Pull up, pull up on me, ah
Might just recline the seat when I want it
Give you a set of keys ’cause you own it
Pull up, pull up on me, ayy
No second guessin’, checkin’ the rear view
Ain’t lookin’ back unless it’s right at you
Make me wanna stay through the night
I will never leave from by your side
Don’t you know you got a ride or die? Ah
Even when I miss you on the road
You should know I’m always in control
‘Cause the one thing I already know
No, I don’t feel the need to
Test drive nothin’, test drive nothin’
Baby, I’m sold on you, so I don’t ever gotta
Test drive nothin’ (Oh), test drive nothin’ (My baby)
It’s in the way you do it, I don’t ever gotta, baby
I drop the top on that body
That’s candy paint on my body
I’m thinkin’ ’bout the way I feel on you
If you want, say, “I do” (I do)
I’ll floor it (I’ll floor it)
Just say the word, you know I’m yours (Know I’m yours)
Just drop a pin and don’t reverse (Oh)
Make me wanna stay through the night (Oh, babe)
I will never leave from by your side (Leave from by your side)
Don’t you know you got a ride or die? Ah
Even when I miss you on the road
You should know I’m always in control
‘Cause the one thing I already know
No, I don’t feel the need to
Test drive nothin’ (No, babe), test drive nothin’
Baby, I’m sold on you, so I don’t ever gotta
Test drive nothin’, test drive nothin’
It’s in the way you do it, I don’t ever gotta
Exploring Commitment and Trust in “test drive”
In “test drive,” Ariana Grande uses car metaphors to express a sense of unwavering commitment and trust in a relationship. The lyrics convey a confident love, where the singer feels so secure with her partner that she doesn’t need to “test drive” or try out anything else—she’s already certain of her choice. Lines like “Baby, I’m sold on you” highlight her dedication, while the recurring references to driving suggest a journey taken together, full of freedom and control. Grande’s playful tone and sensual imagery give the song a light, romantic feel, celebrating the comfort of finding someone who truly feels like home.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, Tommy Brown, Steven Franks, Charles Anderson
- Release Year: 2021
- Label: Republic Records