"We Found Love" (2011) is an electro house and dance-pop anthem written and produced by Calvin Harris for Rihanna's sixth studio album, Talk That Talk . Core Lyrics & Meaning
The track has been covered by numerous artists, including Coldplay and Jessie J. rihanna_we_found_love_lyrics_ft_calvin_harris
The central line, "We found love in a hopeless place," is repeated 16 times. While Calvin Harris has noted that the lyrics were initially written to fit the track's rhythm, they have come to represent finding light and connection in dark or difficult circumstances. "We Found Love" (2011) is an electro house
The song is characterized by its infectious, repetitive hook and emotional vulnerability. rihanna_we_found_love_lyrics_ft_calvin_harris
Directed by Melina Matsoukas , the music video provides a narrative layer that is darker than the song's upbeat tempo.