Unfaithful

Rihanna · A Girl Like Me [2006]

Story of my life, searching for the right

But it keeps avoiding me

Sorrow in my soul, 'cause it seems that wrong

Really loves my company



He's more than a man, and this is more than love

The reason that the sky is blue

The clouds are rolling in, because I'm gone again

And to him I just can't be true



And I know that he knows I'm unfaithful and it kills him inside

To know that I am happy with some other guy, I can see him dying



I don't wanna do this anymore

I don't wanna be the reason why

Every time I walk out the door

I see him die a little more inside



I don't wanna hurt him anymore

I don't wanna take away his life

I don't wanna be, a murderer



I feel it in the air, as I'm doing my hair

Preparing for another day

A kiss up on my cheek, as he reluctantly

Asks if I'm gonna be out late



I say I won't be long, just hanging with the girls

A lie I didn't have to tell

Because we both know, where I'm about to go

And we know it very well



'Cause I know that he knows I'm unfaithful and it kills him inside

To know that I am happy with some other guy, I can see him dying



I don't wanna do this anymore

I don't wanna be the reason why

Every time I walk out the door

I see him die a little more inside



I don't wanna hurt him anymore

I don't wanna take away his life

I don't wanna be, a murderer



Our love, his trust, I might as well take a gun

And put it to his head, get it over with

I don't wanna do this, anymore, Oh-Oh-Oh

Oh-Whoa-Oh, Oh-Oh-Oh, Anymore



I don't wanna do this anymore

I don't wanna be the reason why

And every time I walk out the door

I see him die a little more inside



And I don't wanna hurt him anymore

I don't wanna take away his life

I don't wanna be, a murderer, Oh

A murderer, no-no-no, Yeah, Aye-Aye-Aye

Unfaithful - Rihanna

Released in 2006 on the album A Girl Like Me, "Unfaithful" stands as a defining track in Rihanna's early career, blending R&B sensibilities with pop sensibilities. The song explores themes of heartbreak and betrayal, delivered through a smooth vocal performance that showcased her growing maturity as a vocalist. As a key component of her discography during this transitional period, the recording helped solidify her status in the global music scene. Its enduring popularity reflects its ability to resonate with listeners seeking authentic emotional expression within the genre. The track remains a staple of her catalog, often cited as a prime example of her early work that paved the way for her subsequent commercial success.