The lyrics depict the progression of her relationship over the twelve days of Christmas, while showing gratitude towards her lover.
She confirmed this song on Snapchat on December 7, 2015. It was released through Republic Records on December 17, 2015.
True Love
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Boy, you showed me things, come hold me please, and never let me go
On the second day of Christmas, said you felt like something's missing
So you promised me that promise ring to keep 'til we get old, boy
On the third day of Christmas
We got all in our feelings, said I love you and meant it, oh
On the fourth we committed
Any time, he could get it, he's the real one, I know it
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh-oh, ah, ah)
Ah-ah, you are my true love
On the fifth day of Christmas You asked me what's on my wishlist
And I told you all I wanted was forever with my boo
After six days in your arms I got that tattoo on my heart
'Cause I'm your moonlight, you're my star and nothing's shining more than you, boy
You completed the vision
Now I feel like I'm living, you're so one-in-a-million, oh
I'm so glad we committed
Any time, he could get it, he's the real one, I know it
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love
You are my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things my true love gave to me (you are my true love)
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh-oh, ah, ah)
Ah-ah, you are my true love
The lyrics of Ariana Grande's "True Love" depict a relationship that has grown stronger over a short period of time. The play on the classic Christmas tune acknowledges the traditional 12 days of Christmas countdown and uses it as a device to chronicle the growth of the relationship. From the first day where the singer expresses her yearning for her lover to never let her go and the second day where her lover promises her a forever, the lyrics set the foundation of commitment in their relationship.
As the days progress, the song highlights different milestones that the couple has achieved together, including the third day when they expressed love for each other and meant it, and the fourth day where their commitment solidified. On the fifth day, the singer acknowledges her life-long wish to be with her lover forever. She reveals how much he means to her by getting a tattoo on her heart, declaring that he is the shining star in her life.
The song's message is clear--that true love can be achieved in a short period of time and that it can be an intense and all-consuming experience. The lyrics capture every change in emotions and experiences shared between two people in a short span of time, cementing their relationship in cement.
Line by Line Meaning
On the first day of Christmas when you gave me all them kisses
You showed me an intense kind of love from the very start of our relationship.
Boy, you showed me things, come hold me please, and never let me go
You introduced me to a whole new way of living and I don't want to lose you.
On the second day of Christmas, said you felt like something's missing
You shared with me that you weren't satisfied with our relationship as it was.
So you promised me that promise ring to keep 'til we get old, boy
You made a commitment to me by giving me a promise ring and promised to be with me for the long haul.
On the third day of Christmas We got all in our feelings, said I love you and meant it, oh
We both got very emotional and expressed our love for each other genuinely.
On the fourth we committed Any time, he could get it, he's the real one, I know it
We made a firm commitment to each other and I know that you're the right person for me.
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
Reflecting on all the love and care you gave me.
My true love, my true love You are my true love
Affirming that you are my one true love.
On the fifth day of Christmas You asked me what's on my wishlist And I told you all I wanted was forever with my boo
You asked me what I wanted from our relationship and my answer was to be with you forever.
After six days in your arms I got that tattoo on my heart 'Cause I'm your moonlight, you're my star and nothing's shining more than you, boy
Spending time with you made me realize that I wanted a permanent reminder of our love on my body.
You completed the vision Now I feel like I'm living, you're so one-in-a-million, oh
You have fulfilled my vision of what true love should be and I feel truly alive because of you.
Look at all the things my true love gave to me (you are my true love) My true love, my true love You are my true love
Still reflecting on all the ways you have shown me love and reiterating that you are my one true love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MICHAEL DI FRANCESCO, LOUISE E JOHNSON, GEORGE JOHNSON, CRAIG NEWLYN, BRET HUNT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Erika23232
On the first day of Christmas when you gave me all them kisses
Boy, you showed me things, come hold me please, and never let me go
On the second day of Christmas, said you felt like something's missing
So you promised me that promise ring to keep 'til we get old, boy
On the third day of Christmas
We got all in our feelings, said I love you and meant it, oh
On the fourth we committed
Any time, he could get it, he's the real one, I know it
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh-oh, ah, ah)
Ah-ah, you are my true love
On the fifth day of Christmas You asked me what's on my wishlist
And I told you all I wanted was forever with my boo
After six days in your arms I got that tattoo on my heart
'Cause I'm your moonlight, you're my star and nothing's shining more than you, boy
You completed the vision
Now I feel like I'm living, you're so one-in-a-million, oh
I'm so glad we committed
Any time, he could get it, he's the real one, I know it
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love
You are my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things my true love gave to me (you are my true love)
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh-oh, ah, ah)
Ah-ah, you are my true love
@annekeschippers6187
Artist: Ariana Grande
Album: Christmas & Chill
Song: True Love
On the first day of Christmas
When you gave me all them kisses
Boy, you showed me things
Come hold me, please, and never let me go
On the second day of Christmas
Said you felt like something's missing
So you promised me
That promise ring to keep 'til we get old, boy
On the third day of Christmas
We got all in our feelings
Said I love you and meant it, ohh ohh ohh
On the fourth we committed
Any time, he could get it
He's the real one, I know it..
CHORUS
Look at all the things
My true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things
My true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
You are my true love
Ohh ohh ohh
Ohh ohh ohh
Ohh ohh ohh
Ohh ohh ohh
On the fifth day of Christmas
You asked me what's on my wishlist
And I told you all I wanted
Was forever with my boo
After six days in your arms
I got a tattoo on my heart
Cause I'm your moonlight
You're my star and nothing's shining more than you, boy
You completed the vision
Now I feel like I'm living
You're so one in a million, ohhh ohoh
I'm so glad we committed
Any time, he could get it
He's the real one, I know it..
CHORUS
Look at all the things
My true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things
My true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
(You are my true love)
You are my true love
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You are my true love
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(Ohhh ohh ohhh)
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@wardaahh
Lyrics
On the first day of Christmas when you gave me all them kisses
Boy, you showed me things, come hold me please, and never let me go
On the second day of Christmas, said you felt like something's missing
So you promised me that promise ring to keep 'til we get old, boy
On the third day of Christmas
We got all in our feelings, said I love you and meant it, oh
On the fourth we committed
Any time, he could get it, he's the real one, I know it
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh-oh, ah, ah)
Ah-ah, you are my true love
On the fifth day of Christmas You asked me what's on my wishlist
And I told you all I wanted was forever with my boo
After six days in your arms I got that tattoo on my heart
'Cause I'm your moonlight, you're my star and nothing's shining more than you, boy
You completed the vision
Now I feel like I'm living, you're so one-in-a-million, oh
I'm so glad we committed
Any time, he could get it, he's the real one, I know it
Look at all the things my true love gave to me
My true love
You are my true love
You are my true love
Look at all the things my true love gave to me (you are my true love)
My true love, my true love
You are my true love
(Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh-oh, ah, ah)
Ah-ah, you are my true love
@clairereid3482
lyrics-
on the first day of christmas
when you gave me all them kisses
boy you showed me things
come hold me please
and never let me go
on the second day of christmas
said you felt like somethings missing
so you promised me that promise ring
the key til we get old boy
on the third day of christmas
we got all in our feelings
said “i love you” and meant it, oh
on the fourth we committed
anytime he could get it
he’s the real one i know it
look at all the things my true love gave to me
my true love, my true love, you are my true love
look at all the things my true love gave to me
my true love, my true love, you are my true love
(ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh-oh, ah, ah)
ah-ah, you are my true love
on the fifth day of christmas
you asked me what’s on my wishlist
and i told you all i wanted
was forever with my boo
after six days in your arms
i got that tattoo on my heart
cause i’m your moonlight, your my star
ain’t nothing shinning more then you, boy
you completed the vision
now i feel like i’m living
you’re so one in a million
i’m so glad we committed
anytime he could get it
he’s the real one i know it
look at all the things my true love gave to me
my true love, you are my true love, you are my true love
look at all the things my true love gave to me (you are my true love), my true love, my true love , you are my true love
(ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, oh-oh, ah, ah)
ah-ah, you are my true love
@crybabyines
this song aged like fine wine.
@agatapopo5908
Ines Conte truly
@coco-mg8hs
@@agatapopo5908 glad someones here too
@linds472
Ines Conte NO IT DIDNT
@tplep367
Yesss!
@agatapopo5908
lindsey nguyen you do you dawg
@pilar3143
only legends listen to this when it's not Christmas
@lennoxbonnie5210
been listening since June 😭😭😭
@Fen1xu
yeeeees
@maxigomes5
Yuppp😂😂