Dem Haters
Rihanna · Rihanna's - 3 Cd Collector's Set [2009]
[Verse 1:]
I'm not concerned with people
Who prey on the wealth of their fellow man (oh yea)
Cause they only want to know you, enroll you
Only for the things ya had
I just think its so sad
[Chorus:]
Get dem haters out your circle
Smile in your face but all they wanna do is bring ya down
See them try to mess to hurt you
And work you
Anything to bring ya down
[Verse 2:]
They keep evil thoughts in their hearts (what you dont know)
You can't let them knock your hustle
Not letting them know how much you struggle
They turn green with envy when your on top
And dem heart is full with strife
Their by gonna try to take your life
[Chorus:]
Dem haters at your circle
Smilin' in your face
but all they wanna do is bring you down (bring you down, down, down)
See dem try them best to hurt you
Dem work you, anything to bring you down
[×2]
[Bridge:]
Ya know they talk about ya and they tell the lies
Dont be fooled u betta recognize
They not there for you
They dont care for you
Trust me cuz i know its true
Ya see they smile in your face and make ya think they down
Then they turn against you when your not around
Its just jealousy and dishonesty
So hold on to your sanity
[Chorus:]
Get dem haters out your circle
Smile in your face but all they wanna do is bring ya down
See them try to mess to hurt you
And work you
Anything to bring ya down
I'm not concerned with people
Who prey on the wealth of their fellow man (oh yea)
Cause they only want to know you, enroll you
Only for the things ya had
I just think its so sad
[Chorus:]
Get dem haters out your circle
Smile in your face but all they wanna do is bring ya down
See them try to mess to hurt you
And work you
Anything to bring ya down
[Verse 2:]
They keep evil thoughts in their hearts (what you dont know)
You can't let them knock your hustle
Not letting them know how much you struggle
They turn green with envy when your on top
And dem heart is full with strife
Their by gonna try to take your life
[Chorus:]
Dem haters at your circle
Smilin' in your face
but all they wanna do is bring you down (bring you down, down, down)
See dem try them best to hurt you
Dem work you, anything to bring you down
[×2]
[Bridge:]
Ya know they talk about ya and they tell the lies
Dont be fooled u betta recognize
They not there for you
They dont care for you
Trust me cuz i know its true
Ya see they smile in your face and make ya think they down
Then they turn against you when your not around
Its just jealousy and dishonesty
So hold on to your sanity
[Chorus:]
Get dem haters out your circle
Smile in your face but all they wanna do is bring ya down
See them try to mess to hurt you
And work you
Anything to bring ya down
Dem Haters
Released on Rihanna's 2009 collector's set, 'Dem Haters' stands as a defining track from her early R&B and pop era. The song showcases her signature vocal control and confident delivery, addressing critics with a blend of sass and vulnerability. As part of her broader discography from that period, the recording highlights her ability to navigate themes of resilience and self-assurance without relying on explicit lyrical declarations. It remains a staple in her catalog, reflecting the polished production style and emotional depth that characterized her work leading up to her 2012 breakthrough.