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Love on the Brain Lyrics
by Rihanna
Lyricist: Robyn, Mikky Ekko, Stargate
20 views • Published on Sep 25, 2026
Love on the Brain Lyrics
And you got me like oh
What ya want from me?
(What ya want from me?)
I'm trying to buy your pretty heart, but the price too high
Baby you got me like oh
You love when I fall apart (fall apart)
So you can put me together and throw me against the wall
Baby, you got me like ah, woo, ah!
Don't you stop loving me? (loving me)
Don't quit loving me (loving me)
Just start loving me (loving me)
Oh, and baby I'm fist fighting with fire
Just to get close to you
Can we burn something, babe?
And I run for miles just to get a taste
Must be love on the brain
That's got me feeling this way (feeling this way)
It beats me black and blue but it fucks me so good
And I can't get enough
Must be love on the brain, yeah
And it keeps cursing my name (cursing my name)
No matter what I do
I'm not good without you
And I can't get enough
Must be love on the brain
Baby, keep loving me
Just love me, yeah
Just love me
All you need to do is love me yeah
Got me like ah-ah-ah-ow
I'm tired of being played like a violin
What do I gotta do to get in your motherf*ckin' heart?
Baby, like ah, woo, ah!
Don't you stop loving me? (loving me)
Don't quit loving me (loving me)
Just start loving me (loving me)
Oh, and baby I'm fist fightin' with fire
Just to get close to you
Can we burn something, babe?
And I run for miles just to get a taste
Must be love on the brain
That's got me feeling this way (feeling this way)
It beats me black and blue but it fucks me so good
And I can't get enough
Must be love on the brain
And it keeps cursing my name (cursing my name)
No matter what I do
I'm not good without you
And I can't get enough
Must be love on the brain
Meaning of Love on the Brain
“Love on the Brain” is a raw and visceral exploration of an intensely destructive obsession, delivered with Rihanna’s signature blend of vulnerability and defiant sexuality. The core narrative revolves around a relationship characterized by agonizing pain and undeniable allure – a classic case of being utterly captivated by someone who actively undermines your well-being. The repeated refrain, “Must be love on the brain,” isn't simply about romantic affection; it's a chilling acknowledgment that this feeling is driving her towards self-destruction. The lyrics paint a picture of desperate, almost violent attempts to gain the object of her desire (“fist fighting with fire”) juxtaposed with the devastating consequences – being “beat me black and blue” yet still craving more.
Rihanna masterfully utilizes hyperbole and startling imagery to convey this internal conflict. The "violin" metaphor powerfully illustrates how she feels manipulated and exploited, while the burning and running for a fleeting taste represent the reckless abandon of someone consumed by an all-consuming passion. The song isn’t a romantic ballad; it's a confrontation with a toxic dynamic, a plea (however frustrated) for reciprocation coupled with a brutal acceptance of her own vulnerability. Ultimately, “Love on the Brain” is a brutally honest portrayal of how love can simultaneously elevate and obliterate, leaving the listener grappling with Rihanna’s desperate yearning and the unsettling realization that sometimes, the most powerful emotions are born from the deepest wounds.
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