Grande's second studio album, My Everything (2014), continued the pop-R&B sound of its predecessor and incorporated EDM elements. It topped the Billboard 200 and featured four US top-ten singles: "Problem", "Break Free", "Bang Bang", and "Love Me Harder" featuring The Weeknd, the most of any artist that year. Grande's pop-R&B styles extended on her third studio album, Dangerous Woman (2016), which was her first of three consecutive number-one albums in the UK, and spawned top ten hits such as the Grammy nominated title track and "Side to Side".
On her next two albums, Sweetener (2018) and Thank U, Next (2019), Grande experimented with trap while maintaining her characteristic pop-R&B tones; being projects with her most creative control yet and showing a more personal and vulnerable side, both debuted at number one in several countries and were acclaimed by music critics. The former won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album and spawned the international top three hit "No Tears Left to Cry", while the latter broke several streaming records. Grande became the first solo artist to hold the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously when "7 Rings", "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" and "Thank U, Next" did so in 2019. She is also the first artist to have the lead singles from each of their first six studio albums debut within the top ten in the US.
Grande released her sixth studio album, Positions (2020) with its lead single, "Positions" debuting at number one in the US and the UK simultaneously. The song became her third number one hit in the US following "Stuck With U" in collaboration with Justin Bieber and "Rain On Me", also in collaboration with Lady Gaga. A deluxe version of Positions was released in February 2021, with four new songs and a remix of "34+35" featuring Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion. The remix helped the song peak at number two, the highest-charting song credited to three or more female soloist since 2001 when "Lady Marmalade" performed by Christina Aguilera, Mýa, P!nk, and Lil Kim peaked at number one. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming her fifth album to do so. In April 2021, a remix of The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears" was released featuring Grande. The song reached number one in both the US Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100. It spent a total of 69 weeks in the US charts, becoming one of the ten longest-running songs in that chart since its publication.
In November 2021, it was announced that Grande would star in the two-part film adaptation of the musical Wicked. The first movie is set to release on November 22nd, 2024.
Ariana Grande’s highly anticipated seventh studio album “eternal sunshine" was released on March 8th, 2024. The title is a reference to one of her favourite films, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” which stars Jim Carrey. The album is a concept album inspired by the events of the film. The lead single “yes, and?" was released on January 12, 2024 and debuted at #1 on the Hot 100. eternal sunshine had a debut at #1 on the Global Spotify charts and on the Billboard 200. The album's 2nd single “we can't be friends (wait for your love)" also debuted at #1 on the Hot 100. During this album cycle, she collaborated with Mariah Carey, Brandy, Monica, Charli XCX, and Troye Sivan on various remixes.
Grande has received various accolades, including two Grammy Awards, ten VMAs, one Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and three American Music Awards. All seven of Grande's full-length albums have been certified platinum by the RIAA. Grande has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Having amassed 98 billion streams globally as of 2021, Grande is one of the most-streamed artists of all time and became the first female artist to surpass 90 billion streams. She was the most-streamed female artist of the 2010s decade on Spotify and Apple Music, and was the only female artist to reach 3 billion total streams on the latter as of 2019. In 2024, Grande became the first artist to have five albums with multiple songs over a billion streams on Spotify. She is the only artist to debut the lead single from all their studio albums in the Top 10 of the Hot 100. Her signature ponytail hairstyle has become an iconic piece of pop culture iconography. In October 2024, she was named the 9th greatest pop star of the 21st Century by Billboard and was the newest artist on the list. In February 2019, she became the most followed woman on Instagram. Forbes ranked her amongst the highest-paid celebrities in 2019, and Time named Grande as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016 and 2019. Billboard recognized her as the "Woman of the Year" in 2018. Her song "Thank U, Next" was in Rolling Stone's 2021 revision of their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 2023, the magazine included Grande among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
Recording artists who have cited Grande as an influence or inspiration include Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Lana Del Rey, Bryson Tiller, Charlie Puth, Sufjan Stevens, Troye Sivan, Zara Larsson, Tate McRae, Madison Beer, Jung Kook, Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, Giselle of aespa, and Meghan Trainor.
You're My Only Shawty
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Did you really mean it and could you say it again? oh, oh
Even if you just say it over the phone (come on and make it real)
Love makes me crazy, restless, dumb, and paranoid
But I'll take a chance on us and hope you don't destroy my heart
Just give me one guarantee, I'm the only girl you see
Whatchu say, boy?
You're my only shawty
You're my only shawty, yee yee yee
I'm tellin' you the truth
Girl, it's only you
You're my only, you're my only
You're my only one and only
You're my only shawty (am I your only shawty?)
You're my only shawty, yee yee yee (am I your only shawty?)
I'm tellin' you the truth (oh oh)
Girl, it's only you (oh oh)
You're my only, you're my only (am I your only shawty?)
You're my only, you're my only shawty
Every day and night, you got an open invitation
As long as I'm your one and only destination
Fly with me, I'll be your fantasy
You're in demand, but baby, baby so am I
But if you're weak and try to sneak, I'll have to tell you bye-bye
I'mma put you on the spot, am I your only girl or not?
What ya say, boy?
You're my only shawty
You're my only shawty, yee yee yee (am I your only)
I'm tellin' you truth
Girl, it's only you
You're my only, you're my only (am I your only)
You're my only one and only
You're my only shawty (am I your only shawty?)
You're my only shawty, yee yee yee (am I your only shawty?)
I'm tellin' you the truth (oh oh)
Girl, it's only you (oh oh)
You're my only, you're my only (am I your only shawty?)
You're my only, you're my only shawty
See yeah back in the day I was trapped in a daze
Trying to run game, but I've actually changed (Same old)
When I see you passing, the passionate flames
Simple interaction is all that I crave
I don't need to bring in all the attention
Girl, I need you, your love and affection.
Oh yeah, baby girl, did I mention?
You're my only shawty (am I your only shawty?)
You're my only shawty, yee yee yee (baby, come clean!)
I'm tellin' you the truth (oh oh)
Girl, it's only you (oh oh)
You're my only, you're my only (am I your only shawty?)
You're my only one and only
You're my only shawty (am I your only shawty?)
You're my only shawty, yee yee yee (am I your only shawty?)
I'm tellin' you the truth (oh oh)
Girl, it's only you (oh oh)
You're my only, you're my only (am I your only shawty?)
You're my only, you're my only shawty
Am I your only?
Am I your only?
Tell me, am I your only shawty? (yes, you are)
Why won't you say that (yes, you are)
Am I your only shawty?
In "You're My Only Shawty," Ariana Grande sings about the complexities of love and insecurity. The singer is questioning her partner's commitment and looks for reassurance that she is the only girl that he sees. The song opens with the singer reflecting on the previous night and wonders if her partner truly meant what he said. She wants him to say it again, even over the phone, to make it more real.
The chorus emphasizes how important the partner is to the singer. She repeatedly proclaims that he is her only shawty, and she is his only destination. She wants him to stay loyal, even when he is in demand, and she is willing to give him everything: love, affection and passion.
The second verse is from the male perspective, where he acknowledges his past mistakes and how he has changed. He claims that he does not need to seek attention from others, but only needs the singer's love and affection.
Overall, "You're My Only Shawty" is a love song that highlights the fears and insecurities within a relationship. It demonstrates how important reassurance and communication are in a partnership to avoid misunderstandings.
Line by Line Meaning
Last night was crazy, and today it's settin' in
I'm still feeling the aftermath of our time together
Did you really mean it and could you say it again? oh, oh
I want to know if your words were sincere and if you can reaffirm them
Even if you just say it over the phone (come on and make it real)
I just want to hear you say it, even if it's not in person
Love makes me crazy, restless, dumb, and paranoid
Being in love messes with my emotions and makes me feel insecure
But I'll take a chance on us and hope you don't destroy my heart
Despite my fears, I'm willing to take a risk on our relationship
Just give me one guarantee, I'm the only girl you see
I need reassurance that I'm the only one you're interested in
You're my only shawty
You're the only one I'm interested in
You're my only shawty, yee yee yee
Reaffirming that you're the only one for me
I'm telling you the truth
I'm being honest with you
Girl, it's only you
My feelings and attention are solely focused on you
You're my only, you're my only
Emphasizing that you're the only one for me
You're my only one and only
Reiterating that you're the one and only person I want
Every day and night, you got an open invitation
You're welcome to be with me anytime you want
As long as I'm your one and only destination
As long as you only have eyes for me
Fly with me, I'll be your fantasy
Let's explore our desires and fantasies together
You're in demand, but baby, baby so am I
We both have other options, but we choose each other
But if you're weak and try to sneak, I'll have to tell you bye-bye
If you're unfaithful or dishonest, I won't tolerate it
I'mma put you on the spot, am I your only girl or not?
I need you to be clear about your intentions and feelings towards me
See yeah back in the day I was trapped in a daze
In the past, I was lost and confused
Trying to run game, but I've actually changed (Same old)
I used to play games, but now I'm genuine
When I see you passing, the passionate flames
Just seeing you ignites a fire in me
Simple interaction is all that I crave
Being with you, even in small ways, is all I need
I don't need to bring in all the attention
I don't need anyone else's approval or validation
Girl, I need you, your love and affection.
All I need and want is your love and attention
Oh yeah, baby girl, did I mention?
Just in case you forgot, I'm reminding you
Am I your only?
Are you committed to only me?
Tell me, am I your only shawty? (yes, you are)
Confirming that I'm the only one you're interested in
Why won't you say that (yes, you are)
Asking why you won't confirm your love for me
Am I your only shawty?
Asking again if I'm the only one for you
Contributed by Makayla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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"You're My Only Shawty"
(feat. Iyaz)
[Iyaz:]
Ariana
Oh, yes
Last night was crazy, and today it's settin' in
Did you really mean it and could you say it again?
Oh, oh
Even if you just say it over the phone
(Come on and ring, ring, ring, ring)
Love makes me crazy, restless, dumb, and paranoid (oh, yeah)
But I'll take a chance on us and hope you don't destroy
My heart
Just give me one guarantee
I'm the only girl you see
What you say, boy?
[Iyaz:]
You're my only shorty
You're my only shorty
I'm tellin' you the truth
Girl, it's only you
You're my only, you're my only
You're my only one and only
You're my only shorty
(Am I your only shorty?)
You're my only shorty
(Am I your only shorty?)
I'm tellin' you the truth (oh-oh)
Girl, it's only you (oh-oh)
You're my only, you're my only
(Am I your only shorty?)
You're my only, you're my only shorty
[Ariana Grande:]
Every day and night, you got an open invitation (whoa-oh)
As long as I'm your one and only destination
Fly with me
I'll be your fantasy
You're in demand, but, baby, baby so am I
But if you're weak
And try to sneak
I'll have to tell you bye-bye
I'm a put you on the spot
Am I your only girl or not?
What ya say, boy?
[Iyaz:]
You're my only shorty
You're my only shorty
(Am I your only?)
I'm tellin' you the truth
Girl, it's only you
You're my only, you're my only
(Am I your only)
You're my only one and only
You're my only shorty
(Am I your only shorty?)
You're my only shorty
(Am I your only shorty?)
I'm tellin' you the truth (oh oh)
Girl, it's only you (oh oh)
You're my only, you're my only
(Am I your only shorty?)
You're my only, you're my only shorty
See yeah back in the day
I was trapped in a daze
Trying to run game
But I've actually changed
(Same old!)
When I see you passing, the passionate flames
Simple interaction is all that I crave
I don't need to bring in all the attention
Girl, I need you, your love and affection
Oh, yeah, baby girl, did I mention?
You're my only shorty
(Am I your only shorty?)
You're my only shorty
(Baby, come clean!)
I'm tellin' you the truth (oh-oh)
Girl, it's only you (oh-oh)
You're my only, you're my only
(Am I your only shorty?)
You're my only one and only
You're my only shorty
(Am I your only shorty?)
You're my only shorty
(Am I your only shorty?)
I'm tellin' you the truth (oh-oh)
Girl, it's only you (oh-oh)
You're my only, you're my only
(Am I your only shorty?)
You're my only, you're my only shorty
Am I your only?
Am I your only?
Tell me, am I your only shorty?
(Yes, you are.)
Wanna hear you say, yeah
(Yes, you are.)
Am I your only shorty?
@seandesautelle9283
I wish Ariana would sing in her lower register like this more 😭
@arisworld6711
Save your tears for another day
@Ikacita
Demi lovato sang this song
@powdered.albedo
@@Ikacita?
@_dannyoliver4934
Ariana sounds sm better now
@notorious.a.r.i.
@@powdered.albedothis is demi's song, ariana recorded a demo for it
@emilyflores5529
Wow her voice is really deep in this song.
@Cornflak3
I like it
@mrmoneyboygurl
Iyaz lied he has two Shorty's Demi and Ariana lol
@CharlineCoussy
Lmao