Released in 2016, “Kiss It Better” is a song by American singer-songwriter Rihanna. It is the lead single from her eighth studio album, Anti and the follow up to her hit single “Work”. Featuring a dark, seductive sound, “Kiss It Better” is a song about a woman pleading with her lover to stay and make things better. The song is one of Rihanna’s most popular singles and has become a fan favorite.
Overview of “Kiss It Better”
“Kiss It Better” is a sultry mid-tempo R&B song that features a sparse yet catchy beat. The song’s lyrics are a plea from Rihanna to her lover to stay and make things better. She sings of her desire to be comforted and healed by the love of her partner. The song features a mix of seductive and vulnerable lyrics, making it a perfect love song.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
“Been waiting on that sunshine, boy
I think I need that back in my life
Can’t do it like that, no, no
Give me something to believe in, yeah
Take it all or nothing, ooh
I’mma break before I bend, yeah
I’mma keep it real, yeah, yeah
I’mma keep it real, yeah”
Chorus:
“Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah
Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah
Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah
Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah”
Verse 2:
“Been hoping for a miracle
I think I need something to believe in
Can’t do it like that, no, no
Give me something to believe in, yeah
Take it all or nothing, ooh
I’mma break before I bend, yeah
I’mma keep it real, yeah, yeah
I’mma keep it real, yeah”
Chorus:
“Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah
Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah
Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah
Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah”
Bridge:
“I’mma keep it real, yeah
I’mma keep it real, yeah
I’mma keep it real, yeah
I’mma keep it real, yeah”
Chorus:
“Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah
Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah
Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah
Kiss it, kiss it better, better, better, yeah”
With its seductive and vulnerable lyrics, “Kiss It Better” is a powerful song that captures the emotions of a woman in love. The song has become a fan favorite and is one of Rihanna’s most popular singles.