Cockiness (Love It)

Rihanna

About Cockiness (Love It)

"Cockiness (Love It)" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna, from her sixth studio album Talk That Talk (2011). The song was written by Rihanna, Candice Pillay, D. Abernathy and Shondrae Crawford, with production helmed by Mr. Bangladesh. Conceptualized by Mr. Bangladesh, the producer revealed in an interview with MTV that the song had undergone many different versions before the final cut was included on the album. He stated that while he was writing and developing the song, Rihanna was the principal artist whom he wanted to record it. "Cockiness (Love It)" is a dubstep and dancehall track. Instrumentation is provided by vocal whoops, drums and horns. The lyrics of the song revolve around declaring the singer's desire for sex. "Cockiness (Love It)" received mixed reviews from music critics. Whilst some praised the song's memorability and compositional structure, others criticized its overtly sexual lyrical content. Upon the release of Talk That Talk, the song charted in lower regions on the singles charts in South Korea, the United Kingdom, and the United States. 


Year:
2011
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Suck my cockiness
Lick my persuasion
Eat my words and then
Swallow your pride down, down

Place my wants and needs
Over your resistance
And then you come around
You come around
You come around

I want you to be my sex slave
Anything that I desire
Be one with my feminine
Set my whole body on fire

They mad at Rihanna game
Taking over your empire
She may be the queen of hearts
But I'm gonna be the queen of your body parts

No one can do ya the way that I do
Boy I wa-a-ant (You)

I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it

I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it

Suck my cockiness
Lick my persuasion
Eat my words and then
Swallow your pride down, down

Place my wants and needs
Over your resistance
And then you come around
You come around
You come around

I can be your dominatrix
Just submit to my every order
Enter my diamond matrix
If I want my golden flower

Make me your priority
There's nothing above my pleasure
She may be the queen of hearts
But I'm gonna be the queen of your body parts

No one can do ya the way that I do
Boy I wa-a-ant (You)

I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it

I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it

Homie don't beat it like a bullet
Beat my drum drum
Like a drum line boogie
(I love it when you)
Dive head first if you wanna
Sing to my body
Hold me tight mister lover
(I love it when you)

Do it like I do it
Like I said
Keep it up, boy
We can do this all day
Be my Harlem
And my St. Tropez
Never found nobody
That will do it this way

No one can do ya the way that I do
Boy I wa-a-ant (You)

I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it

I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it, I love it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it
I love it when you eat it

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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: Candice Pillay, Dorothy Heyward, Du Bose Heyward, Dwayne Allen Abernathy, George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin, Robyn Rihanna Fenty

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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16 facts about this song

Release Information
"Cockiness (Love It)" is a song from Rihanna's sixth studio album, "Talk That Talk," which was released in November 2011.
Song Theme
The song possesses bold and risqué themes, delving into the territory of female empowerment and sexuality, akin to many other Rihanna numbers.
Music Genre
The track is infused with elements of dancehall and dubstep music, demonstrating Rihanna's versatile musical styles.
Song Reception
Despite not being released as a single, "Cockiness (Love It)" entered various music charts internationally, thanks to its digital downloads.
Production Team
The song was produced by Bangladesh, who has previously worked with major artists like Beyonce, Lil Wayne, and Nicki Minaj.
Remix Version
An official remix featuring rapper A$AP Rocky was released in September 2012.
Performance
Rihanna performed the remix with A$AP Rocky during the beginning act of the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards, making the song even more popular.
Song Writing
Apart from Bangladesh, the song was also written by Candice Pillay, D. Abernathy, and Shondrae Crawford.
Experimental track
Many critics noted the song as being very experimental, showing Rihanna's diversity and willingness to take risks in her music.
Controversy
The song generated some controversy due to its explicit lyrics and sexual themes.
Critical Reception
Though some critics praised the song for its bold theme and catchy tune, others criticized it for its explicitness.
Achievements
Despite its controversy, the song still managed to peak on the Billboard Hot 100 at number 33 and on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs at number 35.
Featured artists
Though the original track doesn't feature any other artist, the remix version of the song features New York-based rapper, A$AP Rocky.
Fan Interpretation
Many of Rihanna's fans interpret "Cockiness (Love It)" as a feminist anthem due to its themes of female empowerment and control in sexual relationships.
Music Video
There is no official music video for "Cockiness (Love It)." However, fan-made videos and Rihanna's performances of the song during live shows are seen aplenty on video-sharing platforms.
Influence
The song is often noted as a strong influence in contributing to Rihanna's image as a boundary-pushing artist unafraid of tackling themes of female sexuality in her music.

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