Grande 's vocals span two octaves , from the low note of F3 to the mixed note of F5.The song is a reggae and reggae-pop song complemented with R & B influences with a duration of three minutes and forty-six seconds ( 3:46 ) .Lyrically , `` Side to Side '' describes a feeling of soreness after sex .
Side to Side is categorized as a reggae and reggae-pop tune .