Tagged: Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande / Jessie J / Nicki Minaj

July 4, 2019

 by Jessica Shelton · Published July 4, 2019

“Bang Bang” by Jessie J (ft. Nicki Minaj & Ariana Grande)

On “Bang Bang”, we see three iconic female singers (Nicki, Ariana and Jessie) vividly show off their sensual prowess. The women call the shots, while proving to the guy that they can utterly blow...

Ariana Grande

April 3, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 3, 2019

Ariana Grande’s “Goodnight N Go” Lyrics Meaning

The lyrics of “Goodnight N Go” are basically centered on Ariana Grande intimately longing for a guy. And despite being close friends with him, it appears that for the most parts her desires are...

Ariana Grande

April 2, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 2, 2019 · Last modified April 3, 2019

Ariana Grande’s “One Last Time” Lyrics Meaning

In Ariana Grande’s “One More Time”, the narrator (Ariana) plays the role of someone in a broken romance, and admittedly it is ‘her fault’. In other words, she lied to her ex. How exactly she...

Ariana Grande / Victoria Monét

April 1, 2019

 by SMF · Published April 1, 2019

Meaning of “Monopoly” by Ariana Grande & Victoria Monét

“Monopoly” is a song based on the success of Ariana Grande and her homegirl and frequent collaborator, Victoria Monét. And for the most part, they are bragging about their finances and standing in the music industry...

Nicki Minaj

February 19, 2019

 by SMF · Published February 19, 2019

Meaning of “Bust Down Barbiana” by Nicki Minaj

 “Bust Down Barbiana” is an unofficial remix of Blueface’s 2018 hit “Thotiana”. In Blueface’s track, Thotiana is a woman he is in a commercially-intimate relationship with. But in Nicki’s version, Barbiana is indeed herself.  And as can be...

Ariana Grande

February 14, 2019

 by SMF · Published February 14, 2019

“Needy” by Ariana Grande

“Needy” is a song that focuses on Ariana’s own personal insecurities. In other words, she forthrightly expresses a need for emotional support. For instance, Grande begins the song by detailing how dependent she is on what appears...

Ariana Grande

February 14, 2019

 by SMF · Published February 14, 2019 · Last modified April 1, 2019

Meaning of “NASA” by Ariana Grande

In the song “NASA”, Ariana Grande uses literal space and other astronomical events as metaphors for the amount of distance she needs from a partner. And for those who don’t know, NASA is the acronym for the...

Ariana Grande

February 14, 2019

 by SMF · Published February 14, 2019 · Last modified July 9, 2019

Ariana Grande’s “In My Head” Lyrics Meaning

Amongst Ariana’s fandom, the meaning of “In My Head” is clear. In it she is addressing the issue of falling in love with someone not because of who they actually are but rather based on how you...

Ariana Grande

February 13, 2019

 by SMF · Published February 13, 2019 · Last modified May 12, 2020

“Fake Smile” by Ariana Grande

“Fake Smile” has Ariana Grande dealing with situations that are part and parcel to her being a mega-celebrity. For instance, she may be compelled to appear happy in public, while internally her emotions are in...

Ariana Grande

February 13, 2019

 by SMF · Published February 13, 2019

Ariana Grande’s “Ghostin” Lyrics Meaning

‘Ghosting’ is a colloquial term used to describe the act of suddenly ceasing all communication with a loved one, most notably a romantic partner. But in this track, Ariana is refusing to ghost her ex. In other...