Best Mistake
Ariana Grande, Big Sean
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How soon do we forget, how we felt? Dealing with emotions, that never left Playing with the hand that we were dealt, in this game Maybe I'm the sinner, and you're the saint Gotta stop pretending, what we ain't Why we pointing fingers, anyway? When we're the same Break up Make up Total waste of time Can we please make up our minds And stop acting like we're blind? 'Cause if the water dries up and the moon stops shining Stars fall, and the world goes blind, boy You know, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you 'Cause you're the best mistake I've ever made But we hold on, hold on There's no pot of gold in the rainbows we chase But we hold on, hold on I guess time's wasting, tick tocking, lip locking How can we keep the feelings fresh, how do we zip lock it? Wear your heart up on your sleeves so watch out for pickpockets I guess to go the distance we might need to pit stop it Hold up, I know love could be a beach with no shore I done count to ten, lost my temper, and went back to four I know sometimes it's hard to realize I'm the man that you need I had a dream we branched out started a family tree And I feel like that everything we do is overdue You ask why I love your mom so much 'cause she's a older you I wish that you were happy I guess that's the one thing I should be providing Ain't no number twos, we both ones of ones and we the oddest Couple only humans 'cept you, you a goddess Only lying to you when I lie you down, just being honest When you start as friends it's hard to say you're never going back If I'm not the one then I'm the best mistake you ever had Break up Make up Total waste of time Can we please make up our minds? And stop acting like we're blind 'Cause if the water dries up and the moon stops shining Stars fall, and the world goes blind boy You know, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you 'Cause you're the best mistake I've ever made But we hold on, hold on There's no pot of gold in the rainbows we chase But we hold on, hold on You're, you're, you're, you're Mmm, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you You're, you're, you're, you're Mmm, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
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Written by: DWANE WEIR II, BRITTANY CONEY, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, ARIANA GRANDE, DENISIA ANDREWS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Artist Background"Best Mistake" is sung by Ariana Grande, a Grammy award-winning American artist, renowned for her wide vocal range.
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Album ReleaseThe song was featured in Ariana Grande's second studio album, "My Everything," which was released on August 25, 2014.
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Song FeaturesThe R&B track features American rapper, Big Sean. This marked their second collaboration, the first being "Right There" from Ariana’s debut album.
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Chart Performance"Best Mistake" entered the US Billboard Hot 100 at number 49 and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart at number 6.
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Commercial SuccessDespite not being promoted as a single, the song gained substantial sales due to digital downloads after its release, selling around 104,000 copies in its first week.
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Streaming SuccessIn the digital age, "Best Mistake" has had massive streaming success, securing its spot on popular streaming platforms' playlists worldwide.
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Song’s ThemeThe song takes an introspective turn, with lyrics blending themes of love and regret, exploring the idea that the best mistake one can make in life is a relationship that didn't work out.
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Writers"Best Mistake" was written by Ariana Grande, Big Sean, and Key Wane, who also produced the song.
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Music CompositionThis slow tempo song combines elements of pop and R&B and uses piano and soft percussion to build its melody.
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Fan ReactionsFans and critics deemed "Best Mistake" as one of Grande's best songs due to its deep, emotional composition, and soulful performance by both artists.
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Live PerformancesAriana Grande and Big Sean have performed "Best Mistake" together on multiple occasions, including during Grande's Honeymoon Tour.
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Lyrics AccuracyAriana Grande has divulged in interviews that the song's lyrics are quite accurate to her life at the time of its creation.
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Notable RecognitionBillboard magazine named "Best Mistake" the 15th best song of 2014.
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RelevanceEven years after its release, "Best Mistake" continues to be favored among Ariana Grande's extensive discography by long-time fans and new listeners alike.
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