Te Amo

Rihanna

About Te Amo

"Te Amo" (English: "I Love You") is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fourth studio album, Rated R (2009). The song was written by Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, James Fauntleroy II and Rihanna, with production helmed by Eriksen and Hermansen under their production name, Stargate. "Te Amo" impacted radio in Canada on June 7, 2010, and was released via digital download on June 8, 2010, in Australia, Italy and New Zealand, as the album's third international and sixth and final overall single. "Te Amo" incorporates elements of music of Latin America and conveys Rihanna's struggles as the object of another woman's desires. Music critics praised the song for its lyrics and for a less futuristic sound than other songs on Rated R. "Te Amo" peaked inside the top ten of national charts, including the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. The song also attained top forty positions in Australia, The Netherlands and Slovakia. "Te Amo" was certified gold in four countries. The song's accompanying music video was directed by longtime collaborator Anthony Mandler and features French supermodel Laetitia Casta, who tries to seduce Rihanna and eventually succeeds. Rihanna performed the song live at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on May 23, 2010 in Bangor, Wales. "Te Amo" was also included on the set list of Rihanna's Last Girl on Earth tour. 


Year:
2011
3:28
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Te amo, te amo, she say's to me
I hear the pain in her voice
Then we danced underneath the candelabra, she takes the lead
That's when I saw it in her eyes, it's over

Then she said Te amo, then she put her hand around my waist
I told her no, she cried Te amo
I told her I'm not gonna run away, but let me go
My soul is awry and without asking why
I said Te amo, wish somebody would tell me what she said
Don't it mean I love you
I think it means I love you
Don't it mean I love you

Te amo, te amo, she's scared to breathe
I hold her hand, I got no choice, uhh
Pulled me out on the beach, danced in the water, I start to leave
She's begging me and asking why it's over

Then she said Te amo, then she put her hand around my waist
I told her no, she cried Te amo
I told her I'm not gonna run away, but let me go
My soul is awry and without asking why
I said Te amo, wish somebody would tell me what she said
Don't it mean I love you
I think it means I love you
Don't it mean I love you

Yes we can dance
But you gotta watch your hands
Watch me all night
I move under the light because I understand
That we all need love, and I'm not afraid
I feel the love but I don't feel that way

Then she said Te amo, then she put her hand around my waist
I told her no, she cried Te amo
I told her I'm not gonna run away, but let me go
My soul is awry and without asking why
I said Te amo, wish somebody would tell me what she said
Don't it mean I love you
I think it means I love you
Don't it mean I love you
I think it means I love you, I love you

Te amo, te amo, don't it mean I love you

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Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( /riˈɑːnə/ ree-AH-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-AN-ə; born February 20, 1988), known mononymously as Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist and actress. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, her career began when she met record producer Evan Rogers in late 2003. At age 16, she came to the United States to pursue a recording career and began recording demo tapes under Rogers' guidance, subsequently signing a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z. more »

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Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Hermansen, Robyn Fenty, James Fauntleroy

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Te Amo" is a song performed by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fourth studio album, "Rated R" (2009).
Song Structure
The song is written in the key of B minor and is set in time signature of common time with a tempo of 84 beats per minute.
Song Language
"Te Amo" is in English but includes the Spanish phrase "te amo," which translates to "I love you."
Song Themes
The song deals with themes of a homosexual love affair and the mixed feelings that come with it.
Song Creators
"Te Amo" was written by Mikkel S. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, James Fauntleroy II and Rihanna, while it was produced by StarGate.
Song Genre
The song belongs to the genre of Latin pop and reggae, with some flamenco influences.
Song Charts
"Te Amo" has been quite successful on the charts worldwide. It peaked at number 14 in the UK Singles Chart, number 36 in the US Billboard Hot 100 and was a Top 10 hit in several countries including Norway and Spain.
Music Video Director
The music video of "Te Amo" was directed by longtime collaborator Anthony Mandler and features French supermodel, Laetitia Casta.
Song Recognition
"Te Amo" was nominated for Best Female Video at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards Japan.
Other "Te Amo" Song
“Te Amo” is also a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes from his album “Mis Planes Son Amarte” (2017). This song presents a different lyrical content and musical style than Rihanna's version.

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