It is a midtempo song blending pop and R&B over trap beats, plucked guitar and violin. Its lyrics see Grande extend romantic overtures to her love interest.
Positions
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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I'm just hoping I don't repeat history
Boy, I'm tryna meet your mama on a Sunday
Then make a lotta love on a Monday (ah)
Never need no (no), no one else, babe
'Cause I'll be
Switchin' them positions for you
Cookin' in the kitchen and I'm in the bedroom
I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumping through hoops
Know my love infinite, nothin' I wouldn't do
That I won't do, switchin' for
Perfect, perfect
You're too good to be true (you're too good to be true)
But I get tired of runnin'
Fuck it, now I'm runnin' with you, with you
Said, boy I'm tryna meet your mama on a Sunday
Then make a lotta love on a Monday (ah)
Never need no (no), no one else, babe
'Cause I'll be
Switchin' them positions for you
Cookin' in the kitchen and I'm in the bedroom
I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumping through hoops
Know my love infinite, nothin' I wouldn't do
That I won't do, switchin' for you
Cookin' in the kitchen and I'm in the bedroom
I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumping through hoops
Know my love infinite, nothin' I wouldn't do
That I won't do, switchin' for you
But for you I kinda, kinda want to
'Cause you're down for me and I'm down too (and I'm down too)
Yeah, I'm down too
Switchin' them positions for you
This some shit that I (yeah) usually don't do (don't do)
But for you I kinda, kinda want to
'Cause you're down for me and I'm down too
Switchin' them positions for you
Cookin' in the kitchen and I'm in the bedroom
I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumping through hoops
Know my love infinite, nothin' I wouldn't do
That I won't do, switchin' for you
Cookin' in the kitchen and I'm in the bedroom
I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumping through hoops
Know my love infinite, nothin' I wouldn't do
That I won't do, switchin' for you
Yeah
Ah, yeah
Ah, yeah
The lyrics to Ariana Grande's song "Positions" are about a deep connection between two individuals where they are able to switch things up in their relationship for the better. The opening lines state that the person is viewed as a blessing from Heaven and the singer hopes not to repeat any past mistakes in their relationship history. The song portrays a level of commitment where the singer wants to meet the person’s mother and spend time with them to cook and make love. The society generally perceives Sundays to be a family day, hence mentioning the mother implicates a desire for a future with the significant other. Similarly, Monday signifies the start of work hence, making love to the person creates a fun and easy way to start the week.
The chorus of "Switchin' them positions for you, cookin' in the kitchen and I'm in the bedroom, I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumping through hoops, Know my love infinite, nothin' I wouldn't do, That I won't do, switchin' for you" continues the notion of the person being a blessing in disguise. The singer is willing to switch positions in everything she does for him as a way of showing love and commitment. The use of the word "Olympics" in this line is a metaphor that explains the physical and emotional effort the singer is willing to put in for the significant other. The last verse states, "This some shit that I usually don't do (yeah) But for you I kinda, kinda want to 'Cause you're down for me and I'm down too (and I'm down too) Yeah, I'm down too," which means that the singer is willing to step out of her comfort zone to show affection to the individual regardless of societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven sent you to me
I feel like you're a blessing sent from heaven to be with me
I'm just hoping I don't repeat history
I hope that our relationship doesn't end like my past ones have
Boy, I'm tryna meet your mama on a Sunday
I want to meet your mother and impress her on a Sunday
Then make a lotta love on a Monday (ah)
And then have a lot of sex with you on a Monday
Never need no (no), no one else, babe
I don't need anyone else because I have you
'Cause I'll be switchin' them positions for you
I'll do anything for you and I'm willing to switch things up
Cookin' in the kitchen and I'm in the bedroom
I'll cook for you while you watch me, and then we'll have sex
I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumping through hoops
I'm willing to go above and beyond for you, like an Olympic athlete
Know my love infinite, nothin' I wouldn't do
My love for you is endless, and I'll do anything for you
That I won't do, switchin' for you
I'll switch things up for you so that our relationship is fresh and exciting
Perfect, perfect, you're too good to be true
You're amazing and I can't believe I'm so lucky to have you
But I get tired of runnin'
I'm tired of running from love and I'm ready to settle down with you
Fuck it, now I'm runnin' with you, with you
I'm ready to take a chance on you and be in a relationship with you
This some shit that I usually don't do (yeah)
I don't usually take risks like this, but for you, I will
But for you I kinda, kinda want to
I'm willing to try new things and take risks because I like you
'Cause you're down for me and I'm down too (and I'm down too)
You're supportive of me and I'm supportive of you
Switchin' them positions for you
I'll change things up for you so that we keep our relationship fresh and exciting
Cookin' in the kitchen and I'm in the bedroom
I'll cook for you while you watch me, and then we'll have sex
I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumping through hoops
I'm willing to go above and beyond for you, like an Olympic athlete
Know my love infinite, nothin' I wouldn't do
My love for you is endless, and I'll do anything for you
That I won't do, switchin' for you
I'll switch things up for you so that our relationship is fresh and exciting
Yeah, ah, yeah, ah, yeah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ariana Grande, James Jarvis, Angelina Barrett, London Tyler Holmes, Thomas Lee Brown, Steven Franks, Nija Aisha-Alayja Charles
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@ButeraMelina
Unpopular oppinion: that's one of the best songs she's ever put out
Edit: I SAID ONE OF THE BEST
Some of my other favs are:
• Touch it
• One last time
• Snow in California
• Sometimes
• Thinking bout you
• Thank u, next
• Honeymoon Avenue
Edit 2: Edit 1 and 2 were made on December 5th around 3:05 AM
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@ButeraMelina
Unpopular oppinion: that's one of the best songs she's ever put out
Edit: I SAID ONE OF THE BEST
Some of my other favs are:
• Touch it
• One last time
• Snow in California
• Sometimes
• Thinking bout you
• Thank u, next
• Honeymoon Avenue
Edit 2: Edit 1 and 2 were made on December 5th around 3:05 AM
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I agree on a spiritual level