Skin

Rihanna

About Skin

"Skin" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna from her fifth studio album, Loud (2010). The song was written by Kenneth Coby and Ursula Yancy, with production helmed by Soundz. Musically, "Skin" is a R&B song that contains influences from pop, dance-pop and dubstep genres, while lyrically, the song is about being in a relationship with someone and only wanting to feel their skin close to the protagonists. "Skin" received generally positive reviews from critics, as part of their overall review of Loud, praising "Skin"'s compositions as well as Rihanna's sensual vocal performance. The song was included on the set list of the Loud Tour (2011), where Rihanna retrieves a man or woman from the audience near the end of the song, and performs a lap-dance whilst on an elevated platform. "Skin" was also used in Rihanna's advertisement campaign for Armani Jeans. 


Year:
2010
5:03
102 
#2

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The mood is set,
So you already know what's next
TV on blast,
Turn it down,
Turn it down
Don't want it to clash,
With my body screaming now
I know you hearin' it,
You got me moaning now
I got a secret set I wanna show you, oh
I got a secret I'mma drop 'em to the floor, oh

No teasin',
You waited long enough
Go deep,
I'mma throw it at ya,
Can't catch it
Don't hold back,
You know I like it rough
Know I'm feelin' ya, huh
Know you liking it, huh

So why you standing over there with ya clothes on,
Baby strip down for me,
Goin' take 'em off
Don't worry baby,
I'mma meet you half way,
'Cause I know you wanna see me

Almost there,
So baby don't stop what you're doing
Softer then them other,
Boy I know you wanna touch
Breathing down my neck,
I can tell ya wanna (sh)
And now you want it like,
Want you to feel it now
I got a secret set I wanna show you, ooh
I got a secret I'mma drop em to the floor, ooh

No teasin',
You waited long enough
Go deep,
I'mma throw it at ya,
Can't catch it
Don't hold back,
You know I like it rough
Know I'm feelin' ya, huh
Know you liking it, huh

So why you standing over there with ya clothes on,
Baby strip down for me,
Goin' take 'em off
Don't worry baby,
I'mma meet you half way,
'Cause I know you wanna see me

No heels,
No shirt,
No skirt,
All I'm in is just skin
No jeans,
Take em off,
Wanna feel your skin
You a beast, oh
You know that I like that
Come on baby,
All I wanna see you in is just skin

Oh oh
Your skin, boy
Oh oh
Just skin
Oh oh
I'm loving your skin
Oh oh

All in baby,
Don't hold nothing back
Wanna take control,
Ain't nothing wrong with that
Say you liking how I feel,
Ain't gotta tell me that
Just put your skin baby on my skin

No heels,
No shirt,
No skirt,
All I'm in is just skin
No jeans,
Take 'em off,
Wanna feel your skin
You a beast, oh
You know that I like that
Come on baby,
All I wanna see you in is just skin

Oh oh
Your skin, boy
Oh oh
Just skin
Oh oh
I'm loving your skin
Oh oh

No heels,
No shirt,
No skirt,
All I'm in is just skin
No jeans,
Take 'em off,
Wanna feel your skin
You a beast, oh
You know that I like that
Come on baby,
All I wanna see you in is just skin
All I wanna see you in is just skin
All I wanna see you in is just skin, just skin
All I wanna see you in
All I wanna see you in is your skin, ooh

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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: KENNETH COBY, ROBYN FENTY, URSULA YANCEY, URSULA YANCY

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16 facts about this song

Genre
The song "Skin" by Rihanna falls under the R&B and pop genre.
Album
"Skin" is part of Rihanna's fifth studio album "Loud".
Release Date
The song, along with the album it is on, was released on November 12, 2010.
Song Length
"Skin" is approximately five minutes and four seconds long, making it one of the longest tracks in the album.
Co-Writers
The song was co-written by Rihanna alongside a team of writers which includes Kenneth Coby and Ursula Yancy.
Production
The production of the song was led by Soundz, a renowned record producer.
Chart Performance
Despite not being a single, the song managed to chart on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart due to strong digital downloads.
Critical Reception
The song received positive feedback from music critics – they praised its sensuality and the rawness of Rihanna's voice.
Music Composition
"Skin" is composed as a slow-jam R&B song, featuring guitar strumming, low-key synthesizers, provocative lyrics, and a heavy bassline.
Significance
The track is often considered one of Rihanna's most sexually suggestive songs, marking her transition to a more adult image.
Live Performances
Rihanna has performed "Skin" live several times; it was included in her 2011 Loud Tour set list.
Commercial Success
"Skin" managed to reach the number 66 spot on the US Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart and reached number 6 in the South Korean International Singles chart.
Interpretations
Several critics interpreted the song as an invitation to Rihanna's lovers or listeners to come into her inner world.
Musical Style
"Skin" has been noted for its departure from the dancehall and reggae-inspired beat of Rihanna’s earlier work to a more sultry and seductive R&B style.
Visuals
Although there was no official music video for the track, the live performances often featured provocative visuals in line with the song's sensuous lyrics and tone.
Personal Impact
While she typically remains tight-lipped about the personal meaning behind her songs, Rihanna revealed in an interview that “Skin” is a song that can make anyone feel sexy.

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