Take A Bow
Rihanna · 3 CD Collector's Set [2010]
Oh
How 'bout a round of applause?
Yeah
Standin' ovation
Oh woah Yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
You look so dumb right now
Standin' outside my house
Tryin' to apologize
You're so ugly when you cry
Please
Just cut it out
Don't tell me you're sorry,
Cause you're not,
And baby when I know,
You're only sorry you got caught
But you put on quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Really had me goin'
But now it's time to go, (Ooh woah)
Curtain's finally closin'.
That was quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Very entertainin'.
But it's over now. (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow.
Grab your clothes and get gone. (get gone)
You better hurry up,
Before the sprinklers come on. (come on)
Talkin 'bout,
'Girl I love you, you're the one.'
This just looks like a rerun.
Please.
What else is on?
And don't tell me you're sorry,
Cause you're not. (Mmm mmm)
Baby when I know,
You're only sorry you got caught.
But you put on quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Really had me goin'
But now it's time to go, (Ooh woah)
Curtain's finally closin'.
That was quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Very entertainin'.
But it's over now. (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow.
And the award for the best lie goes to you! (goes to you)
For makin' me believe
That you could be faithful to me.
Let's hear your speech.
How 'bout a round of applause?
Standin' ovation
But you put on quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Really had me goin'
But now it's time to go, (Ooh woah)
Curtain's finally closin'.
That was quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Very entertaining, yeah
But it's over now. (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow.
But it's over now.
How 'bout a round of applause?
Yeah
Standin' ovation
Oh woah Yeah
Yeah yeah yeah yeah
You look so dumb right now
Standin' outside my house
Tryin' to apologize
You're so ugly when you cry
Please
Just cut it out
Don't tell me you're sorry,
Cause you're not,
And baby when I know,
You're only sorry you got caught
But you put on quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Really had me goin'
But now it's time to go, (Ooh woah)
Curtain's finally closin'.
That was quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Very entertainin'.
But it's over now. (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow.
Grab your clothes and get gone. (get gone)
You better hurry up,
Before the sprinklers come on. (come on)
Talkin 'bout,
'Girl I love you, you're the one.'
This just looks like a rerun.
Please.
What else is on?
And don't tell me you're sorry,
Cause you're not. (Mmm mmm)
Baby when I know,
You're only sorry you got caught.
But you put on quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Really had me goin'
But now it's time to go, (Ooh woah)
Curtain's finally closin'.
That was quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Very entertainin'.
But it's over now. (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow.
And the award for the best lie goes to you! (goes to you)
For makin' me believe
That you could be faithful to me.
Let's hear your speech.
How 'bout a round of applause?
Standin' ovation
But you put on quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Really had me goin'
But now it's time to go, (Ooh woah)
Curtain's finally closin'.
That was quite a show. (Ooh woah)
Very entertaining, yeah
But it's over now. (But it's over now)
Go on and take a bow.
But it's over now.
Take A Bow
Rihanna's 'Take A Bow' stands as a defining track from her 2012 album *Unapologetic*, capturing the essence of her transition into a mature, confident artist. Released during a period where she redefined pop standards, the song blends R&B sensibilities with a distinct electronic edge, showcasing her vocal versatility and lyrical maturity. The track explores themes of self-assurance and moving past past mistakes, resonating deeply with listeners who appreciated her bold artistic direction. As a centerpiece of the album, it exemplifies the polished production and genre-blending approach that characterized her work in the early 2010s, cementing her status as a global icon in contemporary music.
