Yes
Yes
Yes (Yes)
Yes (Yes)
In case you haven’t noticed
Well, everybody’s tired
And healin’ from somebody
Or somethin’ we don’t see just right
Boy, come on, put your lipstick on (No one can tell you nothin’)
Come on and walk this way through the fire (Don’t care what’s on their mind)
And if you find yourself in a dark situation
Just turn on your light and be like
“Yes, and?”
Say that shit with your chest, and
Be your own fuckin’ best friend
Say that shit with your chest
Keep moving like, “What’s next?”
“Yes, and?”
Now, I’m so done with caring
What you think, no, I won’t hide
Underneath your own projections
Or change my most authentic life
Boy, come on, put your lipstick on (No one can tell you nothin’)
Come on and walk this way through the fire (Don’t care what’s on their mind)
And if you find yourself in a dark situation
Just turn on your light and be like
“Yes (Yes), and?”
Say that shit with your chest (Chest), and
Be your own fuckin’ best (Best) friend
Say that shit with your chest (Keep moving like)
Keep moving like, “What’s next?”
“Yes, and?” (Yeah)
My tongue is sacred, I speak upon what I like
Protected, sexy, discerning with my time (My time)
Your energy is yours and mine is mine (It’s mine, it’s mine)
What’s mine is mine
My face is sitting, I don’t need no disguise (I don’t need no disguise)
Don’t comment on my body, do not reply
Your business is yours and mine is mine
Why do you care so much whose **** I ride?
Why?
“Yes (Yes), and?” (Yes, and?)
Say that shit with your chest (Chest), and (Say that shit with your chest)
Be your own fuckin’ best (Best) friend (Oh, be your own, be your own)
Say that shit with your chest (Keep moving like; Say that shit with your chest, baby)
Keep moving like, “What’s next?”
“Yes, and?”
“Yes (Yes), and?” (Ooh)
Say that shit with your chest (Chest), and (Ooh)
Be your own fuckin’ best (Best) friend (Be your own)
Say that shit with your chest (Keep moving like; Mm-mhm)
Keep moving like, “What’s next?”
“Yes, and?”
“Yes (Yes), and?”
Say that shit with your chest (Chest), and
Be your own fuckin’ best (Best) friend
Say that shit with your chest
Keep moving like, “What’s next?”
“Yes, and?”
Yes
Yes
Yes
Say that shit with your chest
Keep moving like, “What’s next?”
“Yes, and?”
Yes
Embracing Self-Confidence and Authenticity
In “yes, and? (extended mix),” Ariana Grande delivers a powerful message of self-assurance and resilience. The lyrics champion individuality, urging listeners to unapologetically embrace their true selves and move forward despite criticism or societal expectations. Grande’s repeated command to “say that shit with your chest” serves as an anthem for speaking confidently and owning one’s identity. The song encourages breaking free from projections and judgments, promoting self-love and the importance of being your own best friend. With lines like “My tongue is sacred, I speak upon what I like,” Grande asserts boundaries and celebrates personal agency, making this track a bold declaration of empowerment.
Song Credits
Artist: Ariana Grande
Songwriters: Ariana Grande, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanzadeh
Release Year: 2024
Label: Republic Records