Up (lyrics) | Rihanna - Pour It

The music video, directed by Rihanna herself, sparked significant debate upon its release in October 2013. The Psychology Behind "Pour It Up" Rihanna

"Pour It Up" is a trap-pop anthem from Rihanna’s seventh studio album, (2012). Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It and co-written by the duo Rock City , the track serves as both a strip-club anthem and a bold declaration of female independence. Core Themes and Meaning Rihanna - Pour It Up (Lyrics)

: Songwriter Theron Thomas revealed he penned the lyrics from the perspective of a man in a club, but wanted a woman to deliver them to flip the power dynamic. The music video, directed by Rihanna herself, sparked

: Rihanna intentionally chose this record to "change pop culture" by allowing a woman to say what men usually say in club records—specifically about "flexing" and talking about their own money. Core Themes and Meaning : Songwriter Theron Thomas

Lyrically, the song focuses on themes of wealth, power, and unapologetic indulgence.