La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
I’ve never been so caught up
Still so into us
I never thought I’d be here
Should’ve turned to dust
Ooh, let’s be honest, baby
This is so unusual
Ooh, I’m not tempted, baby
Even if they’re beautiful
I used to be cautious
A little too reckless
Now all my emotions
Are all ’cause of you
I ain’t even think of leaving sometimes
I ain’t even think of letting go
I ain’t ever thought of going nowhere
I don’t even see it down the road
‘Cause we’re collectin’ moments
Tattoos on my mind
I ain’t even think of leaving sometimes
I ain’t even think of letting go
Not even sometimes
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Ooh, let’s be honest, baby
This is so unusual
Ooh, I’m not tempted, baby
Even if they’re beautiful
It used to be easy
For someone to steal me
Now all my emotions
Are all ’cause of you, boy
I ain’t even think of leaving sometimes
I ain’t even think of letting go
I ain’t ever thought of going nowhere
I don’t even see it down the road
‘Cause we’re collectin’ moments
Tattoos on my mind
I ain’t even think of leaving sometimes
I ain’t even think of letting go
Not even sometimes, babe
I don’t know, I don’t know, I don’t know
Why it never worked, but it’s going to now
You don’t know, you don’t know, you don’t know
What it does to me when I feel you around
Is it love? Is it lust? Is it fear?
But it’s hard to breathe when you’re touching me there
Hard to breathe when you’re kissing me there
Hard to breathe when you’re not here
I ain’t even think of leaving sometimes
I ain’t even think of letting go
I ain’t ever thought of going nowhere
I don’t even see it down the road
‘Cause we’re collectin’ moments
Tattoos on my mind
I ain’t even think of leaving sometimes
I ain’t even think of letting go (Oh, yeah, baby)
Not even sometimes
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Ooh)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Not even sometimes
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (Oh, yeah)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
‘Cause we’re collectin’ moments
Tattoos on my mind (Baby)
I ain’t even think of leaving sometimes
I ain’t even think of letting go (No, boy)
Not even sometimes
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Not even sometimes
Not even sometimes
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Embracing Unwavering Commitment
In “Sometimes,” Ariana Grande explores the depth and security that comes with a truly committed relationship. The lyrics are a heartfelt declaration of unwavering loyalty—Ariana reflects on her past hesitations but reveals how her current love has changed her perspective. Even when temptation arises or challenges present themselves, she insists she never contemplates leaving or letting go, highlighting the strength and rarity of such devotion.
Love That Transforms
Grande’s words paint a picture of emotional transformation. She admits that she was once cautious and easily swayed, but now finds herself deeply anchored by love. The recurring idea of “collecting moments” and having “tattoos on my mind” suggests that the memories and experiences shared with her partner are indelible, shaping her outlook and emotional world in profound ways.
Song Credits
Artist: Ariana Grande
Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Savan Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ali Payami
Release Year: 2016
Label: Republic Records