The lyrics to “make up” consist of a constant play-on-words to intertwine relationships and cosmetics.
Ariana uses the word “makeup” to mean beauty products applied to the face (usually enhancing one’s appearance), but it also refers to “making up” – as in forgiving and reuniting with somebody aft...
[Verse 1]
I like to fuck with you just to make up with you
'Cause the way you be screamin’ my name
Make me wanna make love to you
I might break up with you just to make up with you
At the end of the day, boy
You know that I'm 'bout to wake up with you
[Chorus]
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go ’head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go 'head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
[Verse 2]
My energy and attitude don't really coincide
I'm stayin' mad all day so we can let it out tonight
Bring you to the bed where we can really make it right
Sorry-in-a-box so when it pops, surprise, surprise
[Chorus]
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go 'head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go 'head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
[Verse 3]
Promise me that when you kiss my lips, you'll make it stick
That’s the way to shut me up after an argument
No eyeliner on, but looking at you is the fix
Highlight of my life, just like that Fenty Beauty kit
Boy, you know what it is
[Chorus]
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go ’head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
Go 'head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
[Bridge]
Let me stay in my bag ’cause I like when you mad
It's a mood, it's a vibe, it's a look, it’s a match
Attitude, dream of mine (Dream of mine)
When you say that I'm right (That I'm right)
And I find that it works every time
[Chorus]
And I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
(And I love it when we make up)
Go 'head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
(Go 'head, ruin my makeup)
I love it when we make up (Yeah-eh-eh)
(And I love it when we make up)
Go 'head, ruin my makeup (Yeah-eh-eh)
(Go ahead, ruin my makeup, yuh)
[Outro]
Yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Oh no, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Mmm, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah, uh-huh
make up was written by Malik Baptiste & Tayla Parx & TBHits & Victoria Monét & Ariana Grande.
make up was produced by Tayla Parx & Victoria Monét & Malik Baptiste & TBHits.
Ariana Grande released make up on Fri Feb 08 2019.
During the week ending February 23, 2019, “make up” debuted and peaked at #48 on the Hot 100.
During her “thank u, next” interview with The Zach Sang Show, Ariana was asked about this song, to which she responded:
My Mom doesn’t like that song. Well she likes the sound of it obviously but, it’s just like, kind of masochistic.
Ariana’s mother, Joan Grande, has not officially addressed this,...
This song was first performed live as a medley in Albany, New York on March 18, 2019 on the Sweetener World Tour.
In an interview with The Zach Sang Show about “make up”, Ariana said,
It’s kind of masochistic. ‘Cause it’s like “ooh yeah we’re fighting and it’s hot”. I hate it. But I love it. It’s like my favourite song, but it’s also like, lets not let that be a thing in your life again. Does that make sense?...