Where Have You Been – English Lyrics

• By: Rihanna
• Album: Unapologetic

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the electrifying world of Rihanna's "Where Have You Been"! This global dance-pop hit is a fantastic way to engage with English through its clear, repetitive, and emotionally charged lyrics about longing and searching for love. Its infectious beat and straightforward narrative make it easy to follow, while its vivid expressions of desire offer a dynamic lesson in everyday English phrases related to relationships and aspirations. You'll learn catchy phrases and feel the rhythm of contemporary English pop culture.

[English]

SOMEONE WHO CAN PLEASE ME, LOVE ME ALL NIGHT LONG I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, MAN, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE

I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, MAN, LOOKING FOR YOU, BABE LOOKING FOR YOU, BABE, SEARCHING FOR YOU, BABE

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

'CAUSE I NEVER SEE YOU OUT ARE YOU HIDING FROM ME, YEAH?

SOMEWHERE IN THE CROWD

YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH-YEAH-YEAH-YEAH-YEAH

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN? ALL MY LIFE, ALL MY LIFE, LIFE, LIFE, LIFE

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LI-I-I-I-I-IFE? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LI-I-I-I-I-IFE?

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LI-I-I-I-I-IFE?

I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, MAN, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE SOMEONE WHO CAN PLEASE ME, LOVE ME ALL NIGHT LONG

I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, MAN, LOOKING FOR YOU, BABE LOOKING FOR YOU, BABE, SEARCHING FOR YOU, BABY

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

'CAUSE I NEVER SEE YOU OUT ARE YOU HIDING FROM ME, YEAH?

SOMEWHERE IN THE CROWD YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH

YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH-YEAH-YEAH-YEAH-YEAH WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

ALL MY LIFE, ALL MY LIFE, LIFE, LIFE, LIFE WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LI-I-I-I-I-IFE?

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LI-I-I-I-I-IFE? WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LI-I-I-I-I-IFE?

WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN ALL MY LI-I-I-I-I-IFE?

YOU CAN HAVE ME ALL YOU WANT ANY WAY, ANY DAY

JUST SHOW ME WHERE YOU ARE TONIGHT YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH

YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH, YEAH-YEAH-YEAH-YEAH-YEAH I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, MAN, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE

SOMEONE WHO CAN PLEASE ME, LOVE ME ALL NIGHT LONG I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, MAN, LOOKING FOR YOU, BABE

LOOKING FOR YOU, BABE, SEARCHING FOR YOU, BABE

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
someone /ˈsʌmwʌn/ A1	noun - a person; anyone
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - deep affection or strong feeling of attachment verb - to feel deep affection for someone
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
babe /beɪb/ B1	noun - an affectionate term for a loved one; baby
crowd /kraʊd/ A2	noun - a large number of people gathered together
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual; the period between birth and death
way /weɪ/ A2	noun - a method, manner, or route
day /deɪ/ A1	noun - a 24‑hour period; the time between sunrise and sunset
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - to display or present something noun - a performance or exhibition
please /pliːz/ A1	verb - to give pleasure or satisfaction to someone
looking /ˈlʊkɪŋ/ A2	verb - to direct one's gaze toward something; to search for
searching /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/ B2	verb - to look carefully for something
hiding /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/ B1	verb - to conceal oneself; to keep out of sight
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
have /hæv/ A1	verb - to possess; to own
be /biː/ A1	verb - to exist; to occur

Key Grammar Structures

• SOMEONE WHO CAN PLEASE ME, LOVE ME ALL NIGHT LONG

  ➔ Relative Clause

  ➔ The phrase 'WHO CAN PLEASE ME' is a relative clause modifying 'SOMEONE', providing more information about the person.

• I'VE BEEN EVERYWHERE, MAN, LOOKING FOR SOMEONE

  ➔ Present Perfect Continuous

  ➔ 'I'VE BEEN LOOKING' uses the present perfect continuous to emphasize the ongoing action of searching over a period of time.

• WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

  ➔ Present Perfect Simple (Interrogative)

  ➔ The question 'WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?' uses the present perfect simple to ask about an action that occurred in the past with results relevant to the present.

• ALL MY LIFE, ALL MY LIFE, LIFE, LIFE, LIFE

  ➔ Noun Repetition for Emphasis

  ➔ The repetition of 'LIFE' emphasizes the duration and intensity of the search.

• YOU CAN HAVE ME ALL YOU WANT, ANY WAY, ANY DAY

  ➔ Modal Verb (Can) for Permission/Possibility

  ➔ 'YOU CAN HAVE ME' uses the modal verb 'can' to express possibility or permission.

• JUST SHOW ME WHERE YOU ARE TONIGHT

  ➔ Imperative Mood

  ➔ 'SHOW ME' is in the imperative mood, used to give a direct command or request.