Oh, yeah, yeah
Ah, ah
I’ve been thinkin’ bout you
Yeah, I’ve been missing you
Where the hell are you
Oh, when I need you?
I could still hear your voice
I ain’t got no choice
‘Cause I’m here all alone
I know I can’t wait ’til you get home
Oh, I don’t have you here with me
But at least I have the memory
I try to make it through the night
But I can’t control my mind
I’m just thinkin’ ’bout you
I’m thinkin’ ’bout you, I’m thinkin’ ’bout you
I’m just thinkin’ ’bout you
I’m thinkin’ ’bout you, I’m thinkin’ ’bout you
Got these thoughts in my head
Ain’t no way to forget
Got me losing my breath
Nobody got me the way that you did
Had my eyes rolling back
Had me arching my back
Now you love me so good
I wish you would hurry up and come back
Oh, I don’t have you here with me
But at least I have the memory
I try to make it through the night
But I can’t control my mind
I’m just thinkin’ ’bout you
I’m thinkin’ ’bout you, I’m thinkin’ ’bout you (About you, baby)
I’m just thinkin’ ’bout you (‘Bout you, ah)
I’m thinkin’ ’bout you, I’m thinkin’ ’bout you (I’m thinkin’ ’bout you)
I’m just thinkin’ ’bout you
I’m thinkin’ ’bout you, I’m thinkin’ ’bout you (Say you don’t, baby, ’bout you)
Baby, I don’t want no one, no one else
So hurry, ’cause I need some, need some, need some help
And I’ve been waiting patient, patiently
‘Cause I don’t have you here with, here with, here with me
But at least I have the memory
I’m just thinkin’ ’bout you (‘Bout you)
I’m thinkin’ ’bout you, I’m thinkin’ ’bout you (I do)
I’m just thinkin’ ’bout you
I’m thinkin’ ’bout you, I’m thinkin’ ’bout you (Thinkin’ ’bout you, ooh; oh, yeah)
I’m just thinkin’ ’bout you (‘Bout you, ’bout you, yeah)
I’m thinkin’ ’bout you, I’m thinkin’ ’bout you
Longing and Vulnerability: Exploring “Thinkin’ Bout You”
In “Thinkin’ Bout You,” Ariana Grande crafts an intimate portrayal of longing and emotional vulnerability. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of missing someone intensely, with thoughts and memories filling the void left by their absence. Grande’s expressive delivery highlights the raw yearning for connection, as she confesses her struggle to move through the night without her loved one. The chorus, with its haunting repetition, mirrors the obsessive nature of longing—showing how memories can consume the mind and heart. The sensual undertones in the verses accentuate the depth of her attachment, making the song both relatable and deeply personal for listeners.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét, Tommy Brown, Travis Sayles
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Republic Records