Twilight Zone Lyrics – Ariana Grande

Twilight zone Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The singer is questioning whether the entire relationship was real or just a dream, like something out of a strange, surreal world. She feels lost, as if she’s trapped in a confusing space where nothing makes sense. The reference to black and white versus gray suggests she was in an unclear or uncertain situation. She also sarcastically praises her ex for their “acting skills,” realizing they weren’t who she thought they were.

[Pre-Chorus]
She wonders if the person’s new partner knows the truth about them or if they’re also being deceived. There’s a hint that she might expose them, but at the same time, she questions whether she herself had changed during the relationship, making her unsure of her own actions.

[Chorus]
She insists she’s over the person, but at the same time, she finds it bizarre that the relationship even happened. It’s not that she misses them, but she sometimes can’t wrap her head around the fact that they were once part of her life. She acknowledges that she wouldn’t change anything because she’s in the right place now, yet the past still feels unreal. She reassures herself that she won’t reach out, but the lingering disbelief remains.

[Verse 2]
She starts reflecting on whether the relationship was just a mistake, with both of them hiding their true intentions. It felt like a game of pretend, a “masquerade” where things weren’t genuine. She wonders why she still tries to protect the person by pretending her songs aren’t about them. Deep down, she hopes this will be the last time she writes about them, knowing she’s only fooling herself.

[Pre-Chorus]
She again questions whether the new person in her ex’s life knows who they truly are. She considers revealing the truth but also wonders if she was the one who changed and acted differently in the relationship.

[Chorus]
She repeats the same thoughts—she doesn’t miss them, yet it’s strange to think they were once part of her life. She wouldn’t undo the past, as she believes she’s exactly where she should be. However, the memory of them still feels surreal, making her question how it all happened. She reaffirms that she won’t contact them, but the disbelief lingers.

[Outro]
She ends the song with a final reflection on how strange it is that the relationship even existed. While she insists she doesn’t miss them, there’s still a part of her that can’t believe they were ever together. It’s not longing, just a sense of wonder at how it all played out.