"Goodnight N Go" (stylized in all lowercase) is the thirteenth track from Ariana Grande's fourth studio album, Sweetener.[1] It was released through Republic Records on August 17, 2018. A live version of the song is featured on K Bye For Now (SWT Live), which was released on December 23, 2019.
Background[]
This song draws heavy inspiration from Imogen Heap’s song “Goodnight and Go.”, Ariana reworked it for Sweetener by modifying the production and some of the lyrics. Ariana has stated on Instagram that Imogen was one of her primary inspirations as an artist, and made her who she is today.[2]
On June 29, 2023, the full sessions of the song was leaked along with all the demos & protools.
Audios[]
Commercial performance[]
The song debuted at No. 87 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and at No. 67 on the Canadian Hot 100.[3][4] In Australia and Hungary, "Goodnight N Go" debuted at No. 57 and No. 19, respectively.[5][6]
Live performances[]
Grande debuted "Goodnight N Go" live on August 20, 2018 at The Sweetener Sessions. The song was also performed on the one-hour special, Ariana Grande at the BBC, recorded on September 7, 2018 and aired on November 1.[7][8][9] The song was a regular part of the setlist of Grande's Sweetener World Tour, which began on March 18, 2019, but was replaced by Get Well Soon.
Videos[]
Trivia[]
- Grande named her second chapter of her beauty line, R.E.M. Beauty, after this song.
- Ariana wrote the lyrics to the first verse
- The song is a sample of Imogen Heap's song "Goodnight and Go", new parts were added.[10] Heap called the song "a real gift".[11]
Lyrics[]
[Verse]
Tell me why you gotta look at me that way
You know what it does to me
So baby, what you tryna say, ayy?
Lately all I want is you on top of me
You know where your hands should be
So baby, won't you come show me, hmm?
I got you, I got you dreamin'
You close your eyes and you're screamin'
Play with your mind for no reason
I know you love how I tease it
You know that I'm playin'
So don't be mistaken
You already know what I'm thinkin', boy
[Pre-Chorus]
Oh, why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, woah
Why must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
[Chorus]
Just say goodnight n go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight n go
Oh, oh, oh
Just say goodnight n go
[Bridge]
One of these days
You'll miss your train
And come stay with me
(It's always say goodnight n go)
We'll have drinks
And talk about things
And any excuse to stay awake with you
And you'd sleep here, I'd sleep there
But then the heating may be down again
(At my convenience)
We'd be good, we'd be great together
[Pre-Chorus]
Why'd you have to be so cute?
It's impossible to ignore you, woah
When must you make me laugh so much?
It's bad enough we get along so well
[Chorus]
Just say goodnight n go
Oh, oh, oh (Exactly)
Just say goodnight n go (I know how you want it, baby, just like this)
Oh (Know you're thinkin' bout it, baby, just one kiss), oh (While you're lookin' at 'em, baby, read my lips), oh (I know what you want, but you can't have this)
[Post-Chorus]
Ta-da-ta-da-ta-da-da-ta-da-da-ta-da-da-da-da
Ta-da-ta-da-ta-da-da-ta-da-da-ta-da-da-da-da
Ta-da-ta-da-ta-da-da-ta-da-da-ta-da-da-da-da
Ta-da-ta-da-ta-da-da-ta-da-da-ta-da-da-da-da
[Outro]
Wanna say goodnight
Honey, say goodnight n go
Wanna say goodnight
Baby, say goodnight n go
Wanna say goodnight
Say goodnight n go
References[]
- ↑ Twitter - Grande's tweet about the track 13 on Sweetener
- ↑ https://genius.com/Ariana-grande-goodnight-n-go-lyrics
- ↑ Ariana Grande Goodnight N Go Chart Story - (Hot 100)
- ↑ Ariana Grande Goodnight N Go Chart Story - (Canadian Hot 100)
- ↑ ARIA CHART WATCH #487
- ↑ 2018/34. heti Single (track) Top 40 lista
- ↑ When Was 'Ariana Grande At The BBC' Filmed? The Show Was Taped In Advance
- ↑ Ariana Grande at the BBC offers fans a snapshot of a happier time – review
- ↑ Ariana Grande performs Sweetener songs for BBC TV special: Watch
- ↑ Twitter - Grande about 'Goodnight & Go'
- ↑ Imogen Heap Talks Ariana Grande's Version of 'Goodnight and Go': 'It's a Real Gift'