Cheers (Drink To That)
Rihanna · NRJ Hit List 2011 Volume 2 [2011]
Cheers to the freaking weekend
I drink to that, yeah yeah
Oh let the Jameson sink in
I drink to that, yeah yeah
Don't let the bastards get you down
Turn it around with another round
There's a party at the bar everybody put your glasses up and
I drink to that, I drink to that, I drink to that
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Life's too short to be sitting around miserable
People gonna talk whether you doing bad or good, yeah
Got a drink on my mind and my mind on my money, yeah
Looking so bomb, gonna find me a honey
Got my Ray-Bans on and I'm feeling hella cool tonight, yeah
Everybody's vibing so don't nobody start a fight, yeah-ah-ah-ah
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
(Chorus)
Cheers to the freaking weekend
I drink to that, yeah yeah
Oh let the Jameson sink in
I drink to that, yeah yeah
Don't let the bastards get you down
Turn it around with another round
There's a party at the bar everybody put your glasses up and
I drink to that, I drink to that
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
'Bout to hop on the bar, put it all on my card tonight, yeah
Might be mad in the morning but you know we goin hard tonight
It's getting Coyote Ugly up in here, no Tyra
It's only up from here, no downward spiral
Got my Ray-Bans on and I'm feeling hella cool tonight, yeah
Everybody's vibing so don't nobody start a fight, yeah (yeah yeah)
(Chorus)
Cheers to the freaking weekend
I drink to that, yeah yeah
Oh let the Jameson sink in
I drink to that, yeah yeah
Don't let the bastards get you down
Turn it around with another round
There's a party at the bar everybody put your glasses up and
I drink to that, I drink to that
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
Cheers to the freaking weekend
I drink to that, yeah yeah
Oh let the Jameson sink in
I drink to that, yeah yeah
Don't let the bastards get you down
Turn it around with another round
There's a party at the bar everybody put your glasses up and
I drink to that, I drink to that, I drink to that, I drink to that
(Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah)
And I drink to that
Cheers (Drink To That)
Rihanna's 'Cheers (Drink To That)' stands as a defining track from her 2011 era, serving as the opening statement on the NRJ Hit List compilation. The song blends her signature R&B sensibilities with a polished, radio-friendly production that underscored her transition into a global pop icon. Released during a period of intense commercial success, the recording exemplifies her ability to craft anthemic hooks while maintaining a sophisticated vocal delivery. As part of her broader discography from that year, the track reinforced her status as a leading force in contemporary music, bridging the gap between her earlier dance-pop roots and the more mature sound she would explore on subsequent albums. Its enduring popularity highlights its effectiveness as both a standalone single and a staple within her catalog of high-energy, crowd-pleasing recordings.