rihanna where have you been

"Where Have You Been" is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her sixth studio album, Talk That Talk (2011). It was released as the third international single from the album in April 2012. The song is a dance-pop track with influences from trance, R&B, and hip hop. Its lyrics depict a woman searching for a lover who can please her, expressed with the repeated line "Where have you been all my life?" The song was well-received by critics and performed strongly on international charts, including reaching number five on the US Billboard Hot 100. The music video features Rihanna in various costumes and settings, including desert and African-themed scenes. Rihanna has performed this song on several notable occasions, such as Saturday Night Live, the American Idol season 11 finale, and the Super Bowl LVII halftime show in a medley with "Only Girl (In the World)".