Cold Case Love

Rihanna

About Cold Case Love

"Cold Case Love" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her fourth studio album, Rated R (2009). It was written and produced by The Y's (Justin Timberlake, Robin Tadross and James Fauntleroy II). Following Chris Brown's assault on Rihanna, she started working on the sound of her new album. Timberlake who co-wrote "Cold Case Love" labeled the sound of Rihanna's new project as a step forward for the singer. In February 2010, Rihanna admitted that the song's lyrics are about her complicated relationship with Brown. An R&B song, "Cold Case Love" has an instrumentation infused with a simple piano pattern, thumping bassline, violin and viola strings and electric guitar licks. Lyrically, it is a "melancholic and mature farewell" to a failed relationship. "Cold Case Love" received acclaim from contemporary music critics who labeled the song as a highlight on Rated R and additionally praised Rihanna's vocals. The singer performed the song on her 2013 worldwide concert tour, Diamonds World Tour, in a medley with "Take a Bow" and "Hate That I Love You". 


Year:
2011
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On my roof
Dark and I'm burning a rose
I don't need proof
I'm torn apart and you know
What you did to me was a crime
Cold case love
And I let you reach me one more time
But that's enough uh

Your love was breaking the law, but I needed a witness (oh oh)
So pick me up when it's over, it don't make any difference (oh oh)
Will it ever be solved?
Or am I taking the fall?
Truth was there all along, tell me how did we miss it

We opened up a cold case love
And it got the best of us
And now prints, pictures and white outlines
Are all that's left at the scene of a crime of a cold case love (oh oh)

Should've investigated
But love blinded eyes couldn't see, no
And then I tried to cage it
But your love ain't the kind that you can keep
Release me now 'cause I did my time
Of this cold case love
My heart's no longer cold and confined
I've had enough oh oh

Your love was breaking the law, but I needed a witness (oh oh)
So pick me up when it's over, it don't make any difference (oh oh)
Will it ever be solved?
Or am I taking the fall? (Ooh no)
Truth was there all along, tell me how did we miss it
We opened up a cold case love
And it got the best of us
And now prints, pictures and white outlines
Are all that's left at the scene of a crime
Of a cold case love oh oh

We lost our way
Took this too far
Now I'll never find the pieces of my heart
We've lost enough
Looking for a truth
That was here all along

Cold case love
And it got the best of us
And now prints, pictures and white outlines
Are all that's left at the scene of a crime
Of a cold case love

We opened up a cold case love
And it got the best of us
And now prints, pictures and white outlines
Are all that's left at the scene of a crime
Of a cold case love, love

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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: JAMES FAUNTLEROY, ROBIN TADROSS, JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE

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

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10 facts about this song

Creation and Release
"Cold Case Love" is a track from Rihanna's fourth studio album, "Rated R," which was released on November 20, 2009.
Genre & Style
The song falls under the genre of pop and R&B with an atmospheric and somber tone, characterized by its intense lyrics and emotional delivery.
Songwriters & Producers
"Cold Case Love" was written by a group of well-known musicians including Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, James Fauntleroy, and Robin Tadross. The track was also co-produced by The Y's, comprising of Timberlake himself and Tadross.
Inspiration
Much of "Cold Case Love" was inspired by Rihanna's personal experiences, particularly her challenging relationship with Chris Brown which saw a violent end. The song's intense lyrics reflect the singer's struggle and emotional turmoil following the breakup.
Reception and Reviews
"Cold Case Love" has been heavily praised by music critics. The Guardian complimented the rich layered production, while the Rolling Stone dubbed it "an epic, haunted song".
Lyrical Content
The song uses metaphors of a criminal investigation to examine a failed love affair, marking it as one of Rihanna's deepest and most introspective songs.
Musical Structure
"Cold Case Love" begins with a gentle guitar riff, before picking up the pace with electronic beats. The song is distinctive for its change in tempo, mirroring the fluctuating emotions in a turbulent relationship.
Live Performances
Rihanna has performed "Cold Case Love" live during several concerts and shows, each time eliciting a strong response from the audience due to its deep emotional content.
Song Duration
The song, being the longest track on the album, runs for a duration of approximately 6 minutes and 4 seconds.
Album Success
While "Cold Case Love" wasn't released as a single, the album "Rated R" peaked at the number one spot on the Billboard Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.

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