Love on the Brain facts for kids

"Love on the Brain" is a popular song by the Barbadian singer Rihanna. It was released in 2016 as the fourth single from her eighth studio album, Anti. Rihanna wrote the song with Fred Ball and Joseph Angel. They also helped produce the music.

The song became a big hit. It reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. This made it Rihanna's 30th song to reach the top ten on that chart.

About the Song

"Love on the Brain" is a song that mixes different music styles. It has elements of Doo-wop, soul, and R&B. The song has a classic, old-school feel to it.

What the Song is About

The lyrics of "Love on the Brain" talk about feeling very strong emotions when you are in love. It describes a kind of love that can make you feel a bit confused or overwhelmed. The song starts with the words, "And you got me like, 'Oh' / What you want from me?" In the main part of the song, Rihanna sings, "Must be love on the brain / That's got me cursing my name." These lines show the powerful and sometimes confusing feelings that love can bring.

How Well it Did

After its release, "Love on the Brain" quickly became popular. It was a big success for Rihanna. Reaching the top 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart showed how much people loved the song. It also helped Rihanna set a record. She became the female artist with the second-most top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Only Madonna has more top-ten hits.

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  Norwegian producer Fred Ball co-wrote and produced the song.

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  With "Love on the Brain", Rihanna became the female artist with second most top-ten singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart history, only behind Madonna (pictured).

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In Spanish: Love on the Brain para niños