: Writing credits include Ester Dean , Timothy McKenzie (Labrinth), Mikkel S. Eriksen and Tor Erik Hermansen (Stargate), and Rihanna herself.
: It features a mid-tempo beat with experimental tempo drops and "blaring bass drops," which were characteristic of the dubstep-heavy first half of the Unapologetic album.
: Instrumentation features heavy use of programming by Labrinth and Stargate, contributing to its "hard, head-bobbin'" dub-based feel. Lyrical Themes and Meaning Rihanna - Lost in Paradise
: The central theme is the internal conflict of staying in a love that might be "wrong" or "delusional" because it feels like "paradise".
The song explores the complexities of a dysfunctional yet addictive relationship. : Writing credits include Ester Dean , Timothy
: The song is a hybrid of Electronic R&B , Dubstep , and Synth-pop .
The song features a heavy-hitting production team known for crafting many of Rihanna's global hits. : Instrumentation features heavy use of programming by
: The track was produced by the powerhouse duo Stargate and British artist/producer Labrinth, with vocal production handled by Kuk Harrell.