Unfaithful

Rihanna

About Unfaithful

"Unfaithful" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her second studio album A Girl like Me (2006). It was written by Shaffer "Ne-Yo" Smith with the song's producers Stargate. The song was released by Def Jam Recordings on May 2, 2006, as the second single from the album. "Unfaithful" is a pop and R&B ballad and was inspired by the music of American rock band Evanescence. Originally titled "Murderer", the single speaks about a woman who regrets cheating on her partner. "Unfaithful" received mixed to positive reviews from critics; many praised its powerful balladry, but some criticized the lyrics. The song reached the top ten on the singles charts in 19 countries, including the UK Singles Chart, on which it became Rihanna's third top-ten single. "Unfaithful" peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. It was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting shipments of over one million copies. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Anthony Mandler, and premiered in May 2006. It features Rihanna in a love triangle in which she struggles to choose between her romantic interest and her lover, and regrets having cheated on the former. Since its release, "Unfaithful" has become a staple of Rihanna's live performances. In 2006, she performed it on award ceremonies such as the MOBO Awards and the World Music Awards. The song was on the set list of three of her major tours, Good Girl Gone Bad (2007–09), the Last Girl on Earth Tour (2010–11) and the Loud Tour (2011). 


Year:
2011
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Story of my life
Searching for the right
But it keeps avoiding me
Sorrow in my soul
'Cause it seems that wrong
Really loves my company

He's more than a man
And this is more than love
The reason that the sky is blue
The clouds are rolling in
Because I'm gone again
And to him I just can't be true

And I know that he knows I'm unfaithful
And it kills him inside
To know that I am happy with some other guy
I can see him dying

I don't wanna do this anymore
I don't wanna be the reason why
Every time I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
I don't wanna hurt him anymore
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be
A murderer

I feel it in the air
As I'm doing my hair
Preparing for another date
A kiss upon my cheek
As he reluctantly
Asks if I'm gonna be out late
I say I won't be long
Just hanging with the girls
A lie I didn't have to tell
Because we both know
Where I'm about to go
And we know it very well

'Cause I know that he knows I'm unfaithful
And it kills him inside
To know that I am happy with some other guy
I can see him dying

I don't wanna do this anymore
I don't wanna be the reason why
Every time I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
I don't wanna hurt him anymore
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be
A murderer

Our love, his trust
I might as well take a gun and put it to his head
Get it over with
I don't wanna do this
Anymore
Uh
Anymore

And I don't wanna do this anymore
I don't wanna be the reason why
And every time I walk out the door
I see him die a little more inside
And I don't wanna hurt him anymore
I don't wanna take away his life
I don't wanna be
A murderer
A murderer
No no no no

Yeah yeah yeah yeah

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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 Erik Hermansen, Shaffer Smith

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21 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Unfaithful" is a pop and R&B song with elements of orchestral music.
Release Information
The song was released on May 2, 2006, as the second single from her second studio album, "A Girl Like Me."
Songwriters and Producers
"Unfaithful" was co-written by Rihanna, Ne-Yo, and the Norwegian production team Stargate. - The song was produced by Stargate, who have produced many of Rihanna’s hits.
Charts Achievement
"Unfaithful" was a commercial success and reached the top five in 16 countries, including the UK and Australia. - In the USA, it peaked at number 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Song Theme
The song is a ballad that recounts a story of a woman who regrets cheating on her partner.
Music Video
The music video for the song was directed by Anthony Mandler, a frequent collaborator with Rihanna. - It was filmed in both a restaurant and an elevator to depict two different times in the protagonist’s life.
Awards and Nominations
The song was nominated for a MOBO Award for Best Song in 2006. - At the 2007 NRJ Music Awards, "Unfaithful" won International Song of the Year.
Sales
As of 2013, the song has sold over 3 million copies in the United States alone. - Worldwide, it has sold over 6.6 million copies, making it one of Rihanna’s best-selling singles.
Live Performances
Rihanna has performed the song on a variety of platforms, including TV shows, music awards, and her own concerts. - Noteworthy performances include the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards and the World Music Awards in 2006.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Rihanna’s vocal performance in the song. - They also highlighted the mature and emotive lyrics, a departure from her previously more upbeat and dance-oriented songs.
GENERAL FACT
"Unfaithful" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her second studio album, "A Girl Like Me".
RELEASE INFORMATION
It was released on May 2, 2006, by Def Jam Recordings, as the second single from the album.
GENRE
The song is a pop and R&B ballad, featuring a piano and violin in the background.
PRODUCTION
"Unfaithful" was written by Ne-Yo, Tor Erik Hermansen, and Mikkel S. Eriksen, with the production handled by the latter two under their stage name Stargate.
LYRICS
The song deals with the theme of guilt experienced by the protagonist due to her infidelity. It showcases Rihanna confessing to details of her infidelity and the damage it is causing to her relationship.
CRITICAL RECEPTION
Upon its release, "Unfaithful" received mixed to positive reviews from music critics. While it was praised for its powerful lyrics and emotional depth, some critics felt that it was not as captivating as her other songs.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for the song, which was directed by Anthony Mandler, was shot in black and white and features Rihanna in various locations, including a hotel room and a forest.
CHART SUCCESS
The song was a commercial success; it peaked at number six on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in Canada, Hungary and Switzerland.
AWARDS
In 2007, "Unfaithful" was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in the "Choice Music Single" category.
PERFORMANCES
Rihanna has performed "Unfaithful" in a number of live performances, including the MTV Video Music Awards in 2006 and her Good Girl Gone Bad Tour from 2007 to 2009.
COVER VERSIONS
Several artists have recorded cover versions of "Unfaithful", including British singer Rebecca Ferguson and rock band Northern Kings.

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