Does Rihanna's New Single "Russian Roulette" Cut It?
Sabrina Cognata

Last week Rihanna mysteriously announced the November 23 drop date of her next album, Rated R, via her Twitter account.  Now she’s released the album’s first single “Russian Roulette,”  which was written and produced by Ne-Yo.

The new video, directed by Anthony Mander looks like it will be extremely edgy, from the shots we’ve seen posted on the internet.  The video will get it’s primetime debut on ABC.  The song is definitely different from the stuff we’ve heard from Rihanna in the past, but not bad.  I was hoping for more of a dance anthem, but I sort of like where this is going.  What do you think?  Is the song a let down or does it make you want to get up and dance?  Check out the lyrics and listen to the song then let us know what you think in the comments!

Rihanna – ‘Russian Roulette’ Lyrics:

Take a breath, take it deep
Calm yourself, he says to me
If you play, you play for keeps
Take a gun, and count to three
I’m sweating now, moving slow
No time to think, my turn to go

(Chorus)
And you can see my heart beating
You can see it through my chest
And I’m terrified but I’m not leaving
Know that I must must pass this test
So just pull the trigger

Say a prayer to yourself
He says close your eyes
Sometimes it helps
And then I get a scary thought
That he’s here means he’s never lost

(Chorus)

As my life flashes before my eyes
I’m wondering will I ever see another sunrise?
So many won’t get the chance to say goodbye
But it’s too late too pick up the value of my life

(Chorus)

[Source:  Just Jared]