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: The lyrics describe a woman's exhaustive search for a partner who can satisfy and please her, repeatedly asking the titular question: "Where have you been all my life?" . The song was a major commercial success, further
: Rihanna appears in several distinct looks, including a water reptilian, an Egyptian desert dweller, and a multi-limbed figure inspired by the Hindu god Shiva. including a water reptilian
