Moonlight

About this song

"Moonlight" is a slow, violin-enriched track that serves as the intro to Dangerous Woman. It was originally intended to be the album's title track, but the album was renamed in favor of the track "Dangerous Woman." Ariana Grande announced in May 2015 that her third studio album was called Moonlight, and in January 2016 she revealed on Jimmy Kimmel Live! that the title had changed to Dangerous Woman. A music video was filmed for the song, but it was scrapped following her breakup with Ricky Alvarez.

What it's about

The song is a dreamy, ‘50s-inspired ballad with dainty string plucks and romantic violins. Digital Spy noted that its twinkly production doesn't reflect the more provocative sound of the album to come.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 2 other songs, like “Queen of the Night by Hey Violet”.
• Covered once, including “Chill Moon by Night Glow”.
• Written by Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét, Peter Lee Johnson and TBHits.
• Produced by TBHits.
• Recorded at Vietom Studios (Los Angeles.