Mm (Watch me)
Hey (Woo)
One, two, three (Watch me; uh)
I woke up with all this sunlight
Ain’t got time to listen to any shade, yeah
Uh, the wind in my pony, top-down, alright
Ain’t got time to let them darken my day, that’s right
Uh, so light the fireworks
Sing like no one’s there
Dance, it’s us against the world, oh
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
They don’t know about us
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
About what we do, that it’s true
I could have all this, but I’m good if I got you
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
They don’t know about—
(Woo) Mm
Listen (Watch me; uh)
You wait so long to catch that feelin’
So hold onto it for as long as you can, yeah
We could run away
To only where we know
Boy, I got plans
Hey
Uh, so light the fireworks
Sing like no one’s there
Dance, it’s us against the world, oh
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
They don’t know about us
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
About what we do, that it’s true
I could have all this, but I’m good if I got you
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
They don’t know about—
(Hey) They don’t know about
They don’t know about, about, about, about us
(Hey) Light the fireworks, let it catch fire
We gon’ dance, dance ’til it burns
(Hey) Pull me in close
We ’bout to let ’em know, know who’s your girl
(Hey) So put your hand in my hand
It’s you and me, it’s us against the world
(Hey) Sing it to me one more time
It’s you and me, it’s us against the world
(Hey) Sing it to me one more time
It’s you and me, it’s us against the world
(Ooh-ooh) I’m tryna tell you, honey
Boy (Ooh-ooh), it’s us against the world
Oh, yeah
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
They don’t know about us
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
About what we do, that it’s true
I could have all this, but I’m good if I got you
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
They don’t know about—
(I woke up with all this sunlight)
They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
They don’t know about us
(Wind in my pony, top-down, alright)
They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know (Alright)
About what we do, that it’s true
I could have all this, but I’m good if I got you (Yeah)
(Ooh-ooh) They don’t know, they don’t know, they don’t know
They don’t know about us
Celebrating Love Against the World
Ariana Grande’s “They Don’t Know” radiates positivity and joy with its upbeat lyrics and catchy melodies. The song captures the feeling of being in a relationship so strong that the opinions of others simply fade away. Grande’s lyrics convey a sense of freedom and happiness, using vivid imagery like “woke up with all this sunlight” and “wind in my pony, top-down” to evoke a carefree, summer vibe. The repeated assertion, “they don’t know about us,” becomes a powerful mantra for couples who feel misunderstood or judged by the outside world, emphasizing the unique bond they share.
Living Authentically and Fearlessly
Throughout the track, Grande encourages listeners to live authentically and cherish the moments that matter most. The song’s call to “light the fireworks” and “dance, it’s us against the world” inspires embracing love boldly, without hiding or apologizing. It’s a heartfelt celebration of intimacy and trust, reminding us that true happiness comes from within and from those closest to us.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Sia Furler, Max Martin, Ali Payami
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Republic Records