Man Down
Rihanna
Rihanna
RIHANNA
- Man Down LyricsI didn't mean to end his life
I know it wasn't right
I can't even sleep at night
Can't get it off my mind
I need to get out of sight
Before I end up behind bars
What started out as a simple altercation
Turned into a real sticky situation
Me just thinking on the time that I'm facing
Makes me wanna cry
'Cause I didn't mean to hurt him
Could've been somebody's son
And I took his heart when
I pulled out that gun
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Man down
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Man down
mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
In front of a big old crowd
Oh why, oh why
Oh, mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
It's a 22, I call her Peggy Sue
When she fits right down in my shoes
What you expect me to do
If you're playing me for a fool
I will lose my cool
And reach for my fire arm
I didn't mean to lay him down
But it's too late to turn back now
Don't know what I was thinking
Now he's no longer living
So I'm 'bout to leave town
'Cause I didn't mean to hurt him
Could've been somebody's son
And I took his heart when
I pulled out that gun
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Man down
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Man down
mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
In front of a big old crowd
Oh why, oh why
Oh, mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
Look, I never thought I'd do it
Never thought I'd do it
Never thought I'd do it, oh gosh
What ever happened to me
Ever happened to me, ever happened to me
Why did I pull the trigger
Pull the trigger, pull the trigger, boom
And end a nigga, end a niggas life so soon
When me pull the trigger, pull the trigger, pull it 'pon you
Somebody tell me what I'm gonna, what I'm gonna do
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Me say wah man down (A weh me say)
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
When me went downtown
'Cause now I am a criminal, criminal, criminal
Oh lord have mercy now I am a criminal
Man down
Tell the judge please give me minimal
Run out of town,
None of them can see me now, see me now
Oh, mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
In front of a big old crowd
Oh why, oh why
Oh, mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
I know it wasn't right
I can't even sleep at night
Can't get it off my mind
I need to get out of sight
Before I end up behind bars
What started out as a simple altercation
Turned into a real sticky situation
Me just thinking on the time that I'm facing
Makes me wanna cry
'Cause I didn't mean to hurt him
Could've been somebody's son
And I took his heart when
I pulled out that gun
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Man down
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Man down
mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
In front of a big old crowd
Oh why, oh why
Oh, mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
It's a 22, I call her Peggy Sue
When she fits right down in my shoes
What you expect me to do
If you're playing me for a fool
I will lose my cool
And reach for my fire arm
I didn't mean to lay him down
But it's too late to turn back now
Don't know what I was thinking
Now he's no longer living
So I'm 'bout to leave town
'Cause I didn't mean to hurt him
Could've been somebody's son
And I took his heart when
I pulled out that gun
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Man down
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Man down
mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
In front of a big old crowd
Oh why, oh why
Oh, mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
Look, I never thought I'd do it
Never thought I'd do it
Never thought I'd do it, oh gosh
What ever happened to me
Ever happened to me, ever happened to me
Why did I pull the trigger
Pull the trigger, pull the trigger, boom
And end a nigga, end a niggas life so soon
When me pull the trigger, pull the trigger, pull it 'pon you
Somebody tell me what I'm gonna, what I'm gonna do
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Me say wah man down (A weh me say)
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
Rum pa pa pum
When me went downtown
'Cause now I am a criminal, criminal, criminal
Oh lord have mercy now I am a criminal
Man down
Tell the judge please give me minimal
Run out of town,
None of them can see me now, see me now
Oh, mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
In front of a big old crowd
Oh why, oh why
Oh, mama, mama, mama
I just shot a man down
In central station
Facts about Man Down
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Man Down is written by Robyn Fenty, Shama E. Joseph, Shontelle Delia Layne, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Jamahli Thomas.
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It is first released on November 12, 2010 as part of Rihanna's album "Loud" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Rihanna's 'Man Down' is a powerful narrative about the remorseful fate of an angry person who shoots someone without thinking. The words of the song are portraying the fight between the conscience and the remorse of the person committing the crime, highlighting the repercussions of that person's life and the burden of killing another human being. The lyrics of Man down bring out mainly despair, angst, heartbreak, reflection, and truckload of anger. Close to the above, the song underlines the much-needed feeling of sorry and repentance, the heavy toll of violence and the loss of control. The lyrics are full of the topic of violence, especially the shooting of a man, which is serious and adult material. The emotional conflict and the fallout from this act are delved into, hence, making it forbidden for kids below 17 years old to watch it without their parents' supervision.
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Man Down falls under the genre Pop.
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Man Down song length is 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
Who wrote Man Down lyrics?
Man Down is written by Robyn Fenty, Shama E. Joseph, Shontelle Delia Layne, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Jamahli Thomas.
✔️
When was Man Down released?
It is first released on November 12, 2010 as part of Rihanna's album "Loud" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Man Down lyrics?
When we reflect on what the artist might have meant, Rihanna's 'Man Down' is a powerful narrative about the remorseful fate of an angry person who shoots someone without thinking. The words of the song are portraying the fight between the conscience and the remorse of the person committing the crime, highlighting the repercussions of that person's life and the burden of killing another human being. The lyrics of Man down bring out mainly despair, angst, heartbreak, reflection, and truckload of anger. Close to the above, the song underlines the much-needed feeling of sorry and repentance, the heavy toll of violence and the loss of control. The lyrics are full of the topic of violence, especially the shooting of a man, which is serious and adult material. The emotional conflict and the fallout from this act are delved into, hence, making it forbidden for kids below 17 years old to watch it without their parents' supervision.
✔️
Which genre is Man Down?
Man Down falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Man Down?
Man Down song length is 4 minutes and 27 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Robyn Fenty, Shama E. Joseph, Shontelle Delia Layne, Theron Makiel Thomas, Timothy Jamahli Thomas
Record Label(s): 2010 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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Meaning to "Man Down" song lyrics
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trisha mentor March 30, 2012-11:43
dis song is da bom ma girl u have da talent to take the crown babe girl keep it up do ur best mi know u can do it u have lots of fans down here cant wait to see u lay out ur oficial vedieo of dis song
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dis song is da bom ma girl u have da talent to take the crown babe girl keep it up do ur best mi know u can do it u have lots of fans down here cant wait to see u lay out ur oficial vedieo of dis song
Benjee-ark January 6, 2012-16:33
It's about revenge and regrete afterwards. It's sensational. Keep it up Rihanna. Thuogh most of yo Christian fans need gospel feel in some of yo up coming hits.
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It's about revenge and regrete afterwards. It's sensational. Keep it up Rihanna. Thuogh most of yo Christian fans need gospel feel in some of yo up coming hits.
Vievvien December 6, 2011-15:38
I love d song is talking abt a guy dat d wrong after doin it he regret is actions. I love d song nice one rihanna
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I love d song is talking abt a guy dat d wrong after doin it he regret is actions. I love d song nice one rihanna
raylynn November 29, 2011-20:41
wonder why would she take her talent to chuch and she is a hip hop singer and is talking about shooting somebody?
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wonder why would she take her talent to chuch and she is a hip hop singer and is talking about shooting somebody?
Dorathy Uche November 15, 2011-12:18
I luv dis song i listen to it evrytime its raggea style is good and Rihanna has been amazing pls keep it up
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I luv dis song i listen to it evrytime its raggea style is good and Rihanna has been amazing pls keep it up
Bongani October 21, 2011-20:17
I realy like ths song.i play it everytime when im at work and even b4 i sleep,its one of my lalabyes.lol
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I realy like ths song.i play it everytime when im at work and even b4 i sleep,its one of my lalabyes.lol
Mizz_Boss_lady October 18, 2011-21:27
Rihanna i know dis song by heart gal my whole family from Jamaica but me and my twin we from new york but dis song really speaks to me and gets my Caribbean spirit out so i love to sing it
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Rihanna i know dis song by heart gal my whole family from Jamaica but me and my twin we from new york but dis song really speaks to me and gets my Caribbean spirit out so i love to sing it
Taner October 11, 2011-3:38
sure it is one of the best performance of rihanna, her style, as if she getting crazy, which begins in the middle of the song, is amazing.
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sure it is one of the best performance of rihanna, her style, as if she getting crazy, which begins in the middle of the song, is amazing.
Adele September 25, 2011-8:07
I think Rihanna did an excellent job singing this song.I know this isn't the type of music I listen to but this one is good.
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I think Rihanna did an excellent job singing this song.I know this isn't the type of music I listen to but this one is good.
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rum pa pa pu rum pa pa rum oh mama mama i short a man down,i luv u riri i wish i can also shoot one man down u rock!!!