Watch Ariana Grande performing an a cappella version of "Dangerous Woman" on her VEVO account, wearing the latex bunny outfit seen on the album's cover art. The song serves as the lead single for her third studio album of the same name (2016). The midtempo pop an R&B song, with an arena rock chorus and a guitar solo during its bridge, was considered a departure from her previous uptempo lead-singles as well as being noted for sharing similar sound to The Weeknd's "Earned It".

Lyrically, "Dangerous Woman" explores themes of empowerment and confidence in a relationship and how a partner can bring out a different side of a woman. Upon its release, "Dangerous Woman" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the mature, "sultry" feel of the song and her vocal performance.

Grande explained the song's lyrics, stating: "This song is about an empowered woman who meets another person that brings out a different side of her and it's her decision to put her fears aside and explore these new feelings or not. It's about letting someone into your life in an intimate or vulnerable way and not letting that take away from your independence or your strength. Whether you choose to fall in love or be intimate with someone or share any part of yourself with someone, that doesn't take away from your person."

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