Black Widow
Arina Grande Feat Iggy Azalea Lyrics
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Until you hate me
And I'm gonna show you
What's really crazy
You should've known better
Then to mess with me harder
I'm gonna love ya, I'm gonna love ya
Gonna love ya, gonna love ya
This twisted cat and mouse game always starts the same
First we're both down to play then somehow you go astray
We went from nothin' to somethin', likin' to lovin'
It was us against the world and now we just fuckin'
It's like I loved you so much and now I just hate you
Feelin' stupid for all the time that I gave you
I wanted all or nothin' for us ain't no place in between
Might, might be me believin' what you say that you never mean
Like it'll last forever but now forever ain't as long
If it wasn't for you I wouldn't be stuck singin' this song
You were different from my last but now you got a mirror
And as it all plays out I see it couldn't be clearer, now sing
You used to be thirsty for me
But now you wanna be set free
This is the web, web that you weave
So, baby, now rest in peace (it's all over with now)
I'm gonna love you
Until you hate me (right)
And I'm gonna show you (show 'em what? Show 'em what?)
What's really crazy
You should've known better
Then to mess with me harder (it's all over with now)
I'm gonna love ya, I'm gonna love ya
Gonna love ya, gonna love ya
Like a black widow, baby
(Black, black widow, baby)
I'm gonna lo-lo-lo-love you until it hurts
Just to get you I'm doin' whatever works
You ain't never met nobody
That'll do you how I do ya
That'll bring you to your knees
Praise, Jesus, hallelujah
I'ma make you beg for it, plead for it
'Til you feel like you breath for it
'Til you do any and everythin' for it
I want you to fiend for it
Wake up and dream for it
'Til it's got you gaspin' for air
And you lean forward
'Til they have a CAT scan to check on your mind
And it's nothin' but me on it (on it, on it)
Now it's me time, believe that
If it's yours when you want it
I want it, promise I need that
'Til I'm everywhere that you be at
I can't fall back or quit
'Cause this here is fatal attraction
So I take it all or I don't want shh
You used to be thirsty for me (right)
But now you wanna be set free
This is the web, the web that you weave
So, baby, now rest in peace (it's all over with now)
I'm gonna love you
Until you hate me (right)
And I'm gonna show you (show 'em what? Show 'em what?)
What's really crazy (woah)
You should've known better
Then to mess with me harder
I'm gonna love ya, I'm gonna love ya
Gonna love ya, gonna love ya
Like a black widow, baby
Black, black, black, black widow, baby
The lyrics to "Black Widow" by Ariana Grande featuring Iggy Azalea depict a destructive relationship where the singer is seeking revenge on a former lover who has wronged her. The lyrics "I'm gonna love you until you hate me" and "gonna lie to you like a black widow, baby" emphasize the singer's vengeful nature and desire to cause pain to her ex-partner. She expresses feelings of anger, betrayal and regret at being fooled by him in the past as she details their relationship's positive turn from "nothing to something liking to loving" but ultimately leading to a bitter end.
The chorus "You used to be thirsty for me, but now you wanna be set free" highlights how things have changed between the two and how the singer is now in control. The metaphor of the black widow spider alludes to the sexual power the singer has over her ex-partner and how he is trapped in her web. The music video also visually brings this metaphor to life, with Grande and Azalea appearing as black widows stalking their prey.
Through the song, the singer displays her strength and independence, as well as her willingness to walk away from a toxic relationship. The message of taking control after experiencing heartache is something many people can relate to, making "Black Widow" a powerful anthem for anyone overcoming a heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna love you
I will show you affection and devotion to a great extent.
Until you hate me
I will continue loving you until you start despising or detesting me in return.
And I'm gonna show you
I'll exhibit or demonstrate an aspect of reality to you, probably your darkest fears.
What's really crazy
I'm going to present you with something that is insane or irrational.
You should've known better
You should have had the foresight to realize that I can be dangerous or harmful.
Then to mess with me, heartache
You shouldn't have played games with my heart since it only leads to pain and sorrow.
I'm gonna lie to you, I'm gonna lie to you
I will deceive you purposely and repeatedly by not telling the truth.
Gonna lie to you, gonna lie to you
I will continue to tell you falsehoods even if it's damaging to your well-being.
Like a black widow, baby
I'm going to trap or ensnare you in my deceptions and deceit like how a black widow spider catches its prey.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mikkel Storleer Eriksen, Tor Erik Hermansen, Sarah Theresa Hudson, Amethyst Amelia Kelly, Benjamin Levin, Katy Perry
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Logan
THE POWER OF THIS. Can you imagine if Katy kept Black Widow and featured Iggy & Rita 😭
NRG101
10th #1 😭
GalaxyGamerGuy
I feel like I’m going to attempt doing just that!
teameffort
bye this legit sounds a real whole song, your mind
Della's Mashups
thank you 🥺❤️
Hector Quinn
I'm just trying to figure out when Katy sang Black Widow😳
disney editing
This is the demo that Katy sang. The song was originally written for Prism, but it was very similar to Dark Horse, so Katy just gave this song to Rita.
Della's Mashups
she made the song but sold it to rita & iggy
HopelessMashups
Wowwww, the vocal placements are so creative and work with the song so well!! Sounds like a real remix! lol
Della's Mashups
thank you :)