Love Without Tragedy / Mother Mary
Rihanna
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Red lip stick, rose petals, heart break I was his Marilyn Monroe Brown eyes, tuxedo, fast cars A James Dean on the low, Dean on the low I ask you what's the matter You say, oh it's nothing at all Heart's racing, outta control And you knew that I couldn't let it go You used to be this boy I loved And I used to be this girl of your dreams Who knew the course of this one drive Injured us fatally You took the best years of my life I took the best years of your life Felt like love struck me in the night I pray that love don't strike twice Red lipstick, rose petals, heartbreak I was his Marilyn Monroe Brown eyes, tuxedo, fast cars A James Dean on the low What's love without tragedy What's love without tragedy (Marilyn Monroe) What's love without tragedy What's love without tragedy Mother Mary, I swear I wanna change Mister Jesus, I'd love to be a queen But I'm from the left side of an island Never thought this many people would even know my name As time flies, way above me For you I've cried, tears sea-deep Oh glory, the prayers carry me I'll be a star, you keep directing me Let's make the best scene they've ever seen Let's capture the moment Cause even forever ain't forever I swear by the moment 'Cause together ain't promised forever Let's live in the moment As long as we got each other Die in the moment I'm prepared to die in the moment 'Cause even forever ain't forever I swear by the moment 'Cause together ain't promised forever I swear by the moment As long as we got each other Die in the moment I'm prepared to die in the moment To die in the moment Mother Mary, I swear I wanna change Mister Jesus, I'd love to be a queen But I'm from the left side of an island Never thought this many people would even know my name As time flies, way above me For you I've cried, tears sea-deep Oh glory, the prayers carry me I'll be a star, you keep directing me Let's make the best scene they've ever seen Let's capture the moment 'Cause even forever ain't forever I swear by the moment 'Cause together ain't promised forever Let's live in the moment As long as we got each other Die in the moment I'm prepared to die in the moment I'm prepared to die in the moment I'm prepared to die in the moment 'Cause even forever ain't forever I swear by the moment I'm prepared to die in the moment
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Written by: ROBYN FENTY, CARLOS MCKINNEY, TERIUS NASH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"Love Without Tragady /Mother Mary" is part of Rihanna's seventh studio album known as "Unapologetic," which was released in 2012.
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Song GenreA unique blend of music styles, it features elements of reggae fusion, R&B and synth-pop, showcasing Rihanna's versatile vocal capacity.
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Song DurationThe song is notably one of the lengthiest songs on the album, having a total duration of 6 minutes and 58 seconds.
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ProductionThe song, in fact, was not solely produced by Rihanna but was a result of collaboration with several top names in the industry. Producers include Elias, Nathan Watts Ndosi, Harmon, Brian Kennedy Seals, Ernest Clarke, and Marcos Palacios.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics continue to draw speculations from fans and critics, with the widespread assumption being that it refers to Rihanna's tumultuous relationship with ex-boyfriend Chris Brown.
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Two Songs in OneThe song is apparently two different pieces merged into one, the first being "Love Without Tragedy" which transitions seamlessly into "Mother Mary," thus making it significantly distinct and unique.
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Samples and ReferencesThe first part, "Love Without Tragedy," contains a reference to a famous tragedy - the car crash that killed actress Jayne Mansfield - linking love and tragedy in the context of pop culture references.
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Critical ReceptionCritics received the song with mixed reviews, some praising the emotional authenticity of its lyrics, others criticizing the song for being too melodramatic.
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Live PerformanceRihanna performed "Mother Mary" on her 2013 concert tour, the Diamonds World Tour, to a positive reception.
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Non-SingleDespite its popularity among fans, "Love Without Tragedy / Mother Mary" was never released as a single from the "Unapologetic" album.
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