Raining Men

Nicki Minaj, Rihanna

About Raining Men

"Raining Men" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fifth studio album, Loud (2010). Written by Melvin Hough II, Rivelino Wouter, Timothy Thomas, Theron Thomas and Onika Maraj, and produced by Mel & Mus, the song was sent to urban radio on December 7, 2010, as the album's third single in the United States, and was re-sent to urban radio on January 25, 2011. A hip hop song, it features rap vocals by Nicki Minaj and instrumentation consisting of sirens and bass. The song's lyrics revolve around how there is an endless supply of men available in the world. The song garnered a mixed response from music critics; some praised the chemistry between Rihanna and Minaj, while others commented that it bore strong resemblances to Beyoncé's song "Diva" with regard to its composition, and were critical of the notion. Upon the release of Loud, "Raining Men" charted on the singles charts in South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States on the strength of digital download sales. In South Korea, the song peaked at number 41, while in the United Kingdom it peaked at number 142 on the UK Singles Chart and number 31 on the UK R&B Chart. In the United States, it peaked at number 11 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles, making this Rihanna's third single that failed to reach the US Billboard Hot 100 chart ("We Ride", "Wait Your Turn"). Following the song's release to US urban radio, "Raining Men" peaked at number 48 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. No music video was shot for the song, and it received no televised performances as part of promotion. The song was included on the set list of the Loud Tour (2011). The performance featured Rihanna in a camouflage inspired outfit, accompanied by dancers in the same attire who held pink rifles. 


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2010
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Eenie, meenie, money, mo
Catch a player by the toe
If ya want to let him go

Ladies don’t worry cause they got plenty more
Men be falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Oh its raining men girl what you worry ’bout?

Who you think you getting with that "Hi, let me freak ya"
You got me mistaken thinking you gon get it easy
First of all you need to know that I’m not the one
Think you getting something baby, you ain't getting none
All you need to know that I’m a 2 times 5
Load it, cock it, aim it baby, boom bye bye
Set your standards lower boy you’re aiming too high
Matter of fact your friend looks better, so good bye

Eenie, meenie, money, mo
Catch a player by the toe
If ya want to let him go

Ladies don’t worry cause they got plenty more
Men be falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Oh its raining men girl what you worry 'bout?

Oh yeah yeah, oh whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah, oh whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah, oh whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh whoa whoa whoa whoa

Excuse me but who are you fixing to be?
Let them muthafuckers know there’s plenty of fish in the sea
And he sweating me just cause I got the tightest hole
Bet I couldn’t find that thing with a microscope
Give me dom dom, dadadada, dom dom dom
I ain't tripping on your money, money long long long
Want my own TV production company
So tell Harpo to hit me Celie
Anyway Ri-Ri, what rhymes with your name freely?
Money got you vacationing in Chile
Do you want to sit on the back while I wheelie, really? really?
No for real, really?
Laid down on the beach, they be feedin me my catfishes
'Cause it’s raining men
Fat bitches

Ladies don't worry cause they got plenty more
Men be falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Oh its raining men girl what you worry 'bout?

Oh yeah yeah, oh whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah, oh whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah, oh whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh whoa whoa whoa whoa

I said hey, outta my way, where my ladies
Riding big, living good, doing they things
Dancing, don't pay,
Player keep the money I can buy my own ring
Up in the club, see me coming
Dime a dozen so it don’t mean nothing to me
And I ain't even worried about you
'Cause there’s plenty more fish in the sea, OK

Eenie, meenie, money, mo
Catch a player by the toe
If ya want to let him go

Ladies don’t worry cause they got plenty more
Men be falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Falling like the rain so we ain't running out
Oh its raining men girl what you worry 'bout?

Oh yeah yeah, oh whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah, oh whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah, oh whoa whoa
Oh yeah yeah yeah yeah
Oh whoa whoa whoa whoa

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Rihanna

Robyn Rihanna Fenty ( /riˈɑːnə/ ree-AH-nə or /riˈænə/ ree-AN-ə; born February 20, 1988), known mononymously as Rihanna, is a Barbadian recording artist and actress. Born in Saint Michael, Barbados, her career began when she met record producer Evan Rogers in late 2003. At age 16, she came to the United States to pursue a recording career and began recording demo tapes under Rogers' guidance, subsequently signing a contract with Def Jam Recordings after auditioning for Jay-Z. more »

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Written by: Melvin Ii Hough, Onika Tanya Maraj, Rivelino Raulo Wouter, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Jamahli Thomas

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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14 facts about this song

Genre
"Raining Men" is a Hip Hop, R&B song, which incorporates elements of rap in its lyrics and music composition.
Album
The song is part of Rihanna's fifth studio album named "Loud", which was released in November 2010.
Collaboration
The track features an appearance by American rapper Nicki Minaj.
Reception
The song received generally mixed reviews from music critics, some of whom praised Rihanna's and Minaj's performance, while others criticized the song's general sound and lyrical content.
Chart Performance
"Raining Men" reached number 48 on the Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in the United States and number 11 on UK R&B chart.
Songwriters
This track was written by Melvin Hough II, Rivelino Wouter, Timothy Thomas, Theron Thomas, Onika Maraj (Nicki Minaj), and Shondrae Crawford.
Production
The song was produced by Mel & Mus, the pseudonym of Melvin Hough II and Rivelino Raoul Wouter.
Unrelated to Weather Girls' Classic
Despite its title, "Raining Men" by Rihanna has no thematic relation to the famous 1982 song of the same name by The Weather Girls which is a disco classic.
Music Video
Although the song was only a moderate chart entry, it did not feature a music video.
Not a Lead Single
Unlike some other songs in the "Loud" album like "What's My Name?" and "Only Girl (In the World)", "Raining Men" was not one of the lead singles.
Live Performance
Rihanna and Nicki Minaj have performed "Raining Men" live at events, such as during the "LOUD" tour.
Subliminal Messaging
Some critics attributed the song with subliminal, feminist messaging, interpreting its lyrics as empowering for women.
Album Success
The entire album "Loud" was a large commercial success, going triple platinum in the United States.
Crossover Appeal
Rihanna’s “Raining Men” is one of those tracks that blend more than one genre, demonstrating her versatility as an artist.

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