We Found Love

"We Found Love" is a 2011 dance-pop song by Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris, known for its pulsing electronic beat and lyrics about finding love in unlikely circumstances.

The phrase we found love in a hopeless place became iconic, often quoted or parodied to describe unexpected connections: We found love in a Costco parking lot.

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romanceLove and its excitement
RihannaFenty Beauty founder
club bangerHigh-energy dance track
heartbeatRhythmic cardiac contraction
passionIntense emotional drive

Calvin Harris · dance · dance floor · club · strobe lights · late night · euphoria · falling · destiny · connection · spark · desire · longing · soulmate · chemistry · EDM · anthem · ecstasy

Categories

RihannaSOS, Disturbia, S&M, Anti

Opposites

emotional tone/narrative

We Found LoveSomeone Like You

Song about releasing former love

ballad · piano ballad · I Will Always Love You · slow jam · torch song

cultural moment/sonic identity

We Found LoveHome

Default webpage destination

The Lumineers · Bon Iver

Family

found, love, find, finding, founder, foundling, loves, loved, loving

Familiarity: Top 500,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G