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No Tears Left to Cry Lyrics

by Ariana Grande

Lyricist: Ariana Grande, Max Martin, Ilya Salmanov, Henry Walter

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No Tears Left to Cry Lyrics

Right now, I'm in a state of mind I wanna be in like all the time Ain't got no tears left to cry So I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up (oh, yeah) I'm pickin' it up (yeah), pickin' it up (yeah) Lovin', I'm livin', so we turnin' up Yeah, we turnin' it up Ain't got no tears in my body I ran out, but boy, I like it, I like it, I like it Don't matter how, what, where, who tries it We're out here vibin', we vibin', we vibin' Comin' out, even when it's rainin' down Can't stop now, can't stop so shut your mouth Shut your mouth, and if you don't know Then now you know it, babe Know it, babe, yeah Right now, I'm in a state of mind I wanna be in, like, all the time Ain't got no tears left to cry So I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up (oh yeah) I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up Oh, I just want you to come with me We have another mentality Ain't got no tears left to cry So I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up (oh yeah) I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up Pickin' it up (yeah), pickin' it up (yeah) Lovin', I'm livin', so we turnin' up Yeah, we turnin' it up They point out the colors in you, I see 'em too And, boy, I like 'em, I like 'em, I like 'em We're way too fly to partake in all this hate We out here vibin', we vibin', we vibin' Comin' out, even when it's rainin' down Can't stop now, can't stop, so shut your mouth Shut your mouth, and if you don't know Then now you know it, babe Know it, babe, yeah Right now, I'm in a state of mind I wanna be in, like, all the time Ain't got no tears left to cry So I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up (oh yeah) I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up Oh, I just want you to come with me We have another mentality Ain't got no tears left to cry (so don't cry) So I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up (oh yeah) I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up Comin' out, even when it's rainin' down Can't stop now, shut your mouth Ain't got no tears left to cry Oh yeah, oh yeah Oh, I just want you to come with me We on another mentality Ain't got no tears left to cry (cry) So I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up (oh yeah) I'm lovin', I'm livin', I'm pickin' it up I'm pickin' it up, pickin' it up Lovin', I'm livin', so we turnin' up Yeah, we turnin' it up

Meaning of No Tears Left to Cry

“No Tears Left to Cry” is a defiant anthem of resilience and joyful self-discovery crafted by Ariana Grande following intensely public personal struggles. The core message revolves around shedding negativity – specifically, the tears of heartbreak and criticism – and embracing an unapologetic celebration of life’s vibrant energy. The repeated declaration, “Ain't got no tears left to cry,” isn’t a literal statement but rather a powerful metaphor for moving beyond pain and trauma. Grande utilizes cyclical repetition – the insistent “pickin’ it up” – to establish a mantra of forward momentum, urging listeners to actively choose positivity over despair. The lyrics depict a shift in mentality: a deliberate rejection of external judgment (“They point out the colors in you, I see ‘em too”) and an embrace of self-love and confidence alongside newfound companions. The song’s production, with its driving beat and layered vocals, amplifies this feeling of energetic liberation. References to “turning it up” suggest a conscious decision to amplify joy and push back against negativity. The imagery of emerging from the rain – "Comin' out, even when it’s rainin' down" – symbolizes rising above adversity and finding strength in vulnerability. Grande isn’t simply glossing over difficult emotions; she’s actively constructing a new narrative centered on self-acceptance, resilience, and the power of community. Ultimately, “No Tears Left to Cry” is a cathartic declaration that even after experiencing profound sorrow, one can emerge transformed, radiating optimism, and ready to fully inhabit their life with a fearless spirit.

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