positions – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande
• Album: Positions

Lyrics & Translation

Explore Ariana Grande's "Positions," a midtempo pop-R&B track that beautifully blends a romantic narrative with a powerful message about female versatility and strength. Learn everyday relationship vocabulary and expressions of dedication, alongside empowering phrases about taking charge, making it a perfect song for expanding your English vocabulary in both personal and aspirational contexts. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics make it an engaging way to immerse yourself in contemporary English.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
meet /miːt/ A1	verb - to come into the presence of someone
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a strong feeling of affection verb - to have a strong affection for someone
kitchen /ˈkɪtʃɪn/ A2	noun - a room where food is prepared
switch /swɪtʃ/ B1	verb - to change or exchange something
positions /pəˈzɪʃənz/ B2	noun - places where someone or something is located
infinite /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ C1	adjective - without limits or end
tired /ˈtaɪərd/ B1	adjective - in need of rest or sleep
jump /dʒʌmp/ A1	verb - to push oneself off the ground and into the air
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child
history /ˈhɪstəri/ B2	noun - the study of past events
cookin' /ˈkʊkɪn/ A2	verb - to prepare food by heating it
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - having positive qualities
true /truː/ B1	adjective - in accordance with fact or reality

Key Grammar Structures

• I'm in the Olympics, way I'm jumpin' through hoops

  ➔ Present continuous tense

  ➔ This sentence uses the **present continuous tense** to describe an action that is happening right now or around the current time.

• Making alotta love on a Monday

  ➔ Prepositional phrase indicating time

  ➔ The phrase **on a Monday** is a prepositional phrase used to specify the day when the action takes place.

• Switching the positions for you

  ➔ Gerund as the subject

  ➔ The word **Switching** is a **gerund** used as the subject of the sentence, indicating the action of changing or swapping.

• I don't repeat history

  ➔ Negative simple present tense

  ➔ This sentence uses the **negative simple present tense** to express that the speaker does not want to repeat past events or history.

• Know my love infinite

  ➔ Adjective + noun

  ➔ In this phrase, **infinite** is an **adjective** modifying **love**, describing the limitless nature of the love.

• I kinda, kinda want to

  ➔ Adverbs of degree (kinda)

  ➔ The word **kinda** is an informal **adverb of degree** used to express a vague or approximate amount or desire.

• Know my love infinite

  ➔ Adjective + noun

  ➔ In this phrase, **infinite** is an **adjective** that describes the noun **love**, emphasizing the limitless quality.