Suitcase
Ariana Grande Lyrics


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I was there in the rain,
Crying again
You said that you changed,
But you're just the same

Now don't make it worse
By trying to lie
I saw you kiss her
With my own eyes

Don't worry I'm not angry
I'm way past that already
These are the last tears you'll see
So don't you,
Don't you worry about me

I know what to do, boy
To get over you
I'm gonna send you away
But I'm not ready so
Just get out of my face
Stop standing in my way
I'm going out to say what?
I'm ready

I'm gonna get out my suitcase and
Get out of this place and
I'm going somewhere and
Get you out of my hair
I'm gonna have fun
Baby be so gone

And when I get home
You know you better be gone



Boy you know you better be gone
(You better be gone)

Boy don't look so confused
Remember the truth
Now when I met you
You had nothing at all
I guess with true love
What mine is your's
And maybe it was
But it's not anymore

Don't worry I'm not angry
I'm way past that already
These are the last tears you'll see
So don't you,
Don't you worry about me

I know what to do, boy
To get over you
I'm gonna send you away
But I'm not ready so
Just get out of my face
Stop standing in my way
I'm going out to say what?
I'm ready

I'm gonna get out my suitcase and
Get out of this place and
I'm going somewhere and
Get you out of my hair
I'm gonna have fun
Baby be so gone

And when I get home
You know you better be gone
You better be gone

So we believed the one that loved
Would have to hurt and lie
So we don't make the same mistakes
The problem isn't mine

I know what to do, boy
To get over you
I'm gonna send you away
But I'm not ready so
Just get out of my face
Stop standing in my way
I'm going out to say what?
I'm ready

I'm gonna get out my suitcase and
Get out of this place and
I'm going somewhere and
Get you out of my hair
I'm gonna have fun
Baby be so gone

And when I get back
You know you better be gone
You better be gone
You better be gone
You better be gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ariana Grande's "Suitcase" describe a relationship that has come to an end. The singer has caught their partner cheating and is ready to move on. The verses address the partner directly, with the singer expressing their disappointment and anger at the betrayal. The chorus, on the other hand, is the singer's declaration of independence, where she reveals that she's over the pain and is planning to leave the person and the stressful situation behind. The final verse has the singer declaring that they're learning from the experience and not making the same mistake again.


The song is a powerful statement about self-love and empowerment. The singer has been through a lot, but she's not letting it break her. Instead, she's taking control of her life and moving on to better things. The lyrics highlight the importance of self-care and being true to yourself. The chorus, in particular, is a call to action for anyone who has been hurt by a partner. It's an anthem for anyone who's ready to take charge of their life and move on from a toxic relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I was there in the rain, Crying again
The singer was crying in the rain, and it's not the first time it has happened.


You said that you changed, But you're just the same
The singer's partner claimed to have changed, but it's apparent that they haven't.


Now don't make it worse By trying to lie I saw you kiss her With my own eyes
The partner should not try to make things worse by lying, as the singer witnessed them kissing another person.


Don't worry I'm not angry I'm way past that already These are the last tears you'll see So don't you, Don't you worry about me
The singer is not angry, and they've already shed their last tear. Their partner doesn't need to be concerned about them anymore.


I'm gonna send you away But I'm not ready so Just get out of my face Stop standing in my way I'm going out to say what? I'm ready
The singer wants to break up with their partner, but they are not prepared for it yet. They want their partner to leave so that they can process their feelings and make a clean break.


I'm gonna get out my suitcase and Get out of this place and I'm going somewhere and Get you out of my hair I'm gonna have fun Baby be so gone
The singer is leaving their current location and their partner behind. They want to move on and have a good time without them.


And when I get home You know you better be gone Boy you know you better be gone (You better be gone)
The singer's partner needs to have vacated their shared space by the time the singer returns home.


Boy don't look so confused Remember the truth Now when I met you You had nothing at all
The singer's partner should not act confused about the situation because they know the truth. When the singer met them, they had nothing, and the singer has helped them along the way.


I guess with true love What mine is your's And maybe it was But it's not anymore
In a true love relationship, what one person has belongs to both people. However, this is no longer true for the singer and their partner.


So we believed the one that loved Would have to hurt and lie So we don't make the same mistakes The problem isn't mine
People often believe that the person they love will hurt and lie to them. The singer doesn't want to make the same mistake of believing this and assumes that the problem is not theirs.


And when I get back You know you better be gone You better be gone You better be gone You better be gone
If the singer decides to come back to their current location, their partner needs to be gone. The singer emphasizes this by repeating "You better be gone" four times.




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@bocabby7707

we need a album of all her unreleased songs

@avimotta

I'm actually crying... she grew up so so much... I can't believe it

@Lacen2007

She's come a long way vocally.

@zaynabpatan5811

these are the last tears you’ll see, so don’t you. don’t you worry bout me - 2009
ain’t got no tears left to cry, so I’m pickin it up. pickin it up. lovin. I’m livin. I’m pickin it up - 2018

@aliceiscoolerthanu

save your tears - 2021

@coquetteicon

I feel like No Arianator mentions this bop anymore. It’s still amazing and I’ve always loved it. Shows how much Ari’s music and vocals have changed 💖

@kiayah

Love all her old songs:)

@sage8550

Ikr I miss these songs 😭

@user-bw5wt6ve3k

Your old

@user-bw5wt6ve3k

@@sage8550 your old

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