There's A Thug In My Life (feat. J-Status)
Rihanna · Music Of The Sun [2005]
Gotta keep it on the down low
I'll never let my mama know
Only call him on my cell phone, only see him after dark
I met him on the 6 train, just the way he said my name
The brotha had a alot a game, had me open from the start
He scoops me up in his ride, Friday about a quarter to 9
So fly and so fine, and i'm so glad that he's all mine
[Chorus:]
There's a thug in my life, how'm I gonna tell my mama
She gonna say it ain't right, but he's so good to me
There's a thug in my life, and he's gonna cause crazy drama
I'm gonna see him tonight, I'm gonna give him everything
[Verse 2]
I know his crew is kinda shady
Sometimes it gets kinda crazy
But he treats me like a lady, gives me everything I need
I don't care who's hating on me, 'cause every night he's waiting on me
He's got mad personality, a side they never see
My friends tell me to slow down, but everytime that he's around
My heart don't lock down, I feel love and I'm so proud
[Chorus:]
There's a thug in my life, how'm I gonna tell my mama
She gonna say it ain't right, but he's so good to me
There's a thug in my life, and he's gonna cause crazy drama
I'm gonna see him tonight, I'm gonna give him everything
[Rap]
T-H-U-G in ya life baby
One in a million, that's what you are to me
And I know your friends say im rough
But I still got that tender touch just to make u giggle and blush
But ya mom does not approve of us
She needs to be a lot more understanding
'Cause all I have for you is thug loving and loving that's all im giving
[Bridge]
Mama don't worry, i'm not in a hurry
I wont disappoint you, I won't make you sorry
He's the one for me (He's all I ever need)
We'll be together from now till forever
I know it's the real thing, if you don't whatever
And I know it's meant to be
[Chorus:]
There's a thug in my life, how'm I gonna tell my mama
She gonna say it ain't right, but he's so good to me
There's a thug in my life, and he's gonna cause crazy drama
I'm gonna see him tonight, I'm gonna give him everything
[Bridge - fading]
Mama don't worry, i'm not in a hurry
I won't disappoint you, I wont make you sorry
There's A Thug In My Life
Rihanna's debut album, Music Of The Sun, established her as a defining voice in early 2000s R&B and pop. Released in 2005, the record showcased her ability to blend Caribbean influences with contemporary urban rhythms. There's A Thug In My Life features J-Status and highlights the collaborative spirit that would become a staple of her discography. The track exemplifies the energetic, danceable production style that characterized her initial breakthrough. By pairing her distinctive vocal delivery with a driving beat, the song captures the youthful optimism and rhythmic precision that propelled her from a newcomer to a global superstar. This recording remains a significant song in her early catalogue, demonstrating the genre-blending approach that would define her subsequent evolution in the music industry.