Icould call bullshit out from a mile away (don't say)
You want me if you can't keep comin' back for me
Might have to curve you if you just can't talk straight (just say)
Say what you mean 'cause you might get it
Baby, tell me what's your motive? (Tell me, baby)
What's your motive? (What's your motive?)
What's your motive? (What's your motive? Ah)
So tell me, what's your motive? (Better tell me, baby)
What's your motive? (What's your motive? Better tell me, baby)
What's your motive? (Yeah, ayy, ah)
"Motive" by Ariana Grande featuring Doja Cat is a song that explores themes of attraction, intentions, and authenticity in romantic relationships. The lyrics delve into the uncertainty and caution that arise when evaluating someone's motives for pursuing a romantic connection. Let's break down the song's meaning paragraph by paragraph.
[Intro]
The intro sets the tone with the repetition of "Mu-Mu-Mu-Murda," which adds a playful and catchy element to the song. It's more of a stylistic choice rather than contributing to the lyrical narrative.
[Verse 1]
In this verse, Ariana expresses a sense of intuition or feeling that someone is trying to arouse her interest or attraction. She senses that the person has an underlying desire to become more intimate and connected with her. This can be interpreted as the early stages of a flirtatious encounter....Read More
[Pre-Chorus]
The pre-chorus highlights the person's subtle attempts to gauge Ariana's willingness to engage in a romantic relationship. The person is testing the waters to see if Ariana will reciprocate their advances. Ariana acknowledges that this situation is exciting and there's a part of her that is drawn to it, but she wants to ensure she doesn't lead the person on without clarity about their intentions.
[Chorus]
In the chorus, Ariana poses the central question of the song: "What's your motive?" She is straightforwardly asking the person to reveal their true intentions. She wants to know if they are genuinely interested in her for a sincere connection or if they have ulterior motives. This theme of seeking authenticity and honesty in a potential partner runs throughout the song.
[Verse 2]
Ariana continues to challenge the person's intentions in the second verse. She suggests that she can see through any insincere behavior or false intentions, even from a distance. She warns that if the person can't communicate openly and honestly, she might have to reject their advances. This verse highlights Ariana's desire for clear and honest communication.
[Pre-Chorus]
The second pre-chorus repeats the sentiment of the first, emphasizing the person's attempts to subtly engage Ariana's interest. Ariana admits that she's intrigued, but she's cautious about proceeding without knowing the true nature of the person's intentions.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated with Doja Cat joining in. Their harmonized voices reinforce the theme of questioning motives in relationships. The repeated chorus reinforces the central message of the song and emphasizes the importance of clarity and honesty.
[Verse 3]
Doja Cat takes over in the third verse, adding her perspective to the narrative. She refers to the person's actions as treating her "like gold," possibly indicating that they have been putting in effort to impress her. However, she questions if their intentions are genuine or if they just want to use her for their own gain. She's looking for a partner who is sincere and truly values her.
[Outro]
In the outro, both artists come together to reiterate the main theme of the song. They once again ask the question "What's your motive?" as they seek transparency and honesty from their potential partners. The outro serves as a closing reminder of the song's central message.
In summary, "Motive" by Ariana Grande featuring Doja Cat delves into the complexities of romantic attraction, suspicion, and authenticity. The lyrics revolve around questioning the motives of a potential partner and the uncertainty that arises when trying to decipher if someone's interest is genuine or driven by ulterior motives. The song explores the delicate balance between being open to love and guarding oneself against potential deceit. ...Read Less
The snippet of the song was later uploaded to YouTube by "Jay Kay". This audio recording was recorded with a 15.734 kHz pilot tone that was only present in MTV broadcasts exclusive to a selected few countries. 15.734 is also the horizontal frequency of NTSC CRT TVs, meaning that the recording can be captured from a CRT TV tuned to a North American TV station. The recording was also likely captured via a computer microphone.
Earlier that same day that the song was found, C. Booth's Facebook and Instagram accounts were found and contacted by One-Truth-5867, and the most recent of posts were quickly mobbed by comments asking about his affiliation with the song. He would later post on said social medias concerning the song he was notified about, and caused WatZatSong to shut down for a hour.
Another theory was that Savage Garden could have possibly been the band behind this song. This was further ignited by the fact that, on November 17, 2023, Darren Hayes made a post on X (formerly Twitter) simply reading "Everyone Knows That".[2] Some thought that Savage Garden did make the song and that a full release could be imminent, and some assumed that Hayes was just gaslighting or trolling. Some time before December 15, 2023, Darren Hayes deleted the aforementioned post due to unknown reasons. Some people speculated the post was deleted so people could not think Hayes was trolling (which is most likely the case), and some people think Hayes just deleted the post because he did not want to be pestered any further.
There were people who theorized that this song came from an adult film, due to an interpretation of the lyrics that suggest at the beginning of the snippet the singer says the word "shit", given that very rarely did that happen on TV in the 90s. It would later turn out that it was correct on April 28, 2024. Immediately after these news, the full song ended up being found, but containing the moans going on during the song due to the lack of a clear, studio version.
A theory that came from Reddit was the D-Project theory, where the song was either a song the lead singer recorded going solo (Joe Rinoie) or was an early version of "Stuck" from Prototype, 1988. The theory was debunked by Joe himself.
A theory emerged that this song originated from Dolores "Dee Dee" Kenniebrew's never-released solo album that was originally planned for release in 1987. Dee Dee was originally a backup singer, and then the lead singer for The Crystals, a girl group signed to Phil Spector's label Philles Records back in the 1960s. This theory came from a comment left on YouTube by someone claiming to have interviewed Dee Dee in the 1980s, and is still in contact with her today. This lead has since been ruled out.
Artificial intelligence (AI) was also been floated around as being the artist behind this song, but it was quickly debunked as carl92's snippet was posted in 2021, when most popular AI tools had yet to reach the general public. There have also been many attempts to extend the song via AI,[3][4][5] which resulted in the song sounding nothing like the original snippet.
Another theory was that the singer of "Everyone Knows That" could be Roxette, who has multiple different songs that have a similar melody to EKT, which could suggest that it may have been a demo. This theory was later debunked by a Roxette page admin.
On February 7th, an artist named Osny Melo who has a similar style and similar singing style was mentioned on the song's subreddit. As a Brazilian native, he has also worked with many Latin American and Japanese artists and has experience with commercial work. He was contacted via Instagram by a searcher. On February 12, 2024, Osny himself confirmed he had nothing to do with EKT.
There were multiple theories about this song being from a chip commercial as some people thought the crunch was a chip or theorized that Carl was eating a chip while recording the mysterious song, which was later found out that it was not.
"Ulterior Motives" is a pop song recorded by British-Canadian filmmakers and musicians Christopher Saint Booth and Philip Adrian Booth in the mid-1980s, and first used in the 1986 pornographic film Angels of Passion.[5] It gained popularity online after a seventeen-second snippet of the song, at the time unidentified, was posted online in 2021. Derived from the previously debated lyrics of the snippet, the song was initially referred to as "Everyone Knows That" (often abbreviated as EKT) or "Ulterior Motives".[a]
The snippet was uploaded to the song identification website WatZatSong in 2021 by Spanish user carl92,[3][6] who claimed to have discovered the recording amongst files in an old DVD backup and speculated it was a leftover from when he was learning to record audio. Since it was uploaded, users searched for the full song and information regarding its origin and artist. In February 2024, The Guardian named it "one of the biggest and most enduring musical mysteries on the internet".[7]
On 28 April 2024, Reddit users identified the snippet's origin as being from Angels of Passion. As of June 2024, the original vocals, guitar and synth tracks for the song are considered lost; however, the Booth brothers would go on to record a remake of it, which was released on streaming and download platforms on 23 June 2024 on their album Ulterior Motives (The Lost Album)[8][5][9] as Who's Who?, a name the Booth brothers had performed under at various points in the 1980s. The album would be released on CD two weeks later.
"Ulterior Motives" was recorded by Christopher Saint Booth and Philip Adrian Booth at their home studio in Encino, California,[10] in 1985. Because they were "doing anything to make money", they worked as production assistants on films. One of their friends, who made pornographic films, needed music for one of their works and, according to Christopher, "they gave us quite a bit of money just to give them some music to use behind the scenes". As such, "Ulterior Motives", which was originally recorded as a pop song, was used in the soundtrack of the 1986 pornographic film Angels of Passion.[5] Christopher said that the lyrics of the song were inspired by "a girl that cheated", saying "she was saying one thing and you found out that she did another thing".[5] The song has been described as new wave[3] and synth-pop.[4]
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