The sexual track sees Ariana craving for her lover’s attention and touch.
Ariana shared a snippet of the track under the title of "nasty" on her Instagram on March 24, 2020 with the caption:
"i miss making things
can’t wait to get back to work
but for now
let’s stay inside pls"
It debuted at #49 on the Billboard Hot 100 during the week ending November 14, 2020.
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Ariana Grande Lyrics
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You got me all up in my feels
In all kind of ways, I be tryna wait
But lately, I just wanna keep it real (real)
No more playin' safe
Let's take it all the way
I'm just sayin'
I just wanna make time for you (yeah)
Swear it's just right for you
Like this pussy designed for you (yeah)
Ten out of five on you
Know I would sign on that line for you (yeah)
Bet I look nice on you (yeah)
Open my mind for you (yeah)
Don't wanna wait on it
Tonight, I wanna get nasty (yeah, yeah)
What you waiting for? (What you waiting for?)
What you waiting for?
Don't wanna wait on it
Tonight, I wanna get nasty (yeah, yeah)
What you waiting for? (Waiting for?)
What you waiting for? (Waiting for?)
Don't wanna wait on it
Tonight, I wanna get (nasty)
Tonight, I wanna get (nasty)
Promise I'ma give it to you like you never had it
I do it so good, it's gon' be hard to break the habit
You're like a whole constellation (yeah)
Swimming like you on vacation (yeah)
Promise I'm still gonna love you when you wake up in the AM
I just wanna make time for you
Swear it's just right for you
Like this pussy designed for you
Ten out of five on you
Know I would sign on that line for you
Bet I look nice on you (yeah)
Open my mind for you (my mind)
Don't wanna wait on it
Tonight, I wanna get nasty (oh hey)
What you waiting for?
What you waiting for?
Don't wanna wait on it
Tonight, I wanna get nasty
What you waiting for? (What you waiting for?)
What you waiting for? (Waiting for?)
Don't wanna wait on it
Tonight, I wanna get nasty (nasty, nasty, mmm, ah)
Tonight, I wanna get (nasty, oh whoa, boy, yeah)
Boy, you know the vibes
I don't waste no time
Take what's on your mind
Make it real life
Get all the homies to bounce
Switch from the bed to the couch
And get to know how I'm feeling inside
So much conversation
Words so sweet
Been so well behaved but boy, I'm weak
Yeah, my body's gotta say something to you
That's one way to tell I speak the truth
Don't wanna wait on it
Tonight, I wanna get nasty (baby)
What you waiting for? (What you waiting for?)
What you waiting for?
Don't wanna wait on it
Tonight, I wanna get nasty
What you waiting for? (What you waiting for?)
What you waiting for? (What you waiting for?)
Don't wanna wait on it
Tonight, I wanna get nasty (nasty, tonight, I wanna get, mmm)
Tonight, baby (tonight, I)
Tonight, I wanna get (nasty, oh)
Yeah
The chorus of Ariana Grande's song "nasty" is about the singer's desire to get physical with her partner. She wants to ditch the small talk and get straight to the action. She wants to let loose and engage in some uninhibited behavior with him. Grande describes herself as being "so well behaved but boy, I'm weak," implying that she has been patient, but she can't take it anymore. In the second verse, Grande promises to "give it to [her partner] like [he's] never had it." She is confident in her skills in the bedroom and suggests that her partner will become addicted to her.
Throughout the track, Grande makes it clear that she wants to make time for her partner and give him her undivided attention. The line "Ten out of five on you, know I would sign on that line for you" suggests that Grande is willing to commit to her partner and take their relationship to the next level. The line "Like this pussy designed for you" reveals the depth of the connection Grande feels with her partner. The metaphor suggests that the pair are a match made in heaven, perfectly suited for one another.
Line by Line Meaning
This bitch gon' make me
You got me all up in my feelings and I can't resist anymore.
In all kind of ways, I be tryna wait
I've been holding back in every possible way.
But lately, I just wanna keep it real (real)
Recently, I've been feeling like I just need to be honest and direct.
No more playin' safe
I don't want to hold back anymore.
Let's take it all the way
I want to take our relationship to a new level.
I'm just sayin'
I'm just being honest about how I feel.
I just wanna make time for you (yeah)
I want to devote more time to you.
Swear it's just right for you
I promise it'll be perfect for you.
Like this pussy designed for you (yeah)
It's like my body was created for yours specifically.
Ten out of five on you
You deserve a perfect score.
Know I would sign on that line for you (yeah)
I would commit to you without hesitation.
Bet I look nice on you (yeah)
I'm confident that we look good together.
Open my mind for you (yeah)
I'm willing to be vulnerable and share myself with you.
Don't wanna wait on it
I don't want to waste any time.
Tonight, I wanna get nasty (yeah, yeah)
I want us to be intimate and wild tonight.
What you waiting for? (What you waiting for?)
Why are we hesitating?
Promise I'ma give it to you like you never had it
I promise to give you an unforgettable experience.
I do it so good, it's gon' be hard to break the habit
I'm so good at it that you won't be able to resist wanting more.
You're like a whole constellation (yeah)
You are like a starry galaxy - beautiful and awe-inspiring.
Swimming like you on vacation (yeah)
You're relaxed and carefree like you're on a holiday.
Promise I'm still gonna love you when you wake up in the AM
I'll still love you in the morning after a wild night together.
Boy, you know the vibes
You know exactly what I'm talking about.
I don't waste no time
I don't want to waste any precious moments.
Take what's on your mind
Let's share our thoughts and feelings.
Make it real life
Let's turn our fantasies into reality.
Get all the homies to bounce
Let's invite our friends over and have a good time together.
Switch from the bed to the couch
Let's change up our location and continue having fun.
And get to know how I'm feeling inside
Let's deepen our connection and understand each other better.
So much conversation
We have so much to talk about.
Words so sweet
Our words are full of love and affection.
Been so well behaved but boy, I'm weak
I've been trying to be good, but I can't resist anymore.
Yeah, my body's gotta say something to you
My physical desire for you is impossible to ignore.
That's one way to tell I speak the truth
My body language tells you, without a doubt, that I mean what I say.
Tonight, baby (tonight, I)
Tonight is the night (tonight, I)
Tonight, I wanna get (nasty, oh)
I want us to be intimate and wild tonight (nasty, oh)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Nami, Ariana Grande, Khristopher Van Riddick Tynes, Leon G. Thomas III, Tommy Brown, Travis J. Sayles, Victoria Monet McCants
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jaq3959
no one:
my virgin ass listening to this song: 😳
@staja2633
have u listened to 34+35 lmaoooo
@itsjustsawnyreloaded
@@staja2633 the ending of that song lol.
@euphoricrybaby4287
Fr fr 🥴😳😼🤝
@PGOuma
Sis me
@eurica8001
I know right 😳
@shortsswiftly
Nobody:
literally no soul:
Ariana at the beginning: Heh ehe he heh he HE HEH EHH E
@icecream3210
7 rings cover on Steelpan 🎶❤️💕https://youtu.be/S8L7J_D_hnI
@sarahosain8721
My brother did a positions cover ,Here is the link: https://youtu.be/21ZEXORr0IU
@arianator697
HER LAUGH IS SO CUTE😭