Focus
Ariana Grande(아리아나 그란데) Lyrics

I know what I came to do
I have a clear goal in mind.

And that ain’t gonna change
I am determined to pursue my goal and not be swayed from it.

So go ahead and talk your talk
Others can say what they want about me.

'Cause I won’t take the bait
I won't respond to their attempts to provoke me or bring me down.

I’m over here doing what I like
I am focused on doing what brings me joy and fulfillment.

I’m over here working day and night
I am committed to putting in the effort it takes to achieve my goal.

And if my real ain’t real enough
If others don't believe in or accept my authenticity,

I’m sorry for you bae
then that's their problem, not mine.

Let’s find a light inside our universe now
Let's explore and discover our inner strengths and potential.

Where ain’t nobody keep on holding us down
A place where we can rise above the negative influences and limitations others might try to impose on us.

Just come and get it let them say what they say
We should go after what we want despite others' negative opinions.

'Cause I’m about to put them all away
I am confident in my abilities to succeed and prove the naysayers wrong.

I can tell you’re curious
I can sense your interest in what I'm doing.

It’s written on your lips
Your nonverbal cues give it away.

Ain’t no need to hold it back
You don't have to conceal your curiosity from me.

Go head and talk your shit
You can voice your doubts or criticisms of me, but it won't affect my focus or determination.

I know you’re hoping that I’ll react
I understand that you might want to provoke a response from me.

I know you’re hoping I’m looking back
You might be trying to get a rise out of me, but I won't engage in that kind of behavior.

But if my real ain’t real enough
If my authenticity or sincerity are in question,

Then I don’t know what is
I stand by my identity and actions, so I won't try to prove my worth to anyone else.

1, 2, 3, Come on girls
A rallying cry for women to come together and support each other in achieving their goals.

You know I like it
I enjoy being the center of attention and having others focus on me and my accomplishments.

Let’s find a light inside our universe now
A repeat of an earlier line encouraging introspection and self-discovery.

Focus on me
The central message of the song and a call for others to focus on what she is doing and achieving.

You know I like it when you focus on me
A recognition that attention and validation can feel good, but ultimately, she is pursuing her goals for herself, not others.

Focus on me!
An enthusiastic reiteration of the main message.

Focus on me (Focus)
The repetition of the word 'focus' is intended to drive home the importance of staying focused on one's goals.

Focus on me (Focus on me)
An intensification of the previous line, with the addition of the repeated phrase 'on me' to reinforce the central message.