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Lyrics of Question Existing by Rihanna
intro
Love, oh
Hmm
verse
Take off my shirt
Loosen the buttons and undo my skirt
Stare at myself in the mirror
Pick me apart piece by piece
Sorrow decreased, pressure release
I put in work, did more than called upon
More than deserved
When it was over, did I wind up hurt? (Yes)
But it taught me
Before a decision, ask this question first
chorus
Who am I living for?
Is this my limit?
Can I endure some more?
Chances I′m given, question existing
Who am I living for?
Is this my limit?
Can I endure some more?
Chances I'm given, question existing
verse
Take off my cool (take off my cool)
Show them that under here, I′m just like you
Do the mistakes I've made make me a fool
Or a human with flaws?
Admit that I'm lost, round of applause (round of applause)
Take the abuse
Sometimes, it feels like they want me to lose
It′s entertainment, is that an excuse? (No)
But the question that lingers, whether win or lose is
chorus
Who am I living for?
Is this my limit?
Can I endure some more?
Chances I′m given, question existing
Who am I living for?
Is this my limit?
Can I endure some more?
Chances I'm given, question existing
bridge
Dear diary, it′s Robyn
Entertaining is something I do for a living
This is not who I am
I'd like to think that I′m pretty normal
I laugh, I get mad, I hurt
I think I suck sometimes
But when you're in the spotlight, everything seems good (ooh, yeah)
Sometimes I feel like I have it worst
′Cause I have to always keep my guard up
I don't know who to trust
I don't know who wants to date me for who I am
Or who wants to be my friend for who I really am
chorus
Who am I living for?
Is this my limit?
Can I endure some more?
Chances I′m given, question existing
Who am I living for?
Is this my limit?
Can I endure some more?
Chances I′m given, question existing
Writer(s): Shaffer Smith, Shawn C. Carter, Robert Shea Taylor
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The song 'Question Existing' by Rihanna delves into the internal struggles and identity crisis faced by someone in the spotlight, questioning the authenticity of relationships and the pressure to maintain a public persona. The lyrics explore the conflict between the public image and the private self, highlighting the challenges of staying true to oneself amidst the demands of fame and the constant scrutiny from others.
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Themes
Self-identity and introspection
• I'd like to think that I'm pretty normal
• Who am I living for?
• This is not who I am
Pressure and expectations
• I have to always keep my guard up
• Sometimes, it feels like they want me to lose
• Take the abuse
Vulnerability and authenticity
• Take off my cool
• Show them that under here, I'm just like you
• Do the mistakes I've made make me a fool or a human with flaws?
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Moods
Reflection, empowerment, love, angst, solitude
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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