If It's Lovin' That You Want
Rihanna · Music Of The Sun [2005]
I wanna let you know
That you dont have to go
Dont wonder no more
What I think about you
[Chorus:]
If it's lovin that you want
You should make me your girl, your girl
If it's lovin that you need
Baby come and share my world, come share my world (oh woah oh)
If it's lovin that you want
Come and take a walk with me, with me
Cause everything that you need
I got it right here baby, baby
[Verse 1:]
Now it's obvious you need a friend to
Come hold you down
Be that one to share your everything when
No one's around
Baby come tell me your secrets and
Tell me all your dreams
Cause I can see you need someone to trust
You can trust in me
[Bridge:]
de de de de de da de de de da de day
So just call me whenever you're lonely
de de de de de da de de de da de day
I'll be your friend I can be your homie
[Chorus:]
If it's lovin that you want
You should make me your girl, your girl (oh)
If it's lovin that you need
Baby come and share my world, share my world (oh woah oh)
If it's lovin that you want
Come and take a walk with me, walk with me
Cause everything that you need
I got it right here baby, baby (oh woah oh)
[Verse 2:]
It's been so long i've had this feelin
That we could be
Everything you've ever wanted baby, your fantasy
I won't push too hard to break your heart
Cause my love's sincere
I'm not like any other girl you know
So let me erase your fears
[Bridge:]
de de de de de da de de de da de day
So just call me whenever you're lonely
de de de de de da de de de da de day
I'll be your friend I can be your homie
If it's lovin that you want
You should make me your girl, your girl (oh oh)
If it's lovin that you need
Baby come and share my world, share my world (oh woah oh)
If it's lovin that you want
Come and take a walk with me, walk with me (baby)
Cause everything that you need
I got it right here baby, baby (oh oh oh)
If it's lovin that you want
You should make me your girl, your girl (Make me your girl, baby)
If it's lovin that you need (baby)
Baby come and share my world, share my world
(I got what you need so come share my world)
If it's lovin that you want (oh oh)
Come and take a walk with me, walk with me (walk with meeee)
Cause everything that you need
I got it right here baby, baby
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
If it's lovin that you want
You should make me your girl, your girl (your girl)
If it's lovin that you need
Baby come and share my world, share my world (oh woah oh)
If it's lovin that you want
Come and take a walk with me, walk with me
(Come and take a walk with me)
Cause everything that you need
I got it right here baby, baby (oh woah oh)
I wanna let you know
That you don't have to go
Don't wonder no more
What I think about you
What I think about you, boy
I got what you need so come share my world
Oh oh...mmm
If It's Lovin' That You Want
Released in 2005 on the album Music Of The Sun, this track stands as a defining moment in Rihanna's early career, marking her transition from a teen pop icon to a sophisticated R&B artist. The song features a minimalist production style that emphasizes vocal nuance and emotional depth, characteristic of the album's overall aesthetic. It explores themes of romantic devotion and the complexities of desire, delivered with a maturity that set the tone for her subsequent work. The recording showcases her ability to blend soulful delivery with contemporary hip-hop influences, establishing her as a serious musical talent rather than merely a pop novelty. This track remains a significant song in her discography, reflecting the artistic direction she took during her first major solo album.