The song uses drug addiction as a for an intense romantic relationship.
: The track was produced by frequent collaborators Hit-Boy and TBHits (Tommy Brown) and co-written by Victoria Monét . Ariana Grande Sober mp3
: Although not originally written about her late ex-boyfriend Mac Miller , the lyrics later hit home for Grande as she dealt with his real-life sobriety battles, making the song difficult for her to revisit. Leak History and "mp3" Availability The song uses drug addiction as a for
: Grande first teased the song on Snapchat in September 2016 using various filters, including the iconic deer filter. Ariana Grande Sober mp3
: Grande sings about being her partner's "only drug," suggesting she would rather they be "addicted" to her than to actual substances.