Said I’ma give you some instructions
That you can’t be scared to try
I want you to touch it softly
Like the way you do my mind
It got body and it’s smooth to touch
The same way as my skin
But don’t you be scared
To run your hands through my hair
Baby, ’cause that’s why it’s there
Come run your hands through my hair
Ooh, baby, so don’t you be scared
So come run your hands through my hair
It’s been way long overdue
Just like these inches down my back
Usually don’t let people touch it
But tonight, you get a pass
Spend my dimes and spend my time
To keep it real, sometimes it’s tracks
But I don’t care, mmm
So run your hands through my hair
Baby, ’cause that’s why it’s there
Come run your hands through my hair
Ooh, baby, so don’t you be scared
So come run your hands through my hair
Know this ain’t usually me
But I might let it down for ya (Mmm)
This ain’t usually me (Usually me)
But I might let it down for ya
So run your hands through my hair
Baby, ’cause that’s why it’s there
So come run your hands through my hair
Ooh, don’t you be scared
Come run your hands through my hair
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh-oh
Exploring Intimacy and Vulnerability in “my hair”
In “my hair,” Ariana Grande masterfully uses her hair as a metaphor for intimacy and trust. The singer invites a partner to run their hands through her hair, a gesture symbolizing closeness and vulnerability. By highlighting how she rarely allows others this privilege, Ariana emphasizes the special connection she feels with her lover. The playful yet sensual lyrics convey a sense of empowerment—she sets her boundaries but willingly lets them down for someone she trusts. The track is a celebration of self-confidence, the beauty of letting go, and the delicate balance between personal boundaries and emotional openness.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Tayla Parx, Victoria Monét, Tommy Brown
- Release Year: 2020
- Label: Republic Records