Break Your Heart Right Back
Ariana Grande feat. Childish Gambino Lyrics


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I shoulda saw it comin'
I shoulda saw the signs
But I wanted to believe you, trust you
You said you wouldn't lie
But baby you were so good, so good
You had me goin' blind
You said it was your best friend, I'm guessing
I wasn't your type, hey!

What goes around comes around
And if it goes up, it comes down
I know you mad 'cause I found out
Want you to feel what I feel right now

Now that it's over
I just wanna break your heart right back
Right back
Want you to cry me a river
I just want to break your heart right back
Hey, all this time, I was blind running 'round telling everybody

My baby loves me
My baby loves me
My baby
My baby
My baby loves me

You said I was your best, would be your last
Now he's gone, you're alone
Don't want you back
You're tellin' me you're sorry
Well sorry, my friend
'Cause I've already been there done that
Ain't doin' this again
No

What goes around comes around
And if it goes up, it comes down
I know you mad 'cause I found out
Want you to feel what I feel right now

Now that it's over
I just wanna break your heart right back
Right back
Want you to cry me a river
I just want to break your heart right back
Hey, all this time, I was blind running 'round telling everybody

My baby loves me
My baby loves me
My baby
My baby
My baby loves me

My baby loves me
My baby loves me
My baby
My baby
My baby loves me

Listen, you got a man but your man ain't loyal
Don't understand how to spell it out for ya
Yes I'm G, from the A, and they ask why
Sorry had to tell you, I'm a nice guy
Naw, I'm a sick guy, money too much
I step on stage and girls move too much
The flow so gross, my nickname school lunch
And he with them other guys, you know it's true 'cause
G-A-M-B-I-N-O
I know they hate but I don't know why, uh
I know the way he did you was whack
But I know how you can get dude right back

Now that it's over
I just wanna break your heart right back
Right back
Want you to cry me a river
I just want to break your heart right back
Hey, all this time, I was blind running 'round telling everybody

My baby loves me
My baby loves me
My baby
My baby
My baby loves me

My baby loves me
My baby loves me
My baby
My baby
My baby loves me

Ooh, yeah
Runnin' 'round town tellin' everybody
Ooh, yeah
Runnin' 'round town tellin' everybody
Ooh, yeah
Runnin' 'round town tellin' everybody
Ooh, yeah
Runnin' 'round town tellin' everybody

I'm comin' out




He's comin'
I'm comin' out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ariana Grande's "Break Your Heart Right Back" tell a story of betrayal in a relationship. The singer realizes that her partner has been unfaithful to her with his best friend, and she feels dumbfounded by the discovery. She expresses her anger and frustration with lines like "I should've seen it coming" and "Now that it's over, I just wanna break your heart right back." She wants him to feel the same pain that she felt when she discovered his infidelity. In the end, the singer realizes that she is better off without him and finds the courage to move on.


The song's lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever been betrayed in a relationship, and Ariana Grande brings a soulful, emotional element to it with her powerful vocals. The song also features a rap verse from Childish Gambino, who adds a new dimension to the track.


Line by Line Meaning

I shoulda saw it comin'
I should have seen what was going to happen in the future


I shoulda saw the signs
I should have noticed the signals that indicated what was going to happen


But I wanted to believe you, trust you
Despite the signs, I wished to put my faith in you


You said you wouldn't lie
You assured me that you were honest


But baby you were so good, so good
You were very convincing


You had me goin' blind
You had me completely fooled


You said it was your best friend, I'm guessing
I am inferring that you mentioned it was your close friend


I wasn't your type, hey!
You made it apparent that you were not interested in someone like me


What goes around comes around
Karma is ruthless


And if it goes up, it comes down
Whatever rises must eventually fall


I know you mad 'cause I found out
You are angry because I uncovered your secret


Want you to feel what I feel right now
I desire you to empathize with my current emotions


Now that it's over
Our relationship has reached its conclusion


I just wanna break your heart right back
I aspire to hurt you in the same manner that you hurt me


Want you to cry me a river
I wish for you to shed an abundance of tears over our situation


Hey, all this time, I was blind running 'round telling everybody
Previously, I was unaware and told everyone about our happy relationship


My baby loves me
I thought you loved me


You said I was your best, would be your last
You claimed that I was your greatest love


Now he's gone, you're alone
Since he has departed from you, you are now by yourself


Don't want you back
I do not desire to have you back in my life


You're tellin' me you're sorry
You have apologized to me


Well sorry, my friend
Unfortunately, it is too late


'Cause I've already been there done that
I have already experienced this once before


Ain't doin' this again
I am unwilling to do this again


Listen, you got a man but your man ain't loyal
Your partner is unfaithful


Don't understand how to spell it out for ya
I do not know how else to communicate this information to you


Yes I'm G, from the A, and they ask why
I am G from Atlanta, but they ask me why


Sorry had to tell you, I'm a nice guy
Apologies, but I needed to inform you that I am a kind person


Naw, I'm a sick guy, money too much
Actually, I am an impressive individual with an excess of wealth


I step on stage and girls move too much
When I perform on stage, girls become overly excited


The flow so gross, my nickname school lunch
My flow is so disgusting that people refer to me as school lunch


And he with them other guys, you know it's true 'cause
And he is with other men, as you well know


G-A-M-B-I-N-O
My name is Gambino


I know they hate but I don't know why, uh
I acknowledge people's animosity towards me, but do not understand the reason


I know the way he did you was whack
I am familiar with the way he mistreated you


But I know how you can get dude right back
However, I can inform you how you can take revenge on him


Ooh, yeah Runnin' 'round town tellin' everybody
Oh yeah, I am out and about, informing the world


I'm comin' out He's comin' I'm comin' out
I am revealing myself, he is also revealing himself, I am coming out




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NILE RODGERS, WARREN FELDER, CHRISTOPHER WALLACE, SEAN COMBS, MASON BETHA, BERNARD EDWARDS, STEVE JORDAN, ANDREW WANSEL, DONALD GLOVER, KIRBY DOCKERY

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Snya Hill

"I just wanna break your heart right back" REVENGE IS SWEET

Viviana Wallace

Lol. I agree. Revenge Is Sweet. 😂

rosie 8th

Lol!

zach smith

Snya Hill well, the purpose is that she can't because the guy she was with is gay.

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