Rihanna's new song, "Four Five Seconds", has shocked her fans around the world. The new single is not only notable for its departure from Rihanna's usual style, but also for one of its guest artist.
The song was released on Saturday, January 24, 2015. Forbes states that there was no prior warning that the song would be released. Rihanna simply tweeted, "First Glimpse at My New Music," including a link to her website where the song was streamed.
The song itself is very simple and bare, with only a guitar and an organ playing in the background. Despite the change in style for a Rihanna song, "Four Five Seconds" has been received well by her fans. The song has already made it to the Top 4 of iTunes charts.
Aside from the minimalistic style of the song, "Four Five Seconds" also features Kanye West and none other then the Beatles legend himself, Paul McCartney. McCartney, however, does not sing in the song, but only contributes his guitar skills. West is featured on verse two of the track.
The music video for the song was released on Tuesday, February 3, 2015. The video follows the feel of the song. It is in black and white and features the three artists in a serious mood. There are no other distractions in the video, only the three artists swaying along to the song.
The album that the "Four Five Seconds" will be in will be released later this year with the rumored title of "R8." The title is most likely to commemorate Rihanna's would-be eighth album.
McCartney's appearance in Rihanna's song, has brought back memories of his collaboration with Kanye West on New Year. McCartney contributed in West's song "Only One" at the beginning of the year. Forbes has stated that McCartney and West might have worked on a total of nine songs, but McCartney is keeping mum about it.
Here are the lyrics to "Four Five Seconds" by Rihanna ft. Sir Paul McCartney and Kanye West:
(From justjared.com)
[Verse 1: Rihanna]
I think I've had enough, I might get a little drunk
I say what's on my mind, I might do a little time
Cause all of my kindness, is taken for weakness
[Hook: Rihanna]
Now I'm FourFiveSeconds from wildin'
And we got three more days 'til Friday
I'm just tryna make it back home by Monday, mornin'
I swear I wish somebody would tell me
Ooh that's all I want
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
Woke up an optimist, sun was shining I'm positive
Then I heard you was talkin' trash
Hold me back I'm bout' to spaz
[Hook: Rihanna]
[Bridge: Rihanna]
And I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so selfish
But you called bout a thousand times wondering where I been
Now I know that you're up tonight
Thinkin' how could I be so reckless
But I just can't apologize, I hope you can understand
[Bridge: Kanye West]
If I go to jail tonight, promise you'll pay my bail
See they want to buy my pride, but that just ain't up for sale
See all of my kindness, is taken for weakness
[Hook: Rihanna and Kanye West [x2]
