Hey
I know what I came to do
And that ain’t gonna change
So go ahead and talk your talk
‘Cause I won’t take the bait
I’m over here doin’ what I like
I’m over here workin’ day and night
And if my real ain’t real enough
I’m sorry for you, bae
Let’s find a light inside our universe now
Where ain’t nobody keep on holdin’ us down
Just come and get it, let them say what they say
‘Cause I’m about to put them all away, woo
Focus on me, f-f-focus on me, woo
Focus on me, f-f-focus on me, woo
Focus on me (Focus), f-f-focus on me, woo (Focus on me)
Focus on me (Focus), f-f-focus on me, woo (Focus on me)
I can tell you’re curious
It’s written on your lips
Ain’t no need to hold it back
Go ‘head and talk your shit (Hey)
I know you’re hopin’ that I’ll react
I know you’re hopin’ I’m lookin’ back
But if my real ain’t real enough
Then I don’t know what is (Hey, yeah)
Let’s find a light inside our universe now (Mm, yeah)
Where ain’t nobody keep on holding us down (Nobody keep on holdin’ us down)
Just come and get it, let them say what they say (Ooh)
‘Cause I’m about to put them all away, woo
Focus on me (Hey!), f-f-focus on me, woo (Yeah)
Focus on me (Oh), f-f-focus on me, woo
Focus on me (Focus), f-f-focus on me, woo (Focus on me, baby)
Focus on me (Focus), f-f-focus on me, woo (Focus on me, babe)
One, two, three, c’mon girls (Uh, hey!)
You know I like it (Hey! Ba-da-ba-ba, ba-da-da-da-da-da)
(Focus on me) Come on, now, now
(Focus on me) Oh, whoa, hey
Let’s find a light inside our universe now
Where ain’t nobody keep on holding us down (Nobody keep on holding us down)
Just come and get it, let them say what they say (Let them say what they say)
‘Cause I’m about to put them all away, no
Focus on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Hey), f-f-focus on me, woo
(You know I like it when you focus on me)
Focus on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah), f-f-focus on me, woo (Focus on me)
Focus on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Focus), f-f-focus on me, woo (Oh yeah, no) (Focus on me)
Focus on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Focus), f-f-focus on me, woo (Yeah, no) (Focus on me)
Focus on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah), f-f-focus on me (Focus on me), woo
Focus on me (Ooh, yeah) (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah), f-f-focus on me (Focus on me, oh), woo
Focus on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Focus), f-f-focus on me, woo (Focus on me)
Focus on me (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) (Focus), f-f-focus on me, woo (Focus on me) (Focus on me, babe)
Embracing Confidence and Authenticity
“Focus” by Ariana Grande is an empowering anthem about self-assurance and staying true to oneself amidst external negativity. The lyrics encourage listeners to concentrate on their own path and not be swayed by criticism or distractions. Ariana’s energetic delivery and the song’s upbeat tempo underline a message of resilience—she urges her audience to “focus” on what truly matters: their inner light and authenticity. The repeated hook, “Focus on me,” serves as both a call for attention and a reminder to prioritize self-worth. This track celebrates individuality, encouraging everyone to shine unapologetically and ignore the naysayers.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ilya Salmanzadeh
- Release Year: 2015
- Label: Republic Records