Although this song only has a length of one minute and 16 seconds, Ariana makes her message clear. She’s been waiting for this specific person for quite a while.
In the line “Baby, this time, please don’t be too good to be true”, she clues at her past relationship with stars such as Mac Miller, Pete Davidson, and Big Sean, hinting that they weren’t quite what she was looking for; and that her current fiancé Dalton Gomez is the one she’s been waiting for.
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Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Baby, this time, please don't be too good to be true
I've been waiting for someone like you (someone like you)
You, you, you
I've been waiting for someone like you (someone like you)
Baby, this time, please don't be too good to be true
I've been waiting for someone like you
You, you, you (and I, and I)
You, you, you, you, oh yeah, baby
The lyrics to Ariana Grande's song Someone You Loved seem to be about a deep longing for a partner who has yet to be found. The phrase "I've been waiting for someone like you" is repeated several times, indicating the extent of the yearning for this person. In pleading with this unknown person, the singer begs them, "please don't be too good to be true." This indicates that there may be a fear of being let down or disappointed, perhaps because this longing has been present for so long.
The repetition of the phrase "you, you, you" throughout the song emphasizes the object of the singer's affections. Additionally, the inclusion of the phrase "and I" in the final repetition of the phrase adds a note of urgency and personal connection. It seems as though the singer is willing this person to appear, to finally fulfill the hope that has been building for so long.
Overall, the lyrics to Someone You Loved speak to the deep yearning for a partner, and the fear of being let down by that partner once they are finally found. The repetition and emphasis on the phrase "you" throughout the song emphasizes the intensity of this yearning and serves as a reminder of what is truly desired.
Line by Line Meaning
Mm, I've been waiting for someone like you (someone like you)
I've been longing for someone with qualities like yours.
Baby, this time, please don't be too good to be true
I hope you won't turn out to be a deceptive person like others I've encountered before.
I've been waiting for someone like you (someone like you)
I've been patiently searching for someone who possesses the qualities you have.
You, you, you
You are the one I've been waiting for, and I'm excited about it.
I've been waiting for someone like you (someone like you)
I've been searching for someone who will fulfill all my hopes and dreams, and you fit the bill perfectly.
Baby, this time, please don't be too good to be true
I'm a little hesitant to fully believe that someone as wonderful as you exists, but I hope you're the real deal.
I've been waiting for someone like you
I've been waiting for someone who will love me for who I am and not try to change me.
You, you, you (and I, and I)
We're perfect for each other, and I'm excited about the prospect of being together.
You, oh (you, you, you)
You are the one I've been waiting for, and I can't wait to explore a future with you.
You, you, you, you, oh yeah, baby
I can't get enough of you and your amazing qualities, and I'm so happy to have found you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Wansel, Ariana Grande, Marqueze Parker, Sam Wishkoski, Tommy Brown, Travis Sayles
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Interlude]
Mm, I've been waiting for someone like you (Someone like you)
Baby, this time, please don't be too good to be true
I've been waiting for someone like you (Someone like you)
You, you, you
I've been waiting for someone like you (Someone like you)
Baby, this time, please don't be too good to be true
I've been waiting for someone like you
You, you, you
You, oh (You, you, you)
You, you, you, you, oh yeah, baby
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Popular opinion: this song should have have longer
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its an interlude tho
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@@link1401loz yeah but I think people wish it wasn’t