Where Have You Been

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"Where Have You Been" is a song by Barbadian recording artist Rihanna, from her sixth studio album Talk That Talk (2011) serving as the third international single. The song was written by Ester Dean, Lukasz Gottwald, Henry Walter, Geoff Mack, and Calvin Harris, with the latter also producing the track with the assistance of Dr. Luke and Cirkut. "Where Have You Been" was released as the third international single from the album on May 8, 2012. The track is a dance-pop and techno house song that draws influence from trance, R&B and hip hop. It is backed by "hard, chilly synths" and contains a punk-inspired breakdown sequence. The song's lyrics speak of a woman who is searching for a partner who will please her. "Where Have You Been" was met with positive reviews from most music critics, who likened the song to Talk That Talk's lead single, "We Found Love".

The track has performed well on major international charts, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 6 on the UK Singles Chart. In addition, it has topped Billboard's Dance/Club play songs and the UK Dance Chart. It has also attained top 5 positions in Denmark, France, Israel, New Zealand and Poland as well as charting within the top 10 in Australia, Belgium, Brazil, New Zealand, and Norway.

The song's accompanying music video, directed by Dave Meyers depicts the singer in an assortment of costumes and locations, referencing the song's lyrics. Rihanna is seen as a semi-naked water reptilian, in an Egyptian desert, an African themed hut, and channeling Hindu god Shiva with multiple limbs. The video received a positive response from critics, who praised Rihanna's new approach to deeper choreography. Rihanna has performed the song on both Saturday Night Live and the finale of the eleventh season of American Idol.

Lyrics:

I've been everywhere, manLooking for someoneSomeone who can please meLove me all night longI've been everywhere, manLooking for you babeLooking for you babeSearching for you babe
Where have you beenCause I never see you outAre you hiding from me, yeah?Somewhere in the crowd
Where have you been,All my life, all my lifeWhere have you been, all my lifeWhere have you been, all my lifeWhere have you been, all my lifeWhere have you been, all my life
I've been everywhere, manLooking for someoneSomeone who can please meLove me all night longI've been everywhere, manLooking for you babeLooking for you babe
Searching for you babe
Where have you beenCause I never see you outAre you hiding from me, yeah?Somewhere in the crowd
Where have you been,All my life, all my lifeWhere have you been, all my lifeWhere have you been, all my lifeWhere have you been, all my lifeWhere have you been, all my life

Where have you been, all my life
You can have me all you wantAny way, any dayTo show me where you are tonight
I've been everywhere, manLooking for someoneSomeone who can please meLove me all night longI've been everywhere, manLooking for you babeLooking for you babeSearching for you babe