Na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
Na-na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na-na-na, come on
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
Na-na-na-na
Feels so good being bad (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
There's no way I'm turning back (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Now the pain is for pleasure
'Cause nothing can measure (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Love is great, love is fine (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Out the box, outta line (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
Love is great, love is fine (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
Out the box, outta line (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
The affliction of the feeling leaves me wanting more (oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
Oh, I love the feeling you bring to me, oh, you turn me on
It's exactly what I've been yearning for, give it to me strong
And meet me in my boudoir
Make my body say, "Ah, ah, ah," I like it (like it)
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
'Cause I may be bad, but I'm perfectly good at it
Sex in the air, I don't care, I love the smell of it
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But chains and whips excite me
Na-na-na, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it, come on, come on, come on
I like it, like it
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
S, S, S and M, M, M
About This Song
"S&M" is a provocative pop anthem that uses BDSM imagery as a metaphor for the intoxicating power dynamics and emotional intensity found in passionate relationships. Beneath its deliberately shocking surface, the song explores themes of surrendering control, finding pleasure in emotional vulnerability, and the addictive nature of intense romantic connections. Rihanna's vocals alternate between breathy vulnerability and commanding confidence, mirroring the push-and-pull dynamic the lyrics describe. The production features a driving electro-pop beat with industrial undertones, creating a sonic landscape that feels both sleek and slightly dangerous. The song's genius lies in how it transforms taboo subject matter into a mainstream pop hit while maintaining its edge-the "chains and whips" become symbols for the ways we willingly bind ourselves to love despite potential pain. Its infectious "na na na" hook and club-ready production made it irresistible to radio and dance floors, while its bold subject matter sparked conversations about female sexuality and empowerment in pop music. The track resonated because it captured something many listeners recognized but rarely heard articulated so boldly: the thrilling contradiction of finding freedom through surrender in intimate relationships. Coming at the height of Rihanna's artistic evolution, "S&M" established her as an artist unafraid to push boundaries while delivering undeniably catchy pop music.
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