Ariana Grande

Lyrics

[Intro: Ariana Grande & Mac Miller]
What we gotta do right here is go back
Back into time
I love the way you make me feel (Okay)
I love it, I love it (Yeah)
I love the way you make me feel
I love it (Yeah), I love it (Yeah)

[Verse 1: Mac Miller & Ariana Grande]
Say
I'm thinkin' 'bout her every second, every hour
Do my singin' in the shower, pickin' petals off of flowers like
Do she love me, do she love me not? (Love me not)
I ain't a player, I just—
You give me that kinda somethin'
Want it all the time, need it every day
On a scale of one to ten, I'm at a hundred
Never get enough, I can't stay away

[Refrain 1: Ariana Grande]
If you want what I got, I got it every day
You can get whatever you need from me
Stay by your side, I'll never leave ya
And I ain't going nowhere 'cause you're a keeper

[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande & Mac Miller]
So don't you worry
Baby, you got me (Ayy)
I, I got a bad boy, I must admit it (Hey)
You got my heart, don’t know how you did it (Hey)
And I don't care who sees it, babe, I don't want to hide the way
I feel when you're next to me (Hey)
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
I love the way (You make me feel)
I love the way (I love it, I love it)
Baby, I love the way (You make me feel)
Ooh, I love the way, the way I love you (I love it, I love it)

[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
Ooh, it's so crazy, you get my heart jumpin'
When you put your lips on mine
And honey, it ain't a question (Qu—qu—question)
'Cause, boy, I know just what you like

[Refrain 2: Ariana Grande]
So if you need it, I got it, I got it every day
Be your lover, your friend, you'll find it all in me
Stay by your side, I'll never leave ya
Said I ain't going nowhere 'cause you're a keeper

[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
So don't you worry
Baby, you got me
I, I got a bad boy, I must admit it (Hey)
You got my heart, don’t know how you did it (Hey)
And I don't care who sees it, babe, I don't want to hide the way
I feel when you're next to me (Hey)
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
I love the way (You make me feel)
I love the way (I love it, I love it)
Baby, I love the way (You make me feel)
Ooh, I love the way, the way I love you (I love it, I love it)

[Verse 3: Mac Miller]
I make you feel so fine, make you feel so fine
I hope you hit me on my celly when I sneak in your mind
You a princess to the public, but a freak when it's time
Said your bed be feelin' lonely, so you sleepin' in mine
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 ya I'm not gonna get bored of
But, baby, you an adventure so let me come and explore ya

[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande & Mac Miller]
So don't you worry (Yeah)
Baby, you got me (Woo)
I, I got a bad boy, I must admit it (Uh-huh) (Hey)
You got my heart, don't know how you did it (Hey)
And I don't care who sees it, babe, I don't want to hide the way
I feel when you're next to me (Hey)

[Chorus (Extended): Ariana Grande]
I love the way, I love the way (You make me feel)
I love the way, I love the way (I love it, I love it)
Baby, I love the way, I love the way (You make me feel)
Ooh, I love the way (I love it, I love it)
I love the way (You make me feel)
I love the way (I love it, I love it)
Baby, I love the way (You make me feel)
Ooh, I love the way, the way I love you (I love it, I love it)
[Outro: Ariana Grande]
The way I love you
You, you, yeah, the way
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

If you're a fan of Ariana Grande, you're undoubtedly familiar with her hit song "The Way" featuring Mac Miller. Released as the lead single from her debut album Yours Truly, the track was an instant hit and was certified triple platinum in the United States. But what makes this song so special?

About The Way

Before we dive into the details of "The Way", let's take a step back and talk about Ariana Grande and her musical journey. Despite only being in her mid-twenties, Grande has already made a name for herself in the music industry thanks to her impressive vocal range and soulful sound. She rose to fame in the early 2010s with her role in the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious, and soon after she began releasing her own music.

"The Way" marked a turning point in Grande's career. The song, which was recorded in early 2013, was a departure from her previous pop sound and instead incorporated elements of R&B and soul. The track is notable for its use of a sample from Brenda Russell's "A Little Bit of Love", which had been previously sampled in Big Punisher's "Still Not A Player".

The lyrics of "The Way" are all about falling in love and the intense feelings that come along with that experience. Grande's signature vocals are on full display throughout the song, and Miller's rap verse adds an extra layer of depth and emotion. The song is a perfect representation of Grande's artistry and set the stage for the rest of her successful career.

One interesting fact about "The Way" is that it almost didn't happen. In a 2013 interview with MTV News, Grande revealed that she initially didn't want to include the song on Yours Truly. "I didn't think it fit the rest of the album, but my label was really supportive of it and wanted it on the album. I'm very glad they did," she said.

"The Way" was an immediate success upon its release in March 2013. The song debuted at number ten on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and eventually peaked at number nine, making it Grande's first top ten hit. The track also charted in several other countries around the world and helped solidify Grande's spot as one of the industry's rising stars.

Conclusion

All in all, "The Way" is a standout track not only in Ariana Grande's discography but in the pop and R&B genres as a whole. The song's use of a sample, Grande's stunning vocals, and Miller's poignant verse all come together to create a track that is both soulful and catchy. It's no wonder that the song continues to be a fan favorite and a staple at Grande's live shows.

If you're a fan of Ariana Grande and haven't given "The Way" a listen yet, it's worth checking out. And even if you're not a fan, it's hard to deny the infectiousness of this hit song.

• Release Date: March 25, 2013
• Artist: Ariana Grande