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R.I.P. Lyrics

by Rita Ora

Lyricist: Rita Ora, Stephen Christian

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R.I.P. Lyrics

[Rita Ora - Chorus:] R.I.P. to the girl you used to see Her days are over, baby she's over I decided to give you all of me Baby come closer, baby come closer [Tinie Tempah:] Sexy senorita, I feel your aura Jump out that new motor Get in my flying saucer I'll make you call me daddy Even though you ain't my daughter Baby I ain't talking books When I say that I can take you across the borders I'm young and free, I'm London G I'm tongue in cheek So baby give me some time to drink Slow and steady for me Go on like a jezzy for me And say the words soon as you're ready for me [Rita Ora:] I'm ready for ya Hit 'em all, switch it up Put 'em on, zip it up Let my perfume, soak into your sweater Say you'll be here soon, sooner the better No option for, you saying no I run this game, just play a role Follow my lead, what you waiting for? Thought it over and decided tonight is your night [Pre-Chorus:] Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin' Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin' [Chorus:] R.I.P. to the girl you used to see Her days are over, baby she's over (I-I-I'm ready for ya) I decided to give you all of me Baby come closer, baby come closer (I-I-I'm ready for ya) [Rita Ora:] Nothing on, I strut around I do it big, I shut it down I wonder if you'll be able to handle me Mental pictures, no cameras please [Pre-Chorus:] Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin' Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin' [Chorus:] R.I.P. to the girl you used to see Her days are over, baby she's over (I-I-I'm ready for ya) I decided to give you all of me Baby come closer, baby come closer (I, I, I'm ready for ya) [Bridge:] Yeah I hear you talking Don't know who you trying to flatter Got my mind made up (I, I, I'm ready for ya) I'm in control, but with you being a man, You don't seem to understand (I, I, I'm ready for ya) I, I, I'm ready for ya I, I, I'm ready for ya So keep thinking you the man Cause it's all part of my plan I, I, I'm ready for ya [Pre-Chorus:] Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin' Ca-a-an you fe-e-el my He-he-he-he-heart is beatin' [Outro:] R.I.P. to the girl you used to see Her days are over...

Meaning of R.I.P.

“R.I.P.” by Rita Ora is a deliciously provocative and aggressively confident anthem centered around reclaiming agency and indulging in a thrilling, albeit slightly unsettling, power dynamic. The core conceit – the “R.I.P.” to a previous relationship – immediately establishes a narrative of moving beyond a past connection and embracing an entirely new experience. Tinie Tempah’s verse injects a playful, almost cartoonish energy, painting a picture of a seductive encounter characterized by extravagant displays of wealth (“flying saucer”) and a desire for dominance ("I'll make you call me daddy"). Ora’s vocals build upon this foundation with a deliberately nonchalant attitude; she’s not apologetic about her desires or the potential intensity of the situation. The repeated “I’m ready for ya” becomes a mantra, solidifying her control and dismissing any hesitation from her subject. The song's production – driven by a pulsating beat and layered synths – amplifies this feeling of reckless abandon. Ora’s delivery is sharp and assured, utilizing vocal inflections to convey both allure and calculated manipulation. The lyrics aren't necessarily about genuine affection; instead, they are carefully crafted invitations to participate in a game where she dictates the rules. The references to “strutting around” and “shutting it down” highlight her unapologetic self-assurance and desire for attention. Ultimately, “R.I.P.” isn’t simply a breakup song; it's an exploration of liberation through calculated seduction, a declaration that she's moved on and is now fully invested in taking charge, presenting herself as both the alluring object and the masterful orchestrator of her own desires.

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