Take Care
Ariana Grande feat. Leon Thomas III Lyrics

I know you've been hurt by someone else
I can see that you have experienced pain caused by someone in the past.

I can tell by the way you carry yourself
Your posture and demeanor are revealing your past experiences with pain.

If you let me, here's what I'll do
If you allow me to, I will show you what I can offer.

I'll take care of you
I will give you the attention and love that you deserve.

I've loved and I've lost
I have loved in the past and have experienced loss.

I've asked about you and they told me things
I have inquired about you and have received information from others.

But my mind didn't change and I still feel the same
Despite what I have been told, my feelings and thoughts about you remain the same.

What's a life with no fun? Please, don't be so ashamed
Living a life devoid of enjoyment is not worth it. Don't be embarrassed about having fun.

I've had mine, you've had yours, we both know.. we know
I have had my share of fun and so have you. We both understand what it's like.

They won't get you like I will
No one else can understand and appreciate you the way I can.

My only wish is I die real
My biggest desire is to be authentic and genuine throughout my life.

Cause that truth hurts and those lies heal
Hearing the truth can be painful whereas lies can often bring temporary comfort.

And you can't sleep thinking that he lies still
You are unable to sleep because you believe he is still lying to you.

So you cry still, tears all on the pillowcase
You continue to cry and your tears stain your pillowcase.

Big girls all get a little taste
Even strong and independent women can experience vulnerability and desire.

Pushing me away so I give her space
You are distancing yourself from me, so I am giving you some breathing room.

Dealing with a heart that I didn't break
I am trying to mend a heart that someone else has broken.

I be there for you, I will care for you
I will always be present for you and take care of you.

I keep thinking you just don't know
I have a feeling that you are unaware of my true feelings towards you.

Tryna run from that, say you done with that
You are trying to avoid the feeling we have between us and pretend like it's over.

On your face, girl, it just don't show
You are attempting to hide your true emotions from me.

When you're ready, just say you're ready
Whenever you are ready, let me know and I will be there.

When all the baggage just ain't as heavy
Once your emotional turmoil is not as severe, we can move forward together.

When the party's over, just don't forget me
When the good times come to a close, please remember the connection we have.

We'll change the pace and we'll just go slow
Let's take things at a calmer, more relaxed pace.

You won't ever have to worry, you won't ever have to hide
You can trust and confide in me, never feeling the need to hide or worry.

You've seen all my mistakes so look me in my eyes
You have witnessed my flaws and know me, so look at me directly in the eyes.

It's my birthday, I'll get high if I want to
Since it's my birthday, I will indulge in whatever makes me happy, even if it's getting high.

Can't deny that I want you but I'll lie if I have to
I'm unable to deny my feelings for you even though I will lie to keep them hidden.

Cause you don't say you love me to your friends when they ask you
You don't tell your friends that you love me when they inquire.

Even though we both know that you do...you do
Despite not saying it aloud, we both acknowledge that you have feelings for me.

One time been in love one time
You have experienced love once before.

You and all your girls in the club one time
You and your friends went clubbing once before.

All so convinced that you're following your heart
You and your friends were confident that you were making choices based on your heart.

Cause your mind don't control what it does sometimes
Occasionally, you follow your heart instead of your mind - which can lead you astray.

We all have our nights, though, don't be so ashamed
We all have nights of making poor choices, so there is no need to feel embarrassed about it.

You hate being alone well you ain't the only one
You dislike being lonely, but you are not the only one who feels that way.

You hate the fact that you bought the dream and they sold you one
You are frustrated with yourself for buying into a false dream that others sold you.

You love your friends, but somebody should've told you some
You value your friends, but someone should have alerted you to the false dream they sold you.

To save you.. instead they say:
To help you and protect you, instead they say:

Don't tell me, I don't care
Do not tell me your issues or problems since I won't care about them.

If you hurt, I don't tell you
If you are in pain, I won't express any sympathy towards you.

You don't care, if you're true
You do not care about others' opinions or feelings as long as you stay true to yourself.