I like to fuck with you just to make up with you
‘Cause the way you be screamin’ my name
Make me wanna make love to you
I might break up with you just to make up with you
At the end of the day, boy
You know that I’m ’bout to wake up with you
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go ‘head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go ‘head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
My energy and attitude don’t really coincide
I’m stayin’ mad all day so we can let it out tonight
Bring you to the bed where we can really make it right
Sorry-in-a-box so when it pops, surprise, surprise
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go ‘head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go ‘head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
Promise me that when you kiss my lips, you’ll make it stick
That’s the way to shut me up after an argument
No eyeliner on, but looking at you is the fix
Highlight of my life, just like that Fenty Beauty kit
Boy, you know what it is
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go ‘head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go ‘head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
Let me stay in my bag ’cause I like when you mad
It’s a mood, it’s a vibe, it’s a look, it’s a match
Attitude, dream of mine (Dream of mine)
When you say that I’m right (That I’m right)
And I find that it works every time
And I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
(And I love it when we make up)
Go ‘head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
(go ‘head, ruin my makeup)
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
(And I love it when we make up)
Go ‘head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
(Go ahead, ruin my makeup, yeah)
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Oh, no, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Mm, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, uh-huh
Exploring the Sweet Chaos of Love
In “make up,” Ariana Grande transforms the ups and downs of a passionate relationship into a playful, sultry anthem. The lyrics capture the cycle of arguments and reconciliations, highlighting how even moments of conflict can deepen intimacy. Grande’s clever wordplay, especially the double entendre around makeup and “make up,” brings a cheeky twist, celebrating the thrill of making up after a fight. Her references to beauty and self-expression—like the nod to Fenty Beauty—emphasize the empowerment found in loving authentically, flaws and all. The song ultimately revels in the joy that comes from embracing imperfection and finding connection through vulnerability.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét, Tommy Brown, Charles Anderson
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Republic Records