Not Afraid of Love

General information
Released	September 25, 2015
Recorded	2014-2015
Genre	Pop, R&B
Length	3:00
Label	Interscope Records
Songwriter(s)	Thomas Sturges, Antonia Armato, Ariana Grande, and Timothy James

"Not Afraid of Love" is an unreleased song by Ariana Grande. There are rumors that the song featured Ne-Yo.

Background

Skylar Stecker - Not Afraid Of Love

It was first seen on songwriting registries naming Ariana as both a writer and performer. The song, though possibly intended for any of Ariana's records, was ultimately sold to American recording artist Skylar Stecker and included on her debut studio album "This Is Me". It is unclear whether the song was supposed to be on Ariana's sophomore studio album My Everything or third studio album Dangerous Woman.

Lyrics

(taken from Skylar's version)
I know you want what's best for me
I know you've been waiting patiently
You got my hand over the fire
I know you wanna take me higher

I don't wanna jump until I'm sure
It's not like my heart is insecure
The moment I'm ready
I'll just know it
I'm gonna know it

Oh no, baby not this way
Oh no, but I'm not afraid of love end

A little more time and I'll take you there
Oh no, baby, not today
But love, come on if you rage in love
I want it
A little more time
And I'll take you there

You make it hard, boy to resist
A little more space
I must insist
Too close
You're intoxicating
Makes me wonder why I'm waiting

I'll give up the fight
When I know it's right
Baby, baby, not tonight
Oh oh, a little more time
And I'll take you there

Oh no, baby not this way
Oh no, but I'm not afraid of love
A little more time
And I'll take you there

Oh no, baby not today
But love
Come on if you rage in love
I want it
A little more time
And I'll take you there

Only time can tell me if this is real
Or if we're rushing how we feel
Is it my imagination?
Is it a perfect situation?
No

I didn't wanna fall in love
But you made me go and do it
And now you gotta prove it
A little more time and I'll take you there

Oh no, baby not this way
Oh no, but I'm not afraid of love
A little more time and I'll take you there
Oh no, baby not today
But love, come on if you rage in love
I want it
A little more time
And I'll take you there

Baby, not this way
Oh no, but I'm not afraid of love
A little more time
And I'll take you there

Oh no, baby not today
But love, come on if you rage in love
I want it
A little more time and I'll take you there

And I'm gonna take you there
And I'm gonna take you there
And I'm gonna take you there
And I'm gonna take you there

A little more time and I'll take you there