safety net
Ariana Grande Ty Dolla $ign Lyrics


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You know you're really something, yeah
How we get here so damn fast?
Only you could tell me that
Baby, 'cause you know I'm coming back
You're making me forget my past
Never thought I'd feel like that again
I came to peace with my path
Now you got me off track

I've never been this scared before
Feelings I just can't ignore
Don't know if I should fight or fly
But I don't mind

Tripping, falling with no safety net
Boy, it must be something that you said
Is it real this time or is it in my head?
Got me tripping, falling with no safety net

Let your guard down, girl
You know we came too far now, girl
It's time for you to play your part now
You know, we hit that jewelry store and we gon' ball out
Ups and downs, we had some fall outs
Get some ice on you girl, let it thaw out
Girl, you're mine, it's safe to say
At the end of the day

I've never been this scared before
Feelings I just can't ignore
Don't know if I should fight or fly
But I don't mind

Tripping, falling with no safety net
Boy, it must be something that you said
Is it real this time or is it in my head?
Got me tripping, falling with no safety net

Every time you feel some way, feel the way
Never let me run away, run away
Baby, every time you feel some way, feel the way
Never let me run away, run away

Girl you got me tripping, falling with no safety net (baby)
Boy, it must be something that you said




Is it real this time or is it in my head? (Is it all in my head)
Got me tripping, falling with no safety net

Overall Meaning

In "Safety Net," Ariana Grande sings about falling deeply in love with someone and feeling vulnerable and scared. She sings about feeling like she's never been this scared before and feeling like she's tripping and falling with no safety net. However, despite being scared, she's willing to let her guard down and be vulnerable with her partner. She shares that her partner has made her forget her past and has taken her off track.


The lyrics also suggest that this love may be different from past relationships. Ariana sings about questioning whether the love is real or just in her head. Despite the uncertainty, she's willing to take the risk and fall deeply in love. She also sings about being committed to her partner and willing to go through ups and downs with them.


Overall, the song is a vulnerable and honest portrayal of falling deeply in love and feeling scared but willing to take the risk.


Line by Line Meaning

You know you're really something, yeah
The singer acknowledges the uniqueness and special qualities of her partner.


How we get here so damn fast?
The singer wonders how their relationship progressed so quickly.


Only you could tell me that
The singer believes that her partner is the only one who can explain how their relationship developed so fast.


Baby, 'cause you know I'm coming back
The singer assures her partner that she will always come back to him.


You're making me forget my past
The singer acknowledges that her partner is helping her move on from her past.


Never thought I'd feel like that again
The singer is surprised that she has feelings for someone again after a previous negative experience.


I came to peace with my path
The singer had come to terms with her life's direction before meeting her partner.


Now you got me off track
The singer's partner has disrupted her previous life plans.


I've never been this scared before
The singer feels vulnerable and scared in her new relationship.


Feelings I just can't ignore
The singer's feelings for her partner are too strong to ignore.


Don't know if I should fight or fly
The singer is unsure whether to work through relationship problems or leave.


But I don't mind
Despite her fears and doubts, the singer is still committed to her partner.


Tripping, falling with no safety net
The singer feels vulnerable and exposed in her relationship with no guarantee of it working out.


Boy, it must be something that you said
The singer credits her partner's words for making her fall for him.


Is it real this time or is it in my head?
The singer questions whether her feelings for her partner are genuine or just a figment of her imagination.


Got me tripping, falling with no safety net
The singer feels exposed and vulnerable in her relationship.


Let your guard down, girl
The partner encourages the singer to lower her emotional walls.


You know we came too far now, girl
The partner believes they have come too far in the relationship to give up now.


It's time for you to play your part now
The partner wants the singer to invest more in the relationship.


You know, we hit that jewelry store and we gon' ball out
The partner is suggesting that they will have a bright future together.


Ups and downs, we had some fall outs
The relationship has had its challenges and disagreements.


Get some ice on you girl, let it thaw out
The partner advises the singer to recover and heal from any emotional hurt she has experienced in the relationship.


Girl, you're mine, it's safe to say
The partner declares his commitment to the singer and their relationship.


At the end of the day
Regardless of the challenges they face, the partner believes they will still be together and happy.


Every time you feel some way, feel the way
The singer's partner wants her to embrace and express her emotions.


Never let me run away, run away
The singer's partner wants her to stick with him through any relationship challenges.


Girl, you got me tripping, falling with no safety net (baby)
The partner acknowledges that their relationship has left him exposed and vulnerable.


Boy, it must be something that you said
The singer credits her partner with causing her to fall for him.


Is it real this time or is it in my head? (Is it all in my head)
The singer is questioning whether her feelings for her partner are genuine or just a figment of her imagination.


Got me tripping, falling with no safety net
The singer feels exposed and vulnerable in her relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Sylux, Ariana Grande, Khristopher Van Riddick Tynes, Leon G. III Thomas, Tommy Brown, Tyrone William Jr. Griffin

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@nextleveljourney6612

@@pale4904 DEEP describes pitch not tone.
Example:
“He has a deep voice”
Vocal Tone is usually
Praised with these terms:
‘Rich,
Resonant,
Big,
Powerful,
Ringing,
Warm,
Broad,
Full”
Critiqued w/ these:
“Strident, Strained, Tired,
Lacking, unsupported”

Thank you for exploring the rest of her catalog in your response though - was nice to be reminded of those album titles
and her high caliber artistry even then.
So anyway- I gather you’ve noticed her voice getting broader and richer, as she approaches 30? :)



@JoaoPedro-ih5zi

You know you really something, yeah
How'd we get here so damn fast?
Only you can tell me that
Baby, 'cause you know I'm coming back
You're making me forget my past
Never thought I'd feel like that again
I came to peace with my path
Now you got me off track
I've never been this scared before
Feelings I just can't ignore
Don't know if I should fight or fly
But I don't mind
Mmm
Tripping, falling with no safety net
Boy, it must be something that you said
Is it real this time or is it in my head?
Got me tripping, falling with no safety net
Let your guard down, girl
You know we came too far now girl (oh)
It's time for you to play your part now
You know we hit that jewelry store and we gon' ball out (yeah)
Ups and downs, we had some fallouts (ooh, yeah)
Put some ice on you, girl, let it thaw out (oh)
Girl, you're mine, it's safe to say
At the end of the day
I've never been this scared before
Feelings I just can't ignore
Don't know if I should fight or fly
But I don't mind (I don't mind, I don't mind)
Mmm (shee, woo)
Tripping, falling with no safety net (yeah)
Boy, it must be something that you said (said, yeah)
Is it real this time or is it in my head?
(In my head, oh, in my head)
Got me tripping, falling, with no safety net
Mmm, yeah
Every time you feel some way, feel a way
Never let me run away, run away, my baby
Every time you feel some way, feel a way
Never let (never let) me run away, run away (run away)
Girl, you got me tripping, falling with no safety net
Oh, whoa (baby)
Boy, it must be something that you said (something that you said)
Is it real this time or is it in my head? (Is it in my head?)
(Is it all in my head?) Oh, baby
Got me tripping, falling, with no safety net (with no safety net)
Oh, hey
Ah, yeah



All comments from YouTube:

@Empressive

This gave me chills. Ty and Ariana's voices well together

@713HTX713

Yuh

@Teemo6544

EMPRESSIVE NOTICE ME QUEEN

@audbaby5480

Frrr and I was waiting for a video for this song too

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@andrewp.stewart4585

Ty’s harmonies and background vocals on the chorus are so good

@kikikobia

I know right?!!

@ThimnaSiko

So gooood !!🥺🥺

@ag6sweetener491

So good🍓🍓🎶🎶

@bureksupremacy7590

One of the few male rappers who sounds good live. And can sing too

@seliyahsfairys

Two years later and I am still so obsessed. Their voices go so well together. Loveee

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