As Vulture argues, Positions is a raunchy album and although "Motive" isn't less explicit than some of the other tracks, it's similarly themed. The song finds Grande and Doja Cat wondering about a prospective lover, with Grande questioning at the outset, "Tell me why I get this feeling / That you really wanna turn me." The two ladies then spend the song trying to work out his well, motive for wanting to be with them.
However, some responsibility is also taken for their part in this whole dance, with Grande revealing, "I admit it's exciting / Parts of me kinda like it." She finally decides that the motive is pure enough that the two can proceed, if somewhat cautiously. It's a proper feminist anthem, with Doja Cat stating, "Did you want a trophy or you wanna sport me, baby?" while Grande warns, "I could call bull***t all from a mile away."
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