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.

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.