successful Lyrics
[Intro]
Yeah, yee, mm
Ah, yeah
Yeah
Ooh-ooh (Ayy), yee
[Verse 1]
I just got some real good news from work, boy (It's a surprise, surprise)
You can't imagine what I'm 'bout to say (It's a surprise, surprise)
It's so hard to hold back, baby (It's a surprise, surprise)
I'm so excited, I can hardly wait (It's a surprise, surprise)
Listen, babe
[Pre-Chorus]
Tonight, I'm a baller, babe (Tonight, I'm a baller, babe)
Even way beneath it, ooh, woah (Even way beneath me, shawty)
What else is there to say, boy? (What else is there to say, boy?)
Say, bae, you should play with me, babe (Yeah)
[Chorus]
It feels so good to be so young
And have this fun, and be successful (Yee)
I'm so successful (Yeah)
And, girl, you too, you are so young
And beautiful, and so successful (Oh, woah, ayy, yeah)
I'm so successful (Yee)
Yeah, yee, mm
Ah, yeah
Yeah
Ooh-ooh (Ayy), yee
[Verse 1]
I just got some real good news from work, boy (It's a surprise, surprise)
You can't imagine what I'm 'bout to say (It's a surprise, surprise)
It's so hard to hold back, baby (It's a surprise, surprise)
I'm so excited, I can hardly wait (It's a surprise, surprise)
Listen, babe
[Pre-Chorus]
Tonight, I'm a baller, babe (Tonight, I'm a baller, babe)
Even way beneath it, ooh, woah (Even way beneath me, shawty)
What else is there to say, boy? (What else is there to say, boy?)
Say, bae, you should play with me, babe (Yeah)
[Chorus]
It feels so good to be so young
And have this fun, and be successful (Yee)
I'm so successful (Yeah)
And, girl, you too, you are so young
And beautiful, and so successful (Oh, woah, ayy, yeah)
I'm so successful (Yee)
[Verse 2]
This ain't nothin' ordinary for me (It's a surprise, surprise)
We ain't goin' to your favorite place (It's a surprise, surprise; Yeah, yeah)
You keep askin', "What is so special?" (It's a surprise, surprise)
You really wanna know? You'll have to wait (It's a surprise, surprise)
[Pre-Chorus]
Tonight, I'm a baller, babe (Tonight, I'm a baller, baby)
Even way beneath it, ooh, woah (Even way beneath me, shawty)
What else is there to say, boy? (What else is there to say, boy?)
Say, bae, you should play with me, babe (Yee)
[Chorus]
It feels so good to be so young
And have this fun, and be successful (I, I, I; mm-hm)
I'm so successful
And, girl, you too, you are so young (Mm)
And beautiful, and so successful (Woah, ayy)
I'm so successful (Yeah, yeah)
[Bridge]
Let me put my hands over your eyes (It's a surprise, surprise)
Mm, yeah, mmm (It's a surprise, surprise)
Boy (Babe), are you ready for your surprise? (It's a surprise, surprise)
(It's a surprise, surprise)
Mmm, ah, oh, I'ma give it to ya (Mm)
Mmm, ah, oh, I'ma give it to ya (Oh, ayy)
Do you like it, babe? (Do you like it, babe?)
Does it give you chills? (Does it give you chills?)
Does it make you feel (Does it make you feel)
Cold? (Yeah)
This ain't nothin' ordinary for me (It's a surprise, surprise)
We ain't goin' to your favorite place (It's a surprise, surprise; Yeah, yeah)
You keep askin', "What is so special?" (It's a surprise, surprise)
You really wanna know? You'll have to wait (It's a surprise, surprise)
[Pre-Chorus]
Tonight, I'm a baller, babe (Tonight, I'm a baller, baby)
Even way beneath it, ooh, woah (Even way beneath me, shawty)
What else is there to say, boy? (What else is there to say, boy?)
Say, bae, you should play with me, babe (Yee)
[Chorus]
It feels so good to be so young
And have this fun, and be successful (I, I, I; mm-hm)
I'm so successful
And, girl, you too, you are so young (Mm)
And beautiful, and so successful (Woah, ayy)
I'm so successful (Yeah, yeah)
[Bridge]
Let me put my hands over your eyes (It's a surprise, surprise)
Mm, yeah, mmm (It's a surprise, surprise)
Boy (Babe), are you ready for your surprise? (It's a surprise, surprise)
(It's a surprise, surprise)
Mmm, ah, oh, I'ma give it to ya (Mm)
Mmm, ah, oh, I'ma give it to ya (Oh, ayy)
Do you like it, babe? (Do you like it, babe?)
Does it give you chills? (Does it give you chills?)
Does it make you feel (Does it make you feel)
Cold? (Yeah)
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh-oh-oh, woah
Tonight, I'm a baller, babe (Tonight, I'm a baller, baby)
Even way beneath it, ooh, woah (Even way beneath me, shawty)
What else is there to say, boy? (What else is there to say, boy?)
Say, bae, you should play with me, babe (Yeah)
[Chorus]
It feels so good to be so young
And have this fun, and be successful
I'm so successful (Yeah)
And, girl, you too, you are so young
And beautiful, and so successful (Yeah)
I'm so successful (Yeah, yeah)
[Outro]
Mm, na-na-na-na-na
Mm-mm, ah, yeah
Ah-ayy
Oh-oh-oh, woah
Tonight, I'm a baller, babe (Tonight, I'm a baller, baby)
Even way beneath it, ooh, woah (Even way beneath me, shawty)
What else is there to say, boy? (What else is there to say, boy?)
Say, bae, you should play with me, babe (Yeah)
[Chorus]
It feels so good to be so young
And have this fun, and be successful
I'm so successful (Yeah)
And, girl, you too, you are so young
And beautiful, and so successful (Yeah)
I'm so successful (Yeah, yeah)
[Outro]
Mm, na-na-na-na-na
Mm-mm, ah, yeah
Ah-ayy
About
Genius Annotation
“successful” is an uplifting anthem that features Ariana sharing her joy of making it in the music industry, while also telling others that they too can make it.
The track was teased in her “No Tears Left To Cry” music video, and was hinted again in the “No Tears Left To Cry (BTS – Part 2)” video.
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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
What did Ariana Grande say about "successful"?
Genius Answer
- 2.blazed
- 4.R.E.M.
- 6.sweetener
- 7.successful
- 8.everytime
- 9.breathin
- 11.borderline
- 12.better off
- 13.goodnight n go
- 14.pete davidson
- 15.get well soon
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Recorded At
South Beach Studios (Miami Beach, FL) and Chalice Recording Studios (Hollywood, CA)
Released on
August 17, 2018
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