[Ariana Grande:]
You walked in
Caught my attention
I’ve never seen
A man with so much dimension
It’s the way you walk, the way you talk
The way you make me feel inside
It’s in your smile, it’s in your eyes
I don’t wanna wait for tonight
So I’m daydreamin’
With my chin in the palm of my hands
About you, you
And only you
Got me daydreamin’
With my chin in the palm of my hands
About you, you
And only you
Fo—For you (Oh, oh, oh)
For you (Oh, oh, oh)
For you (Oh, oh, oh)
For you (Oh, oh)
Now I can’t wait
To hold you in my arms
I know I was made for you
I’m in love with all your charm
It’s the way you walk, the way you talk
The way you make me feel inside
It’s in your smile, it’s in your eyes
I don’t wanna wait for tonight
So I’m daydreamin’
With my chin in the palm of my hands
About you, you
And only you
Got me daydreamin’
With my chin in the palm of my hands
About you, you
And only you
Oh, I want ya
Gotta have ya
And I need you
Like I’ve never had lovin’ before
Oh, I want ya
Ou, I need you
Gotta have ya
Like I’ve never had lovin’ before
So I’m daydreamin’
With my chin in the palm of my hands
About you, you
And only you
Got me daydreamin’
With my chin in the palm of my hands
About you, you
And only you
Fo—For you (Oh, oh, oh)
For you (Oh, oh, oh)
For you (Oh, oh, oh)
For you (Oh, oh)
[Marjorie Grande (Frank Grande):]
He was a man’s man and a ladies’ man
(18, 19, I began to become more serious about things in life)
Oh, I think when I was standing on that stoop and I looked at him, yeah, I was 11 years old
Dreamy Infatuation: Exploring ‘Daydreamin” by Ariana Grande
In “Daydreamin'”, Ariana Grande captures the fluttery excitement of new love. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of infatuation, where every detail about the person—how they walk, talk, smile, and look—sparks endless daydreams. Grande’s gentle melodies and her youthful, hopeful tone underscore the overwhelming and almost innocent nature of her feelings. The repeated imagery of her “chin in the palm of my hands” perfectly encapsulates the act of losing oneself in thought, deeply immersed in affection and longing.
Love at First Sight and Endearing Nostalgia
As the song unfolds, Ariana expresses impatience to be with her love interest, emphasizing a sense of destiny and charm. The closing spoken-word section, featuring her grandparents, adds a layer of authenticity and nostalgia, grounding the romantic fantasy in real-life memories and generational stories of love. This personal touch makes the song feel both intimate and universal, resonating with anyone who has ever daydreamed about someone special.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Babyface (Kenneth Edmonds), Antonio Dixon, Patrick “J. Que” Smith
- Release Year: 2013
- Label: Republic Records