Umbrella – English Lyrics

• By: Rihanna

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the story behind Rihanna's iconic hit, "Umbrella," a song that beautifully blends pop, R&B, and hip-hop. Learn how the lyrics use the simple image of an umbrella to convey deep messages of loyalty and support, making it a perfect way to explore themes of protection and resilience in the English language .

[English]

♪ AH UH AH UH ♪

♪ YEAH RIHANNA ♪

♪ AH UH AH UH ♪

♪ GOOD GIRL GONE BAD ♪

♪ AH UH AH UH ♪

♪ TAKE THREE ♪

♪ ACTION ♪

♪ NO CLOUDS IN MY STORMS ♪

♪ LET IT RAIN I HYDROPLANE INTO FAME ♪

♪ COME ON DOWN WITH THE DOW JONES ♪

♪ WHEN THE CLOUDS COME WE GONE ♪

♪ WE ROCHELLA ♪

♪ SHE FLY HIGHER THAN WEATHER ♪

♪ AND SHE ROCKS IT BETTER ♪

♪ YOU KNOW ME ♪

♪ AN ANTICIPATION FOR PRECIPITATION ♪

♪ STACKS CHIPS FOR THE RAINY DAY ♪

♪ JAY RAIN MAN IS BACK WITH LIL MS. SUNSHINE ♪

♪ RIHANNA WHERE YOU AT ♪

♪ YOU HAD MY HEART ♪

♪ AND WE'LL NEVER BE WORLD APART ♪

♪ MAYBE IN MAGAZINES ♪

♪ BUT YOU'LL STILL BE MY STAR ♪

♪ BABY CAUSE IN THE DARK ♪

♪ YOU CAN 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'M A STICK IT OUT 'TILL THE END ♪

♪ NOW THAT IT'S RAINING MORE THAN EVER ♪

♪ KNOW THAT WE STILL HAVE EACH OTHER ♪

♪ YOU CAN STAND UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ YOU CAN STAND UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ ELLA EL LA EH EH EH ♪

♪ UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH ♪

♪ UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH ♪

♪ UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH EH EH EH ♪

♪ THESE FANCY THINGS ♪

♪ WILL NEVER COME IN BETWEEN ♪

♪ YOU'RE PART OF MY ENTITY ♪

♪ HERE FOR INFINITY ♪

♪ WHEN THE WAR HAS TOOK IT'S PART ♪

♪ WHEN THE WORLD HAS DEALT IT'S CARDS ♪

♪ IF THE HAND IS HARD ♪

♪ TOGETHER WE'LL MEND YOUR HEART ♪

♪ 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'M A STICK IT OUT 'TILL THE END ♪

♪ NOW THAT IT'S RAINING MORE THAN EVER ♪

♪ KNOW THAT WE STILL HAVE EACH OTHER ♪

♪ YOU CAN STAND UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ YOU CAN STAND UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH ♪

♪ UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH ♪

♪ UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH ♪

♪ UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH 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 GONNA LET THE RAIN POUR ♪

♪ I'LL BE ALL YOU NEED AND MORE ♪

♪ 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'M A STICK IT OUT 'TILL THE END ♪

♪ NOW THAT IT'S RAINING MORE THAN EVER ♪

♪ KNOW THAT WE STILL HAVE EACH OTHER ♪

♪ YOU CAN STAND UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ YOU CAN STAND UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH ♪

♪ UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH ♪

♪ UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH ♪

♪ UNDER MY UMBRELLA ♪

♪ EL LA EL LA EH EH EH EH EH EH ♪

♪ IT'S RAINING RAINING ♪

♪ OH BABY IT'S RAINING ♪

♪ BABY COME INTO ME ♪

♪ COME INTO ME ♪

♪ IT'S RAINING RAINING ♪

♪ OH BABY IT'S RAINING ♪

♪ YOU CAN ALWAYS COME INTO ME ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere verb - to fall as rain
clouds /klaʊdz/ A2	noun - visible mass of condensed watery vapor floating in the atmosphere
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star that provides light and heat to Earth
shine /ʃaɪn/ B1	verb - to emit light; be bright noun - brightness produced by or reflecting light
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light noun - the absence of light
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection
end /end/ A1	noun - a final part of something
arms /ɑːrmz/ A1	noun - either of the two upper limbs of the human body, especially from the shoulder to the hand
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - feel deep affection for (someone)
war /wɔːr/ B1	noun - a state of armed conflict between different countries or groups within a country
fancy /ˈfænsi/ B2	adjective - elaborate in structure or decoration verb - feel a desire or liking for
cards /kɑːrdz/ A2	noun - a rectangular piece of cardboard used for playing games
hydroplane /ˈhaɪdrəˌpleɪn/ B2	verb - to skid on a wet road because a film of water separates the tires from the surface

Key Grammar Structures

• NO CLOUDS IN MY STORMS

  ➔ Simple present tense (statement of fact/general truth). Use of plural nouns (clouds, storms) to generalize experience.

  ➔ Expresses the speaker's resilience. "No clouds" symbolizes the absence of problems or negativity in their "storms" (challenges).

• LET IT RAIN

  ➔ Imperative mood (giving a command or making a request). "Let" + pronoun + infinitive without "to".

  ➔ Acceptance and embracing challenges. Inviting difficult times to come.

• YOU HAD MY HEART AND WE'LL NEVER BE WORLD APART

  ➔ Past simple tense ("had"). Future simple tense ("will be") contracted to "'ll". Use of "never" for negation. Word order: Subject + verb + complement.

  ➔ Expresses a bond that transcends physical distance or changes in circumstances. "Never be world apart" means their connection is unbreakable.

• BUT YOU'LL STILL BE MY STAR

  ➔ Future Simple Tense with contraction: "will be" becomes "'ll be". The use of the adjective "my" showing possession.

  ➔ Despite potential differences or fame, the person addressed will always hold a special place in the speaker's life. "Star" is used metaphorically for importance and brilliance.

• WHEN THE SUN SHINES, WE'LL SHINE TOGETHER

  ➔ Conditional clause type 1: "when" + present simple, main clause: future simple ("will" contracted to "'ll"). Use of a conjunction "when" to connect two clauses.

  ➔ Expresses a promise of shared joy and success. Their bond strengthens and they celebrate together during good times.

• TOLD YOU I'LL BE HERE FOREVER

  ➔ Past Simple ("told"). Future Simple with contraction ("I'll be"). Adverb of time ("forever").

  ➔ A statement of unwavering loyalty and commitment. Reiterating a previous promise of enduring support.

• NOW THAT IT'S RAINING MORE THAN EVER

  ➔ "Now that" introducing a reason or cause. Present continuous tense ("it's raining") to emphasize ongoing action. Comparative adjective ("more than").

  ➔ Emphasizes the increasing difficulty of the situation. Acknowledging the intensification of challenges they face.

• YOU CAN STAND UNDER MY UMBRELLA

  ➔ Modal verb "can" expressing ability or permission. Use of preposition "under" indicating location.

  ➔ A central metaphor offering protection and support. The umbrella symbolizes a safe haven during difficult times.