7 rings – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Ariana Grande's "7 Rings" and explore a world of friendship, luxury, and resilience. Learn how a spontaneous shopping trip turned into a chart-topping hit that celebrates female empowerment and the strength found in close friendships. This song offers a glimpse into modern pop culture, and the blending of personal experiences with musical artistry.

[English]

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♪ BREAKFAST AND TIFFANY'S ♪

♪ AND BOTTLES OF BUBBLES ♪

♪ GIRLS WITH TATTOOS WHO LIKE GETTING IN TROUBLE ♪

♪ LASHES AND DIAMONDS ♪

♪ ATM MACHINES ♪

♪ BUY MYSELF ALL OF MY FAVORITE THINGS ♪

♪ BEEN THROUGH SOME BAD SHIT ♪

♪ I SHOULD BE A SAD BITCH ♪

♪ WHO WOULDA THOUGHT IT'D TURN ME TO A SAVAGE ♪

♪ RATHER BE TIED UP WITH CALLS AND NOT STRINGS ♪

♪ WRITE MY OWN CHECKS LIKE I WRITE WHAT I SING ♪

♪ MY WRIST ♪

♪ STOP WATCHING ♪

♪ MY NECK ♪

♪ IS FLOSSY ♪

♪ MAKE BIG DEPOSITS ♪

♪ MY GLOSS IS POPPIN ♪

♪ YOU LIKE MY HAIR? ♪

♪ GEE THANKS, JUST BOUGHT IT ♪

♪ I SEE IT ♪

♪ I LIKE IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT ♪

♪ I GOT IT YUH ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ YOU LIKE MY HAIR? ♪

♪ GEE THANKS, JUST BOUT IT ♪

♪ I SEE IT, I LIKE IT, I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ WEARING A RING BUT NOT CAUSE I'M NO MRS. ♪

♪ BOUGHT MATCHING DIAMONDS FOR 6 OF MY BITCHES ♪

♪ I'D RATHER SPOIL ALL MY FRIENDS WITH MY RICHES ♪

♪ THINK RETAIL THERAPY MY NEW ADDICTION ♪

♪ WHO EVER SAID MONEY CAN'T SOLVE YOUR PROBLEMS ♪

♪ MUST NOT HAVE HAD ENOUGH MONEY TO SOLVE THEM ♪

♪ THEY SAY WHICH ONE I SAY NAH I WANT ALL OF EM ♪

♪ HAPPINESS IS THE SAME PRICE AS RED BOTTOMS ♪

♪ MY SMILE IS BEAMING ♪

♪ MY SKIN IS GLEAMING ♪

♪ THE WAY IT SHINE I KNOW YOU SEEN IT ♪

♪ I BOUGHT A CRIB JUST FOR THE CLOSET ♪

♪ BOTH HIS AND HERS ♪

♪ I WANT IT ♪

♪ I GOT IT YUH ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ YOU LIKE MY HAIR? ♪

♪ GEE THANKS, JUST BOUT IT ♪

♪ I SEE IT, I LIKE IT, I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ YEA MY RECEIPTS BE LOOKING LIKE PHONE NUMBERS ♪

♪ IF IT AIN'T MONEY THEN WRONG NUMBER ♪

♪ BLACK CARD IS MY BUSINESS CARD ♪

♪ THE WAY IT BE SETTING THE TONE FOR ME ♪

♪ I DON'T MEAN TO BRAG BUT I BE LIKE ♪

♪ PUT IT IN THE BAG (YEA) ♪

♪ WHEN YOU SEE THEM RACKS ♪

♪ THEY STACKED UP LIKE MY ASS YEA (SHOOT) ♪

♪ GO FROM THE STORE TO THE BOOTH ♪

♪ MAKE IT ALL BACK IN ONE LOOP ♪

♪ GIMME THE LOOT ♪

♪ NEVER MIND I GOT THE JUICE ♪

♪ NOTHING BUT NET WHEN WE SHOOT ♪

♪ LOOK AT MY NECK ♪

♪ LOOK AT MY JET ♪

♪ AIN'T GOT ENOUGH MONEY TO PAY ME RESPECT ♪

♪ AIN'T NO BUDGET WHEN I'M ON THE SET ♪

♪ IF I LIKE IT THEN THAT'S WHAT I GET ♪

♪ YUH ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ YOU LIKE MY HAIR? ♪

♪ GEE THANKS, JUST BOUT IT ♪

♪ I SEE IT, I LIKE IT, I WANT IT, I GOT IT ♪

♪ YUH ♪

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
trouble /ˈtrʌbl/ A2	noun - difficulties or problems.
diamonds /ˈdaɪəmənz/ B1	noun - precious stones consisting of a clear and colorless crystalline form of pure carbon, the hardest naturally occurring substance.
favorite /ˈfeɪvərɪt/ A2	adjective - preferred above all others of the same kind.
bad /bæd/ A1	adjective - of poor quality or a low standard.
savage /ˈsævɪdʒ/ B2	noun - a brutal or vicious person. adjective - fierce, violent, and uncontrolled.
checks /tʃeks/ A2	noun - a written, dated, and signed order that directs a bank to pay a definite sum of money to a payee.
flossy /ˈflɒsi/	adjective - (slang) stylish, extravagant, or luxurious.
deposits /dɪˈpɒzɪts/ B1	noun - a sum of money placed or kept in a bank account, usually to gain interest.
gloss /ɡlɒs/ B2	noun - shine or luster on a surface.
bought /bɔːt/ A1	verb - past tense of buy; acquired in exchange for money.
ring /rɪŋ/ A1	noun - a small circular band, typically made of precious metal and often set with a gem, worn on a finger.
matching /ˈmætʃɪŋ/ A2	adjective - corresponding or very similar in color, pattern, or style.
riches /ˈrɪtʃɪz/ B2	noun - abundance of valuable possessions or money.
addiction /əˈdɪkʃn/ B2	noun - the state of being compulsively committed to something.
solve /sɒlv/ B1	verb - find an answer to, explanation for, or means of effectively dealing with (a problem or mystery).
happiness /ˈhæpinəs/ B1	noun - the state of being happy.
gleaming /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/ B2	adjective - shining brightly, especially with reflected light.
crib /krɪb/	noun - (slang) a house or apartment.
receipts /rɪˈsiːts/ B1	noun - a written acknowledgment that something has been received.
business /ˈbɪznɪs/ A2	noun - a person's regular occupation, profession, or trade.

Key Grammar Structures

• WHO WOULDA THOUGHT IT'D TURN ME TO A SAVAGE

  ➔ Contraction

  ➔ The phrase 'WOULDA' is a contraction of 'would have', commonly used in informal speech.

• I SHOULD BE A SAD BITCH

  ➔ Modal Verb (Should)

  ➔ 'Should' expresses an obligation or expectation. Here, it indicates what the speaker thinks ought to be the case.

• WRITE MY OWN CHECKS LIKE I WRITE WHAT I SING

  ➔ Simile

  ➔ The phrase 'LIKE I WRITE WHAT I SING' is a simile, comparing writing checks to writing songs using 'like'.

• YOU LIKE MY HAIR? GEE THANKS, JUST BOUGHT IT

  ➔ Tag Question

  ➔ 'YOU LIKE MY HAIR?' is a tag question, a short question added to the end of a statement to invite confirmation.

• I SEE IT, I LIKE IT, I WANT IT, I GOT IT

  ➔ Parallel Structure

  ➔ The repetition of 'I SEE IT, I LIKE IT, I WANT IT, I GOT IT' creates a parallel structure, emphasizing each step in the process.

• IF IT AIN'T MONEY THEN WRONG NUMBER

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1)

  ➔ This is a type 1 conditional sentence, indicating a likely result if the condition is met ('IF IT AIN'T MONEY').

• THE WAY IT BE SETTING THE TONE FOR ME

  ➔ Non-standard Verb Form

  ➔ 'BE' is used here in a non-standard form, typical of colloquial or poetic language.

• AIN'T NO BUDGET WHEN I'M ON THE SET

  ➔ Double Negative

  ➔ The phrase 'AIN'T NO BUDGET' uses a double negative, which is common in informal English but often avoided in formal writing.