Grande's second studio album, My Everything (2014), continued the pop-R&B sound of its predecessor and incorporated EDM elements. It topped the Billboard 200 and featured four US top-ten singles: "Problem", "Break Free", "Bang Bang", and "Love Me Harder" featuring The Weeknd, the most of any artist that year. Grande's pop-R&B styles extended on her third studio album, Dangerous Woman (2016), which was her first of three consecutive number-one albums in the UK, and spawned top ten hits such as the Grammy nominated title track and "Side to Side".
On her next two albums, Sweetener (2018) and Thank U, Next (2019), Grande experimented with trap while maintaining her characteristic pop-R&B tones; being projects with her most creative control yet and showing a more personal and vulnerable side, both debuted at number one in several countries and were acclaimed by music critics. The former won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album and spawned the international top three hit "No Tears Left to Cry", while the latter broke several streaming records. Grande became the first solo artist to hold the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously when "7 Rings", "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" and "Thank U, Next" did so in 2019. She is also the first artist to have the lead singles from each of their first six studio albums debut within the top ten in the US.
Grande released her sixth studio album, Positions (2020) with its lead single, "Positions" debuting at number one in the US and the UK simultaneously. The song became her third number one hit in the US following "Stuck With U" in collaboration with Justin Bieber and "Rain On Me", also in collaboration with Lady Gaga. A deluxe version of Positions was released in February 2021, with four new songs and a remix of "34+35" featuring Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion. The remix helped the song peak at number two, the highest-charting song credited to three or more female soloist since 2001 when "Lady Marmalade" performed by Christina Aguilera, Mýa, P!nk, and Lil Kim peaked at number one. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming her fifth album to do so. In April 2021, a remix of The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears" was released featuring Grande. The song reached number one in both the US Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100. It spent a total of 69 weeks in the US charts, becoming one of the ten longest-running songs in that chart since its publication.
In November 2021, it was announced that Grande would star in the two-part film adaptation of the musical Wicked. The first movie is set to release on November 22nd, 2024.
Ariana Grande’s highly anticipated seventh studio album “eternal sunshine" was released on March 8th, 2024. The title is a reference to one of her favourite films, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” which stars Jim Carrey. The album is a concept album inspired by the events of the film. The lead single “yes, and?" was released on January 12, 2024 and debuted at #1 on the Hot 100. eternal sunshine had a debut at #1 on the Global Spotify charts and on the Billboard 200. The album's 2nd single “we can't be friends (wait for your love)" also debuted at #1 on the Hot 100. During this album cycle, she collaborated with Mariah Carey, Brandy, Monica, Charli XCX, and Troye Sivan on various remixes.
Grande has received various accolades, including two Grammy Awards, ten VMAs, one Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and three American Music Awards. All seven of Grande's full-length albums have been certified platinum by the RIAA. Grande has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Having amassed 98 billion streams globally as of 2021, Grande is one of the most-streamed artists of all time and became the first female artist to surpass 90 billion streams. She was the most-streamed female artist of the 2010s decade on Spotify and Apple Music, and was the only female artist to reach 3 billion total streams on the latter as of 2019. In 2024, Grande became the first artist to have five albums with multiple songs over a billion streams on Spotify. She is the only artist to debut the lead single from all their studio albums in the Top 10 of the Hot 100. Her signature ponytail hairstyle has become an iconic piece of pop culture iconography. In October 2024, she was named the 9th greatest pop star of the 21st Century by Billboard and was the newest artist on the list. In February 2019, she became the most followed woman on Instagram. Forbes ranked her amongst the highest-paid celebrities in 2019, and Time named Grande as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016 and 2019. Billboard recognized her as the "Woman of the Year" in 2018. Her song "Thank U, Next" was in Rolling Stone's 2021 revision of their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 2023, the magazine included Grande among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
Recording artists who have cited Grande as an influence or inspiration include Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Lana Del Rey, Bryson Tiller, Charlie Puth, Sufjan Stevens, Troye Sivan, Zara Larsson, Tate McRae, Madison Beer, Jung Kook, Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, Giselle of aespa, and Meghan Trainor.
Borderline
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline (It's loose) (woo!)
You play hard-to-get, but I know you want me, too (woo!)
Ain't out here looking for other dudes
You know I'm the wifey type, babe (woo!)
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
It ain't too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me (let's go)
Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline (woo!)
Seems like I'm coming on strong
But I don't want this time to pass (woo!)
I know you got a lot of chicks hollin' at you
But I bet they cannot last
You know I'm the wifey type, babe (woo!)
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa (let's go)
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
It ain't too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me
Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
Uh, I'm like, you got me so on a chase
Got me feeling so out of place
Think 'bout you all of my days
Wish you'd chew on me like fresh grapes
Not tryna cuff you or crowd your space
I'm tryna find you words just to say
"Dang, you fine, and look at that face"
At the borderline, beside me, you lay (woo!)
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
In "Borderline," Ariana Grande pleads with a love interest to give her a chance, even if it means meeting her at the borderline between friendship and a romantic relationship. She's willing to work for their love, telling them that no other man can compare with what they've got to offer. Grande assure them they're worth the struggle and that they'll never find someone else quite like her. The song is a flirty, seductive anthem with a catchy tune and playful lyrics. It's a message to the object of Grande's affection that she will be pursuing them until they finally give in to her advances.
The lyrics of "Borderline" reflect the excitement and passion of young love. It's about the chase, the thrill of the pursuit, and the desperation of wanting someone who seemed out of reach. Ariana Grande is expressing her feelings openly, and the song touches on themes of vulnerability and emotional availability. Despite Grande's bravado, the song has an underlying sense of longing, indicating that she wants this love more than anything else in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go
The singer is ready to begin the pursuit.
Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline (It's loose) (woo!)
The singer is expressing their wish to pursue the person they desire and is asking for a chance to do so.
You play hard-to-get, but I know you want me, too (woo!)
Ain't out here looking for other dudes
So I'ma keep it tight for you, mmm
The singer believes that the other person is interested in them as well but is playing hard to get. They promise to be loyal to them.
You know I'm the wifey type, babe (woo!)
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
It ain't too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me (let's go)
The singer is expressing their qualities as a partner and promises that once the other person gets involved with them, they'll never leave. They're willing to put in the effort to make things work and urges the other person to stop playing games and to give them a chance.
Seems like I'm coming on strong
But I don't want this time to pass (woo!)
I know you got a lot of chicks hollin' at you
But I bet they cannot last
The singer knows that they might be coming on too strong, but they don't want to miss their chance with the person they desire. They acknowledge that there might be other people pursuing them as well, but they believe they have something special to offer.
Uh, I'm like, you got me so on a chase
Got me feeling so out of place
Think 'bout you all of my days
Wish you'd chew on me like fresh grapes
Not tryna cuff you or crowd your space
I'm tryna find you words just to say
"Dang, you fine, and look at that face"
At the borderline, beside me, you lay (woo!)
The singer confesses that they have been pursuing the other person relentlessly and that they can't stop thinking about them. They express their desire for physical intimacy but promise to respect the other person's boundaries and give them space. They think about the other person all the time and are in awe of their beauty.
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
The singer repeats their desire to be with the other person and urges them to give them a chance. They promise to continue pursuing them until they meet them at the 'borderline' and start a relationship.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ariana Grande, Melissa A. Elliott, Pharrell L. Williams
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@w2ldorf
The lyrics:
[Chorus: Ariana Grande & Missy Elliott]
Let's go!
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won’t you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin’
Just meet me at the borderline (Exclusive)
[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
You play hard-to-get
But I know you want me, too
Ain't out here looking for other dudes
So I'ma keep it tight for you
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
You know I'm the wifey type, babe
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Quit playin' too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won’t you give me a bit o’ your time? Oh, whoa
Chasin' you, no, I won’t stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
Seems like I'm comin' on strong
But I don’t want this time to pass
I know you got a lot of chicks hollerin' at you
But I bet they cannot last
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
You know I'm the wifey type, babe
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa (Let's go)
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Quit playin' too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
[Verse 3: Missy Elliott]
Uh, I'm like, you got me so on a chase
Got me feeling so out of place
Think 'bout you all of my days
Wish you'd chew on me like fresh grapes
Not tryna cuff you or crowd your space
I'm tryna find cute words just to say
"Dang, you fine, and look at that face"
At the borderline, beside me, you lay
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
@johnandreicarijutan5371
"Borderline" (Lyrics)
(feat. Missy Elliott)
[Ariana Grande & Missy Elliott:]
(Let's go)
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop trying
Just meet me at the borderline (It's loose)
[Ariana Grande:]
You play hard-to-get, but I know you want me, too
Ain't out here looking for other dudes
So I'ma keep it tight for you
[Ariana Grande & Missy Elliott:]
You know I'm the wifey type, babe
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
It ain't too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me (let's go)
[Ariana Grande:]
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop trying
Just meet me at the borderline
Seems like I'm coming on strong
But I don't want this time to pass
I know you got a lot of chicks hollerin' at you
But I bet they cannot last
[Ariana Grande & Missy Elliott:]
You know I'm the wifey type, babe
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa (let's go)
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
It ain't too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me
[Ariana Grande:]
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop trying
Just meet me at the borderline
[Missy Elliott:]
I'm like, you got me so on a chase
Got me feeling so out of place
Think 'bout you all of my days
Wish you'd chew on me like fresh grapes
Not tryna cuff you or crowd your space
I'm tryna find you words just to say
"Dang, you fine, and look at that face"At the borderline, beside me, you lay
[Ariana Grande:]
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop trying
Just meet me at the borderline
@intannajiha1936
Lyrics ♡
Ariana Grande - Borderline
Let's go
Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline (It's loose) (woo!)
You play hard-to-get, but I know you want me, too (woo!)
Ain't out here looking for other dudes
So I'ma keep it tight for you, mmm
You know I'm the wifey type, babe (woo!)
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
It ain't too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me (let's go)
Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline (woo!)
Seems like I'm coming on strong
But I don't want this time to pass (woo!)
I know you got a lot of chicks hollin' at you
But I bet they cannot last
You know I'm the wifey type, babe (woo!)
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa (let's go)
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
It ain't too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me
Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
Uh, I'm like, you got me so on a chase
Got me feeling so out of place
Think 'bout you all of my days
Wish you'd chew on me like fresh grapes
Not tryna cuff you or crowd your space
I'm tryna find you words just to say
"Dang, you fine, and look at that face"
At the borderline, beside me, you lay (woo!)
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
@Jordan-mz7dy
Let's go
Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time? Oh, whoa
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline (It's loose) (woo!)
You play hard-to-get, but I know you want me, too (woo!)
Ain't out here looking for other dudes
So I'ma keep it tight for you, mmm
You know I'm the wifey type, babe (woo!)
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
It ain't too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me (let's go)
Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline (woo!)
Seems like I'm coming on strong
But I don't want this time to pass (woo!)
I know you got a lot of chicks hollin' at you
But I bet they cannot last
You know I'm the wifey type, babe (woo!)
You know I be one of a kind, oh whoa (let's go)
Once you tastin' my ice cream, I bet you won't ever leave
I know it's hard to believe
Boy, you got me all on my knees
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
It ain't too hard for me
(Light it up, though, light it up, though)
Stop playing, too hard for me
Baby, I just want you to be mine (woo!)
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
Uh, I'm like, you got me so on a chase
Got me feeling so out of place
Think 'bout you all of my days
Wish you'd chew on me like fresh grapes
Not tryna cuff you or crowd your space
I'm tryna find you words just to say
"Dang, you fine, and look at that face"
At the borderline, beside me, you lay (woo!)
Baby, I just want you to be mine
Won't you give me a bit of your time, oh woah
Chasin' you, no, I won't stop tryin'
Just meet me at the borderline
@kimnamjoon6184
This is giving me 90’s and early 00’s vibes and I love it
@pinkaestheticdiamonds3884
Emily ʕ⁎̯͡⁎ʔ༄ I was thinking the same thing XD
@minimalistvlogger3467
YESS!!! SHE KILLED IT!!!
@businessminded1413
Pharrell definitely took us back to that old Neptunes feel
@j6nrod
Emily ʕ⁎̯͡⁎ʔ༄ yeah
@GabrielRodrigues-mi3xs
Pharrell really brought that Neptunes sound on this one
@eraxo7430
one of her most underrated songs.
@marcelodantas3615
@@Vaikida It is
@poseidonrox95
@@Vaikida light it up, though, light it up, though, light it up though, light it up...
There's no way that part isn't at least a little catchy to the hater..
@cg2371
da-bohmb You can have an opinion and not be a hater. They’re right though. This song isn’t catchy, and the instrumental is very plain. The production on this song is very monotonous. Sweetener is my favorite album of hers but this track and blazed are at the bottom of her overall discography. You’re still able to enjoy the song, but that’s just why the song didn’t do well. The song is still a good song, it’s just not catchy in any way.