“You love when I fall apart, so you can put me together and throw me against the wall” is particularly provocative and has been interpreted as the cycle of abuse within a toxic relationship.
Throughout the song, there are many references to abuse and addiction to love, some fairly subtle, and others not so. Many have perceived this song to be about a one-sided, toxic, and destructive relationship, with the narrator losing control of their emotions. The song, which she co-wrote, was released on September 27, 2016, seven years after the incident. “It’s different now…he made a mistake, and he’s paid his dues,” she said.ĭespite many disagreeing with this move, it is perhaps what inspired Rihanna to later bring out the song, ‘Love on the Brain’. Rihanna was also granted an order of protection against Brown.Īround 2012 however, the couple reportedly got back together with Rihanna opening up in an interview in the Rolling Stone. It is understood that the pair got into an argument that escalated, leaving Rihanna with physical injuries on her face and body.īrown pleaded guilty to assault and was sentenced to five years of probation and six month’s community service. The night before the 2009 Grammys, the relationship ended abruptly after Rihanna shocked the world with photos of her bruised face. Domestic Abuseīetween 20, Barbadian singer, Rihanna, was dating singer, Chris Brown, whom she was already friends with for a few years prior. Read below to find out how this song has been interpreted. Rihanna’s ‘Love on the Brain’ not only showcases her vocal skills but also the depth and emotion of her lyrics. Sources have claimed that the lyrics of the song symbolize her history with domestic abuse by her former partner, Chris Brown. Rihanna’s ‘Love on the Brain ’ from her 8th studio album ‘Anti’, was released on September 27, 2016, and peaked at No.5 on the Billboard chart on March 25, 2017. Paak’s “Come Down,” Guordan Banks’ “Leanin On,” and BBD’s “Run.With numerous chart-topping hits and an army of fans around the world, the release of ‘Love on the Brain’ was particularly intriguing. Other tracks on this week’s “A” disc feature Jerad Finck’s “Criminal” (Stripped), Alx Veliz’ “You + Me,” Calvin Harris’ “My Way,” a clean version of GoldLink’s “Fall In Love (featuring Cicero),” a clean remix of Rob $tone’s “Chill Bill (featuring D.R.A.M., Denzel Curry & Cousin Stizz),” Kevin “Chocolate Droppa” Hart’s “Baller Alert (featuring Migos & TI),” a clean version of Tech N9ne’s “Erbody But Me (Bizzy & Kriss Kaliko),” a clean version of Sevyn Streeter’s “Prolly (featuring Gucci Mane),” a clean version of 2 Chainz’ “Big Amount (featuring Drake),” a clean version of Anderson. “That’s My Girl” impacts pop next week, while Kaleo’s “Way Down We Go” is set to go for crossover pop adds in early October. “Love On The Brain” is impacting the rhythmic and urban formats next week and Hot AC and pop radio during the second week of October. The “A” disc features tracks geared toward adult contemporary, hot adult contemporary, pop, rhythmic and/or urban radio. An edited version of Rihanna’s “Love On The Brain,” Fifth Harmony’s new “That’s My Girl,” and Kaleo’s alternative chart-topper “Way Down We Go” are among the songs featured on this week’s “A” Hit Disc.Ĭompiled by TM Studios, the weekly Hit Disc collaborations generally feature songs that are being first serviced to radio, tracks officially going for radio adds, singles that are crossing over to new formats, and remixes/edits of previously released tracks.