Esta noche tengo (Esta noche)
Uh, he said he want him a ‘Rican, a foreign thing, no English-speakin’
No hablo inglés at all when we freakin’
It’s always intriguin’ ’cause I gotta do all the teachin’
¿Cómo se dice “You handsome?”
This is God, baby, this wasn’t random
I might just let you sleep over my mansion
Then wake you up to sweet pussy and plantains
Oye, you nasty, oh, ya tú sabe
Me gusta cuando que tú tiene hambre
I call you papi and you call me mami
Yo tengo jugo de swag en mi sangre
Oye
We came from favelas
Livin’ a life like novelas
She gettin’ money, respect her
This a real bitches fiesta
Esta noche tengo
Uh, he said I’m driving him loco, he know I’m too fly to be local
Any friend of mine gotta be fine anti-social
And Grande, she don’t like ’em broke, yo tampoco
He fell in love with the coco
Gave him peace of mind, he spent his last dime on the toto
Siempre sale en mis fotos
Too bad I don’t though, ‘cuz I don’t need no extra promo
Get down with my mafioso
You can decide whether you want it plata o plomo
I do my dirt on the low though
Trap all I know, though
You ain’t got whose money? ¿Cómo?
We came from favelas
Livin’ a life like novelas
She gettin’ money, respect her
This a real bitches fiesta
Esta noche tengo, ayy
Oh, yeah (Esta)
Oh, yeah (Esta)
Esta, esta noche (Esta noche, tengo)
(Esta) Ayy
(Esta) Esta
Oh, yeah
Esta noche (Esta noche, tengo)
(Esta) Ayy
(Esta)
Esta (Esta noche, tengo)
Bold Fusion of Cultures and Confidence
“Esta Noche” by Ariana Grande is a vibrant celebration of empowerment, cultural pride, and sensuality. The lyrics blend English and Spanish, reflecting a playful exchange between lovers from different backgrounds. Grande’s narrative is confident and unapologetic—she explores themes of wealth, desire, and independence, all while playfully flipping traditional roles. The song’s references to luxury, street life, and Latin culture create a vivid, cinematic atmosphere, reminiscent of telenovelas and favelas. Her self-assured tone and witty wordplay reinforce her status as both a global pop star and a woman in control of her desires and destiny. The recurring hook, “Esta noche tengo,” signals a night of celebration and female camaraderie, turning the track into an anthem for self-made women.
Song Credits
Artist: Ariana Grande
Release Year: 2024