Grande's second studio album, My Everything (2014), continued the pop-R&B sound of its predecessor and incorporated EDM elements. It topped the Billboard 200 and featured four US top-ten singles: "Problem", "Break Free", "Bang Bang", and "Love Me Harder" featuring The Weeknd, the most of any artist that year. Grande's pop-R&B styles extended on her third studio album, Dangerous Woman (2016), which was her first of three consecutive number-one albums in the UK, and spawned top ten hits such as the Grammy nominated title track and "Side to Side".
On her next two albums, Sweetener (2018) and Thank U, Next (2019), Grande experimented with trap while maintaining her characteristic pop-R&B tones; being projects with her most creative control yet and showing a more personal and vulnerable side, both debuted at number one in several countries and were acclaimed by music critics. The former won a Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album and spawned the international top three hit "No Tears Left to Cry", while the latter broke several streaming records. Grande became the first solo artist to hold the top three spots on the Billboard Hot 100 simultaneously when "7 Rings", "Break Up with Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" and "Thank U, Next" did so in 2019. She is also the first artist to have the lead singles from each of their first six studio albums debut within the top ten in the US.
Grande released her sixth studio album, Positions (2020) with its lead single, "Positions" debuting at number one in the US and the UK simultaneously. The song became her third number one hit in the US following "Stuck With U" in collaboration with Justin Bieber and "Rain On Me", also in collaboration with Lady Gaga. A deluxe version of Positions was released in February 2021, with four new songs and a remix of "34+35" featuring Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion. The remix helped the song peak at number two, the highest-charting song credited to three or more female soloist since 2001 when "Lady Marmalade" performed by Christina Aguilera, Mýa, P!nk, and Lil Kim peaked at number one. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200, becoming her fifth album to do so. In April 2021, a remix of The Weeknd's "Save Your Tears" was released featuring Grande. The song reached number one in both the US Hot 100 and the Canadian Hot 100. It spent a total of 69 weeks in the US charts, becoming one of the ten longest-running songs in that chart since its publication.
In November 2021, it was announced that Grande would star in the two-part film adaptation of the musical Wicked. The first movie is set to release on November 22nd, 2024.
Ariana Grande’s highly anticipated seventh studio album “eternal sunshine" was released on March 8th, 2024. The title is a reference to one of her favourite films, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” which stars Jim Carrey. The album is a concept album inspired by the events of the film. The lead single “yes, and?" was released on January 12, 2024 and debuted at #1 on the Hot 100. eternal sunshine had a debut at #1 on the Global Spotify charts and on the Billboard 200. The album's 2nd single “we can't be friends (wait for your love)" also debuted at #1 on the Hot 100. During this album cycle, she collaborated with Mariah Carey, Brandy, Monica, Charli XCX, and Troye Sivan on various remixes.
Grande has received various accolades, including two Grammy Awards, ten VMAs, one Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and three American Music Awards. All seven of Grande's full-length albums have been certified platinum by the RIAA. Grande has sold over 90 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Having amassed 98 billion streams globally as of 2021, Grande is one of the most-streamed artists of all time and became the first female artist to surpass 90 billion streams. She was the most-streamed female artist of the 2010s decade on Spotify and Apple Music, and was the only female artist to reach 3 billion total streams on the latter as of 2019. In 2024, Grande became the first artist to have five albums with multiple songs over a billion streams on Spotify. She is the only artist to debut the lead single from all their studio albums in the Top 10 of the Hot 100. Her signature ponytail hairstyle has become an iconic piece of pop culture iconography. In October 2024, she was named the 9th greatest pop star of the 21st Century by Billboard and was the newest artist on the list. In February 2019, she became the most followed woman on Instagram. Forbes ranked her amongst the highest-paid celebrities in 2019, and Time named Grande as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2016 and 2019. Billboard recognized her as the "Woman of the Year" in 2018. Her song "Thank U, Next" was in Rolling Stone's 2021 revision of their 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. In 2023, the magazine included Grande among the 200 Greatest Singers of All Time.
Recording artists who have cited Grande as an influence or inspiration include Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, Lana Del Rey, Bryson Tiller, Charlie Puth, Sufjan Stevens, Troye Sivan, Zara Larsson, Tate McRae, Madison Beer, Jung Kook, Michelle Zauner of Japanese Breakfast, Giselle of aespa, and Meghan Trainor.
../Zero To Hero
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Person of the week in every Greek opinion poll
What a pro Herc could stop a show
Point him at a monster and we are talking SRO
He was a no one
A zero , zero
Now he's a honcho
He was a kid with his act down pat
From zero to hero in no time flat
Zero to hero just like that
When he smiled the girls went wild
With oohs and ahhs
And they slapped his face on ev'ry vase
On every vase
From heroes fees and royalties
Our Herc had cash to burn
Now Nouveau Riche and famous
He could tell you
Whats a Grecian urn
Say amen and there he goes again
Sweet and undefeated
And an awesome 10 for 10
Folks lined up
Just to watch him flex
And his perfect package
In a a pair of pretty pecs
Hercie he comes he sees he conquers
Honey the crowds were going bonkers
He showed the moxie, brains, and spunk
From zero to hero a major hunk
From zero to hero and who'da thunk?
Who put the 'glad' in 'gladiator'? (Hercules!)
Whose daring deeds are great theatre? (Hercules!)
Isn't he bold? (No one braver!)
Isn't he sweet? (Our favorite flavor!)
Hercules! Hercules! (Hercules!)
Hercules! Hercules!
Hercules! Hercules!
Bless my soul Herc was on a roll
Undefeated
Riding high and the nicest guy
Not conceited
He was a nothing
A zero, zero
Now he's a honcho
He's a hero
He hit the heights a breakneck speed!
From zero to hero
Herc is a hero
Now he's a hero
Yes indeed!
In Ariana Grande's song Zero to Hero, she references the Greek hero Hercules, who was known for his strength, bravery and heroism. The lyrics describe how Hercules began as a "no one" or "zero" who quickly rose to be the "person of the week" in every Greek opinion poll, due to his extraordinary feats such as stopping monsters and winning battles. The song highlights how he went from being a "kid with his act down pat" to being a "hero" with armies of fans who would cheer him on wherever he went.
The song's chorus features the phrase "zero to hero" repeated several times, emphasizing how quickly and remarkably Hercules became a hero. The verses also mention how Hercules' popularity brought him wealth and fame, as he began receiving "heroes fees and royalties". The song ends with a celebration of Hercules' extraordinary achievements, as he is described as "riding high, the nicest guy, not conceited" and an "undefeated" hero, who inspired admiration and awe from all who saw him.
The song has a positive, upbeat tone, reflecting the excitement and passion of the Greek myths and heroes that it references. It also emphasizes the idea of transformation, from being a "zero" to becoming a "hero", which is a common theme in both Greek myths and popular culture. Overall, Ariana Grande's Zero to Hero is a catchy, fun and uplifting song that celebrates the power of heroes and the transformative potential of human beings.
Line by Line Meaning
Bless my soul Herc was on a roll
Hercules was doing very well, as recognized by everyone
Person of the week, in every Greek opinion poll
Hercules won a popular vote, and was considered the top personality in Greece
What a pro, Herc could stop a show
Hercules was very skilled, capable of putting on a great performance
Point him at a monster and we are talking SRO
If you put Hercules up against a monster, there would be standing room only for the spectators
He was a no one
Hercules was an unknown person before his heroic feats
A zero, zero
He was not worth anything or considered important
Now he's a honcho
Hercules is now an influential and important person
He's a hero
Hercules is now viewed as a brave and admirable person
He was a kid with his act down pat
Hercules was very good at performing his heroic acts, despite his young age
From zero to hero in no time flat
Hercules went from being nobody to being celebrated in a very short period of time
Zero to hero just like that
Hercules became famous and admired overnight
When he smiled the girls went wild, with oohs and ahhs
Hercules was very popular with girls, causing them to swoon in excitement
And they slapped his face on ev'ry vase, on every vase
Hercules became so famous that his image was used on many vases
From heroes fees and royalties, our Herc had cash to burn
Hercules made a lot of money from his heroic deeds
Now Nouveau Riche and famous, he could tell you whats a Grecian urn
Hercules became rich and famous, and he could even afford to know what a Grecian urn was
Say amen and there he goes again, sweet and undefeated
Hercules kept winning, and people kept admiring him
And an awesome 10 for 10
He was perfect every time
Folks lined up just to watch him flex
People were entertained just to see Hercules perform
And his perfect package in a a pair of pretty pecs
Hercules had a great body, which people admired
Hercie he comes, he sees, he conquers, honey the crowds were going bonkers
Hercules was very successful, and people were excited to see him every time
He showed the moxie, brains, and spunk
Hercules exhibited bravery, intelligence, and courage
From zero to hero, a major hunk
Hercules went from being a nobody to being a very attractive and admired person
From zero to hero, and who'da thunk?
No one could have anticipated how successful Hercules would become
Who put the 'glad' in 'gladiator'? (Hercules!)
Hercules was responsible for bringing joy and happiness to the sport of gladiators
Whose daring deeds are great theatre? (Hercules!)
Hercules' heroic deeds were so impressive that they could make great theater
Isn't he bold? (No one braver!)
Hercules was very bold, and no one was braver than he was
Isn't he sweet? (Our favorite flavor!)
People loved Hercules, and he was their favorite flavor, or favorite thing
Hercules! Hercules! (Hercules!)
Hercules! Hercules!
Hercules! Hercules!
People chanted Hercules' name in excitement and admiration
Undefeated, riding high and the nicest guy, not conceited
Hercules was very successful, popular with people, and remained humble
He hit the heights at breakneck speed, from zero to hero, Herc is a hero
Hercules became a hero in record time, and was still admired
Now he's a hero, yes indeed!
Hercules is now considered a hero and an admirable person
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Alan Menken, David Joel Zippel
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Bless my soul
Herc was on a roll
Person of the week in evry Greek opinion poll
What a pro
Herc could stop a show
Point him at a monster and you're talking SRO
He was a no one
A zero, zero
Now he's a honcho
He's a hero
Here was a kid with his act down pat
From zero to hero in no time flat
Zero to hero just like that
When he smiled
The girls went wild with
oohs and aahs
And they slapped his face
On every vase
(on every "vahse")
From appearance fees and royalties
Our Herc had cash to burn
Now nouveau riche and famous
He could tell you
What the Grecian's earn.
Say amen
There he goes again
Sweet and undefeated
And an awesome 10 for 10
Folks lined up
Just to watch him flex
And this perfect package
packed a pair of pretty pecs
Hercie, he comes
He sees, he conquers
Honey, the crowds were
Going bonkers
He showed the moxie, brains and spunk
From zero to hero a major hunk
Zero to hero and who'da thunk
Who put the glad in gladiator?
Hercules!
Whose daring deeds are great theater?
Hercules
Is he bold?
No one braver
Is he sweet
Our favorite flavor
Hercules, Hercules,
Hercules, Hercules
Hercules, Hercules
Bless my soul
Herc was on a roll
Undefeated
Riding high
And the nicest guy
not conceited
He was a nothin'
A zero, zero
Now he's a hot shot
He's a hero
He hit the heights at breakneck speed
From zero to hero
Herc is a hero
Now he's a hero
Yes indeed!
angelvity
I just love how the choir really looks like they’re in church.
Art Deco city Architecture
@Secret Secret you look like a bad mix up with sherbet why on earth are you speaking to me?
Secret Secret
@Art Deco city Architecture nah you are
Antonio Brias
Fo
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Ikr
Tanisha W
@Kichona Cho and @to Tahtahme’s point… she’s basically saying DUH. It’s a choir, that’s exactly how they’re supposed to look and the music that The Muses sang was inspired by gospel music.
jachelrean
WHO’S HERE AFTER WATCHING HER SING “I WON’T SAY I’M IN LOVE”!?!?
M0C Kyzo
She. Did. WHAT!!!!?!
Delia Adyani Utomo
Meeeeeee (in greece)
Rora
HOW THE HELL DID U KNOW?!