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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).
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2006
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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
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 » Follow 39 fans
Playlist Written by: Mikkel Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Shaffer Smith Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"Unfaithful" is a pop and R&B song with elements of orchestral music. The song was released on May 2, 2006, as the second single from her second studio album, "A Girl Like Me." "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. "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. The song is a ballad that recounts a story of a woman who regrets cheating on her partner. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. "Unfaithful" is a song recorded by Barbadian singer Rihanna for her second studio album, "A Girl Like Me". It was released on May 2, 2006, by Def Jam Recordings, as the second single from the album. The song is a pop and R&B ballad, featuring a piano and violin in the background. "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. 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. 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. 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. 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. In 2007, "Unfaithful" was nominated for a Teen Choice Award in the "Choice Music Single" category. 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. Several artists have recorded cover versions of "Unfaithful", including British singer Rebecca Ferguson and rock band Northern Kings. |
