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"Take a Bow" is an R&B ballad recorded by Rihanna for the 2008 re-release of her third studio album. Written and produced by StarGate and Ne-Yo, the track was released as the first single from the re-release in April 2008 through Def Jam Recordings. Critical response was divided, with some reviewers appreciating its lyrical content and ballad style, while others found the production derivative.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
A female narrator communicates her unwillingness to resume a romantic relationship with an unfaithful and morally questionable former partner.
| Producer | Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Eriksen, and Shaffer Smith (StarGate and Ne-Yo) |
