Know that we’ll still have each other/
You can stand under my umbrella…

Rihanna’s “Umbrella” is one of the most successful and enduring pop songs of the last two decades. The song became a massive commercial hit, reaching the top of the charts in multiple countries and earning accolades from fans and critics alike. The track’s unique blend of pop, R&B, hip-hop, and dance elements, along with its memorable chorus and Jay-Z’s guest verse, have made it one of Rihanna’s signature songs and perhaps one of her best.

The melody of “Umbrella” is fantastic. The chorus is an upbeat, catchy tune that has become one of Rihanna’s most recognizable hooks. The melody is memorable and easily recognizable, and its pop-friendly quality helped the song to appeal to a wide range of listeners.

The production of “Umbrella” features the use of several samples from other songs, including “Singin’ in the Rain” and “Longer” by Dan Fogelberg. These samples add a distinctive quality to the song and helped to make it stand out from other tracks in the pop genre. These are unique and unlikely samples from a breadth of musical genres–she has a good team around her.

The song combines the smooth R&B vocals of Rihanna with Jay-Z’s rap verse and a pop-friendly chorus, making it a unique and innovative hybrid of several different genres. This fusion of styles helped to make the song a standout track in the pop music landscape of the 2000s.

The line “Because when the sun shines, we’ll shine together” has become one of Rihanna’s most recognizable lyrics. The upbeat, optimistic quality of the chorus helps to convey the message of protection and security that is at the heart of the song’s message.

Co-writer Jay-Z’s guest verse on “Umbrella” adds an extra layer of depth and sophistication to the track. His rap complements the song’s theme of protection and support, and his contributions helped to make the song a standout collaboration between two of the biggest names in music.

The lyrics of “Umbrella” are clearly a metaphor for protection and security in a relationship. In the song, the narrator uses the image of an umbrella to represent the emotional support and protection she wants to offer to her significant other. She intends to make a promise to be there for her partner through thick and thin, just as an umbrella provides protection from the rain.

“Umbrella’s” unique blend of different musical styles, its memorable melody, and its meaningful lyrics combined with its fusion of pop, R&B, hip-hop, and dance elements, along with its catchy chorus and Jay-Z’s guest verse, helped to make it one of the biggest pop hits of the early 2000s.

Also check out Stay and Diamonds by Rihanna. Two other great Rihanna songs.

Umbrella Lyrics

Uh huh, uh huh
Yeah, Rihanna
Uh huh, uh huh
Good girl gone bad
Uh huh, uh huh
Take three, action
Uh huh, uh huh, Hov

No clouds in my stones
Let it rain, I hydroplane in the bank
Comin’ down at the Dow Jones
When the clouds come, we gone
We Rocafella
We fly higher than weather
In G5s or better
You know me
In anticipation for precipitation stack chips for the rainy day
Rain Man is back with little Ms. Sunshine
Rihanna, where you at?

You have my heart, and we’ll never be worlds apart
Maybe in magazines, but you’ll still be my star
Baby, ’cause in the dark
You can’t see shiny cars
And that’s when you need me there
With you I’ll always share
Because

When the sun shines, we’ll shine together
Told you I’ll be here forever
Said I’ll always be your friend
Took an oath, I’ma stick it out ’til the end
Now that it’s raining more than ever
Know that we’ll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh

These fancy things will never come in between
You’re part of my entity, here for infinity
When the world has took its part
When the world has dealt its cards
If the hand is hard, together we’ll mend your heart
Because…

When the sun shines, we shine together
Told you I’ll be here forever
Said I’ll always be your friend
Took an oath, I’ma stick it out ’til the end
Now that it’s raining more than ever
Know that we’ll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh

You can run into my arms
It’s okay, don’t be alarmed
Come into me
(There’s no distance in between our love)
So gon’ and let the rain pour
I’ll be all you need and more
Because…

When the sun shines, we shine together
Told you I’ll be here forever
Said I’ll always be your friend
Took an oath, I’ma stick it out ’til the end
Now that it’s raining more than ever
Know that we’ll still have each other
You can stand under my umbrella
You can stand under my umbrella, ella, ella, eh, eh, eh

It’s raining, raining
Ooh, baby, it’s raining, raining
Baby, come into me
Come into me
It’s raining, raining
Ooh, baby, it’s raining, raining
You can always come into me
Come into me
It’s pouring rain
It’s pouring rain
Come into me
Come into me
It’s pouring rain
It’s pouring rain

Source: thegreatestsongs.com
written by Christopher Stewart, Jay-Z, Terius Nash, Thaddis Harrel