Goodnight n Go
Ariana Grande Lyrics


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Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say? Ayy
Lately, all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me? Mmm
I got you, I got you dreamin' (oh)
You close your eyes and you're screamin' (oh)
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it (oh, oh)
You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy

Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go

One of these days
You'll miss your train and come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together

Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go

I know how you want it, baby, just like this (Oh, oh, oh)
Know you're thinking' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss (Just say goodnight and go)
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips
I know what you want, but you can't have this

Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Want to say goodnight
Want to say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go




Want to say goodnight
Say goodnight and go

Overall Meaning

In "Goodnight n Go," Ariana Grande sings about being infatuated with someone and wanting them to stick around just a little longer. The song starts off with Grande describing how the way her love interest looks at her affects her, and she urges him to tell her what he wants. The chorus sees Grande expressing how much she likes this person and how difficult it is to let them go. The second verse conveys how much Grande wants this person to stay with her and how much she enjoys being around them. The bridge is a bit more suggestive, with Grande hinting at the physical aspect of their relationship. The song ends with Grande wanting this person to stay with her a little while longer before saying goodnight and going on their separate ways.


The lyrics of "Goodnight n Go" were inspired by a song of the same name by Imogen Heap, who has been a significant influence on Ariana Grande's music. Grande wanted to put her own spin on the song and ended up creating a beautiful and heartfelt piece that has carried on Heap's legacy. The song was produced by Ilya Salmanzadeh, known for his work with Taylor Swift and Ellie Goulding. The music video for "Goodnight n Go" features Grande spending time with her friends and captures the carefree and whimsical essence of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
Why are you looking at me like that? You know how it makes me feel.


You know what it does to me
My reaction to your gaze is very predictable.


So baby, what you tryna say? Ayy
What's on your mind? Talk to me.


Lately, all I want is you on top of me
These days, I just want to be close to you physically.


You know where your hands should be
You know exactly how to touch me.


So baby, won't you come show me? Mmm
Why don't you demonstrate your skill to me?


I got you, I got you dreamin' (oh)
I have the power to enter your dreams.


You close your eyes and you're screamin' (oh)
Your dreams are so intense that you vocalize them.


Play with your mind for no reason
I mess with your head just for fun.


I know you love how I tease it (oh, oh)
You enjoy my teasing even though it's frustrating.


You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You should be aware that I'm not entirely serious.


You already know what I'm thinkin', boy
You can probably guess what I'm thinking at this moment.


Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
You're attractive to the point where it's difficult to resist you.


It's impossible to ignore you, ah
I can't help but notice you, even when I try to avoid doing so.


Why must you make me laugh so much?
You have a great sense of humor that never fails to make me laugh.


It's bad enough we get along so well
The fact that we have such great chemistry only adds to the difficulty of resisting you.


Just say goodnight and go
Let's end this interaction and part ways for now.


One of these days
At some point in the future.


You'll miss your train and come stay with me
You'll encounter some difficulty in your travel plans and end up staying with me.


(It's always say goodnight and go)
Our interactions tend to end with us saying goodnight and parting ways.


We'll have drinks and talk about things
We'll sit down together and have a conversation while enjoying some drinks.


And any excuse to stay awake with you
I'll use any excuse to prolong our time together.


And you'd sleep here, I'd sleep there
We'll sleep in separate places, likely due to space constraints.


But then the heating may be down again
However, we might encounter the issue of the heating not working properly.


(At my convenience)
I'm willing to accommodate you, but on my own schedule.


We'd be good, we'd be great together
We would make a great couple if we were to be together.


I know how you want it, baby, just like this (Oh, oh, oh)
I'm aware of how you want me to behave, and I'm doing it right now.


Know you're thinkin' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss (Just say goodnight and go)
I know you're contemplating kissing me, but let's just say goodnight and end this interaction.


While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips
Pay attention to what I'm saying, even as you're caught up in looking.


I know what you want, but you can't have this
I'm aware of what you desire, but it's not something I'm willing to give you right now.


Want to say goodnight
I want to end this interaction with you.


Want to say goodnight and go
I want to say goodnight and part ways with you.


Baby, say goodnight and go
Let's end this and part ways, baby.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Imogen Jennifer Heap

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@하슬기-e1e

[Verse]
Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say? Ayy
Lately, all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me?
I got you, I got you dreamin'
You close your eyes and you're screamin'
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it
You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy

[Chorus]
Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go

[Bridge]
One of these days
You'll miss your train and come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together

[Chorus]
Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go

[Post-Chorus]
I know how you want it, baby, just like this
Know you're thinkin' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips
I know what you want, but you can't have this

[Outro]
Want to say goodnight
Want to say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Say goodnight and go



@tori679

For everyone trying to find the lyrics:

[Verse 1]
Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you trynna to say?
Lately all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me?

[Verse 2]
I've got you, I've got you dreaming
You close your eyes and I'm screaming
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I'm teasing
You know that I'm playing
So don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinking, boy

[Chorus]
Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
To say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go
To say goodnight and go

[Bridge]
One of these days
You'll miss your train and come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here and I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together

[Chorus]
Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you
When must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go
To say goodnight and go

[Post-Chorus]
I know how you want it, baby, just like this
Know you're thinkin' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips
I know what you want, but you can't have this

[Outro]
Want to say goodnight
Want to say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Say goodnight and go



@TabithaRamoslol

I wish mac could hug her so tight and tell her everything is gonna be okay she doesn't deserve this pain 😞💔

They both didn't deserve the pain
.
Rest in paradise Mac we love you so much 😭💖💕
Ari misses you so much 💔
.
.
(Btw who wishes she did goodnight n go like how she did it in Coachella)



@Nicole-zj6pv

Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say? Ayy
Lately, all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me? Mmm
I got you, I got you dreamin' (oh)
You close your eyes and you're screamin' (oh)
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it (oh, oh)
You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy
Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
One of these days
You'll miss your train and come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together
Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
I know how you want it, baby, just like this (Oh, oh, oh)
Know you're thinking' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss (Just say goodnight and go)
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips
I know what you want, but you can't have this
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Want to say goodnight
Want to say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Say goodnight and go



@juliaponlok7366

"Goodnight N Go"

Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say?
Lately, all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me?
I got you, I got you dreamin'
You close your eyes and you're screamin'
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it
You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy

Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Just say goodnight and go
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Just say goodnight and go

One of these days
You'll miss your train and come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, and I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together

Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Just say goodnight and go
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
(I know how you want it, baby, just like this
Know you're thinking' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips
I know what you want, but you can't have this)

Want to say goodnight
Want to say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Say goodnight and go



@joylee2182

Lyrics:

Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say?
Lately, all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me?
I got you, I got you dreamin'
You close your eyes and you're screamin'
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it
You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy

Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Just say goodnight and go
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Just say goodnight and go

One of these days
You'll miss your train and come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, and I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together

Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
Just say goodnight and go
(Ooh, ooh, ooh)
(I know how you want it, baby, just like this
Know you're thinking' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips
I know what you want, but you can't have this)

Want to say goodnight
Want to say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Say goodnight and go



@cloud808

Tell me why you gotta looking me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby what you tryna say
Lately all I want it's you on top of me
You know where you hands should be
So baby, would you come to me

I've got you, I've got you dreaming
You close your eyes and I'm screaming
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I'm teasing
You know that i'm playing
So don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinking, boy

Oh why'd you have to be so cute
It's impossible to ignore you
Why must you make me laugh so much
It's bad enough we get along so well

Just say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go

One of these days
You'll miss your train and come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you sleep here and I'll sleep there
But then the heating maybe done again
(at my convenience)
We’ll be good, we'll be great together

Why'd you have to be so cute
It's impossible to ignore you
Why must you make me laugh so much
It’s bad enough we get along so well

Just say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Want to say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Say goodnight and go

xo ♡



@moonlight-ij1ni

LYRICS

Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say?
Lately all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me?

I got you, I got you dreamin' (ah)
You close your eyes and you're screamin' (ah)
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it (ah, ah)
You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy

Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go

One of these days
You'll miss your train
And come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together

Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go

I know how you want it, baby, just like this (oh)
Know you're thinking' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss (oh)
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips (oh)
I know what you want, but you can't have this

Wanna say goodnight
Wanna say goodnight and go
Wanna say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Wanna say goodnight
Say goodnight and go



@anabeatrizperesflores1151

Goodnight n go

Lyrics:
Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say? Ayy
Lately, all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me? Mmm
I got you, I got you dreamin' (oh)
You close your eyes and you're screamin' (oh)
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it (oh, oh)
You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy
Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
One of these days
You'll miss your train and come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together
Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
I know how you want it, baby, just like this (Oh, oh, oh)
Know you're thinking' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss (Just say goodnight and go)
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips
I know what you want, but you can't have this
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da, da
Want to say goodnight
Want to say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Say goodnight and go



@Robotlive404

Lyrisc
Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say?
Lately all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me?

I got you, I got you dreamin' (ah)
You close your eyes and you're screamin' (ah)
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it (ah, ah)
You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy

Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go

One of these days
You'll miss your train
And come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together

Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight and go

I know how you want it, baby, just like this (oh)
Know you're thinking' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss (oh)
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips (oh)
I know what you want, but you can't have this

Wanna say goodnight
Wanna say goodnight and go
Wanna say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Wanna say goodnight
Say goodnight and go



@noahbegue2425

Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say?
Lately, all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me?
I got you, I got you dreamin'
You close your eyes and you're screamin'
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it
You know that I'm playin', so don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy

Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go

One of these days
You'll miss your train and come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight and go)
We'll have drinks and talk about things



And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, and I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together

Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, ah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
Just say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go
Just say goodnight and go

I know how you want it, baby, just like this
Know you're thinking' 'bout it, baby, just one kiss
While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips
I know what you want, but you can't have this

Want to say goodnight
Want to say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight and go
Want to say goodnight
Say goodnight and go



All comments from YouTube:

@andysanders736

“It’s bad enough we get along so well”

That hits u right in the feels

@bejaouimobtagha1372

Hey beautiful people 💗. I just made a lyrics video for this awsome song ❤️. Plz check it out 🙏🙏

@chance4746

Credits: Imogen Heap 😁

@mhm77887

@@bejaouimobtagha1372 I saw it, it's really good! You deserve more views. I would suggest you add "aesthetic"backgrounds to your videos. People are really into that these days. If you're a guy, you can still do that. Basically add beautiful landscapes or city streets. Just a suggestion!

@ItsXochitlBaby

All the lyrics hit me right in my feels 😂😂😂

@mhm77887

@@ItsXochitlBaby all except "you close your eyes I am screamin" it's a bit sexual...I could be wrong tho...

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@mari6536

this song is underrated but bruh, this is one of her best songs.

* i know it's a cover/sample whatever it is. i meant underrated bc i know this is getting hype, but this deserves MORE recognition. you can't tell me otherwise.

@godislove7410

It's her BEST

@renesmee1_1

Its actually not her song-its kinda a sample

@sofiadias5635

It's actually a cover but it sounds amazing with her voice

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