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, MΓ½a, 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 Grandeβs highly anticipated seventh studio album βeternal sunshine" was released on March 8th, 2024. The title is a reference to one of her favourite films, βEternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mindβ which stars Jim Carrey. The album is a concept album inspired by the events of the film. The lead single βyes, 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 βwe 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 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.
Breathing
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Way too much of my energy
I look up and the whole roomβ²s spinning
You take my cares away
I can so over-complicate, people tell me to medicate
Feel my blood running, swear the sky's falling
I know that all this -β²s fabricated
Don't know what else to try, but you tell me every time
Just keep breathinβ², and breathinβ², and breathin', and breathinβ²
And oh, I gotta keep, keep on breathin'
Just keep breathinβ², and breathin', and breathinβ², and breathin'
And oh, I gotta keep, keep on breathin', mmm-mmm
Sometimes, itβ²s hard to find
Find my way up into the clouds
Tune it out, they can be so loud
You remind me of a time
When things werenβ²t so complicated
All I need is to see your face
Feel my blood running, swear the sky's falling
I know that all this -β²s fabricated
Time goes by and I, can't control my mind
Donβ²t know what else to try, but you tell me every time
Just keep breathin', and breathinβ², and breathin', and breathin'
And oh, I gotta keep, I keep on breathinβ²
Just keep breathinβ², and breathin', and breathinβ², and breathin'
And oh, I gotta keep, I keep on breathinβ², mmm-mmm, yeah
My, my air, my, my air
My, my air, my air
My, my air, my, my air
My, my air, yeah
Just keep breathin', and breathinβ², and breathin', and breathin'
And I, and oh, I gotta keep, I keep on breathinβ²
Just keep breathinβ², and breathin', and breathinβ², and breathin'
And oh, I gotta keep, I keep on breathinβ², mmm-mmm, yeah
Feel my blood running, swear the sky's falling (oh, whoa)
I keep on breathinβ² (oh, yeah)
Time goes by and I, can't control my mind
I keep on breathin', mmm-mmm, yeah
The lyrics to Ariana Grande's song "Breathing" convey a message of finding solace and peace in the midst of chaos and overwhelming circumstances. The song speaks to the moments when life feels too demanding and draining, when the world seems to be spinning and everything becomes too complicated. It portrays a struggle with anxiety and stress, as the singer mentions that people tell her to medicate and that she can't control her mind.
However, amidst this chaos, the song suggests that the solution lies in taking deep breaths and finding inner strength. "Just keep breathin', and breathin', and breathin', and breathin'" is repeated throughout the song as a mantra, emphasizing the importance of staying grounded and composed during difficult times. The singer finds refuge in the presence of someone who takes away her cares and reminds her of a simpler time.
The lyrics also touch upon the theme of self-preservation and the importance of blocking out negative influences. The line "Tune it out, they can be so loud" signifies the need to ignore the noise and distractions that can cloud one's mind. The song encourages the listener to keep pushing forward and not give up, as reflected in the repetition of "I keep on breathin'."
Overall, "Breathing" is a powerful and uplifting song that encourages resilience, self-care, and finding inner strength amidst overwhelming situations.
Line by Line Meaning
Some days, things just take
On certain days, various situations and circumstances require
Way too much of my energy
An excessive amount of my physical and emotional strength
I look up and the whole room's spinning
When I raise my gaze, the entire environment appears to be rotating
You take my cares away
You alleviate my worries and concerns
I can so over-complicate, people tell me to medicate
I tend to excessively complicate matters, and others suggest medication as a solution
Feel my blood running, swear the sky's falling
Sensations of my blood flowing, as if the sky is collapsing
I know that all this -'s fabricated
I am aware that these feelings are not based on reality
Time goes by and I, can't control my mind
As time passes, I struggle to manage my thoughts
Don't know what else to try, but you tell me every time
I don't know any other methods to attempt, but you consistently advise me
Just keep breathin', and breathin', and breathin', and breathin'
Simply continue to inhale and exhale repeatedly
And oh, I gotta keep, keep on breathin'
And oh, I must continue, persistently breathing
Sometimes, it's hard to find
At times, it becomes challenging to locate
Find my way up into the clouds
Discover my path among the lofty clouds
Tune it out, they can be so loud
Block out the noise, as it can be excessively loud
You remind me of a time
You bring to mind a period
When things weren't so complicated
When situations were less intricate
All I need is to see your face
All I require is a glimpse of your countenance
My, my air, my, my air
My, my lifesource, my, my lifesource
Just keep breathin', and breathin', and breathin', and breathin'
Simply continue to inhale and exhale repeatedly
And I, and oh, I gotta keep, I keep on breathin'
And I, and oh, I must continue, persistently breathing
My, my air, my air
My, my lifesource, my lifesource
Feel my blood running, swear the sky's falling (oh, whoa)
Experience the sensation of my blood flowing, genuinely believing the sky is collapsing
I keep on breathin' (oh, yeah)
I continue to breathe (oh, yeah)
Time goes by and I, can't control my mind
As time passes, I am unable to govern my own thoughts
I keep on breathin', mmm-mmm, yeah
I persistently breathe, mmm-mmm, yeah
Writer(s): - Ilya, Savan Harish Kotecha, Peter Svensson, Ariana Grande
Contributed by Callie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gaytoulouse2247
to all the haters saying "ariana get over it, you're so sensitive"
ok, but did u know:
1. when ariana was 8 years old, her parents got a divorce
2. she was bullied in school
3. her grandpa died of cancer after she dropped her 2nd album
4. over 20 people died at her concert when there was a suicide bombing, and many many more severely injured. ariana was getting blamed for this even though she had nothing to do with it.
5. her ex aka her best friend still mac miller had an accidental overdose and died while they were still very in touch
6. she broke of an engagement with pete because she still loved mac. in ghostin, she sang "though i wish he were here instead/don't want that living in your head/he just comes to visit me/when i'm dreaming every now and then"
7. and not to mention, she is diagnosed with ptsd (post traumatic stress disorder) and has severe anxiety
8. she gets hate everyday
but do you still see her giving up? no. she is one of the strongest most brave women i have ever seen. yeah, some people have been through s*** that u don't know about. but she still keeps breathing. so think twice before calling someone sensitive
@steven1081
Unpopular opinion:
This is one of her best songs.
@diegoluis1060
Late
@tyler-_-kellan
How is that an unpopular opinion? Ari is queen
@wandisadlamini1224
State the obvious gurl
@user-wd1nq7tz5o
this!!!
@s1kile
Actually, almost all of her songs is the best
@ronaksaxena8913
This song has a different value for the people dealing with anxiety and depression.
@songxl.03
Yes!!!!
@abdoulayediabate9973
@@songxl.03 je j
@teagan9659
Yes it really does