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ArianaGrande Lyrics


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Uh huh, it's Iggy Iggz
I got one more problem with you girl
Aye

Hey, baby even though I hate ya
I wanna love ya
I want you
And even though I can't forgive ya
I really want to
I want you

Tell me, tell me, baby
Why can't you leave me
'Cause even though I shouldn't want it
I gotta have it
I want you

Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got

One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem

I know you're never gonna wake up
I gotta give up
But it's you
I know I shouldn't ever call back
Or let you come back
But it's you
Every time you touch me
And say you love me
I get a little bit breathless
I shouldn't want it
But it's you

Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got

One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem

It's Iggy Iggz, uh
What you got?
Smart money bettin', I'll be better off without you
In no time, I'll be forgettin' all about you
You saying that you know
But I really really doubt you
Understand my life is easy
When I ain't around you
Iggy Iggy, too biggie to be here stressing
I'm thinking I love the thought of you
More than I love your presence
And the best thing now
Is probably for you to exit
I let you go, let you back
I finally learned my lesson
No half-stepping
Either you want it or you just playin'
I'm listening to you knowin'
I can't believe what you're sayin'
There's a million you's baby boo
So don't be dumb
I got ninety-nine problems
But you won't be one
Like what!

One less, one less problem
One less, one less problem

Head in the clouds
Got no weight on my shoulders
I should be wiser
And realize that I've got

One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem
One less problem without ya
I got one less problem without ya




I got one less problem without ya
I got one less, one less problem

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ariana Grande's song Problem are about a girl who is torn between her love and hate for her ex-lover. She wants to move on from the relationship but is conflicted about her feelings towards him. The opening verse is rapped by Iggy Azalea, who introduces the problem the girl has with her ex. The chorus talks about how the girl has one less problem without him in her life, but she still struggles with her feelings for him.


The rest of the song talks about the girl's inner conflict and how she wants to let go of her ex, but she can't help but crave his attention and affection. The lyrics also touch on the idea of self-realization and learning from past mistakes. The girl realizes that she should be wiser and that life is easier when she's not around her ex.


Overall, the song's lyrics are about the complexities of relationships and how difficult it can be to move on from past loves, even if they were toxic.


Line by Line Meaning

Uh huh, it's Iggy Iggz
Opening introduction by Iggy Azalea.


I got one more problem with you girl
Ariana Grande has an issue with the girl she's singing about.


Hey, baby even though I hate ya
Despite the negative feelings toward this person, Ariana still has love for them.


I wanna love ya
Ariana wants to continue in this toxic relationship.


And even though I can't forgive ya
There's still unresolved issues between them.


I really want to
Ariana still wants to be with this person.


Tell me, tell me, baby
Asking for clarity on why this person can't leave her alone.


Why can't you leave me
Ariana wants this person to move on and leave her alone.


'Cause even though I shouldn't want it
Ariana is aware that she shouldn't continue with this person but still craves their presence.


I gotta have it
Despite the warning signs, Ariana can't walk away from this person.


Head in the clouds
Ariana is living in a fantasy world.


Got no weight on my shoulders
Ariana is carefree despite her relationship issues.


I should be wiser
Ariana knows she should be making better decisions.


And realize that I've got
Ariana needs to accept the situation she's in.


One less problem without ya
Ariana will be better off without this person in her life.


I know you're never gonna wake up
Ariana has accepted that this person won't change.


I gotta give up
Ariana knows she should move on.


But it's you
Ariana can't help but continue to be drawn to this person.


I know I shouldn't ever call back
Ariana realizes that she should stop contacting this person.


Or let you come back
Ariana should stop letting this person back into her life.


But it's you
Despite the knowledge that she should stay away, Ariana still wants this person.


Every time you touch me
This person still has a hold on Ariana.


And say you love me
This person is still trying to maintain a hold on Ariana's heart.


I get a little bit breathless
This person's words and actions still affect Ariana.


I shouldn't want it
Despite knowing she shouldn't, Ariana can't shake off her feelings for this person.


But it's you
This person is still the root of Ariana's problems.


Smart money bettin', I'll be better off without you
Iggy Azalea thinks Ariana will be better off leaving this person.


In no time, I'll be forgettin' all about you
Iggy thinks it won't take long for Ariana to move on.


You saying that you know
Iggy doesn't think this person truly understands Ariana's situation.


But I really really doubt you
Iggy doesn't believe that this person understands Ariana's situation at all.


Understand my life is easy
Iggy thinks that Ariana's life will be easier without this person.


When I ain't around you
Ariana will experience happiness when this person is out of her life.


Iggy Iggy, too biggie to be here stressing
Iggy doesn't want to be stressed out by this person.


I'm thinking I love the thought of you
Ariana loves the idea of this person, but not the reality.


More than I love your presence
Ariana would rather think about this person than actually be with them.


And the best thing now
The best option for both parties is to move on.


Is probably for you to exit
This person should leave Ariana's life.


I let you go, let you back
Ariana has a history of letting this person back into her life after trying to cut ties.


I finally learned my lesson
Ariana has realized that she can't continue with this pattern of behavior.


No half-stepping
Ariana is done with half-measures and is ready to move on.


Either you want it or you just playin'
This person needs to make a decision on what they want out of this relationship.


I'm listening to you knowin'
Ariana is trying to avoid being misled by this person's words.


I can't believe what you're sayin'
Ariana is having a hard time trusting this person's words.


There's a million you's baby boo
This person is replaceable and there are plenty of other options.


So don't be dumb
This person needs to be smart about how they handle this situation.


I got ninety-nine problems
Ariana has a lot of issues to deal with but this person won't be one.


But you won't be one
This person is not a priority nor will they be a problem for Ariana.


One less, one less problem
Ariana is better off without this person.


Head in the clouds
Ariana is still in a dreamlike state and needs to come back to reality.


Got no weight on my shoulders
Despite all of her problems, Ariana is still carefree.


I should be wiser
Ariana needs to take her own advice and be smarter.


And realize that I've got
Ariana needs to recognize the good things that she has in her life.


One less problem without ya
Ariana is singing that things will be better now that this person is out of her life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Amethyst Amelia Kelly, Ariana Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Martin Karl Sandberg, Savan Harish Kotecha

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She has changed so much in 6 years. From problems to positions.

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@Netanell

That moment when you come back to a song and your English has improved enough to actually understand the lyrics.

@Saberth

Can't relate yet😢

Edit: proud to announce that I actually understand most of the song now.

@tjz3158

I feel the same way but with the song Despacito.

@abdouu5300

I relate 😭 I MISS THESE DAYS

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