sweetener
Ariana Grande
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When life deals us cards Make everything taste like it is salt Then you come through like the sweetener you are To bring the bitter taste to a halt And then you get it, get it, get it, get it (ayy) Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it (ayy) Flip it, flip it, flip it You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) Twist it, twist it, twist it, twist it Mix it and mix it and mix it and mix it Kiss it, kiss it, kiss it You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) I like the way you lick the bowl (sheesh) Somehow your method touches my soul (sheesh, yeah) It lifts me up to heights unknown (ayy) So when they ask, "How's life?" I go (sheesh, sheesh) When life deals us cards Make everything taste like it is salt Then you come through like the sweetener you are To bring the bitter taste to a halt And then you get it, get it, get it, get it (ayy) Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it (ayy) Flip it, flip it, flip it You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) Twist it, twist it, twist it, twist it Mix it and mix it and mix it and mix it Kiss it, kiss it, kiss it You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) Your mama sent us horoscopes (sheesh) Had so much fun watching them unfold (sheesh, yeah) You said she like me, I smiled, I know (ayy) So when they ask, "How's life?" I go (sheesh, sheesh) When life deals us cards Make everything taste like it is salt Then you come through like the sweetener you are To bring the bitter taste to a halt And then you get it, get it, get it, get it Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it Flip it, flip it, flip it You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) Twist it, twist it, twist it, twist it Mix it and mix it and mix it and mix it Kiss it, kiss it, kiss it You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) And then we lay it back, talk the rest of the night Things that we can light make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) Talking about what you wanna do, whether it's wrong or right I am followin' you 'cause you make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) Say, I don't know what I'd do without you in my life, it'd be so sour I'm hoping that everybody can experience what we have in ours When life deals us cards Make everything taste like it is salt (sheesh, sheesh) Then you come through like the sweetener you are To bring the bitter taste to a halt (sheesh, sheesh) And then you get it, get it, get it, get it Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it Flip it, flip it, flip it You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) Twist it, twist it, twist it, twist it Mix it and mix it and mix it and mix it Kiss it, kiss it, kiss it You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh) You make me say oh, babe
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Written by: Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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12 facts about this song
Album Origin"Sweetener" is part of Ariana Grande's fourth studio album which is also named "Sweetener". It was released by Republic Records on August 17, 2018.
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Chart RankingThe song, as part of the album, contributed to it reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.
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Songwriting ContributionThe song was written by Ariana Grande herself along with Pharrell Williams, who also served as the producer.
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Music Genre"Sweetener" is a pop and R&B song with elements of neo soul and funk music.
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Lyrical MeaningThe lyrics of "Sweetener" celebrate the joy of having someone in your life that makes everything better and sweeter.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised Grande's vocals and the song's uplifting message. Many also appreciated Pharrell Williams' unique production style.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Awards and NominationWith the album, Grande won the Best Pop Vocal Album at the 61st Grammy Awards. It was her first Grammy win.
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Commercial SuccessThe "Sweetener" album, which includes the song, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned 231,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.
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Music VideoThe song "Sweetener" does not have its own official music video, but is part of the 'Sweetener' album visual that was premiered on Grande's official YouTube channel.
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Live Performances"Sweetener" was performed live during Ariana Grande’s ‘Sweetener World Tour’ which took place from March 18, 2019, to December 22, 2019.
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InspirationsIn several interviews, Grande mentioned that the song is inspired by her life experiences and is a tribute to the joy that she feels in life.
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