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 movie is set to release on November 24th, 2024.
Ariana Grande’s highly anticipated seventh studio album “eternal sunshine" was released on March 8th, 2024. The title references to one of her favourite films, “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” which stars Jim Carrey. The lead single “yes, and?" was released on January 12, 2024. This song was inspired by Madonna’s “Vogue”and captures the sound of house. eternal sunshine had a debut at #1 on the Global Spotify charts, and earned the most streamed album in 2024 so far.
Grande has received various accolades, including two Grammy Awards, one Brit Award, two Billboard Music Awards, and three American Music Awards. All five of Grande's full-length albums have been certified platinum by the RIAA. As one of the leading streaming pioneers in the world, she has amassed over 35 billion streams on platforms like YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Music and is the most listened female on the latter two. An influential figure on social media, she is an outspoken feminist and supporter for LGBT rights. She asserts control over her public image and is known for her ponytail hairdo and bold fashion statements. 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.
Best Mistake (ft. Big Sean
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Dealing with emotions, that never left
Playing with the hand that we were dealt, in this game
Maybe I'm the sinner, and you're the saint
Gotta stop pretending, what we ain't
Why we pointing fingers, anyway?
When we're the same
Break up
Make up
Total waste of time
Can we please make up our minds
And stop acting like we're blind?
'Cause if the water dries up and the moon stops shining
Stars fall, and the world goes blind, boy
You know, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
'Cause you're the best mistake I've ever made
But we hold on, hold on
There's no pot of gold in the rainbows we chase
But we hold on, hold on
I guess time's wasting, tick tocking, lip locking
How can we keep the feelings fresh, how do we zip lock it?
Wear your heart up on your sleeves so watch out for pickpockets
I guess to go the distance we might need to pit stop it
Hold up, I know love could be a beach with no shore
I done count to ten, lost my temper, and went back to four
I know sometimes it's hard to realize I'm the man that you need
I had a dream we branched out started a family tree
And I feel like that everything we do is overdue
You ask why I love your mom so much 'cause she's a older you
I wish that you were happy I guess that's the one thing I should be providing
Ain't no number twos, we both ones of ones and we the oddest
Couple only humans 'cept you, you a goddess
Only lying to you when I lie you down, just being honest
When you start as friends it's hard to say you're never going back
If I'm not the one then I'm the best mistake you ever had
Break up
Make up
Total waste of time
Can we please make up our minds?
And stop acting like we're blind
'Cause if the water dries up and the moon stops shining
Stars fall, and the world goes blind boy
You know, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
'Cause you're the best mistake I've ever made
But we hold on, hold on
There's no pot of gold in the rainbows we chase
But we hold on, hold on
You're, you're, you're, you're
Mmm, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
You're, you're, you're, you're
Mmm, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
In "Best Mistake," Ariana Grande & Big Sean reflect on a problematic relationship that has numerous breakups and makeups. The song is about acceptance and vulnerability; Sean confesses that he loves Grande, but he knows he can't always give the love she needs. They're fighting a daily war with themselves, and they desperately want their bond to work. They're not just lovers but also best friends, which makes it even harder to let go of each other.
The chorus implies that they agree to keep their love alive regardless of the circumstances. Grande sings, "Cause you're the best mistake I've ever made, but we hold on." The chorus declares that their love makes all the ups and downs worth it even if they don't find their pot of gold at the rainbows they chase. They're willing to be patient and try to make things work, even if it's impossible to do so. Altogether, "Best Mistake" is a poignant and moving piece of work that explores the turmoil and complexity of love in all its nuances.
Line by Line Meaning
How soon do we forget, how we felt?
We forget how intense our feelings were in the past.
Dealing with emotions, that never left
We are still dealing with unresolved emotions.
Playing with the hand that we were dealt, in this game
We are trying to navigate our relationship despite the challenges we face.
Maybe I'm the sinner, and you're the saint
I may be the one at fault while you are innocent.
Gotta stop pretending, what we ain't
We need to stop pretending that we are something we are not.
Why we pointing fingers, anyway?
Why are we blaming each other instead of working on our issues together?
When we're the same
We are both equally responsible for the state of our relationship.
Break up
Ending our relationship.
Make up
Reconciling and getting back together.
Total waste of time
Our constant breakups and makeups are not productive for our relationship.
Can we please make up our minds
We need to decide whether we want to stay together or end things for good.
And stop acting like we're blind?
We need to stop ignoring the problems in our relationship and face them head-on.
'Cause if the water dries up and the moon stops shining
Even if everything else falls apart, I will still love you.
Stars fall, and the world goes blind, boy
If everything in the world takes a turn for the worse, my love for you will remain.
You know, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
I will always love you and no one else.
'Cause you're the best mistake I've ever made
Us getting together may have been a mistake, but I still cherish the time we spent together.
But we hold on, hold on
Despite our issues, we are still clinging to our relationship and not giving up.
There's no pot of gold in the rainbows we chase
We are constantly chasing an unattainable goal in our relationship.
I guess time's wasting, tick tocking, lip locking
We are running out of time and need to work on our relationship before it's too late.
How can we keep the feelings fresh, how do we zip lock it?
How can we maintain the passion and love we once had for each other?
Wear your heart up on your sleeves so watch out for pickpockets
We need to be careful of people who may try to take advantage of our vulnerable state.
I guess to go the distance we might need to pit stop it
We may need to take a break in order to work on ourselves and our relationship.
Hold up, I know love could be a beach with no shore
Love can be endless and infinite, but also uncertain and unpredictable.
I done count to ten, lost my temper, and went back to four
I have tried to control my emotions, but with little success.
I know sometimes it's hard to realize I'm the man that you need
It may be difficult to see that I am the one you truly need in your life.
I had a dream we branched out started a family tree
I envision a future where we start a family together.
And I feel like that everything we do is overdue
We need to make up for lost time and start working on our relationship now.
You ask why I love your mom so much 'cause she's a older you
I love your mother because she reminds me of you and shares the same qualities that I love about you.
I wish that you were happy I guess that's the one thing I should be providing
My main goal is to make you happy and provide for you in any way possible.
Ain't no number twos, we both ones of ones and we the oddest couple only humans 'cept you, you a goddess
There is no one else in the world like us and despite our flaws, we are perfect for each other.
Only lying to you when I lie you down, just being honest
The only time I am not completely truthful with you is when we are physically intimate.
When you start as friends it's hard to say you're never going back
It's difficult to completely let go of a friendship and never go back to it.
If I'm not the one then I'm the best mistake you ever had
If we don't end up together, at least I can say that I was the best thing that ever happened to you.
You're, you're, you're, you're
You are always on my mind.
Mmm, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
My love for you will never fade.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DWANE WEIR II, BRITTANY CONEY, SEAN MICHAEL ANDERSON, ARIANA GRANDE, DENISIA ANDREWS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Thank You So Very Much
How soon do we forget, how we felt?
Dealing with emotions, that never left
Playing with the hand that we were dealt, in this game
Maybe I'm the sinner, and you're the saint
Gotta stop pretending, what we ain't
Why we pointing fingers, anyway?
When we're the same
Break up
Make up
Total waste of time
Can we please make up our minds
And stop acting like we're blind?
'Cause if the water dries up and the moon stops shining
Stars fall, and the world goes blind, boy
You know, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
'Cause you're the best mistake I've ever made
But we hold on, hold on
There's no pot of gold in the rainbows we chase
But we hold on, hold on
I guess time's wasting, tick tocking, lip locking
How can we keep the feelings fresh, how do we zip lock it?
Wear your heart up on your sleeves so watch out for pickpockets
I guess to go the distance we might need to pit stop it
Hold up, I know love could be a beach with no shore
I done count to ten, lost my temper, and went back to four
I know sometimes it's hard to realize I'm the man that you need
I had a dream we branched out started a family tree
And I feel like that everything we do is overdue
You ask why I love your mom so much 'cause she's a older you
I wish that you were happy I guess that's the one thing I should be providing
Ain't no number twos, we both ones of ones and we the oddest
Couple only humans 'cept you, you a goddess
Only lying to you when I lie you down, just being honest
When you start as friends it's hard to say you're never going back
If I'm not the one then I'm the best mistake you ever had
Break up
Make up
Total waste of time
Can we please make up our minds?
And stop acting like we're blind
'Cause if the water dries up and the moon stops shining
Stars fall, and the world goes blind boy
You know, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
'Cause you're the best mistake I've ever made
But we hold on, hold on
There's no pot of gold in the rainbows we chase
But we hold on, hold on
You're, you're, you're, you're
Mmm, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
You're, you're, you're, you're
Mmm, I'll be savin' my love for you, for you
young money
Finally this song began to be noticed😭This song deserves a lot of attention.
stella 🖤🤍
Agree 💯👍
Lucifer Hell
I love this song ❤️
gh0stiinq
This song deserves everything!!!! I LOVE this song so much!!!❤️💗🤍☁️
Mellina
I love it ❤😻
Verlixa Browninger
Still listening this song , cause I love it - 2021
crystal goof
same - 2023
The Morgane Club
This song tho- C’MON IT’S LEGENDARY
Patricia Noi
this song is it 😂❤
Dèmœñ Chêfh
I listen it I will went in hold rooom......
That's unstoppable 🥰🥰