Cold Case Love
Rihanna · Rated R [2009]
Dark & I'm burning a rose
I don't need proof
I'm torn apart & you know
What you did to me was a crime
Cold Case Love
& I let you reach me one more time
But that's enough
Your love was breaking the law
But I needed a witness
So pick me up when it's over
It don't make any difference
Will it ever be solved
Or am I taking the fall
Truth was there all along
Tell me how did we miss it
We opened up a cold case love
& It got the best of us
& Now prints, pictures & white outlines
Are all that's left at the scene of a crime
Of a cold case love
Should've investigated
But love blinded eyes
Couldn't see (no)
& Then I tried to cage it
But your love ain't the kind you can keep
Release me now cause I did my time
Of this cold case love
My heart's no longer cold & confined
I've had enough
Your love was breaking the law
But I needed a witness
So pick me up when it's over
It don't make any difference
Will it ever be solved
Or am I taking the fall
Truth was there all along
Tell me how did we miss it
We opened up a cold case love
& It got the best of us
& Now prints, pictures & white outlines
Are all that's left at the scene of a crime
Of a cold case love
We lost our way
Took this too far
Now I'll never find the pieces of my heart
We've lost enough
Looking for a truth
That was here all along
Cold case love
& It got the best of us
& Now prints, pictures & white outlines
Are all that's left at the scene of a crime
Of a cold case love
Cold case love
& It got the best of us
& Now prints, pictures & white outlines
Are all that's left at the scene of a crime
Of a cold case love
We opened up a cold case love
& It got the best of us
& Now prints, pictures & white outlines
Are all that's left at the scene of a crime
Of a cold case love
About Cold Case Love
"Cold Case Love" is a mid-tempo R&B track from Rihanna's 2009 album *Rated R*, serving as a standout example of her mature vocal control and emotive songwriting during that era. The recording features a moody, atmospheric production style characteristic of late 2000s urban pop, where Rihanna delivers a hauntingly intimate performance that balances vulnerability with strength. As a key track on the album, it reflects her artistic growth following her debut and solidified her status as a leading force in contemporary R&B. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to evoke a sense of longing and resilience, making it a staple in her discography that resonates with listeners seeking authentic emotional expression within the genre.