Ariana Grande

Lyrics

[Intro: Doug Middlebrook]
Here's the thing: you’re in love with a version of a person that you've created in your head, that you are trying to but cannot fix. Uh, the only person you can fix is yourself. I love you, this has gone on way too long. Enough is enough. I'm two blocks away, I’m coming over.​

[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
Painted a picture, I thought I knew you well
I got a habit of seeing what isn't there
Caught in the moment, tangled up in your sheets
When you broke my heart, I said you only wanted half of me

[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
My imagination's too creative
They see demon, I see angel, angel (Angel), angel
Without the halo, wingless angel

[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Falling, falling, but I never thought you'd leave me
Falling, falling, needed something to believe in, oh
I thought you were the one
But it was all in my head
It was all in my head (Skrrt, skrrt)

[Post-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Yeah, look at you (You), boy, I invented you
Your Gucci tennis shoes, runnin' from your issues
Cardio good for the heart (For the heart)
I figured we could work it out, hmm
[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
Painted a picture; I thought I drew you well
I had a vision, seeing what isn't there
Caught in the moment, tangled up in your sheets
When you broke my heart, said you only wanted half of me

[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
My imagination's too creative
They see Cain and I see Abel (Abel), Abel (Abel), Abel
I know you're able, willin’ and able

[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Falling, falling, boy, I thought that you would need me
Falling, falling, needed something to believe in, oh
I thought you were the one
But it was all in my head
It was all in my head (Skrrt, skrrt)

[Post-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Yeah, look at you (You), boy, I invented you
Your Gucci tennis shoes, runnin’ from your issues
Cardio good for the heart (For the heart)
I figured we could work it out, hmm

[Bridge: Ariana Grande]
Wanted you to grow, but, boy, you wasn't budding
Everything you are made you everything you aren’t
I saw your potential without seein' credentials
Maybe that's the issue (Damn, damn)
Said maybe that's the issue, ah
Can’t hold that shit against you, ah
Guess I did it to myself, yeah
Thought you were somebody else, you
[Outro]
Thought you were somebody else, you (You)
Thought you were somebody else, you

In my head by Ariana Grande is a popular track that was released back in 2019. The song deals with the theme of falling in love with someone who doesn't exist, and the painful realization that the person you thought they were is not the same as they actually are in reality. The song's lyrics have since resonated with millions of fans around the world, cementing Ariana Grande's place as one of the most talented songwriters of our time.

About ​in my head

Ariana Grande's In my head is a hauntingly beautiful song that speaks to anyone who has ever fallen in love with someone who isn't quite what they seem. The lyrics touch on the idea that the person we fall in love with is often just a figment of our imagination, a creation that we build up in our minds to replace the real person in our lives.

The song starts with a soft, almost ethereal melody that sets the tone for the rest of the track. As the first few lyrics kick in, it becomes clear that Ariana is singing about a person who she thought was everything she wanted, but was really just a product of her own imagination:

'Painted a picture; I thought I drew you well, I had a vision of seeing what isn't there.

Caught in the moment; tangled up in your sheets, When you're here you're like a drug to me, a luxury, my sugar and gold. I want your lipstick mark still on my pillowcase, I want to be close to you, I haven't slept since you left, at my place, your place now I sleep on the couch."

The chorus brings in a guitar riff that perfectly complements Ariana's voice, adding to the overall dream-like quality of the song. The lyrics of the chorus are simple, yet powerful, with Ariana singing:

"Look at you, boy, I invented you.

Your Gucci tennis shoes, runnin' from your issues."

These simple lyrics perfectly capture the essence of the song, with Ariana admitting that she has created an idealized version of her lover in her mind, and that the person she is in love with is not the same as the person she thought they were. The second verse continues in the same vein as the first, with Ariana singing about the pain of waking up to the reality that her lover is not who she thought they were:

"Look at this shit, got me actin' like benefits, fly to the bitch.

Come and see you for a minute, you don't like cigarettes, but I'll be smokin' them, probably thinkin' too much again."

The bridge of the song sees Ariana's voice soaring to incredible heights as she sings:

"And then I hated you, then I loved you,

Then I loved you, then I hated you."

This repetition of the same lyrics is a powerful reminder of the emotional rollercoaster that comes with falling in love, especially when you realize that the person you are in love with is not who they seem.

The song ends with Ariana's voice fading away, leaving the listener with a sense of melancholy. In my head is a song that speaks to anyone who has ever been in a relationship where they have built up an idealized version of their partner in their head, only to realize that the reality is far from the fantasy. It's a beautifully written and performed track that showcases Ariana Grande's incredible talent as a songwriter, and is sure to remain a fan favorite for years to come.

All in all, In my head is a must-listen for anyone who has ever experienced the exhilaration and heartbreak that comes with falling in love. Ariana Grande's incredible voice and skillful songwriting make this track an instant classic, one that you'll find yourself returning to again and again.

• Release Date: February 8, 2019
• Artist: Ariana Grande