The Way
Ariana Grande, Mac Miller
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What we gotta do right here is go back, back to the top. I love the way you make me feel I love it, I love it I love the way you make me feel I love it, I love it Say, I’m thinking ’bout her every second, every hour Do my singing in the shower Picking petals off the flowers like Do she love me, do she love me not? (love me not) I ain’t a player, I just crush a lot (crush a lot) You give me that kind of something Want it all the time, need it everyday On a scale of one to ten I’m at 100 Never get enough, I can’t stay away If you want it, I got it, I got it everyday You can get whatever you need from me Stay by your side, I’ll never leave you And I ain’t going nowhere 'cause you’re a keeper So don’t you worry, baby, you got me I got a bad boy, I must admit it You got my heart, don’t know how you did it And I don’t care who sees it babe I don’t wanna hide the way I feel when you're next to me I love the way (you make me feel) I love the way (I love it) Baby, I love the way (you make me feel) Ooh, I love the way (I love it) the way you love me Oh, it's so crazy you get my heart jumping When you put your lips on mine And honey it ain’t a question (question) Cause boy I know just what you like So If you need it, I got it, I got it everyday Be your lover, your friend, you’ll find it all in me Stay by your side, I’ll never leave you And I ain’t going nowhere 'cause you’re a keeper So don’t you worry, baby, you got me I got a bad boy, I must admit it You got my heart, don’t know how you did it And I don’t care who sees it babe I don’t wanna hide the way I feel when you're next to me I love the way (you make me feel) I love the way (I love it) Baby, I love the way (you make me feel) Ooh, I love the way (I love it) the way I love you Uh, I make you feel so fine, I make you feel so fine I hope you hit me on my celly when I sneak in your mind You’re a princess to the public, but a freak when it’s time Said your bed be feeling lonely, so you’re sleeping in mine. You come and watch a movie with me, American Beauty or Bruce Almighty that's groovy, Just come and move closer to me, I got some feelings for you, I’m not gonna get bored of, but baby you’re an adventure So please let me come explore you So don’t you worry, baby you got me I got a bad boy, I must admit it You got my heart, don’t know how you did it And I don’t care who sees it babe I don’t wanna hide the way I feel when you're next to me I love the way (you make me feel) I love the way (I love it) Baby, I love the way (you make me feel) I love the way (I love it) I love the way (you make me feel) I love the way (I love it) Baby, I love the way (you make me feel) I love the way (I love it) The way I love you The way I love you, you, you, yeah I love the way you make me feel I love it, I love it I love the way you make me feel I love it The way I love you.
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Written by: Brenda Gordon Russell, Al Sherrod Lambert, Malcolm James McCormick, Amber Denise Streeter, Harmony David Samuels, James W. Castor, Jordin Sparks, Langdon Jr. Fridie, Douglas Gibson, Harry V. Jensen, Robert W. Manigault, Gerald Elliot Thomas
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"The Way" was released on March 26, 2013. It was Ariana Grande's debut single from her debut studio album "Yours Truly."
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CollaborationsThe song featured American rapper, Mac Miller, marking their first of numerous collaborations.
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Chart Performance"The Way" debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, eventually peaking at number 9. This marked Grande's first top-ten song in the United States.
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Triple-PlatinumThe song was certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over three million units sold in the country.
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Critical Success"The Way" was well received by critics and was often praised for its throwback sound as it drew comparisons to Mariah Carey’s early music.
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Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Jones Crow and depicts a joyful, playful house party scenario between Grande, Mac Miller and their friends.
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InfluencesThe song samples Brenda Russell's "A Little Bit of Love", and has been noted for its 1990s pop and R&B influences.
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Live PerformancesGrande performed "The Way" live several times, including on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Dancing with the Stars.
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Awards NominationThe song garnered Grande a nomination for "Best New Artist" at the 2013 American Music Awards.
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LyricsThe theme of the song is about unabashedly declaring love to someone.
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Production"The Way" was produced by Harmony Samuels, and its composition was done by multiple songwriters, including Grande, Mac Miller, and Jordin Sparks.
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Impact on CareerThe song established Grande's music career and served as her breakthrough into mainstream pop music.
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Mac Miller RelationshipThe romantic chemistry in the song's video fuelled dating rumours between Grande and Mac Miller, which they confirmed in later years.
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Signature Song"The Way" is often referred to as one of Grande's signature songs, frequently appearing on her concert setlists.
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