Man Down
Rihanna
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I didn't mean to end his life, I know it wasn't right I can't even sleep at night, can't get it off my mind I need to get out of sight, fore I end up behind bars What started out as a simple altercation Turned into a real sticky situation Me just thinking on the time that I'm facing Makes me wanna cry 'Cause I didn't mean to hurt him Coulda been somebody's son And I took his heart when I pulled out that gun Rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum bum Man Down! Rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum, bum rum bum bum bum Man Down! Oh mama mama mama I just shot a man down In central station In front of a big ol' crowd Oh, why? oh, why? Oh mama mama mama I just shot a man down In central station Little 22, I call her Peggy Sue When she fits right down in my shoes Whatchu expect me to do? if you're playing me for a fool I will lose my cool, and reach for my fire arm I didn't mean to lay him down But its too late to turn back now Don't know what I was thinking Now he's no longer living So I'm bout to leave town, aye uh 'Cause I didn't mean to hurt him Coulda been somebody's son And I took his heart when I pulled out that gun Rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum bum Man Down! Rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum, bum rum bum bum bum Man Down! Oh mama, mama, mama I just shot a man down In central station In front of a big ol' crowd Oh, why? Oh, why? Oh mama, mama, mama, I just shot a man down (Criminal)(In central station) Said, "I'd never thought I'd do it Never thought I'd do it, never thought I'd do it! Oh gosh, What ever happened to me Ever happened to me, ever happened to me? Why did I pull the trigger, pull the trigger, pull the trigger? Boom And end a nigga, end a nigga life so soon? When mi pull the trigger, pull the trigger, pull it pon' you Somebody tell me what I'm gonna, what I'm gonna do? Ehh Rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum bum Me say one man down (And wah me say) Rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum bum, rum bum bum bum Then me went downtown 'Cause now I'mma criminal, criminal, criminal Oh lorda mercy, now I am a criminal Man Down, tell the judge please gimme minimal Run out a town none a dem can see me now Oh mama, mama, mama I just shot a man down In central station In front of a big ol crowd Oh, why? Oh, why? Oh mama, mama, mama I just shot a man down In central station
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Written by: Shama Joseph, Robyn Fenty, Theron Thomas, Timothy Thomas, Shontelle Layne
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Inspiration"Man Down" was written by Shama "Sak Pase" Joseph, Timothy "Timbaland" Mosley, and Robyn Fenty, also known as Rihanna. The song's storyline about shooting a man was inspired by RedOne, Rhea Dummett, and others.
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Album DebutIt is a song from the artist's fifth studio album, 'Loud' which was released on November 2010.
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Song Genre"Man Down" is primarily a reggae song, with powerful beats embellished with elements of Caribbean music.
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Song DurationThe song lasts exactly 4 minutes and 27 seconds making it one of the longer tracks on the 'Loud' album.
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Singles Chart"Man Down" reached the number 59 position on Billboard's Hot 100 chart and number 9 on the Dance Club Songs chart.
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Song ControversyThis song made headlines due to its controversial music video, which was criticized by some viewers and organizations for promoting violence against men.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Man Down" was filmed in Jamaica and directed by Anthony Mandler.
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International SuccessDespite the controversy, the song achieved significant commercial success. It became a top ten hit in France and the French-speaking part of Belgium (Wallonia), and reached number one in the latter country.
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Rap VersionRapper Lil Kim released a freestyle rap version of "Man Down" during her 2011 tour, which received positive reviews.
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Live PerformancesRihanna performed "Man Down" live at several events, including the 2011 Rock in Rio and the 2013 Diamonds World Tour.
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