Ariana Grande

Lyrics

[Chorus]
You, you love it how I move you
You love it how I touch you, my one
When all is said and done
You'll believe God is a woman
And I, I feel it after midnight
A feelin' that you can't fight, my one
It lingers when we're done
You'll believe God is a woman

[Verse 1]
I don't wanna waste no time, yeah
You ain't got a one-track mind, yeah
Have it any way you like, yeah
And I can tell that you know I know how I want it
Ain't nobody else can relate
Boy, I like that you ain't afraid
Baby, lay me down and let's pray
I'm tellin' you the way I like it, how I want it

[Pre-Chorus]
(Yeah) And I can be all the things you told me not to be
(Yeah) When you try to come for me, I keep on flourishing
(Yeah) And he see the universe when I'm the company
It's all in me
[Chorus]
You, you love it how I move you
You love it how I touch you, my one
When all is said and done
You'll believe God is a woman
And I, I feel it after midnight
A feelin' that you can't fight, my one
It lingers when we're done
You'll believe God is a woman

[Verse 2]
(Yeah)
I tell you all the things you should know
So baby, take my hands, save your soul
We can make it last, take it slow, hmm
And I can tell that you know I know how I want it, yeah
But you're different from the rest
And boy, if you confess, you might get blessed
See if you deserve what comes next
I'm tellin' you the way I like it, how I want it

[Pre-Chorus]
(Yeah) And I can be all the things you told me not to be
(Yeah) When you try to come for me, I keep on flourishing
(Yeah) And he see the universe when I'm the company
It's all in me
[Chorus]
You, you love it how I move you
You love it how I touch you, my one
When all is said and done
You'll believe God is a woman
And I, I feel it after midnight
A feelin' that you can't fight, my one
It lingers when we're done
You'll believe God is a woman

[Outro]
Yeah, yeah
(God is a woman)
Yeah, yeah
(God is a woman, yeah)
My one
(One)
When all is said and done
You'll believe God is a woman
You'll believe God
(God is a woman)
Oh, yeah
(God is a woman, yeah)
(One)
It lingers when we're done
You'll believe God is a woman

Ariana Grande, the 27-year-old pop sensation, released the second single, “God is a woman,” from her fourth studio album, called Sweetener, in July 2018. The song, written by Grande, Ilya Salmanzadeh, Savan Kotecha, and Max Martin, who also produced it, is a bold, sultry, and anthemic track that encourages female sexual liberation and dominance. The song was praised for its unique and stunning vocals, which were layered to sound like a choir.

The song was first teased in her “no tears left to cry” music video and later hinted in the "no tears left to cry (BTS – Part 2)" video. The song was widely speculated to be released on July 20, 2018, following Grande’s “20th of each month” release schedule for the album. However, she surprised her fans by releasing the song and music video early on July 12th.

About ​God is a woman

The lyrics of “God is a woman” are symbolic and metaphoric. The song’s title refers to the power and dominance of women in society. The song promotes female sexuality, as Grande sings, “You, you love it how I move you/ You love it how I touch you/ My one, when all is said and done/ You'll believe God is a woman.”

The song talks about a female’s power and dominance in sexual relationships. One of the most controversial lines of the song, “And I can tell that you know I know how I want it,” is a clear example of a woman dominating her sexual partner, which has been an overlooked concept in traditional gender roles for centuries.

The song features an explosive chorus that repeats the title of the track, “God is a woman,” with passionate and soulful vocals. The production of the track is equally impressive, as it cleverly transitions from verse to chorus and features heavy bass drops, choir-like vocals, and catchy beats that keep the listener engaged throughout the experience.

The song’s music video, directed by Dave Meyers, is a visual masterpiece that complements the song’s themes of female sexuality and power. In the video, Grande is portrayed as a powerful, divine being, who walks on water, levitates above men and sits on top of a planet as if she is a creator. The video also features religious symbols and references to Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting “The Last Supper,” implying that women, just like men, have the power to create and shape the world.

The success of “God is a woman” added another feather to Grande’s already-feathered cap. The song debuted at number eleven on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and later peaked at number eight. The song also achieved similar commercial success in Canada, Hungary, Ireland, and several other countries. The song has over 500 million views on YouTube and was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards.

Conclusion

Overall, “God is a woman” is a stunning and bold track that promotes female sexual liberation and power. The song’s lyrics, vocals, and production make it an unforgettable experience for anyone who listens to it. The song’s success also reinforces the idea that despite centuries of oppression, female artists can create music that challenges traditional gender roles and promotes self-love, sexual liberation, and empowerment.

• Release Date: July 13, 2018
• Artist: Ariana Grande