Half Of Me
Rihanna · Unapologetic (Deluxe Edition) [2012]
Sittin' front of all the buildings
Yeah I guess you saw me stealin'
But you know I did & I would need it
You talk about when we were children
About the kind of kid that you believe in
You saw me on a television
You saw me on a television
But that's just the half of it
Yeah, you saw the half of it
This is the life I live
And that's just the half of it
You saw me on a television hanging out my dirty linen
You're entitled to your opinion
Sit and shake your head in my decision
I guess the kind of songs that I been singing
Make it seem as if I'm always winning
But you saw me on a television
Yeah you saw me on a television
But that's just the half of it
You saw the half of it
This is the life I live
And that's just the half of it
Ohh you know me, I'm the life of the party
Beautiful people surround me
Everybody falling in love
Oh you know me everybody knows that I'm crazy
Sticks and stones they never break me
And I'm the type that don't give a f-ck
But that's just the half of it
You saw the half of it
Yeah, this is the life I live
And that's just the half of it
Yeah, you saw the half of it
And this is the life I live
You saw the half of it
Only the half of it
You saw me on a television
You saw me on a television
Half Of Me
Released in 2012 on Rihanna's *Unapologetic*, "Half Of Me" stands as a defining track of her electro-pop era. The song features a driving, pulsating beat and a distinct synth-driven production that characterizes the album's sonic identity. Lyrically, the track explores themes of heartbreak and the lingering emotional impact of a relationship, reflecting the personal struggles often woven into Rihanna's catalog during this period. It serves as a pivotal moment in her discography, showcasing her ability to blend R&B sensibilities with contemporary pop structures. The song's success helped solidify her status as a global icon and demonstrated her versatility in navigating the shifting musical landscape of the early 2010s.