You Look So Dumb Right Now Song Lyrics

You Look So Dumb Right Now (Take a Bow) Song Lyrics By Rihanna. The song is sung by Rihanna while lyrics of the song penned by Tor Erik Hermansen, Mikkel Storleer Eriksen & Ne-Yo. Here At Lyricsfuncky you get the lyrics and meaning of You Look So Dumb Right Now(Take a Bow). This song is sung from the viewpoint of a woman who has been trapped and hurt by her faithless partner. The man has returned, pretending to be sorry, but she is not accepting it. She describes his behavior as a performance – false, theatrical and prepare, like an actor taking the final curtain call after a fake show.

You Look So Dumb Right Now Song Lyrics

[Intro]
Oh, how about a round of applause?
Yeah, a standing ovation
Ooh, whoa, yeah
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

[Verse 1]
You look so dumb right now
Standing outside my house
Trying to apologize
You’re so ugly when you cry
Please, just cut it out

[Pre-Chorus]
And don’t tell me you’re sorry ’cause you’re not
Baby, when I know you’re only sorry you got caught

[Chorus]
But you put on quite a show (Ooh, oh)
Really had me going
But, now, it’s time to go (Ooh, oh)
Curtain’s finally closing
That was quite a show (Ooh, oh)
Very entertaining
But it’s over now (But it’s over now)
Go on and take a bow

[Verse 2]
Oh, oh
Grab your clothes and get gone (Get gone)
You better hurry up
Before the sprinklers come on (Come on)
Talkin’ ’bout “Girl, I love you, you’re the one”
This just looks like a rerun
Please, what else is on? (Oh, oh)

[Pre-Chorus]
And don’t tell me you’re sorry ’cause you’re not (Mmm)
Baby, when I know you’re only sorry you got caught

[Chorus]
But you put on quite a show (Ooh, oh)
Really had me going
But, now, it’s time to go (Ooh, oh)
Curtain’s finally closing
That was quite a show (Ooh, oh)
Very entertaining
But it’s over now (But it’s over now)
Go on and take a bow

[Bridge]
Oh, and the award for the best liar goes to you (Goes to you)
For making me believe
That you could be faithful to me
Let’s hear your speech, oh
How ’bout a round of applause?
A standing ovation
[Chorus]
But you put on quite a show (Ooh, oh)
Really had me going
Now, it’s time to go (Ooh, oh)
Curtain’s finally closing
That was quite a show (Ooh, oh)
Very entertaining
But it’s over now (But it’s over now)
Go on and take a bow

[Outro]
But it’s over now

You Look So Dumb Right Now Song Lyrics Meaning

The song starts with sarcasm: “Oh, how about a bit of standing ovation?” Rihanna is mocking the person who has hurt her, assuming that they deserve the compliment for the emotional drama they have did. The “standing ovation” line instantly introduces the image of a performance, which sets the tone for the rest of the song – this breakup is being treated like a dramatic event.

Rihanna shows a clear image of her ex-boyfriend standing outside her house trying to apologize. She is detached and even hatred by this, defining him as “so stupid” and “you look ugly when you cry.” This makes her reject not only his apology, but also the emotional manipulation he is using. She is no longer understanding.

Here, she goes deeper, explaining that apologies are meaningless. “Don’t tell me you’re sorry because you’re not sorry” — she gets through to them. Their shame is simply because they got caught, not because they truly feel guilty. It’s a powerful declaration of emotional clarity and self-respect.

The chorus drives home the theme of fraud as performance. “You’ve put on quite a show” implies that the whole relationship – or at least the apology – was fake, well-prepare and full of drama. Now that the truth is out, she announces that the blanket is dropping. It’s the end of the act and the relationship. The phrase “accept my thanks” is very ironic – it’s what you say to someone after a performance, not an apology.

Rihanna tells her ex-boyfriend to “pick up your clothes and leave”, which shows that she is completely tired. She mocks his constant lines such as “Girl, I love you”, and compares the situation to a boring show on TV that is being come again. Her tone is irritated and firm – she is not waiting for any more excuses or false admission.

Repeating this over and over again confirms her clarity: the apology is still invalid, and she refuses to be tricked again. She is no longer emotionally manipulated.

She again highlights the fakeness of the relationship and how well the person played their role – but now it is over forever. The repeat underlines the decision.

In the most touching part of the song, Rihanna acidic gives her ex the title of “the best liar.” She admire how powerful he was in pretending to be faithful. It’s a destructive mix of pain and humor, showing how betrayed and disappointed she feels – yet how empowered she is to walk away.

In the final chorus, she repeats the performance image one last time. This repeating is not weakness – it is finale. She confirms again that it is over, the act is over, and it is now time for the liar to leave the stage.

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