Break It Off

Sean Paul, Rihanna

About Break It Off

"Break It Off" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her second studio album A Girl like Me (2006), and features guest vocals from Sean Paul. It was written by Donovan Bennett, Paul, K. Ford and Rihanna, while production was handled by Don Corleon. The song was released on 13 November 2006, as the album's fourth and final single. "Break It Off" is a futuristic pop-dancehall and R&B song, which is layered over an electro-reggae beat. Critical reception of the song was positive, with reviewers praising the collaboration between Rihanna and Paul and as a return to the former's roots. "Break It Off" made chart appearances on the singles charts of the United States, Canada, Flemish Belgium, Portugal and Romania. It peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and number six on the Mainstream Top 40 chart. In Canada, it peaked at number 36 on the Canadian Hot 100. Rihanna performed the song at Radio One Big Weekend in 2007 and it was included on the set list of her Good Girl Gone Bad Tour (2007–09), and was subsequently included on the accompanying DVD release, entitled Good Girl Gone Bad Live. 


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Breaking it off and setting it off in the real way
Making the girls, them chill their mind (feel fine)
Making them have a good time
Yeah, man, S Peezy, yo, long side Ri, Ri
Come down now, Rihanna
Take it to them, take it to them, girl

Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty (most definitely)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
(Break it off, take it off, no miss take it off)
Break it off tonight (Yo)
Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty (yo, yo)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body (yeah, yeah)
Break it off tonight (yo, yo)

Struggle and pain wha she fell all de while
And she want a good man to give her de style
Wild child
So she dere pon me file
It's a long time now me wha plow
Plow de sile meh car run, run like de nile
And de most energy meh whan gi her tonight
Give her tonight
Gan make she feel right
Make she fly like a kite that reach a new height
Ah we give it to de gyal dem
Make dem reel up and bawl
And make dem (start call)
Anytime she want it back she ha fi call (Dutty Paul)
Admittin' it on de spot I know de real (Sean Paul)
When de traits so great
Cause she feelin' top up and tall wat de ting say

Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty (Immediate, if not before)
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty (boom, ba)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
(Break it off, take it off, no miss take it off)
Break it off tonight (yo)
Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty (yo, yo)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
(Yeah, yeah, yo, yo, yagga, yo)
Break it off tonight
(Ri, Ri, S Peezy, yo, yo)

No doubt
Gyal, you shoulda know SP and a scout
Naughty sweat so shout
Make ya bawl out (shout)
Make ya holla me gah give affection in your direction
We go all out
Gyal, just follow we if ya love energy
If ya whan pedigree
Cruise like Penelope
Make a see yuh just bounce wit de Dutty
We keep givin' you de Q to de U to de A (yea) to de L to de I to de T to de Y
Girl, I got to try (try)
Take yuh booty make you reach to de S.K.Y.
Woman, I got to say (say)
Da way you move is makin' me high
Girl, cuh yuh know say yuh S to de E to de X to de Y (boom, ba, boom, ba)

Break it off, boy, cuz you got me feeling naughty
Let me know, boy, if I can be your shorty (sexyness)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
(Yo, yagga yo, no doubt)
Break it off tonight (Yo, Ri, Ri)
Break it off, boy, this has got me feeling naughty
I wanna know, boy, if I can be your shorty
(Blaze up on no rain, no stressy)
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
Break it off tonight (yeah, yo, yo, yo)

Boy (Uh huh)
The way you push up on me I
Whan get da roughest wine I dun know ya like (ay, yo, ay, yo)
Fuh sho we gonna break it off tonight (yoga, macchugga, uh)
Oo, boy
We really shouldn't waste no time (sing it)
Come let me back up on ya dance halls tight (bring it)
And I'm hopin', baby, you don't mind
Cause I really wanna break it off tonight (instantaneous)

Break it off, boy, cuz you got me feeling naughty (hey)
Let me know, boy, if I can be your shorty
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body (baby girl)
Break it off tonight
(Yo, baby girl, yo, give it up, give it up, sen on)
Break it off, boy, cuz you got me feeling naughty (yo)
Let me know, boy, if I can be your shorty
Set it off, boy, make me hot all over my body
Break it off tonight

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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: DONOVAN KEITH BENNETT, SEAN HENRIQUES, RIHANNA FENTY, KIRK FORD

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15 facts about this song

Release Date
"Break It Off" was released on November 13, 2006.
Artists
The song is a collaboration between Barbadian singer Rihanna and Jamaican reggae artist Sean Paul.
Album
The song was featured on Rihanna's second studio album, "A Girl like Me."
Genre
"Break It Off" is an up-tempo song that falls in the dancehall-pop genre.
Chart Success
The song reached number nine on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart in the US, making it one of the most successful tracks on the album.
Tour Performance
Rihanna and Sean Paul performed the song as part of Rihanna's set list for her "Good Girl Gone Bad" tour.
Reggae Influence
The song is heavily influenced by Sean Paul's reggae style, giving it a unique vibe compared to other tracks on the album.
Digital Sales
Upon its release, it debuted on the Billboard Digital Songs chart at number one due to its strong digital downloads.
Mixed Reviews
While the song garnered mixed reviews from music critics, many praised Rihanna's vocal performance and the infectious dancehall rhythm.
Lyric Theme
The lyrics of the song are about the end of a relationship, with both singers expressing their desire to "break it off."
Record Label
"Break It Off" was released under the Def Jam Recordings label, the same label that signed Rihanna when she was 16.
Music Video
Unlike many of Rihanna's singles, "Break It Off" did not have an official music video.
Song Testimonials
Sean Paul has revealed in interviews that recording "Break It Off" with Rihanna was a memorable experience, praising her professionalism and talent.
Popularity Over Time
Despite mixed initial critical reception, the song has grown in popularity over time and is still considered a fan favorite.
Songwriters
Along with Rihanna and Sean Paul, the song was also written by Donovan Bennett and K. Ford.

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