Unconventionally for R&B, the song is written in 3/4 time .
It features live orchestral strings (pizzicato and marcato) rather than standard synths, giving it a cinematic "gothic waltz" feel.
The song was written to mirror the power dynamics and "BDSM sentiment" of the Fifty Shades characters, Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. 🏆 Accolades & Impact Chart Success: Reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Won the Grammy for Best R&B Performance and received an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song.