The song peaked at number 22 in its sixth charting week in Australia, and at number nine in Switzerland. On May 23, 2010, the song entered the Australian Singles Chart and the Swiss Singles Chart at numbers 35 and 58, respectively. The song debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 30 on May 15, 2010, and peaked at number 14 two weeks later on May 29. In the United Kingdom, the song entered the UK R&B Chart at number 29 on April 24, 2010, and peaked at number five weeks on May 29. "Te Amo" peaked at number 48 two weeks later on July 30, and spent a total of six non-consecutive weeks on the chart. After being released as a promotional CD in Sweden on May 5, 2010, the song re-entered the chart at number 53 on July 7, 2010. Upon the release of the album, "Te Amo" made its first chart appearance on the Swedish Singles Chart, where it debuted at number 52 on December 4, 2009, and initially charted for a single week. We’ve all been there, right? And Rihanna’s captured that feeling beautifully." Chart performance One of her Rated R LPs less menacing moments, 'Te Amo' finds La Fenty grappling with her sexuality over some irresistible, Latin-infused Stargate beats." Fraser McAlpine of BBC Music awarded the song four out of five stars and commented on the theme of lesbianism, writing "It's that old, old story: Girl meets girl. Robert Copsey of Digital Spy awarded the song a rating of four out of five stars and noted that Rihanna had progressed from singing about a male interest in one of her previous singles, " Rude Boy", to fantasizing about women, writing "After the rather explicit 'Rude Boy' campaign, Rihanna's taking a well-deserved break from titillating the blokes here – only to find herself the object of another lady's affections. As part of his review for Rated R, Jude Rogers of BBC Music noted that "Te Amo" and " Rockstar 101" were the less futuristic tracks on the album as they do not feature the heavy electronic influences, which are present on songs such as " Hard" and "G4L". "Te Amo" received positive reception from music critics. As Rihanna realizes that the other woman is falling in love with her, Rihanna sings, "I feel the love, but I don't feel that way", meaning that she knows her suitor loves her, but does not want to become romantically involved with her. Lyrically, "Te Amo" tells of a relationship between two women, with one realizing that she is falling in love with Rihanna, proclaiming "Te amo" throughout the song (the Spanish and Portuguese phrase for "I Love You"). Musically, the song is written in the key of G-sharp minor with Rihanna's vocal range spanning from the low note of F♯ 3 to the high note of C♯ 5. In Germany, "Te Amo" was released as a CD single on June 11, 2010.
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The song was sent for mainstream airplay in Canada on June 7, 2010, and released via digital download in Australia, Italy and New Zealand one day later, through Universal Music. Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, James Fauntleroy II and Rihanna, with production helmed by Eriksen and Hermansen under their production name, Stargate. "Te Amo" was released as the fourth international and fifth overall single from Rihanna's fourth studio album, Rated R. Problems playing this file? See media help. "Te Amo" was also included on the set list of Rihanna's Last Girl on Earth tour.Ī 20-second sample of Rihanna singing the chorus of "Te Amo", which music critics praised for not sounding as "futuristic" or "electronic" as other songs on Rated R, such as "Hard" and "G4L". Rihanna performed the song live at BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend on May 23, 2010 in Bangor, Wales.
The song's accompanying music video was directed by longtime collaborator Anthony Mandler and features French supermodel Laetitia Casta, who tries to seduce Rihanna and eventually succeeds. "Te Amo" was certified gold in four countries. The song also attained top forty positions in Australia, The Netherlands and Slovakia. "Te Amo" peaked inside the top ten of national charts, including the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland. Music critics praised the song for its lyrics and for a less futuristic sound than other songs on Rated R. "Te Amo" incorporates elements of music of Latin America and conveys Rihanna's struggles as the object of another woman's desires. "Te Amo" impacted radio in Canada on June 7, 2010, and was released via digital download on June 8, 2010, in Australia, Italy and New Zealand, as the album's fourth international and fifth overall single.
" Te Amo" (English: "I Love You") is a song by Barbadian singer Rihanna from her fourth studio album, Rated R (2009).