Disturbia

Rihanna

About Disturbia

"Disturbia" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (2008), a re-release of her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad (2007). It was written by Andre Merritt, Chris Brown, Brian Kennedy and Rob. A!, with production of the song helmed by Kennedy. The song was released as the third single from the reloaded edition of the album, and seventh overall. "Disturbia" was sent to US Contemporary hit radio on June 17, 2008, and was released as a CD single in the United Kingdom on July 22, 2008. "Disturbia" is an uptempo dance-pop and electropop song with a "sizzling" beat. Lyrically, the song is about the experiences of anguish, anxiety and confusion. The song received positive reviews from music critics, who generally praised its dark musical tone, lyrics and beat, and noted that it is reminiscent of Rihanna's previous single, "Don't Stop the Music" (2007). "Disturbia" earned Rihanna an award for Best International Song at the 2009 NRJ Music Awards and a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 2009 Grammy Awards. 


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2007
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No more gas in the red
Can't even get it started
Nothing heard, nothing said
Can't even speak about it
All my life on my head
Don't want to think about it
Feels like I'm going insane
Yeah

It's a thief in the night
To come and grab you
It can creep up inside you
And consume you
A disease of the mind
It can control you
It's too close for comfort

Throw on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind is in Disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight
Your mind is in Disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia

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Faded pictures on the wall
It's like they talkin' to me
Disconnectin' your call
Your phone don't even ring
I gotta get out
Or figure this shit out
It's too close for comfort

It's a thief in the night
To come and grab you
It can creep up inside you
And consume you
A disease of the mind
It can control you
I feel like a monster

Throw on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind is in Disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight
Your mind is in Disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia

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Release me from this curse I'm in
I've been trying to maintain
But I'm struggling
You can't go, go, go
I think I'm going to oh, oh, oh

Throw on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind is in Disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight
Your mind is in Disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia

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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: Brian Kennedy Seals, Christopher Maurice Brown, Andre Darrell Merritt, Robert L. Allen

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave

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13 facts about this song

Song Information
"Disturbia" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for Good Girl Gone Bad: Reloaded (2008), a re-release of her third studio album Good Girl Gone Bad (2007).
Creation & Composition
It was written by Andre Merritt, Chris Brown, Brian Kennedy, and Rob. A.
Chart Performance
"Disturbia" peaked at number one in Belgium and New Zealand and became a top-ten hit in over twenty countries including Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
Commercial Success
The song reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and also topped the US Hot Dance Club Songs chart and the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video was directed by Anthony Mandler and effectively presented a darker, more sinister version of Rihanna, marking a departure from her previous music videos.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy in the Best Dance Recording category in 2009.
Sales Milestone
As of July 2013, it had sold over 4.3 million copies in the United States.
Cultural Impact
"Disturbia" has been covered by several artists, and has been used in various forms of media including films, television series, and video games.
Live Performance
Rihanna has performed "Disturbia" in a number of live events, including the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, where she won the award for Best Female Video.
Controversy
Despite its success, "Disturbia" sparked some controversy due to its violent themes and it was temporarily banned in China due to its "disturbing" content.
Critical Reception
Critics generally praised the song's catchiness and club-friendly sound, while noting the lyrics' delve into madness and paranoia as a departure from typical pop song content.
Song Interpretation
"Disturbia" is interpreted by many as Rihanna's depiction of her own personal turmoil, despite being written by Chris Brown and company.
Genre Classification
The song is an uptempo dance-pop and electropop song with a sizzling beat. Its lyrics depict Rihanna's anxiety and discomfort in her surroundings.,

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