American singer, songwriter, and global pop superstar Ariana Grande continues the rollout of her eighth studio album, Petal, with “freak,” the seventh track on the project, officially released on July 31, 2026.
The song showcases a more daring and introspective side of the Grammy-winning artist, blending vulnerable songwriting with a fresh sonic direction.
Long before the album arrived, “freak” had already sparked excitement among fans. According to Billboard, the track stands out as one of the album’s most unexpected moments, exploring the challenges of falling in love while living under constant public attention and rejecting the expectations others place on her public image.
Running for 3 minutes and 19 seconds, “freak” flows seamlessly into “warning signs (interlude),” which reuses the same instrumental to create a smooth transition into the album’s next chapter.
With its emotional storytelling, understated production, and thoughtful concept, the song adds another compelling highlight to Petal.
Freak Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Baby, will you come with me nowhere
Before they shoot me down?
When I am flying way too over
Hold me lower[Pre-Chorus]
Someday, all the seeds will open
All of the life I’ve been denied of
Will bloom all around, unfrozen
How will it feel? How will it feel?[Chorus]
I won’t give you your fantasy this time (Can you do it now?)
No, I won’t do what you say, freak, any time (What can you give me now?)[Verse 2]
Wake me when all this shit is over
I know too much for now
Will them and their poison ever sober?
I don’t know her[Pre-Chorus]
Someday, all the seeds will open
All of the human life I’ve dreamt of
Will be real if I start over
How will it feel? How will it feel?[Chorus]
I won’t give you your fantasy this time (Can you do it now?)
No, I won’t do what you say, freak, any time (What can you give me now?)[Bridge]
Lost without your light
I can’t leave your side
It’s so peculiar, won’t you stay a while?
Can’t imagine (Can’t imagine)
Life without you in (Without you in)
It’s human nature, so I can’t leave you now[Chorus]
I won’t give you your fantasy this time (Can you do it now?)
No, I won’t do what you say, freak, any time (Ooh, what can you give me now?)[Outro]
Oh (Mm)
Let me go
Please, let me go now
Na-na-na-na
What can you give me now?
