Uh
How can I tell if I’m in the right relationship?
Aren’t you really supposed to know that shit?
Feel it in your bones and own that shit
I don’t know
Then I had this interaction I’ve been thinking ’bout for like five weeks
Wonder if he’s thinking ’bout it too and smiling
Wonder if he knows that that’s been what’s inspiring me
Wonder if he’s judging me like I am right now
I don’t care
I’d rather tell the truth (truth)
Than make it worse for you, mmm (you)
If the sun refused to shine
Baby, would I still be your lover?
Would you want me there?
If the moon went dark tonight
And if it all ended tomorrow
Would I be the one on your mind, your mind, your mind?
And if it all ended tomorrow
Would you be the one on mine?
Please, pay me no mind
While I jump into your skin and change your eyes
So you see things through mine (through mine, through mine, through mine)
Can’t you sense me? I’ve been right here all this time (all this time)
Would you still be here, pretending you still like me? (would you still be?)
Pretending you don’t regret, not thinking before asking
Now, you’re long gone in Cali (now, you’re long gone)
And me, I’m still unpacking (I’m still unpacking)
Why I even allowed you on the flight
I broke your heart because you broke mine (I broke your heart)
So me, I am the bad guy (me, I am the bad guy)
‘Cause I’d already grieved you
And you started to realize
I do need ya
I did
I wish I could un-need ya
So I did
Exploring Vulnerability and Uncertainty
In “intro (end of the world) (extended),” Ariana Grande delves deep into the complexities of love, self-reflection, and vulnerability. The lyrics reveal a narrator caught in the uncertainty of her relationship, questioning whether her feelings are reciprocated and if she is truly in the right place. Grande’s introspective musings—wondering about her partner’s thoughts and her own emotional authenticity—highlight the raw, honest confusion that often accompanies emotional growth.
Reflections on Love and Letting Go
The song poignantly asks if love would endure through apocalyptic circumstances, using imagery like the sun refusing to shine or the moon going dark. These metaphors raise questions about loyalty, regret, and the lingering impact of past decisions. Grande’s candid admission of being the “bad guy” and her struggle to move on reflect the universal pain of heartbreak and self-forgiveness.
Song Credits
Artist: Ariana Grande
Release Year: 2024
Label: Republic Records