Farewell
Rihanna
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Wherever you're going I wanna go Wherever you're heading Can you let me know I don't mind catching up I'm on my way Just can't take the thought of you miles away And I know you're going somewhere to make a better life I hope that you find it on the first try And even though it kills me That you have to go I know it'll be sadder If you never hit the road So farewell Somebody is gonna miss you Farewell Somebody is gonna wish that you were here That somebody is me I will write to tell you what's going on But you won't miss nothing but the same old song If you don't mind catching up I'll spend the day telling you stories about a land far away But I know And I know you're going somewhere to make a better life I hope that you find it on the first try And even though it kills me That you have to go I know it'll be sadder If you never hit the road So farewell Somebody is gonna miss you Farewell Somebody is gonna wish that you were here Farewell Somebody is gonna miss you Farewell Somebody is gonna wish that you were here That somebody is me And I'm gon' try to hold it all in Try to hold back my tears So it don't make you stay here, yeah I'mma try to be a big girl now 'Cause I don't wanna be The reason you don't leave Farewell Somebody is gonna miss you Farewell Somebody is gonna wish that you were here Farewell Somebody is gonna miss you Farewell Somebody is gonna wish that you were here That somebody is me
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Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, ESTER DEAN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
About the ArtistRihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, is an internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter from Barbados. She is also an actress, businesswoman and philanthropist.
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About the Song"Farewell" is a song by Rihanna from her sixth studio album "Talk That Talk," released in November 2011.
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Songwriter"Farewell" was written by Ester Dean, a widely recognized songwriter known for working with popular artists such as Christina Aguilera, Katy Perry, and Rihanna herself.
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Genre"Farewell" can be classified as a pop and R&B ballad. It also incorporates elements of rock, specifically in the guitar-driven music.
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ThemeThe song tells a narrative about saying goodbye to someone who is embarking on a new journey, presenting themes of longing, change, and acceptance of the inevitable.
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Critical ResponseCritics praised "Farewell" for its emotional intensity and moving lyrics. Although it was not released as a single, it received positive reviews in its own right.
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Vocal PerformanceRihanna's vocal performance in "Farewell" was highly acclaimed for its power and emotional resonance, adding depth to the emotional narrative of the song.
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Album Performance"Talk That Talk," the album featuring "Farewell," debuted at number three on the US Billboard 200, selling 198,000 copies in its first week.
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Song LocationInterestingly, the last position of "Farewell" is on the album, illustrating the thematic relevance of the song's message of goodbye.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Alex da Kid, who has also worked with a number of high-profile artists such as Eminem and Imagine Dragons.
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Fan ResponseOver time, "Farewell" has become a fan favorite, highlighting again Rihanna's versatility as an artist.
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Live PerformancesAlthough "Farewell" was not a single, Rihanna has performed the song live at select concerts, always evoking a strong response from her audience due to the emotional richness of the song.
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