The Way

Ariana Grande, Mac Miller

About The Way

"The Way" is a song recorded by American singer Ariana Grande, featuring rapper Mac Miller, from Grande's debut studio album Yours Truly (2013). It was written by the song's producer Harmony Samuels, alongside Amber Streeter, Al Sherrod Lambert, Jordin Sparks, Brenda Russell, and Miller. The song's backing track is based on the piano melody from Russell's 1979 song "A Little Bit of Love", and the song has melodic and lyrical similarities to Big Pun's 1998 song "Still Not a Player", which also samples "A Little Bit of Love". "The Way" was released on March 26, 2013, by Republic Records as the lead single from Yours Truly. The song debuted at number 10 and peaked at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Grande and Miller's first top ten song on the chart. This also made Grande the first top ten arrival for a lead female artist making her first Hot 100 appearance since Yael Naim, who launched with "New Soul" back in 2008. As of April 2018, "The Way" has sold 2.4 million copies in the United States and has been certified triple platinum. 


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I love the way you make me feel
I love it, I love it
I love the way you make me feel
I love it, I love it

Say, I’m thinking ’bout her every second, every hour
Do my singing in the shower
Picking petals off the flowers like
Do she love me, do she love me not? (love me not)
I ain’t a player, I just crush a lot (crush a lot)

You give me that kind of something
Want it all the time, need it everyday
On a scale of one to ten I’m at 100
Never get enough, I can’t stay away

If you want it, I got it, I got it everyday
You can get whatever you need from me
Stay by your side, I’ll never leave you
And I ain’t going nowhere 'cause you’re a keeper

So don’t you worry, baby, you got me

I got a bad boy, I must admit it
You got my heart, don’t know how you did it
And I don’t care who sees it babe
I don’t wanna hide the way I feel when you're next to me

I love the way (you make me feel)
I love the way (I love it)
Baby, I love the way (you make me feel)
Ooh, I love the way (I love it) the way you love me

Oh, it's so crazy you get my heart jumping
When you put your lips on mine
And honey it ain’t a question (question)
Cause boy I know just what you like

So If you need it, I got it, I got it everyday
Be your lover, your friend, you’ll find it all in me
Stay by your side, I’ll never leave you
And I ain’t going nowhere 'cause you’re a keeper

So don’t you worry, baby, you got me

I got a bad boy, I must admit it
You got my heart, don’t know how you did it
And I don’t care who sees it babe
I don’t wanna hide the way I feel when you're next to me

I love the way (you make me feel)
I love the way (I love it)
Baby, I love the way (you make me feel)
Ooh, I love the way (I love it) the way I love you

Uh, I make you feel so fine, I make you feel so fine
I hope you hit me on my celly when I sneak in your mind
You’re a princess to the public, but a freak when it’s time
Said your bed be feeling lonely, so you’re sleeping in mine.
You come and watch a movie with me,
American Beauty or Bruce Almighty that's groovy,
Just come and move closer to me, I got some feelings for you,
I’m not gonna get bored of, but baby you’re an adventure
So please let me come explore you

So don’t you worry, baby you got me

I got a bad boy, I must admit it
You got my heart, don’t know how you did it
And I don’t care who sees it babe
I don’t wanna hide the way I feel when you're next to me

I love the way (you make me feel)
I love the way (I love it)
Baby, I love the way (you make me feel)
I love the way (I love it)

I love the way (you make me feel)
I love the way (I love it)
Baby, I love the way (you make me feel)
I love the way (I love it)

The way I love you
The way I love you, you, you, yeah

I love the way you make me feel
I love it, I love it
I love the way you make me feel
I love it
The way I love you.

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Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. more »

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Written by: Brenda Gordon Russell, Al Sherrod Lambert, Malcolm James McCormick, Amber Denise Streeter, Harmony David Samuels, James W. Castor, Jordin Sparks, Langdon Jr. Fridie, Douglas Gibson, Harry V. Jensen, Robert W. Manigault, Gerald Elliot Thomas

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"The Way" was released on March 26, 2013. It was Ariana Grande's debut single from her debut studio album "Yours Truly."
Collaborations
The song featured American rapper, Mac Miller, marking their first of numerous collaborations.
Chart Performance
"The Way" debuted at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100, eventually peaking at number 9. This marked Grande's first top-ten song in the United States.
Triple-Platinum
The song was certified triple-platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), signifying over three million units sold in the country.
Critical Success
"The Way" was well received by critics and was often praised for its throwback sound as it drew comparisons to Mariah Carey’s early music.
Music Video
The song's music video was directed by Jones Crow and depicts a joyful, playful house party scenario between Grande, Mac Miller and their friends.
Influences
The song samples Brenda Russell's "A Little Bit of Love", and has been noted for its 1990s pop and R&B influences.
Live Performances
Grande performed "The Way" live several times, including on the Ellen DeGeneres Show and Dancing with the Stars.
Awards Nomination
The song garnered Grande a nomination for "Best New Artist" at the 2013 American Music Awards.
Lyrics
The theme of the song is about unabashedly declaring love to someone.
Production
"The Way" was produced by Harmony Samuels, and its composition was done by multiple songwriters, including Grande, Mac Miller, and Jordin Sparks.
Impact on Career
The song established Grande's music career and served as her breakthrough into mainstream pop music.
Mac Miller Relationship
The romantic chemistry in the song's video fuelled dating rumours between Grande and Mac Miller, which they confirmed in later years.
Signature Song
"The Way" is often referred to as one of Grande's signature songs, frequently appearing on her concert setlists.

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