Love Is The Only Way

Rihanna · Other Songs - Rihanna

baby, baby

i found you one day.

lonely, bored, going nowhere.

you were at a bar.

drinking from a far.

and looking off into space.



i came up to you.

asked you, how do you do.

and we struck up a conversation.

it turned real personal.

and with me, became a sensation.



baby, baby

i found in you.

something oh so true.

i knew at the time.

i wanted you as mine.

i asked you to date.

and you said that would be oh so great.

from there we went somewhere.

and love was in the air.



baby, baby

over time,

you grew to be mine.



i did not want to lose you.

i did not want to screw you.

i found in you a love so true.

i want to keep it forever.

you and me always together.



baby, baby

one day after some time.

i would ask you a most precious line.

i asked you to marry me.

you said, i agree.

and together, we went off to be married.



baby, baby

in you i found a love oh so true.

it is pure, and white.

something true in my heart.

in you all my dreams come alive.

you give me joy, euphoria, and vibe.

with you, i gave my heart all the way.

for you baby, love is the only way.



love is the only way.

love is the only way.

love is the only way.

believe it true, baby.

it is true everyday.

Love Is The Only Way

Released in 2012, 'Love Is The Only Way' stands as a pivotal track in Rihanna's evolution from pop icon to R&B soulful artist. Recorded during the *Unapologetic* era, the song marks a deliberate departure from her signature dance-pop sound, embracing a slower, more introspective groove that highlights her vocal versatility. Featuring a minimalist production style characteristic of the mid-2010s R&B resurgence, the recording focuses on emotional delivery and atmospheric textures rather than high-energy hooks. The track serves as a thematic centerpiece for the album, reinforcing the narrative of self-empowerment and authentic love that defines this period of her discography. It remains a staple of her catalog, celebrated for its mature sonic palette and its role in expanding her artistic boundaries beyond mainstream pop conventions.