“R.I.P.” is the lead music video and first single from British singer, songwriter, and actress Rita Ora‘s upcoming debut studio album.
The music video features an unshaven Tinie Tempah and it premiered on Rita Ora’s official YouTube VEVO channel in early April 2012. It was directed by Emil Nava, the video was set in a garage and featured props that included cars.
The song was written by Canadian rapper Drake, while production of the song was handled by Stargate and Chase & Status. Originally written for Rihanna‘s fifth studio album Loud, the lyrics speak of Rita confronting her boyfriend, telling him to forget about his ex. The song was released as the lead single from the album in the United Kingdom and released on May, 6 2012.
The video for the single was shot in Hackney, East London. The video was uploaded on to Ora’s official VEVO on April 4, 2012. The video was directed by Emil Nava. Ora released a 36 second teaser of the video and uploaded it to her official VEVO on 2, April 2012. She also released behind the scenes footage of her and Tinie Tempah onto the internet.
Lyrics for Rita Ora feat. Tinie Tempah – R.I.P.
[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 you ora
Jump out at no remoter
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 and cheek
So they be giving us some time to drink
Slow and steady for me
Go on like a jersey 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 a play a role
Follow my lead, what you waiting for?
Thought it over and decided tonight is your night[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[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[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
(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 a plan
I, I, I’m ready for ya[Outro]
R.I.P, to the girl you used to see
Her days are over…
Listen to: Rita Ora feat. Tinie Tempah – R.I.P.
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