Say you could turn me on
Boy, but that’s about it
You can say what you wanna
But I wouldn’t believe it
You could write all them songs
That’s the game that you play
Tryna right all them wrongs
But you can’t make me stay
‘Cause I, see right through you, boy
And I, I (Feelin’ you no more)
I ain’t feelin’ you no more, I ain’t feelin’ you no more
If you knew better
Boy, you would do better
Can’t nobody love you like I do
Baby, I could do better
Boy, if you knew better
You would do better
Baby, if you love me like I love you
Maybe we could be together
‘Cause ain’t nobody like me, ain’t nobody like me
Ain’t nobody like me, ain’t nobody like me
Ain’t nobody like me
Ain’t nobody like me (Ayy)
Ain’t nobody like me
Ain’t nobody like me
Ain’t nobody like me
Ain’t nobody like me, baby
Make a mistake, you better learn from it
Play with tea, you get burned from it
My daddy always told me, “If he makes you cry
He ain’t the one, you better run from him”
He used to get to me mentally
I don’t fuck with your energy
If you knew better, you would do better
But you don’t know shit, so I’ll do better
Got a new ‘do, and some new shoes
Just to go with my new boo
Lovin’ me like he used to
And I ain’t even worried ’bout it this time (Shit)
I know he gon’ be the one to treat me just right (Just right)
Never had a motherfucker this tight (Sheesh)
So baby, this is what your soulmate look like
I look good, right?
If you knew better
Boy, you would do better (Hey)
Can’t nobody love you like I do
Baby, I could do better
Boy, if you knew better (Boy, if you knew)
You would do better
Baby, if you love me like I love you
Maybe we could be together
‘Cause ain’t nobody like me, ain’t nobody like me
Ain’t nobody like me, ain’t nobody like me
Ain’t nobody like me (Oh)
Ain’t nobody like me (Nobody like me)
Ain’t nobody like me (Sheesh)
Ain’t nobody like me (Nobody like me)
Ain’t nobody like me
Ain’t nobody like me, baby (Nuh-uh)
Nobody like me, hmm, ain’t nobody like me (Me)
Ain’t nobody like me, ayy
Empowerment in the Face of Heartbreak
“Knew Better Part II” by Ariana Grande serves as a bold anthem of self-worth and independence. The lyrics describe a narrative where the protagonist recognizes the shortcomings of a former lover, refusing to accept empty promises or apologies. Ariana’s delivery is assertive, emphasizing the importance of learning from past mistakes and not settling for less than she deserves. The repeated line, “Ain’t nobody like me,” highlights her confidence and uniqueness, reinforcing the theme that self-love and respect come first. The song’s infectious energy and candid words inspire listeners to value themselves and move on from unhealthy relationships.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Tommy Brown, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Republic Records