the light is coming
Ariana Grande [feat. Nicki Minaj] Lyrics


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You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—

Ay yo, trophy wife, out you won me
Until you had to find out it's one me
Now you benched, aww, your bum knee
Now I'm the bad guy, call me Chun-Li (ooh)
'Cause you was slippin', yep, you clumsy
And everything I peeped, can't just unsee
Sips tea, and it's unsweet
Respect bad gyal when mi done speak
Now he shooting his shot like drive-by
Why you had to make me go call up my side guy?
Can't let a f-boy eff up my nice vibes
Yo Ariana, come let me give you a high five

The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—

What did she say? What did he say?
You don't listen 'cause you know everything
You don't even need dreams
Tellin' everybody, "Stay woke, don't sleep"

Ah, gonna break that shit down
You don't wait, tell 'em wait another round
Ah, guess you're way above it now
And that's your way to love it now

How can they tell you shit that you've been through
They are so confused, who cares about the rational?
If it ain't your view
That's the bottom line
Know-it-all (know-it-all)
Give you a box of chances, every time you blow it all (blow it all)
As if it were shade, you would just throw it all (throw it all)
It's like you're trying not to glow at all (glow at all)
Know-it-all (know-it-all)

The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, st-st-stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, st-st-stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—

Why do we have chemistry?
With a need for speed
Doin' things that trouble clings to
And burns off our wings

Ah, gonna break that shit down
You don't wait until they wait another round
Ah, guess you're way above it now
And that's your way to love it now

How can they tell you shit that you've been through
They are so confused, who cares about the rational?
If it ain't your view
That's the bottom line
Know-it-all (know-it-all)
Give you a box of chances, every time you blow it all (blow it all)
As if it were shade, you would just throw it all (throw it all)
It's like you're trying not to glow at all (glow at all)
Know-it-all (know-it-all)

The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, st-st-stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, st-st-stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—




The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
You wouldn't let anybody speak and inst—

Overall Meaning

In Ariana Grande’s song The Light Is Coming, the lyrics reflect on themes surrounding communication, empowerment, and positivity. The phrase “The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole” suggests a sense of hope and optimism in the face of difficulties. Additionally, the lyrics discuss not letting others dictate one’s life or silence one’s voice. The lines “You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—” and “Tellin' everybody, 'Stay woke, don't sleep'” emphasize the importance of speaking up and staying aware.


The verse by rapper Nicki Minaj adds to the empowerment message with lyrics like “Respect bad gyal when mi done speak” and “If it ain't your view, that's the bottom line, know-it-all.” The chorus repeats the phrase “The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole” to reinforce the message of positivity and strength.


Overall, The Light Is Coming is an uplifting and empowering track about taking control of one’s own life and not letting others bring you down or silence your voice. The lyrics encourage self-confidence and positivity, and the inclusion of Nicki Minaj adds to the overall message of female empowerment.


Line by Line Meaning

You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The singer accuses someone of not allowing others to express their opinions or thoughts.


Ay yo, trophy wife, out you won me Until you had to find out it's one me Now you benched, aww, your bum knee Now I'm the bad guy, call me Chun-Li (ooh) 'Cause you was slippin', yep, you clumsy And everything I peeped, can't just unsee Sips tea, and it's unsweet Respect bad gyal when mi done speak Now he shooting his shot like drive-by Why you had to make me go call up my side guy? Can't let a f-boy eff up my nice vibes Yo Ariana, come let me give you a high five
The singer describes a situation where they were underestimated but have now emerged victorious, with the person who doubted them now sidelined due to their incompetence. The singer suggests that they are now perceived as the antagonist, with others trying to bring them down. The singer speaks about sipping tea and being done with speaking before discussing a guy trying to come back into their life, but they won't allow him to ruin their good mood.


What did she say? What did he say? You don't listen 'cause you know everything You don't even need dreams Tellin' everybody, "Stay woke, don't sleep"
The singer suggests that some individuals are too self-assured and don't listen to others, leading to them missing out on valuable information. They describe these individuals as never requiring any aspirations, as everything in their life is already perfect. They narrate that these individuals often preach about being aware, exhorting others to stay awake to the bigger picture.


Ah, gonna break that shit down You don't wait, tell 'em wait another round Ah, guess you're way above it now And that's your way to love it now
The artist suggests that some individuals are too impatient and require things to happen quickly, wanting to move on to the next level. They describe how these individuals now think they are above everything and are in love with that lifestyle.


How can they tell you shit that you've been through They are so confused, who cares about the rational? If it ain't your view That's the bottom line Know-it-all (know-it-all) Give you a box of chances, every time you blow it all (blow it all) As if it were shade, you would just throw it all (throw it all) It's like you're trying not to glow at all (glow at all) Know-it-all (know-it-all)
The artist questions how others can lecture them about things they have already experienced, implying they don't need others' opinions on their life. The artist suggests that some individuals don't care about stories being fact-based and rather prefer their version of the truth. These individuals possess a know-it-all attitude, and even when they are given many opportunities, they fail to capitalize on them. The artist highlights how it appears that these individuals don't want to stand out and succeed.


The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole
The singer suggests that hope will emerge to restore everything that was lost in the dark times of life.


You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The singer once again accuses someone of not allowing others to express their opinions or thoughts.


The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, st-st-stole You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead— The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead— The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, stole You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead— The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead— The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, st-st-stole You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead— The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead— The light is coming to give back everything the darkness stole, stole, stole You wouldn't let anybody speak and instead—
The repetition of this line further emphasizes the point that the hope the artist talks about will help in restoring everything lost in the dark times.


Why do we have chemistry? With a need for speed Doin' things that trouble clings to And burns off our wings
The artist contemplates what makes some individuals connect with others on an intrinsic level, which seems to lead to speedy action sometimes. They describe how sometimes, these quick actions may cause some trouble or difficulties, which can leave you feeling burned at the end.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Onika Tanya Maraj, Ariana Grande-Butera, Pharrell Williams

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@jxhanlovesu

People don’t like this song because they expected it to have a softer melody and sound softer but I like it it’s futuristic, this album was ahead of its time

@faithvargas6263

People hate on Pharrell like bruh this album was fire because of his producing and Ariana’s fire vocals ! 😭😭 like Pharrell has made everyone’s BEATS

@citrus949

no we hate it because of that god awful "YoU dIdNt LeT aNyBoDy SpEaK" in the background.

@alphalax7747

​@@citrus949all of it is annoying actually

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