motive
Ariana Grande & Doja Cat * Track #3 On Positions
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motive by Ariana Grande & Doja Cat
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Ariana Grande & Doja CatProduced by
TBHits & Joseph L’Étranger & Mr. Franks & Murda BeatzWrited by
Victoria Monét & TBHits & Mr. Franks & Nija & Joseph L’Étranger & Murda Beatz & Doja Cat & Ariana GrandeAbout
“motive” is the third track from Ariana’s sixth studio album, positions. It marks the first collaboration between Grande and Doja Cat.
The collaboration was first teased on May 13, 2020, by Ariana in an interview with Zane Lowe for Apple Music. Again, on September 20, 2020, Doja confirmed the exist...
motive Lyrics
[Intro]
Mu-Mu-Mu-Murda
[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
Tell me why I get this feeling
That you really wanna turn me on
Tell me why I get this feeling
That you really wanna make me yours, ah
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
'Cause I see you tryin', subliminally tryin'
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
I admit it's exciting, parts of me kinda like it
But before I lead you on
[Chorus: Ariana Grande]
Baby, tell me, what's your motive? (Motive)
What's your motive?
What's your motive? (Ah)
So tell me, what's your motive? (Motive)
What's your motive?
What's your motive? (Ah)
[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
I could call bullshit out from a mile away (Don't say)
You want me if you can keep comin' back for me
Might have to curve you if you just can't talk straight (Just say)
Say what you mean 'cause you might get it
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande]
'Cause I see you tryin', subliminally tryin'
To see if I'm gon' be the one that's in your arms
I admit it's exciting, parts of me kinda like it
But before I lead you on
[Chorus: Ariana Grande & Doja Cat]
Tell me, what's your motive?
What's your motive?
What's your motive? (Ah)
So tell me, what's your motive?
What's your motive?
What's your motive? (Ayy, yeah, yeah, ayy, ah)
[Verse 3: Doja Cat]
You treat me like gold, baby
Now you wanna spoil me
Did you want a trophy or you wanna sport me, baby?
Want me on your neck 'cause you wanted respect
'Cause you fightin' some war, baby
Well, I had to bring the fists out, had to put a wall up
But don't trust phonies, baby (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
You gotta tell me, what's your motive, baby?
'Cause you got your candy (Yeah) on your arm (Yeah)
No need to sugarcoat a lie (Yeah)
Say what you want, I needed a real bonafide G (Come on)
Can you promise me you'll bring it all tonight? (Give it to me)
'Cause I need you to be wise
Tell me everything that's on your mind, come on
[Chorus: Ariana Grande & Doja Cat]
Baby, tell me what's your motive? (Tell me, baby)
What's your motive? (What's your motive?)
What's your motive? (What's your motive?, ah)
So tell me, what's your motive? (Better tell me, baby)
What's your motive? (What's your motive?; Better tell me, baby)
What's your motive? (Yeah, ayy, ah)
motive Q&A
Who wrote motive's ?
motive was written by Victoria Monét & TBHits & Mr. Franks & Nija & Joseph L’Étranger & Murda Beatz & Doja Cat & Ariana Grande.
Who produced motive's ?
motive was produced by TBHits & Joseph L’Étranger & Mr. Franks & Murda Beatz.
When did Ariana Grande & Doja Cat release motive?
Ariana Grande & Doja Cat released motive on Fri Oct 30 2020.
What did Ariana Grande & Doja Cat say about "motive"?
We did this song together towards the end of last year, and I love it so much. I remember when I first wrote it and sent it to her, she was in the shower, and she was like, “Bitch, I love this. I’m in the shower”. She was like, "I’m doing it right now.” And I was like, “Okay, there’s no rush. I’m no...
Have Ariana Grande and Doja Cat collaborated before?
No. This is the first time that the two artists have appeared together on a song.
How did Ariana and Murda Beatz get in contact with each other?
During an interview on the Zach Sand Show, Ariana said:
“I met Murda through Wendy Goldstein, she connected us. I love his work, I think he’s super talented and I wanted him to try some new s**t for me, I think.
So, I sent him a little playlist of like, some diva music to listen to and Vogue was ki...
Why did Ariana choose Doja Cat to feature on this song?
During an interview on the Zach Sang Show, Ariana said:
Felt it in my bones. I was like, ‘Oh, she’s gonna eat this’. It’s just such a specific space to occupy, a: it’s like vogue-y and b: it kinda is, more like slow.
So, it’s kinda hard to just have a couple bars on, like, that tempo of a song and...
How did this song perform on the Billboard charts?
During the week ending November 14, 2020, “motive” debuted and peaked at #32 on the Hot 100.
What has the media said about the song?
Rolling Stone ranked the track as Ariana’s #42 best song, saying:
There’s no denying Doja Cat and Ariana Grande is a match made in musical heaven. Together they crafted a bouncy homage to ‘90s electro-house that is so sticky it doesn’t even matter what the lyrics are.