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"'''Jason's Song (Gave It Away)'''" is seventeenth track of the Japanese Special Price Edition and the last track of Target Special Edition of [[Ariana Grande]]'s third studio album, ''[[Dangerous Woman (album)|Dangerous Woman]]''.<ref>[http://www.universal-music.co.jp/ariana-grande/products/uicu-9083/ Universal Music'' ''- Japanese Special Price Edition]</ref>
  
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}}"'''Jason's Song (Gave It Away)'''" is the seventeenth track of the Japanese Special Price Edition and the last track of Target Special Edition of [[Ariana Grande]]'s third studio album, ''[[Dangerous Woman (album)|Dangerous Woman]]''.<ref>[http://www.universal-music.co.jp/ariana-grande/products/uicu-9083/ Universal Music'' ''- Japanese Special Price Edition]</ref> It was released as the third promotional single on September 16, 2016. It was released through [[Republic Records|Republic Records.]]
   
 
== Background ==
  
== Background ==
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On September 16, 2016, "Jason's Song (Gave It Away)" was revealed on Spotify and iTunes to be an explicit track. The song is named after Jason Robert Brown, a famous Broadway composer who co-wrote and produced this song. Jason Robert Brown and Ariana Grande have known each other for a long time. He was the composer of the score for ''[[13: The Musical]]'' on Broadway that Grande was a part of. They became close during that time and he acted as a mentor for Grande. Since then, they have kept in touch but this is the first song they have collaborated on (not including covers).
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On September 16, 2016, "Jason's Song (Gave It Away)" was revealed on Spotify and iTunes to be an explicit track.
  
   
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It was supposed to be on the deluxe edition for the album but it didn't make it,<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/readers-poll-the-10-best-ariana-grande-songs-20160525/jasons-song-gave-it-away-20160525 Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Ariana Grande Songs]</ref> instead it was included on the Target (bonus edition) tracks.<ref>[https://www.universal-music.co.jp/ariana-grande/products/uicu-9083/ デンジャラス・ウーマン ～スペシャル・プライス・エディション]</ref><ref>[https://www.target.com/p/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-target-exclusive/-/A-51077816 Ariana Grande - Dangerous Woman (Target Exclusive)]</ref> It was later released as the third promotional single following "[[Be Alright]]" and "[[Let Me Love You]]".<ref>[https://www.allmusic.com/album/dangerous-woman-mw0002932301 Dangerous Woman - Ariana Grande | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic]</ref> She stated that this song was one of the most "different" songs on the album, with having an undeniably different sound compared to the other songs that have been released.<ref>[http://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-blogs/ariana-grandes-dangerous-woman-track-review-neither-safe-nor-revolutionary-10407 Ariana Grande’s ‘Dangerous Woman’ Track Review – A Prod At Sexism In Music]</ref>
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The song is named after Jason Robert Brown, a famous Broadway composer who wrote and produced this song. Jason Robert Brown and Ariana have known each other for a long time. He was the composer of the score for ''[[13: The Musical]]'' on Broadway that Ariana was a part of. They become close during that time and he acted as a mentor for Ariana. Since then, they have kept in touch but this is their first song they have collaborated on.
  
   
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== Trivia ==
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== Composition and lyrics ==
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The song was written for Jason Robert Brown even though it was co-written by him, It also contains background vocals by him as well. It runs for four minutes and twenty-five seconds.<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/24/arts/music/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-live-review.html Review: Ariana Grande Asserts Herself With Stilettos and a Soaring Voice]
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* [[Ariana Grande|Ariana]] shared a picture of the old tracklist on snapchat, "[[Jason's Song (Gave It Away)]]" was supposed to be on the Deluxe Edition of [[Dangerous Woman (album)|Dangerous Woman]], not the Target Exclusive Edition.
  
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</ref><ref>[https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/03/28/concert-review-what-was-ariana-grande-thinking/ Concert review: What was Ariana Grande thinking?]
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</ref> It has a "jazzy, show tune-style piano," with a doo-wop bridge,<ref>[https://themusicalhype.com/track-review-ariana-grande-jasons-song/ Track Review: Ariana Grande, ‘Jason’s Song (Gave It Away)’]
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</ref> along with a "soulful chorus" and a "funky" bridge that makes it a sliced cutoff R&B.<ref>[https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/may/22/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-review Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman review – a refinement of her sound]
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</ref> The song's rhythm is influenced by the sounds of 1970s jazz music. The song has a quick tempo of 116 beats per minute and is composed in the key of G minor.<ref>[https://musescore.com/user/3435661/scores/2901751 Gave it away (jasons song)]</ref> According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, her vocal range in the song runs from C<sub>4</sub> to G<sub>5</sub>.
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Lyrically, she talks about her "significant other" not treating her right, and that he's just trying to use her to be cool.
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== Critical reception ==
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Adam R. Holz from ''Plugged In'' said about the song: "In some contexts, not getting worked up over others' opinions and criticism can be a mark of healthy self-confidence. In this case it's more like Ariana Grande is simply weary of anyone suggesting that the myriad reckless choices she's provocatively indulging might not be as awesome as she insists they are."<ref>[https://www.pluggedin.com/music-reviews/album/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-album/ Ariana Grande - ''Dangerous Woman''album review | Pluged In]</ref> Christopher R. Weingarten from ''Rolling Stone'' said: "Grande is at her most irresistible when she's in Big Chill mode, mixing timeless melodies – mostly in 6/8 – with modern production."<ref>[https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/ariana-grande-dangerous-woman-20160520 ''Rolling Stone'' - Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman]</ref>
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== Live performances ==
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Grande performed the song live on ''[[Jimmy Fallon|The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon]]'' on September 19, 2016, which gained recognition to the song.<ref>[https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/7517888/ariana-grande-jasons-song-gave-it-away-tonight-show ''Billboard'' - Ariana Grande Performs 'Jason's Song (Gave It Away)' on 'Tonight Show']</ref> While there, she also announced the dates for her [[Dangerous Woman Tour]].
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Jason's Song (Gave It Away)
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== Lyrics ==
  
== Lyrics ==
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Yeah you really tried
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But I was blind to all the lies you told me, boy
 
All the shit you've done
  
All the shit you've done
 
You can't outrun the way you understand me
  
You can't outrun the way you understand me
   
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'''[Pre-Chorus]'''
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You acted like you bought me at a bargain sale
  
You acted like you bought me at a bargain sale
 
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You don't even care
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Blew it out of scale, like my ponytail
  
Blew it out of scale, like my ponytail
   
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'''[Chorus]'''
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'''[Chorus 1]'''
 
Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
  
Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
 
Then why, then why should I listen?
  
Then why, then why should I listen?
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Goodbye, goodbye
  
Goodbye, goodbye
 
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
  
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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And I'm taking it right back
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And I'm takin' it right back, hey
   
 
'''[Verse 2]'''
  
'''[Verse 2]'''
 
I'm no blow up doll, no free-for-all
  
I'm no blow up doll, no free-for-all
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No slave to your decision, ooh
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No slave to your decision, oh, babe
 
Gotta find a way to break the spell
  
Gotta find a way to break the spell
 
To get the hell away from those who block my vision
  
To get the hell away from those who block my vision
   
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You used me as a fragment of your grand design, hey
  
You used me as a fragment of your grand design, hey
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And you, you don't get to put me as your bottom line
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And you, you don't get to put me on your bottom line
 
You don't get what's mine, and I'm doing fine
  
You don't get what's mine, and I'm doing fine
   
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'''[Chorus]'''
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Said you don't want to see, the girl I want to be
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Said you don't want to see the girl I want to be
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Then why, then why would I listen
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Then why, then why would I listen?
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You don't want to do, the things I need from you
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If you don't want to do the things I need from you
 
Goodbye, goodbye
  
Goodbye, goodbye
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I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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I'm taking it right back, baby
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And I'm takin' it right back, baby
   
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'''[Chorus]'''
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When you don't want to see, the girl I want to be
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Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
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Then why, then why should I listen
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Then why, then why should I listen?
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When you don't want to do, the things I need from you
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If you don't want to do the things I need from you
 
Goodbye, goodbye
  
Goodbye, goodbye
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Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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I'm taking it right back
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And I'm takin' it right back, hey
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I'm taking it right back, baby
  
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'''[Outro]'''
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I'm taking it right back
  
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Takin' it right back, baby
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I'm takin' it right back, hey
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All the sh*t you've done
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All the sh** you've done
 
You can't outrun the way you understand me
  
You can't outrun the way you understand me
   
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You acted like you bought me at a bargain sale
  
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Blew it out of scale, like my ponytail
  
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'''[Chorus]'''
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Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
  
Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
 
Then why, then why should I listen?
  
Then why, then why should I listen?
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Goodbye, goodbye
  
Goodbye, goodbye
 
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
  
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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And I'm taking it right back
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And I'm takin' it right back, hey
   
 
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I'm no blow up doll, no free-for-all
  
I'm no blow up doll, no free-for-all
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No slave to your decision, ooh
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No slave to your decision, oh, babe
 
Gotta find a way to break the spell
  
Gotta find a way to break the spell
 
To get the hell away from those who block my vision
  
To get the hell away from those who block my vision
   
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'''[Pre-Chorus]'''
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'''[Pre-Chorus 2]'''
 
You used me as a fragment of your grand design, hey
  
You used me as a fragment of your grand design, hey
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And you, you don't get to put me as your bottom line
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And you, you don't get to put me on your bottom line
 
You don't get what's mine, and I'm doing fine
  
You don't get what's mine, and I'm doing fine
   
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'''[Chorus]'''
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Said you don't want to see, the girl I want to be
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Said you don't want to see the girl I want to be
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Then why, then why would I listen
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Then why, then why would I listen?
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You don't want to do, the things I need from you
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If you don't want to do the things I need from you
 
Goodbye, goodbye
  
Goodbye, goodbye
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I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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I'm taking it right back, baby
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And I'm takin' it right back, baby
   
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'''[Chorus]'''
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'''[Chorus 1]'''
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When you don't want to see, the girl I want to be
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Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
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Then why, then why should I listen
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Then why, then why should I listen?
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When you don't want to do, the things I need from you
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If you don't want to do the things I need from you
 
Goodbye, goodbye
  
Goodbye, goodbye
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Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
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I'm taking it right back
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And I'm takin' it right back, hey
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I'm taking it right back, baby
  
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I'm taking it right back
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Takin' it right back, baby
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I'm takin' it right back, hey
 
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Revision as of 21:31, 14 February 2020

"Jason's Song (Gave It Away)" is the seventeenth track of the Japanese Special Price Edition and the last track of Target Special Edition of Ariana Grande's third studio album, Dangerous Woman.[1] It was released as the third promotional single on September 16, 2016. It was released through Republic Records.

Background

On September 16, 2016, "Jason's Song (Gave It Away)" was revealed on Spotify and iTunes to be an explicit track. The song is named after Jason Robert Brown, a famous Broadway composer who co-wrote and produced this song. Jason Robert Brown and Ariana Grande have known each other for a long time. He was the composer of the score for 13: The Musical on Broadway that Grande was a part of. They became close during that time and he acted as a mentor for Grande. Since then, they have kept in touch but this is the first song they have collaborated on (not including covers).

It was supposed to be on the deluxe edition for the album but it didn't make it,[2] instead it was included on the Target (bonus edition) tracks.[3][4] It was later released as the third promotional single following "Be Alright" and "Let Me Love You".[5] She stated that this song was one of the most "different" songs on the album, with having an undeniably different sound compared to the other songs that have been released.[6]

Composition and lyrics

The song was written for Jason Robert Brown even though it was co-written by him, It also contains background vocals by him as well. It runs for four minutes and twenty-five seconds.[7][8] It has a "jazzy, show tune-style piano," with a doo-wop bridge,[9] along with a "soulful chorus" and a "funky" bridge that makes it a sliced cutoff R&B.[10] The song's rhythm is influenced by the sounds of 1970s jazz music. The song has a quick tempo of 116 beats per minute and is composed in the key of G minor.[11] According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Music Publishing, her vocal range in the song runs from C4 to G5.

Lyrically, she talks about her "significant other" not treating her right, and that he's just trying to use her to be cool.

Critical reception

Adam R. Holz from Plugged In said about the song: "In some contexts, not getting worked up over others' opinions and criticism can be a mark of healthy self-confidence. In this case it's more like Ariana Grande is simply weary of anyone suggesting that the myriad reckless choices she's provocatively indulging might not be as awesome as she insists they are."[12] Christopher R. Weingarten from Rolling Stone said: "Grande is at her most irresistible when she's in Big Chill mode, mixing timeless melodies – mostly in 6/8 – with modern production."[13]

Live performances

Grande performed the song live on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon on September 19, 2016, which gained recognition to the song.[14] While there, she also announced the dates for her Dangerous Woman Tour.

Videos

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Yeah, you really tried
But I was blind to all the lies you told me, boy
All the shit you've done
You can't outrun the way you understand me

[Pre-Chorus 1]
You acted like you bought me at a bargain sale
You don't even care
You focused your frustration on a small detail
Blew it out of scale, like my ponytail

[Chorus 1]
Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
Then why, then why should I listen?
If you don't want to do the things I need from you
Goodbye, goodbye
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
And I'm takin' it right back, hey

[Verse 2]
I'm no blow up doll, no free-for-all
No slave to your decision, oh, babe
Gotta find a way to break the spell
To get the hell away from those who block my vision

[Pre-Chorus 2]
You used me as a fragment of your grand design, hey
And you, you don't get to put me on your bottom line
You don't get what's mine, and I'm doing fine

[Chorus 2]
Said you don't want to see the girl I want to be
Then why, then why would I listen?
If you don't want to do the things I need from you
Goodbye, goodbye
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
And I'm takin' it right back, baby

[Chorus 1]
Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
Then why, then why should I listen?
If you don't want to do the things I need from you
Goodbye, goodbye
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
And I'm takin' it right back, hey

[Outro]
Takin' it right back, baby
I'm takin' it right back, hey

[Verse 1]
Yeah, you really tried
But I was blind to all the lies you told me, oh
All the sh** you've done
You can't outrun the way you understand me

[Pre-Chorus 1]
You acted like you bought me at a bargain sale
You don't even care
You focused your frustration on a small detail
Blew it out of scale, like my ponytail

[Chorus 1]
Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
Then why, then why should I listen?
If you don't want to do the things I need from you
Goodbye, goodbye
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
And I'm takin' it right back, hey

[Verse 2]
I'm no blow up doll, no free-for-all
No slave to your decision, oh, babe
Gotta find a way to break the spell
To get the hell away from those who block my vision

[Pre-Chorus 2]
You used me as a fragment of your grand design, hey
And you, you don't get to put me on your bottom line
You don't get what's mine, and I'm doing fine

[Chorus 2]
Said you don't want to see the girl I want to be
Then why, then why would I listen?
If you don't want to do the things I need from you
Goodbye, goodbye
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
And I'm takin' it right back, baby

[Chorus 1]
Well, if you don't want to see the girl I want to be
Then why, then why should I listen?
If you don't want to do the things I need from you
Goodbye, goodbye
Cause I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away, I gave it away
And I'm takin' it right back, hey

[Outro]
Takin' it right back, baby
I'm takin' it right back, hey

References

  1. ↑ Universal Music - Japanese Special Price Edition
  2. ↑ Readers' Poll: The 10 Best Ariana Grande Songs
  3. ↑ デンジャラス・ウーマン ～スペシャル・プライス・エディション
  4. ↑ Ariana Grande - Dangerous Woman (Target Exclusive)
  5. ↑ Dangerous Woman - Ariana Grande | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic
  6. ↑ Ariana Grande’s ‘Dangerous Woman’ Track Review – A Prod At Sexism In Music
  7. ↑ Review: Ariana Grande Asserts Herself With Stilettos and a Soaring Voice
  8. ↑ Concert review: What was Ariana Grande thinking?
  9. ↑ Track Review: Ariana Grande, ‘Jason’s Song (Gave It Away)’
  10. ↑ Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman review – a refinement of her sound
  11. ↑ Gave it away (jasons song)
  12. ↑ Ariana Grande - Dangerous Womanalbum review | Pluged In
  13. ↑ Rolling Stone - Ariana Grande: Dangerous Woman
  14. ↑ Billboard - Ariana Grande Performs 'Jason's Song (Gave It Away)' on 'Tonight Show'
Dangerous Woman
May 20, 2016 • 39:31 • Republic Records
Songs
Released Bad Decisions • Be Alright • Dangerous Woman • Everyday • Focus • Greedy • I Don't Care • Into You • Jason's Song (Gave It Away) • Knew Better / Forever Boy • Leave Me Lonely • Let Me Love You • Moonlight • Side To Side • Sometimes • Step On Up • Thinking Bout You • Touch It
Unreleased 1st Unknown Dangerous Woman Outtake • All That • Ariana Beat • Baby Loves • Control • Got Her Own • Hi • Hourglass • How You Feel • Knew Better Part Two • Leave Me Lonely (Reprise) • Monster • Oh, Yeah • On & On • Xanadu
Artists
Ariana Grande • Future • Jamie Foxx • Lil Wayne • Macy Gray • Nicki Minaj • Quavo • Takeoff • Tayla Parx • Victoria Monét
Tour
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