: Although not originally written about her late ex-boyfriend Mac Miller , the lyrics later hit home for Grande as she dealt with his real-life sobriety battles, making the song difficult for her to revisit. Leak History and "mp3" Availability
: There are at least three known versions , including the initial Snapchat demo and a "final" version that includes higher vocal notes. Ariana Grande Sober mp3
: The hook famously includes the lines: "It’s like we’re not sober, when you come closer / Boy, I know, you know, that I’m tryna quit / But it’s way too lit" . : Although not originally written about her late
: Grande sings about being her partner's "only drug," suggesting she would rather they be "addicted" to her than to actual substances. when you come closer / Boy