Sweetener

Ariana Grande

About Sweetener

"Sweetener" is a song by American singer Ariana Grande from her fourth studio album of the same name, released in 2018. It was written by Grande and Pharrell Williams, who also produced the track.


Year:
2018
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When life deals us cards
Make everything taste like it is salt
Then you come through like the sweetener you are
To bring the bitter taste to a halt

And then you get it, get it, get it, get it (ayy)
Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it (ayy)
Flip it, flip it, flip it
You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)
Twist it, twist it, twist it, twist it
Mix it and mix it and mix it and mix it
Kiss it, kiss it, kiss it
You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)

I like the way you lick the bowl (sheesh)
Somehow your method touches my soul (sheesh, yeah)
It lifts me up to heights unknown (ayy)
So when they ask, "How's life?" I go (sheesh, sheesh)

When life deals us cards
Make everything taste like it is salt
Then you come through like the sweetener you are
To bring the bitter taste to a halt

And then you get it, get it, get it, get it (ayy)
Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it (ayy)
Flip it, flip it, flip it
You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)
Twist it, twist it, twist it, twist it
Mix it and mix it and mix it and mix it
Kiss it, kiss it, kiss it
You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)

Your mama sent us horoscopes (sheesh)
Had so much fun watching them unfold (sheesh, yeah)
You said she like me, I smiled, I know (ayy)
So when they ask, "How’s life?" I go (sheesh, sheesh)

When life deals us cards
Make everything taste like it is salt
Then you come through like the sweetener you are
To bring the bitter taste to a halt

And then you get it, get it, get it, get it
Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it
Flip it, flip it, flip it
You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)
Twist it, twist it, twist it, twist it
Mix it and mix it and mix it and mix it
Kiss it, kiss it, kiss it
You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)

And then we lay it back, talk the rest of the night
Things that we can light make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)
Talking about what you wanna do, whether it's wrong or right
I am followin' you ’cause you make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)
Say, I don't know what I'd do without you in my life, it'd be so sour
I'm hoping that everybody can experience what we have in ours

When life deals us cards
Make everything taste like it is salt (sheesh, sheesh)
Then you come through like the sweetener you are
To bring the bitter taste to a halt (sheesh, sheesh)

And then you get it, get it, get it, get it
Hit it, hit it, hit it, hit it
Flip it, flip it, flip it
You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)
Twist it, twist it, twist it, twist it
Mix it and mix it and mix it and mix it
Kiss it, kiss it, kiss it
You make me say oh, oh (sheesh, sheesh)
You make me say oh, babe

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. more »

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Written by: Ariana Grande, Pharrell Williams

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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12 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Sweetener" is part of Ariana Grande's fourth studio album which is also named "Sweetener". It was released by Republic Records on August 17, 2018.
Chart Ranking
The song, as part of the album, contributed to it reaching number one on the US Billboard 200 albums chart.
Songwriting Contribution
The song was written by Ariana Grande herself along with Pharrell Williams, who also served as the producer.
Music Genre
"Sweetener" is a pop and R&B song with elements of neo soul and funk music.
Lyrical Meaning
The lyrics of "Sweetener" celebrate the joy of having someone in your life that makes everything better and sweeter.
Critical Reception
Critics praised Grande's vocals and the song's uplifting message. Many also appreciated Pharrell Williams' unique production style.
Song Length
The song has a duration of 3 minutes and 28 seconds.
Awards and Nomination
With the album, Grande won the Best Pop Vocal Album at the 61st Grammy Awards. It was her first Grammy win.
Commercial Success
The "Sweetener" album, which includes the song, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 and earned 231,000 album-equivalent units in its first week.
Music Video
The song "Sweetener" does not have its own official music video, but is part of the 'Sweetener' album visual that was premiered on Grande's official YouTube channel.
Live Performances
"Sweetener" was performed live during Ariana Grande’s ‘Sweetener World Tour’ which took place from March 18, 2019, to December 22, 2019.
Inspirations
In several interviews, Grande mentioned that the song is inspired by her life experiences and is a tribute to the joy that she feels in life.

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