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Rihanna has released her new song 'Friend of Mine' for the upcoming Smurfs movie
Rihanna releases new song 'Friend of Mine' and voices Smurfette in upcoming animated film about saving Papa Smurf.
May 16, 2025 • 6:34 AM
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Ain't nothin' wrong with it I don't wanna give you the wrong impression I need love and affection And I hope I'm not sounding too desperate I need love and affection Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh) Love and affection Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh) L-O-V-E-E-E and affection Oh, baby I'm not asking for the world, maybe You can give me what I want, baby Come hold me tight and when I'm drowning, save me Give it to me on a daily If I'm your girl, say my name boy, let me know I'm in control We both grown so how we feel we can let it show (I-I-I) won't play around (I-I-I) I wanna lay you down (I-I-I) I need you now, I need you now, oh-oh, oh I don't wanna give you the wrong impression I need love and affection And I hope I'm not sounding too desperate I need love and affection Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh) Love and affection Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh) L-O-V-E-E-E and affection Boy, lately you've been stingy with your time Got me wondering, I'm wondering if I'm on your mind Boy, I just wanna be in your possession You say I'm the one you want, so come express it Don't slip, don't slip 'Cause a nigga might push up on it Don't really wanna lose this moment Why window shop when you own this? (Ah-ah-ah) don't put it down (I-I-I) don't fuck around (I-I-I) I want you now, I want you now, oh, woah, oh I don't wanna give you the wrong impression I need love and affection And I hope I'm not sounding too desperate I need love and affection Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh) Love and affection Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh) L-O-V-E-E-E and affection Can you love me for poor? (Let me know) I'm searching for my soul (rockstar) Whoever turned you cold (peep this) You need to let him know I can work miracles I'll work it physical (physical) And when I hold you close You can hear my heart beating from my clothes (oh, woah) Future I don't wanna give you the wrong impression I need love and affection And I hope I'm not sounding too desperate I need love and affection Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh) Love and affection Love (oh-woah, oh, oh) Love (oh-woah, oh) L-O-V-E-E-E and affection
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