All the Hidden Meanings in Ariana Grande's "7 Rings" Lyrics
Ariana Grande's highly anticipated single, "7 Rings," is finally here and many fans are freaking out over what a bop it is. Of course, the song wouldn't be a true Ari song without tons of meanings behind her lyrics.
Here's a breakdown on the lyrics for "7 Rings"...
Yeah, breakfast at Tiffany's and bottles of bubbles
Girls with tattoos who like getting in trouble
Lashes and diamonds, ATM machines
Buy myself all of my favorite things (Yeah)
Ariana is talking about her group of friends and being able to buy almost anything that she wants, thanks to her money.
Been through some bad shit, I should be a sad b*tch
Who woulda thought it'd turn me to a savage?
Rather be tied up with cuffs and not strings
Write my own checks like I write what I sing, yeah (Yeah)
In the first line, Ari is likely referring to all the horrible things that happened in her life recently. After the Manchester bombing, getting engaged to Pete Davidson and later breaking it off, and losing Mac over the past year and a half, it wouldn't have been surprising to see her take a break before she released new music.
Instead, Ariana says that she's turning her sadness into resilience and becoming a savage person in the end. Rather than letting life get her down, she'd prefer to get herself anything she wants. She also calls out people who think she doesn't write her own music with the line, "write my own check like I write what I sing."
My wrist, stop watchin', my neck is flossin'
Make big deposits, my gloss is poppin'
You like my hair? Gee, thanks, just bought it
I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it (Yeah)
I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it
I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it
You like my hair? Gee, thanks, just bought it
I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it (Yeah)
In the chorus, Ariana starts off by showing off all the jewelry she has on her wrist and neck. She also points out all the money that she gets from her music. "My gloss is poppin'," is likely a reference to Lil Mama's 'Lip Gloss.'
In the video, Ariana is sporting various wings and hair extensions. The line, "you like my hair? Gee, thanks, just bought it," refers to the haircut she got late last year. Despite cutting her hair into a bob, she still continues to rock her long high pony thanks to extensions and wigs that she buys herself.
Wearing a ring, but ain't gon' be no "Mrs."
Bought matching diamonds for six of my b*tches
I'd rather spoil all my friends with my riches
Think retail therapy my new addiction
Everyone freaked out when Ariana debuted her new diamond ring while performing at a show. This time, she's telling the public that she's not engaged and she bought all her friends some new diamond rings, which she posted about on her Twitter. She talks about how she'd rather spend her money on her and her friends and how it makes her feel good, to the point where it might become a new addiction for her.
Whoever said money can't solve your problems
Must not have had enough money to solve 'em
They say, "Which one?" I say, "Nah, I want all of 'em"
Happiness is the same price as red-bottoms
Ariana refers back to the famous quote, "money can't solve your problems or buy you happiness." Since she is able to buy herself almost anything she wants, she feels like it truly can and proceeds to buy everything that she could possibly want.
The 'red-bottoms' is a reference to Christian Louboutin shoes that are known for their iconic red-bottoms. The famous heels start at almost $600 and can go up to $2,000 for each pair.
My smile is beamin', my skin is gleamin'
The way it shine, I know you've seen it (You've seen it)
I bought a crib just for the closet
Both his and hers, I want it, I got it, yeah
I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it
I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it (Baby)
You like my hair? Gee, thanks, just bought it (Oh yeah)
I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it (Yeah)
Despite all the hardships that she went through, Ariana says that she's doing better than ever. She also said that she bought her own house just for the closet space, likely a nod to her recent move to Los Angeles and the apartment she bought in NYC for her and Pete. Pete previously mentioned that he did not pay the rent for the apartment, but did pay for groceries and some extra stuff.
I got my receipts, be lookin' like phone numbers
If it ain't money, then wrong number
Black card is my business card
The way it be settin' the tone for me
Ariana say she spends so much money at the store, her receipts are looking like phone numbers which have 10 digits on them. She also references the famous American Express Black Card, which is known to be an invitation only card made for members who use their American Express card for their biggest expenses.
I don't mean to brag, but I be like, "Put it in the bag," yeah
When you see them racks, they stacked up like my a*s, yeah
Ari doesn't have to worry about price tags, since she's able to buy anything she wants.
Shoot, go from the store to the booth
Make it all back in one loop, give me the loot
Never mind, I got the juice
Nothing but net when we shoot
Look at my neck, look at my jet
Ain't got enough money to pay me respect
Ain't no budget when I'm on the set
If I like it, then that's what I get, yeah
Ari continues to show off her wealth and points out that she is able to continue to make money just by constantly taking out new music. She says that there certain people who can't offer her the right respect since they don't have as much money as she does. She ends the verse by talking about her videos, which don't have a budget since she is able to spend the money on anything she wants to make them great.
I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it (Yeah)
I want it, I got it, I want it, I got it (Oh yeah, yeah)
You like my hair? Gee, thanks, just bought it
I see it, I like it, I want it, I got it (Yeah)
Tamara Fuentes is the Entertainment Editor at Seventeen.com. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram!
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