It’s like, it’s like, it’s like, it’s like make-believe
Something that the fans can’t see
Like a fantasy, except it’s real
The fairies tell stories of how we laugh
The rainbow’s jealous of what we have, except it’s real
Not to be annoying, not to be annoying
But I wanna keep it going
It’s like a epic poem except the letters growing
Punctuate it with the moaning, it’s so real
You keep me stressed out, stressed out, stressed out, stressed, boy
Stressed out, stressed out
The way you stretch it out, stretched out, stretched out, stretch it
Just stretched out, stretch it out
And it’s unconditional
On top of everything, hey
I cannot make this shit up
On top of everything, it’s so real
Lucky to be your lover, heartbeat won’t lose
Whole-body buzzing, feel it in your shoes
The way I do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
Do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
Lucky to be your lover, heartbeat won’t lose
Whole-body buzzing, feel it in your shoes
The way I do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
Do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
It’s like make-believe
Something that the fans can’t see
Like a fantasy, except it’s real
The fairies tell stories of how we laugh
The rainbow’s jealous of what we have, except it’s real
Chapter never closin’
It’s like a brand new mornin’ every moment it’s reloadin’
Not sayin’ that it’s frozen in fact
It is explodin’, when your hand and mine are holding, it’s so real
You keep me stressed out, stressed out, stressed out, stressed, boy
Stressed out, stressed out
The way you stretch it out, stretched out, stretched out, stretch it
Just stretched out, stretch it out
And it’s unconditional
On top of everything, hey
I cannot make this shit up
On top of everything, it’s so real
Lucky to be your lover, heartbeat won’t lose
Whole-body buzzing, feel it in your shoes
The way I do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
Do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
Lucky to be your lover, heartbeat won’t lose
Whole-body buzzing, feel it in your shoes
The way I do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
Do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
The way I do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
Do it, do it, do it, sheesh
Do it, do it, do it, ay
Dreamlike Romance and Unfiltered Joy
In “on top of everything,” Ariana Grande crafts a whimsical yet grounded ode to the magic of true connection. The lyrics shimmer with playful imagery—fairies, rainbows, and epic poems—evoking the feeling of a romance so surreal it borders on fantasy, yet remains deeply authentic. Grande captures the electrifying sensation of love that feels all-consuming, turning everyday moments into something extraordinary. The repeated refrain of being “lucky to be your lover” and the visceral descriptions of physical and emotional sensations reveal a relationship that’s both exhilarating and real.
Intensity, Vulnerability, and Playfulness
Grande’s vocals carry both vulnerability and confidence, as she acknowledges the “stressed out” intensity that often accompanies deep affection. Yet, the stress is not a negative force—it’s a sign of passion, the ache of wanting to keep the magic alive. The playful “do it, do it, do it, sheesh” lines add a lighthearted, infectious energy, underscoring the song’s celebration of love in all its complexity.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Release Year: 2024