yes, and? – English Lyrics

• By: Ariana Grande
• Album: eternal sunshine (slightly deluxe and also live)

Lyrics & Translation

"yes, and?" by Ariana Grande is an electrifying dance-pop anthem that serves as a bold declaration of self-acceptance and a challenge to external criticism. Through its direct and confident lyrics, this song offers a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in English expressions of resilience and self-love. You'll learn how to articulate unwavering confidence, dismiss negativity gracefully, and embrace an authentic path, making it a vibrant and meaningful track for language learners.

[English]

♪♪♪

[BACKGROUND VOCAL IMPROVISATION]

♪♪♪

[VOCALIZING]

♪ IN CASE YOU HAVEN'T NOTICED ♪

♪ WELL, EVERYBODY'S TIRED ♪

♪ AND HEALIN' FROM SOMEBODY ♪

♪ OR SOMETHIN' WE DON'T SEE JUST RIGHT ♪

♪ BOY, COME ON, PUT YOUR LIPSTICK ON (NO ONE CAN TELL YOU NOTHIN') ♪

♪ COME ON AND WALK THIS WAY THROUGH THE FIRE (DON'T CARE WHAT'S ON THEIR MIND) ♪

♪ AND IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A DARK SITUATION ♪

♪ JUST TURN ON YOUR LIGHT AND BE LIKE ♪

♪ "YES, AND?" ♪

♪ SAY THAT SHIT WITH YOUR CHEST, AND ♪

♪ BE YOUR OWN FUCKIN' BEST ♪

♪ FRIEND ♪

♪ SAY THAT SHIT WITH YOUR CHEST ♪

♪ KEEP MOVIN' LIKE, "WHAT'S NEXT?" ♪

♪ "YES, AND?" ♪

♪ NOW I'M SO DONE WITH CARING ♪

♪ WHAT YOU THINK, NO, I WON'T HIDE ♪

♪ UNDERNEATH YOUR OWN PROJECTIONS ♪

♪ OR CHANGE MY MOST AUTHENTIC LIFE ♪

♪ BOY, COME ON, PUT YOUR LIPSTICK ON (NO ONE CAN TELL YOU NOTHIN') ♪

♪ COME ON AND WALK THIS WAY THROUGH THE FIRE (DON'T CARE WHAT'S ON THEIR MIND) ♪

♪ AND IF YOU FIND YOURSELF IN A DARK SITUATION ♪

♪ JUST TURN ON YOUR LIGHT AND BE LIKE ♪

♪ "YES, AND?" ♪

♪ SAY THAT SHIT WITH YOUR CHEST, AND ♪

♪ BE YOUR OWN FUCKIN' BEST ♪

♪ FRIEND ♪

♪ SAY THAT SHIT WITH YOUR CHEST ♪

♪ KEEP MOVIN' LIKE, "WHAT'S NEXT?" ♪

♪ "YES, AND?" ♪

♪ MY TONGUE IS SACRED, I SPEAK UPON WHAT I LIKE ♪

♪ I SPEAK UPON WHAT I LIKE (PROTECTED, SEXY, DISCERNING WITH MY TIME, MY TIME) ♪

♪ YOUR ENERGY IS YOURS AND MINE IS MINE ♪

♪ WHAT'S MINE IS MINE WHAT'S MINE IS MINE ♪

♪ MY FACE IS SITTING, I DON'T NEED NO DISGUISE ♪

♪ I DON'T NEED NO DISGUISE ♪

♪ DON'T COMMENT ON MY BODY, DO NOT REPLY (IS MINE, IS MINE) ♪

♪ YOUR BUSINESS IS YOURS AND MINE IS MINE ♪

♪ WHY DO YOU CARE SO MUCH WHOSE - I RIDE? ♪

♪ (WHY?) WHY? ♪

♪ "YES, AND?" SAY THAT SHIT WITH YOUR CHEST, AND ♪

♪ BE YOUR OWN FUCKIN' BEST FRIEND "YES, AND? YES, AND?" ♪

♪ (SAY THAT SHIT WITH YOUR CHEST) "YES, AND? YES, AND?" ♪

[VOCALIZING]

♪ (SAY THAT SHIT WITH YOUR CHEST) ♪ [VOCALIZING]

♪ BE YOUR OWN FUCKIN' BEST FRIEND SAY THAT SHIT WITH YOUR CHEST ♪ [VOCALIZING]

♪ SAY THAT SHIT WITH YOUR CHEST "YES, AND?" (YEAH) ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
healin' /ˈhiːlɪŋ/ A2	verb - to recover from an illness or injury
lipstick /ˈlɪp.stɪk/ A1	noun - a cosmetic product used to color the lips
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - the hot, glowing flames produced by combustion
dark /dɑːrk/ A1	adjective - with little or no light
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - brightness or illumination verb - to ignite or turn on a light source
movin' /ˈmuːvɪŋ/ A2	verb - to change position or location
authentic /ɔːˈθentɪk/ B2	adjective - real or genuine, not copied or false
sacred /ˈseɪkrɪd/ B1	adjective - connected with God or a religious belief
discerning /dɪˈsɜːrnɪŋ/ C1	adjective - having or showing good judgment
energy /ˈen.ɚ.dʒi/ A2	noun - the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity
disguise /dɪsˈɡaɪz/ B1	noun - a means of concealing one's identity verb - to change one's appearance to hide one's identity
comment /ˈkɒm.ent/ A2	verb - to express an opinion or remark
reply /rɪˈplaɪ/ A2	verb - to say or write something in response
business /ˈbɪz.nəs/ A1	noun - a person's work or concerns
ride /raɪd/ A1	verb - to sit on and travel on an animal or vehicle
chest /tʃest/ A1	noun - the front part of the body between the neck and the abdomen
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection