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From sultry R&B vibes to emotionally raw ballads, Ariana Grande’s catalog is full of hidden gems that deserve more spotlight. Dive into tracks like "Bad Decisions," "My Hair," and "Greedy” that showcase her vocal prowess and artistic range beyond the mainstream hits. Whether it’s the introspective "Imperfect for You" or the upbeat energy of "Make Up," these overlooked songs reveal a different side of Grande’s musical brilliance.
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00:00I need more, I'm a new one, baby,
00:05crossing that crazy.
00:06Welcome to Ms. Mojo.
00:08And today, we're counting down our picks
00:11for the most overlooked tracks in Ariana Grande's discography
00:14that deserve way more love than they get.
00:17Hey.
00:19Boy, it must be something that you say.
00:22Say, hey.
00:26Number 10, Bad Decisions.
00:35By the time Dangerous Woman dropped in 2016,
00:39Ariana Grande was actively redefining her public image.
00:43And Bad Decisions was crucial to that transformation.
00:46Produced by Max Martin and Ilya,
00:48the track blends punchy pop hooks with hip-hop influences
00:52and a rebellious attitude that felt refreshingly bold
00:55for Grande at the time.
01:04Lyrically, she's fully aware that the choices she's making may not be wise,
01:08but she's having way too much fun to care.
01:10The swagger in her delivery is half the appeal.
01:13While flashier singles from the album tend to dominate discussions,
01:17Bad Decisions remains one of the era's most infectious deep cuts.
01:20Casual listeners genuinely don't know what they're missing.
01:31Number 9, My Hair.
01:41Ariana Grande has never been shy about showing off her vocal abilities,
01:45but My Hair finds her doing it with remarkable subtlety.
01:48Appearing midway through positions,
01:50the song trades radio-friendly pop for a smooth blend of neo-soul and R&B,
01:55complete with warm guitar lines and a lush saxophone solo.
02:07The lyrics use her hair as a metaphor for intimacy and trust,
02:11inviting someone to know her beyond the surface.
02:14Throughout the track, Grande glides effortlessly between silky lower registers
02:18and airy harmonies before unleashing a breathtaking whistle-tone finale.
02:31Despite being a fan favorite,
02:33it rarely receives the same recognition as the album's singles,
02:36which feels like a genuine oversight.
02:46Number 8, Imperfect For You.
02:56One of the most emotionally mature songs on Eternal Sunshine,
03:01Imperfect For You embraces the idea that love isn't about finding perfection.
03:05Written during a deeply reflective period in Grande's life,
03:09the song celebrates a relationship where flaws are acknowledged rather than hidden.
03:13The production leans into soft guitars and understated instrumentation,
03:26allowing the heartfelt lyrics to take center stage.
03:29Grande's vocal performance feels intentionally conversational,
03:31giving the song a warmth that makes it instantly relatable.
03:44In an era where many love songs still chase idealized romance,
03:48Imperfect For You finds beauty in mutual imperfections.
03:52Grande has stated that it's her favorite song on the album,
03:55Sonically, because it leans into trippy 60's psychedelic soul territory.
04:07Number 7, Makeup.
04:09I might break up with you, just to make up with you.
04:12At the end of the day boy you know that I'm about to wake up with you.
04:16Ariana Grande has plenty of songs about romance,
04:18but makeup approaches relationships from a much messier angle.
04:22Featured on her 2019 album, Thank You Next,
04:25the track explores the idea of arguments becoming part of a couple's chemistry,
04:29with Grande jokingly admitting she almost enjoys the cycle.
04:39The song was co-written by Grande and her longtime collaborator,
04:43Victoria Monet,
04:45and it combines playful R&B grooves with trap-inspired percussion
04:48and a hook that's impossible to shake.
04:57Grande delivers the lyrics with a wink,
05:00showcasing her humor and self-awareness throughout.
05:03Thank You Next produced multiple monster hits,
05:05and makeup often gets lost in the shuffle.
05:08That's a shame,
05:09because few songs capture Grande's mischievous side quite this effectively.
05:20Number 6, Sometimes.
05:31Fans have been singing the praises of Sometimes for years,
05:34yet it remains one of the most overlooked songs in Ariana Grande's catalog.
05:39Nestled within Dangerous Woman,
05:40the track strips things back compared to some of the album's larger pop moments.
05:45I ain't even think I'm leaving sometimes.
05:47I ain't even think I let it go.
05:50I ain't never thought it going nowhere.
05:53Built around gentle acoustic textures and soft electronic flourishes,
05:58it captures the excitement and uncertainty of a budding romance.
06:02Grande's performance is especially noteworthy
06:04because she avoids vocal fireworks in favor of intimacy and restraint.
06:08It used to be easy for someone that's still on me.
06:14Now all my emotions...
06:17The result feels incredibly sincere.
06:19Casual listeners often gravitate toward the album's biggest hits,
06:23but sometimes reveals a quieter side of Grande
06:25that deserves far more appreciation than it typically receives.
06:29But it's hot to breathe when you're touching me there.
06:32Hot to breathe when you're kissing me there.
06:35Hot to breathe.
06:36Number 5, Honeymoon Avenue.
06:47Long before she became one of pop's defining stars,
06:51Ariana Grande opened her debut album, Yours Truly,
06:54with a song that remains one of the strongest recordings of her career.
06:57Honeymoon Avenue cleverly reimagines the honeymoon phase of a relationship
07:01as a literal road two lovers once traveled together.
07:04As the relationship begins to unravel,
07:07Grande longs for a return to those happier days.
07:16The song's blend of orchestral pop, R&B influences, and dramatic storytelling
07:21immediately showcased her artistic ambitions.
07:24Vocally, she moves from tender reflections to soaring climaxes with remarkable confidence.
07:29More than a decade later, it's still somehow absent from many conversations about her greatest songs.
07:35I could be wrong, but I know I'm alright.
07:39So we gon' get lost if we continue to fly.
07:42Number 4, Better Off.
07:52Breakup songs often focus on anger or heartbreak, but Better Off takes a different approach.
07:57The deep cut from Sweetener centers on the realization that walking away can be the healthiest choice.
08:02Grande doesn't sound bitter.
08:04Instead, she sounds reflective and surprisingly at peace with her decision.
08:15Co-produced by Grande's frequent collaborator, Tommy Brown,
08:18the track drifts along the atmospheric R&B production that perfectly complements its introspective tone.
08:24Her layered harmonies create an almost dreamlike quality, making every line feel deeply personal.
08:37For a song about endings, it carries a surprisingly empowering sense of forward momentum.
08:44Despite being one of the album's most emotionally nuanced moments,
08:47Better Off rarely receives its due attention.
08:50I never let them know too much.
08:52It gets all emotional.
08:55Yeah.
08:57Better Off.
09:00Number 3, True Story.
09:02This is a true story about all the lies.
09:06You fantasize about you and I.
09:09Ariana Grande has always understood how public perception shapes celebrity narratives.
09:14On True Story, she tries to have a little fun with that reality,
09:18opening the second half of Eternal Sunshine.
09:20The song directly plays with the rumors,
09:22assumptions and tabloid headlines that have followed her throughout her career.
09:34Rather than issuing a serious rebuttal,
09:37Grande leans into the villain role people have assigned her
09:39and exaggerates it with a sly sense of humor.
09:42The sleek production gives the track a playful edge,
09:45while her delivery balances confidence and sarcasm perfectly.
09:55Overshadowed by bigger songs from the album,
09:57True Story stands as one of Grande's sharpest and most self-aware pieces of songwriting to date.
10:03But I'll play whatever part you need me to.
10:06And I'll be good in it too.
10:08This is a true story.
10:10Number 2, Greedy.
10:12Greedy!
10:15You know that I'm greedy for love.
10:18But you'll give me feelings.
10:21Some songs practically beg to be played at full volume.
10:24And Greedy is high up on that list.
10:26Bursting out of Dangerous Woman with funky bass lines,
10:29disco inspired strings,
10:31punchy brass and an irresistible energy,
10:34the track feels tailor made for a dance floor.
10:43Grande spends the song unapologetically pursuing someone she wants,
10:48delivering every lyric with an unmistakable confidence.
10:51Her stacked harmonies and powerhouse belts elevate the production even further,
10:55creating a song that sounds enormous despite never being released as a single.
11:07Critics and fans have praised it for years,
11:10yet it still sits outside her biggest mainstream hits.
11:13If any Ariana Grande deep cut deserved a larger audience,
11:16Greedy makes an extremely strong case.
11:26Before we unveil our top pick,
11:28here are a few honorable mentions.
11:30I Don't Care.
11:31A sultry, brass-filled R&B anthem about letting go of societal expectations.
11:43Piano.
11:44A bubbly, playful little song disguised as a songwriting crisis.
11:55Safety Ned.
11:56This dreamy duet with Ty Dolla Sign captures that freefall feeling of being in love.
12:11Why Try.
12:12A fan-favorite deep cut with a chorus that could fill an entire stadium.
12:25You'll never know.
12:26A breezy, R&B-flavored brush off to an ex who showed up too late to the party.
12:31If you were not alone.
12:33Oh-oh.
12:34What we could've been.
12:36If you were not shown.
12:37Oh-oh.
12:38Oh-oh.
12:39Number one.
12:40My Everything.
12:41I cried enough tears to see my own reflection in them.
12:47For all of Ariana Grande's vocal showcases, few are as emotionally devastating as My Everything.
12:55Serving as the closing track on her sophomore album, the song strips away much of the pop production surrounding it
13:00and focuses squarely on heartbreak.
13:03He wasn't my everything till we were nothing.
13:08And it's taken me a lot to say.
13:10Grande reflects on losing someone who once meant everything to her, confronting both the lingering love she felt and the
13:17painful reality of moving forward.
13:19The orchestral arrangement gradually swells beneath her voice, giving every chorus tremendous emotional weight.
13:25You are, you are, you are my everything.
13:32She has reportedly been moved to tears while performing this song live, particularly when she dedicated it to the memory
13:39of her late grandfather.
13:41This is Ariana Grande at her most honest, and it deserves every conversation it never got.
13:46Now that you're gone, my heart's missing something.
13:51It's time to push my bike away.
13:53What is your favorite Ariana Grande deep cut?
13:57Give it a shout out in the comments below.
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