Meaning of “Velvet Rope” by Rita Ora

“Velvet Rope” is the title of a break-up song by British singer Rita Ora. Ora starts this emotional song by asking her former lover where the love they shared went. She goes on to ask him multiple other questions, including: “do you still think of me?

You can view the lyrics, alternate interprations and sheet music for Rita Ora's Velvet Rope at Lyrics.org.

In the chorus, she tells him how she’s heard he’s been living it up before going on to ask him where she went wrong.

Throughout the lyrics, the singer shows no concrete sign that she’s gotten over her ex. From her tone, she is clearly upset by her ex’s dishonesty that led to the relationship’s demise.

Velvet Rope lyrics

Quick Facts about “Velvet Rope”

  • “Velvet Rope” Rita Ora co-penned this track with Jimmy Napes and RØMANS.
  • Napes and RØMANS teamed up to produce this song.
  • This break-up anthem was unveiled on November 14, 2018.
  • Ora uses the song’s title only once. And in that one time it appears, it is used in the song’s first verse.
  • American singer Janet Jackson also has a song titled “Velvet Rope”. Hers was released back in 1997.
Official lyric video for “Velvet Rope” by Rita Ora

 

On which Rita Ora album can “Velvet Rope” be found?

The song appears on the deluxe version of Ora’s second studio album Phoenix. It doesn’t appear on the album’s standard edition. The album also contains the single “Let You Love Me“.

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