Past Life Lyrics – Ariana Grande

Past life Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
She wakes up feeling haunted by memories of a past relationship, like a ghost beside her. Time has passed, but she still feels its presence. She compares herself to a moth drawn to a flame, acting on impulse without thinking. She didn’t want to second-guess herself back then, even if it meant getting hurt.

[Pre-Chorus]
She lets the music take over her, allowing herself to be consumed by the moment. Others might think she’s lost, but she sees it differently—this is just how she’s always been. She questions whether she’s the unfamiliar one in this situation, realizing that maybe she’s changed more than she thought.

[Chorus]
She often wondered what would happen if she truly let go of this person and stopped holding onto the past. She also wonders what it would feel like to want more for herself instead of settling. Now, she’s finally ready to move forward and leave that relationship behind, accepting that it belongs to a past version of her life.

[Verse 2]
The relationship affected her deeply, much like the phases of the moon. She once believed this person was good for her, like medicine that could heal her. But now she realizes they were more like an emergency signal—a warning sign, not a cure. She’s known the truth for a while but avoided facing it, not wanting to waste more time.

[Pre-Chorus]
Again, she loses herself in the rhythm of the night, letting the music take control. Others may see her as lost, but this is simply the way she navigates her emotions. She acknowledges that she may feel like a stranger to herself now, but that’s part of the transformation.

[Chorus]
She has always been curious about what would happen if she let go of this person and stopped relying on them. She wonders if she’s been limiting herself by settling for less than she deserves. Now, she’s ready to set higher standards for herself and fully move on. She accepts that the relationship is in the past and she’s okay with that.

[Bridge]
She longs for something to save her, something to take control of her emotions and give her clarity. The other person believes she’s lost without them, but that’s only how they perceive her. She realizes now that maybe she’s the one who has changed, making her feel unfamiliar even to herself.

[Chorus]
She repeats the thoughts she’s had—wondering what would happen if she let go, if she allowed herself to need more, and if she dared to raise her expectations. Now, she knows she’s ready to move on. She’s no longer holding onto the past and is finally at peace with leaving it behind.

[Outro]
She’s still looking for something to save her, something to guide her as she moves forward. There’s a lingering feeling of longing, but she knows she’s on the right path, leaving behind what no longer serves her.