Saturn Returns Interlude
Ariana Grande Lyrics


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When we're all born, Saturn's somewhere
And the Saturn cycle takes around about twenty-nine years
That's when we gotta wake up and smell the coffee
Because if we've just been sort of relying on our cleverness
Or relying, you know, just kind of floating along
Saturn comes along and hits you over the head
Hits you over the head, hits you over the head, and says, "Wake up"
It's time for you to get real about life and sort out who you really are





Wake up
Get real

Overall Meaning

In this verse from Ariana Grande's "Saturn Returns Interlude," she delves into the concept of Saturn's return, which refers to the period when the planet Saturn completes its orbit around the sun, taking approximately 29 years. This astrological phenomenon is believed to mark a time of significant personal growth, self-reflection, and transformation in one's life. By emphasizing that Saturn is present when we are born and continues to influence us throughout our lives, Ariana highlights the cyclical nature of time and the inevitability of facing certain truths about ourselves.


The lyrics suggest that during Saturn's return, we are urged to "wake up and smell the coffee," indicating a metaphorical awakening or realization of the realities of life. This phase prompts us to move beyond simply coasting through life and relying solely on our intelligence or taking things for granted. Saturn's symbolic presence is portrayed as a wake-up call that demands self-awareness, introspection, and a deeper understanding of our identity and purpose.


Ariana employs vivid imagery by illustrating Saturn metaphorically "hitting you over the head" multiple times, emphasizing the urgency and insistence with which this cosmic event challenges us to confront our true selves. This repetition reinforces the idea that Saturn's return is a forceful push towards authenticity, self-discovery, and embracing the responsibilities and challenges that come with maturity.


The final lines of the lyrics, "Wake up, Get real," serve as a direct and powerful directive to the listener, urging them to acknowledge the importance of facing life's truths head-on and embracing the journey of self-realization and personal growth that Saturn's return signifies. Through this introspective and thought-provoking verse, Ariana Grande encapsulates the profound significance of Saturn's return as a transformative period of awakening, self-discovery, and embracing the essence of who we are meant to be.


Line by Line Meaning

When we're all born, Saturn's somewhere
From the moment of our birth, Saturn's influence is present in the universe.


And the Saturn cycle takes around about twenty-nine years
Saturn's orbit around the sun takes approximately twenty-nine years to complete.


That's when we gotta wake up and smell the coffee
This is a time to wake up and face reality.


Because if we've just been sort of relying on our cleverness
If we have been relying solely on our intelligence or wit.


Or relying, you know, just kind of floating along
Or simply coasting through life without much direction.


Saturn comes along and hits you over the head
Saturn's influence can be a harsh wake-up call.


Hits you over the head, hits you over the head, and says, 'Wake up'
Repeated challenges serve as a clear signal to pay attention and make changes.


It's time for you to get real about life and sort out who you really are
A period of self-reflection and understanding is necessary to truly know oneself.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ariana Grande, Diana Garland, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh

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When we're all born, Saturn's somewhere
And the Saturn cycle takes around about 29 years
That's when we've gotta wake up and smell the coffee
Because if we've just been sort of relying on our cleverness
Or relying, you know, just kind of floating along
Saturn comes along and hits you over the head
Hits you over the head, hits you over the head, and says, "Wake up"
It's time for you to get real about life
And sort out who you really are



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"saturn returns interlude"

When we're all born, Saturn's somewhere
And the Saturn cycle takes around, about twenty-nine years
That's when we gotta wake up and smell the coffee because if we've just been sort of
Relying on our cleverness or relying, you know, just kind of floating along
Saturn comes along and
Hits you over the head, hits you over the head, hits you over the head and says
"Wake up!"
It's time for you to get real about life and sort out who you really are

Wake up!
Get real

Written by Ariana Grande, Max Martin, ILYA & Diana Garland
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@wly8735

When we're all born, Saturn's somewhere
Quando nascemos, Saturno está em algum lugar

And the Saturn cycle takes around about twenty-nine years
E o seu ciclo dura por volta de vinte e nove anos

That's when we gotta wake up and smell the coffee
É aí que precisamos acordar e cheirar o café

Because if we've just been sort of relying on our cleverness
Porque se ficarmos só, tipo, contando com a nossa inteligência

Or relying, you know, just kind of floating along
Ou confiando, sabe, só seguindo a maré

Saturn comes along and hits you over the head
Saturno vem e te acerta na cabeça

Hits you over the head, hits you over the head, and says: Wake up
Te acerta na cabeça, te acerta na cabeça, te acerta na cabeça, e diz: Acorde

Aha, it's time for you to get real about life and sort out who you really are
Ahá, está na hora de você cair na real e descobrir quem realmente é


Wake up
Acorde

Get real
Caia na real



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