Rihanna’s Hit Song Revealed to Have Hidden Eighties Easter Eggs
Rihanna’s popular song “SOS” from 2006 has recently been discovered to contain secret references to Eighties pop songs, as revealed by songwriter Evan ‘Kidd’ Bogart. Bogart disclosed during Daniel Wall’s Behind The Wall podcast that he purposely incorporated Easter eggs into the lyrics of the song. He explained that the entire second verse of “SOS” is made up of Eighties song titles strung together cleverly as sentences.
Among the references included in the lyrics are notable Eighties pop songs such as A-ha’s “Take on me, aha”, Cutting Crew’s “(I Just) Died in Your Arms,” Modern English’s “I melt with you,” Tears for Fears’ “Head over heels,” Kim Wilde’s “You keep me hanging on,” and Michael Jackson’s “The way you make me feel.” Bogart specified that all of these songs were number one hits from the Eighties.
The strategic inclusion of these iconic song titles in “SOS,” which features a sample of Soft Cell’s 1981 hit “Tainted Love” and was co-written by Bogart and J. R. Rotem, proved to be successful. The song served as the lead single from Rihanna’s album “A Girl Like Me” and marked the Barbadian singer and Fenty founder’s first number one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Fans of Rihanna were amazed to learn about the hidden references within the song’s lyrics, with many expressing admiration for the creativity behind the Easter eggs. The discovery has sparked intrigue and appreciation among listeners, with some speculating whether Rihanna herself was aware of these subtle nods to Eighties music.
The revelation of these Eighties Easter eggs adds a new layer of appreciation for Rihanna’s hit song “SOS,” showcasing the thoughtfulness and ingenuity that went into crafting the lyrics. The merging of contemporary pop music with nostalgic references to past chart-toppers has resonated with fans, highlighting the enduring impact of Eighties music on today’s musical landscape.