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Saturday Night Live Monologue Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Ariana Grande is being introduced to the audience at SNL.

[Spoken Word: Ariana Grande]
Ariana kicks off by expressing her excitement to be hosting Saturday Night Live again. She reflects on the amazing year she’s had, particularly highlighting her role as Galinda in “Wicked,” which she jokes is a dream role for theater kids like herself. She humorously adds that while losing their virginity is a top priority for theater kids, being in “Wicked” comes second. Ariana also recalls the last time she hosted, which was in 2016, right before what everyone thought would be the election of the first female U.S. president—a bittersweet reflection. She then sets the tone for the night by promising that she won’t make this about her and will keep things casual. But, in a classic comedic twist, her attempt to stay “low-key” quickly falters when she reacts to an unexpected situation, adding a bit of chaos and humor to the moment.

[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
In this part, Ariana humorously insists that she’s going to stay low-key and won’t sing, name-dropping musical notes as a playful way to say she’s avoiding her usual powerhouse vocals. She also says she won’t do her famous celebrity impressions, specifically mentioning Britney Spears, Miley Cyrus, and Gwen Stefani, though her delivery makes it clear she’s poking fun at herself because these are some of her signature acts. Ariana teases that she won’t engage in her usual dramatic performances, vocal tricks, or even reference her role in “Wicked,” all while the tone of the song makes it obvious that she’s almost ready to break all those promises, making the monologue playful and self-aware.

[Interlude: Ariana Grande & Bowen Yang]
Bowen Yang, another cast member, interrupts to tell Ariana the “Wicked” sketch has been cut, but she plays it off cool, pretending it doesn’t bother her. Then, she jokes about what looks like a wand but is really just a flask, adding to the lighthearted vibe.

[Verse 2: Ariana Grande]
Ariana continues to promise that she won’t be doing any of her signature moves for the night. She says she won’t be playing the piano, modulating her voice, or singing duets, despite her joking request for Stevie Nicks to join her. She also says she won’t be bringing out any flashy backup dancers or performing over-the-top tricks like vocal flips. With a bit of playful sarcasm, she jokes about being shy and down-to-earth, though everything about the performance hints that she’s fully aware of her “diva” reputation, but is choosing to play against it for comedic effect. It’s a fun, tongue-in-cheek way to set the tone for the show.

[Outro: Ariana Grande]
Ariana wraps it up by introducing the night’s guest, Stevie Nicks, and teasing that there’s more fun to come after the break, maintaining her playful, lighthearted tone throughout.