Can't even get it started Nothing heard, nothing said Can't even speak about it All my life on my head Don't want to think about it Feels like I'm going insane Yeah It's a thief in the night To come and grab you It can creep up inside you And consume you A disease of the mind It can control you It's too close for comfort Throw on your break lights We're in the city of wonder Ain't gonna play nice Watch out, you might just go under Better think twice Your train of thought will be altered So if you must falter be wise Your mind is in Disturbia It's like the darkness is the light Disturbia Am I scaring you tonight Your mind is in Disturbia Ain't used to what you like Disturbia Disturbia Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Faded pictures on the wall It's like they talkin' to me Disconnectin' your call Your phone don't even ring I gotta get out Or figure this shit out It's too close for comfort It's a thief in the night To come and grab you It can creep up inside you And consume you A disease of the mind It can control you I feel like a monster Throw on your break lights We're in the city of wonder Ain't gonna play nice Watch out, you might just go under Better think twice Your train of thought will be altered So if you must falter be wise Your mind is in Disturbia It's like the darkness is the light Disturbia Am I scaring you tonight Your mind is in Disturbia Ain't used to what you like Disturbia Disturbia Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Release me from this curse I'm in I've been trying to maintain But I'm struggling You can't go, go, go I think I'm going to oh, oh, oh Throw on your break lights We're in the city of wonder Ain't gonna play nice Watch out, you might just go under Better think twice Your train of thought will be altered So if you must falter be wise Your mind is in Disturbia It's like the darkness is the light Disturbia Am I scaring you tonight Your mind is in Disturbia Ain't used to what you like Disturbia Disturbia Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
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Written by: Brian Kennedy Seals, Christopher Maurice Brown, Andre Darrell Merritt, Robert L. Allen
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
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13 facts about this song
Song Information"Disturbia" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (2008), a re-release of her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad (2007).
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Creation & CompositionIt was written by Andre Merritt, Chris Brown, Brian Kennedy, and Rob. A.
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Chart Performance"Disturbia" peaked at number one in Belgium and New Zealand and became a top-ten hit in over twenty countries including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
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Commercial SuccessThe song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and also topped the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart and the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and effectively presented a darker, more sinister version of Rihanna, marking a departure from her previous music videos.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Dance Recording category in 2009.
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Sales MilestoneAs of July 2013, it had sold over 4.3 million copies in the United States.
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Cultural Impact"Disturbia" has been covered by several artists, and has been used in various forms of media including films, television series, and video games.
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Live PerformanceRihanna has performed "Disturbia" in a number of live events, including the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where she won the award for Best Female Video.
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ControversyDespite its success, "Disturbia" sparked some controversy due to its violent themes and it was temporarily banned in China due to its "disturbing" content.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the song's catchiness and club-friendly sound, while noting the lyrics' delve into madness and paranoia as a departure from typical pop song content.
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Song Interpretation"Disturbia" is interpreted by many as Rihanna's depiction of her own personal turmoil, despite being written by Chris Brown and company.
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Genre ClassificationThe song is an uptempo dance-pop and electropop song with a sizzling beat. Its lyrics depict Rihanna's anxiety and discomfort in her surroundings.,
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