Honeymoon Avenue
Ariana Grande Lyrics


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Uh-huh
Ooh, yeah
Mmm, ah
(It's the Rascals)

I looked in my rearview mirror and
It seemed to make a lot more sense
Than what I see ahead of us, ahead of us, yeah
Uh, I'm ready to make that turn
Before we both crash and burn
'Cause that could be the death of us, the death of us

Baby, you know how to drive in rain
And you decided not to make a change
Stuck in the same old lane
Going the wrong way home

I feel like my heart is stuck in bumper to bumper traffic
I'm under pressure 'cause I can't have you the way that I want
Let's just go back to the way it was
When we were on Honeymoon Avenue
Honeymoon Avenue, baby
Coastin' like crazy
Can we get back to the way it was?

Hey, What happened to the butterflies?
Guess they encountered that stop sign
And my heart is at a yellow light, a yellow light
Hey, right when I think that we've found it (found it)
Well, that's when we start turnin' around (tunrin' around)
You're saying, "Baby, don't worry"
But we're still going the wrong way

Baby, you know how to drive in rain
And you decided not to make a change
Stuck in the same old lane
Going the wrong way home

I feel like my heart is stuck in bumper to bumper traffic
I'm under pressure 'cause I can't have you the way that I want
Let's just go back to the way it was
When we were on Honeymoon Avenue
Honeymoon Avenue, baby
Coastin' like crazy
Can we get back to the way it was?

They say only fools fall in love
Well, they must've been talking about us
And sometimes I feel like we've been here before
I could be wrong, but I know I'm right
We're gon' be lost if we continue to fight
Honey, I know, yeah
We can find our way home

I feel like my heart is stuck in bumper to bumper traffic
I'm under pressure 'cause I can't have you the way that I want
Let's just go back to the way it was
When we were on Honeymoon Avenue
Honeymoon Avenue, my baby
Coastin' like crazy
Can we get back to the way it was?
When we were on Honeymoon Avenue
Honeymoon Avenue, baby
Coastin' like crazy
Can we get back to the way it was?

Baby, you know how to drive in rain
And you decided not to make a change
Stuck in the same old lane
Going the wrong way home
I feel like my heart is stuck in
Traffic, I'm under
Pressure, pressure
Let's just go back to the way it was
When we were on
Honeymoon Avenue, Honeymoon Avenue
Honeymoon Avenue, Honeymoon Avenue




Avenue
Let's just go back, b-b-b-back, back, back

Overall Meaning

The song "Honeymoon Avenue" by Ariana Grande is a ballad about wanting to return to the honeymoon phase of a relationship. The opening lyric of the song sets the tone for the rest of the track by referencing the idea of looking back through the rearview mirror to understand the past, which makes more sense than the uncertain future ahead. The song is written in the first person, with Grande singing to a former lover who she still loves but is frustrated with because they refuse to make a change and are stuck in the same old routine- "Going the wrong way home." She feels like they are lost in their relationship and are driving in bumper to bumper traffic, facing pressure from not being able to have their partner the way they want. She wishes they could go back to the happy times of the honeymoon phase, symbolized by "Honeymoon Avenue," where they were coasting together like crazy.


The lyrics of the song show Grande's vulnerability and her willingness to preach about the trials of love that often come with heartbreak. The line "They say only fools fall in love, well, they must've been talking about us" highlights that love comes with risks and that being open to love is to take risks. The song also shows Grande's impressive vocal abilities with belting notes that showcase her range and control. The melody of the song is simple but catchy, which allows the listener to be drawn into the emotional lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

I looked in my rearview mirror and it seemed to make a lot more sense
Reflecting on the past is easier than looking to the future


Than what I see ahead of us, ahead of us, yeah
I'm uncertain about what's to come


Uh, I'm ready to make that turn
I'm ready for a change in direction


Before we both crash and burn
If we keep going as we are, we'll ruin what we have


'Cause that could be the death of us, the death of us
We need to make a change or we could end up breaking up


Baby, you know how to drive in rain
You're good at dealing with difficult situations


And you decided not to make a change
But you're not willing to try something new


Stuck in the same old lane
We're stuck in a rut


Going the wrong way home
Our relationship is headed in the wrong direction


I feel like my heart is stuck in bumper to bumper traffic
My emotions are stuck and not moving forward


I'm under pressure 'cause I can't have you the way that I want
I want more from the relationship than I'm currently getting


Let's just go back to the way it was
Let's try to recapture what we used to have


When we were on Honeymoon Avenue
When our relationship was new and exciting


Coastin' like crazy
We were carefree and spontaneous


Can we get back to the way it was?
Can we recapture our past happiness?


Hey, What happened to the butterflies?
What happened to the excitement and passion in our relationship?


Guess they encountered that stop sign
Our relationship hit a roadblock


And my heart is at a yellow light, a yellow light
I'm feeling unsure about our relationship


Hey, right when I think that we've found it (found it)
Just when I think we've made progress


Well, that's when we start turnin' around (tunrin' around)
We end up taking steps backwards


You're saying, "Baby, don't worry"
You're trying to reassure me


But we're still going the wrong way
But our relationship is still not headed in the right direction


They say only fools fall in love
Some people believe that love is foolish


Well, they must've been talking about us
Because we keep making the same mistakes


And sometimes I feel like we've been here before
Our problems seem familiar


I could be wrong, but I know I'm right
I have a feeling that things aren't going well


We're gon' be lost if we continue to fight
If we keep arguing, we'll lose each other


Honey, I know, yeah
I know we can make things work


We can find our way home
We can get back to where we were before


Let's just go back, b-b-b-back, back, back
Let's try to recapture what we had before




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Antonio Lamar Dixon, Kenny Babyface Edmonds, Khristopher Van Riddick Tynes, Thomas Lee Brown, Roahn Kirk Hylton, Victoria Monet Mccants, Travis J. Sayles, Dennis L. Jenkins, Maurice David Wade, Leon G. Thomas III

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Tell me something I need to know
Then take my breath and never let it go
If you just let me invade your space
I'll take the pleasure, take it with the pain

And if in the moment, I bite my lip
Baby, in that moment, you'll know this is
Something bigger than us and beyond bliss
Give me a reason to believe it


'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(Lo-love me harder)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder

I know your motives and you know mine
The ones that love me, I tend to leave behind
If you know about me and choose to stay
Then take this pleasure and take it with the pain

And if in the moment you bite your lip
When I get you moaning, you know it's real
Can you feel the pressure between your hips?
I'll make it feel like the first time

'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(I'ma love you harder)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder (love me, baby, love me)
(Lo-love me harder)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder (oh)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder (you gotta love me harder)

So what do I do if I can't figure it out? (Figure it out)
You got to try, try, try again, yeah (whoa)
So what do I do if I can't figure it out? (Figure it out)
I'm gonna leave, leave, leave again

'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(I'ma love you, love you, love)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(Got to love me, baby)
'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(Love me harder)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta (I'ma do it, do it, do it)
Got to love me harder
(I'ma love you harder, hey)

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me (love me)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder
(Boy, you gotta love me, love me, baby)
Love me, love me, love me
(Just a little bit harder, harder, baby)
Harder, harder, harder

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