This is a true story about all the lies
You fantasized ’bout you and I
This is a true story about all the games
I know you play
No, this is not what I need (gimme love, love, gimme love)
Not what I want (gimme love, love, gimme love)
Ain’t gonna happen to me
Gimme love, love, gimme love, love
Love, gimme love, gimme love, love
Love, love, love
I’ll play the villain if you need me to
I know how this goes, yeah
I’ll be the one you pay to see, play the scene
Roll the cameras, please
Turning like a dime (dime)
Wasting all their time
Sneaking like a creep in the night
But I’ll play whatever part you need me to
Mm-mm-mmm
This is a true story about all the lies
You fantasized ’bout you and I
This is a true story about all the games
I know you play
No, this is not what I need (gimme love, love, gimme love)
Not what I want (gimme love, love, gimme love)
Ain’t gonna happen to me
Gimme love, love, gimme love, love
Love, gimme love, gimme love, love
Love, love, love
I’ll play the bad girl if you need me to
If it makes you feel better
I’ll be the one you love to hate, can’t relate
Too much on my plate
See it in your eyes (eyes)
You got too much time
For fun you like to pray for my demise
But I’ll play whatever part you need me to
And I’ll be good in it too
This is a true story about all the lies
You fantasized ’bout you and I
This is a true story about all the games
I know you play
No, this is not what I need (gimme love, love, gimme love)
Not what I want (gimme love, love, gimme love)
Ain’t gonna happen to me (gimme love, love, gimme love, love)
Ooh-ah (love, gimme love, gimme love, love)
Gimme love, gimme love (love, love, love)
Not what I want (gimme love, love, gimme love)
Not what I need (gimme love, love, gimme love)
Ain’t gonna happen to me (gimme love, love, gimme love, love)
Gimme love, gimme love (love, gimme love, gimme love, love)
Love, love, love
A Candid Confession: Breaking Through Illusions
In “true story (a cappella),” Ariana Grande strips her storytelling to its core, delivering a raw narrative about deception, self-assurance, and emotional boundaries. The song reflects on the games and fantasies woven by another, making it clear that Grande won’t fall prey to manipulation. With lines like “I’ll play the villain if you need me to,” she asserts her agency, showing a willingness to take on roles but only on her own terms. The repeated plea, “gimme love,” underscores a yearning for genuine affection rather than empty gestures or drama. Ultimately, the song is an empowering anthem about knowing one’s worth and refusing to settle for less than authentic love.
Song Credits
- Artist: Ariana Grande
- Release Year: 2024