Half Life
Ariana Grande - Lyrics
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It's been two days and eight minutes too slow
Well, there may well be others but I still like to
pretend
That I'm the one you really want to grow old with
I've got a schedule to stick to, got a world to keep
sweet
Will it ever slow down? Will I ever come first?
The universe contracts to sigh
It's a half life with you as my quarter back
A daft life
It's a half life with you as my quarter back
A daft life
Hold me
Hold me
Hold me darling, please
You know you'll never be lonely, no you'll always be
loved
And maybe you'll never need more than that
But for the surplus that loves, what's to become of
us?
Does it even register on your conscience?
Long for one last showdown from a box in a crowd
Air compressed tight to explode
I'm clenching my ticket to the only way out
As you disappear in a puff of smoke
It's a half life with you as my quarter back
A daft life
In "Half Life," Ariana Grande sings about a relationship where she feels like she's not a top priority. The song begins with her referencing her self-worth being measured in text back tempo, highlighting how she feels the need for constant communication to feel valued. She then questions if the person she's with will ever slow down and give her the attention she craves. Despite this, she continues to hold onto the hope that the person truly wants to grow old with her.
As the song progresses, Ariana sings about how she's busy with her own schedule and trying to maintain a sweet world. She questions what will happen to the surplus of love she has for this person and wonders if they even care. The chorus reinforces the idea that being with this person feels like a half life, a life where she's only a quarterback and not fully appreciated. She ends the song with a haunting description of wanting a showdown and feeling trapped with no way out.
In summary, "Half Life" is about grappling with feeling unimportant in a relationship and wanting more from a partner who seems too busy to reciprocate. Ariana's lyrics deeply delve into the emotions of feeling neglected and unseen, while still holding onto fleeting hope.
Line by Line Meaning
My self-worth measured in text back tempo
I base my self-worth on how quickly you respond to my messages
It's been two days and eight minutes too slow
You haven't responded to me quickly enough and it's making me anxious
Well, there may well be others but I still like to pretend
I know there are other people you talk to, but I like to believe I'm the most important one
That I'm the one you really want to grow old with
I hope that you see a future with me and that we can be together forever
I've got a schedule to stick to, got a world to keep sweet
I have a busy life and I need to keep everything in order
You're so much to everyone all the time
You have a lot of people in your life who rely on you
Will it ever slow down? Will I ever come first?
I wonder if things will ever change and if I will become a priority in your life
The universe contracts to sigh
Everything feels heavy and overwhelming, like even the universe is exhausted
It's a half life with you as my quarter back
Being in a relationship with you only feels like half a life because I'm always worried about whether or not you really want to be with me
A daft life
This life is silly and foolish, but I can't help how I feel
Hold me
I need your comfort and affection right now
You know you'll never be lonely, no you'll always be loved
I want you to know that you have a lot of people who care about you and will always be there for you
And maybe you'll never need more than that
Maybe you're content with having a lot of love in your life and don't need anything else
But for the surplus that loves, what's to become of us?
But what about the love that we have between us? Where does that fit in?
Does it even register on your conscience?
Do you even think about how I feel and what our relationship means to me?
Long for one last showdown from a box in a crowd
I want to have one final conversation with you, even if it has to be in a public setting
Air compressed tight to explode
The tension between us is palpable and it feels like it could all boil over at any moment
I'm clenching my ticket to the only way out
I'm holding onto the hope that maybe there's a way for us to work things out, but I'm not sure anymore
As you disappear in a puff of smoke
As you walk away from me, it's like you're vanishing into thin air
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@10animallover10
lol * Angelic noises * Well, it's a good way to describe it when she's not singing lyrics^^Β
@nicoleolmstead6959
i downloaded this from twitter <3 i love everything but the sound/instrument after she sings,"hold me". but she sounds like an angel<3
@emmak2637
earphones in and you'll hear it
@user-cd8lu9di7u
I love ariana grande so much! I am a total fan her and her wonderful voice I love how she can be who she wants! Keep on singing ArianaπΆπ€π§π΅
@prasi2114
If you can't hear it put your headphone on I couldn't hear her at first but then I put my headphones on ywπ
@KatDenny
This is beautiful x x x
@LotofloveAriana
listening to her voice is like your living in heaven β€
@LittleCrystle
arianas voice. shes like an angle..<3
@idkfanfictions
lovely
@MissUdenGoofed
Angelic noises 100% correct π