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.
Don’t Call Me Angel
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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You ain't got me right
Don't call me angel
You can't pay my price
Ain't from no Heaven
Yeah, you heard me right (yeah, you heard me)
Even though you know we fly (though you know we)
Don't call me angel
Uh, don't call me angel when I'm a mess
Don't call me angel when I get undressed
You know I, I don't like that, boy
Uh, I make my money, and I write the checks
So say my name with a little respect
All my girls successful, and you're just our guest
Do I really need to say it?
Do I need to say it again, yeah?
You better stop the sweet talk
And keep your pretty mouth shut
Boy, don't call me angel
You ain't got me right
Don't call me angel
You can't pay my price
Ain't from no Heaven
Yeah, you heard me right (yeah, you heard me)
Even though you know we fly (though you know we)
Don't call me angel
See you here with somebody
You sizin' up my body, oh yeah
Don't you know that I bite when the sun set? Yeah
So don't you try come around me
Might work with her, but not me, oh yeah
Don't you know that I bite when the sun set?
Keep my name out your mouth
I know what you about
So keep my name out your mouth (oh yeah)
Boy, don't call me angel
You ain't got me right
Don't call me angel
You can't pay my price
Ain't from no Heaven
Yeah, you heard me right (yeah, you heard me)
Even though you know we fly (though you know we)
Don't call me angel
I appreciate the way you watch me, I can't lie
I drop it down, I pick it up, I back it off the county line
I fell from Heaven, now I'm living like a devil
You can't get me off your mind
I appreciate the way you want me, I can't lie (can't lie)
I drop it low, I back it up, I know you wanna think you're mine
Baby, I totally get it, you can't guess so
You can't get me off your mind
We in it together, but don't call me angel
Boy, don't call me angel
You ain't got me right
Don't call me angel
You can't pay my price
Ain't from no Heaven
Yeah, you heard me right (Yeah, you heard me)
Even though you know we fly (Though you know we)
Don't call me angel
(Yeah, you heard me)
Angel
Don't call me angel (yeah, you heard me)
Don't call me angel
In "Don't Call Me Angel," Ariana Grande, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey join forces to deliver a female-empowering anthem. The song speaks to the idea of not objectifying or underestimating women, emphasizing that they cannot be tamed by men. The chorus, with the repeating line 'don't call me angel,' is a clear message to men not to presume they can identify or categorize women. The use of the phrase "You can't pay my price," reiterates the message that women cannot be bought or controlled, as they are worth more than any amount a man could offer them.
In the pre-chorus, Ariana sings the line "I make my money and write my checks", emphasizing female independence and financial stability. When she says "All my girls successful, and you're just our guest," she's letting men know they are not in charge in their presence. The second verse is sung by Miley Cyrus and reinforces the theme of female power: "See you here with somebody, you sizin' up my body, oh yeah / Don't you know that I bite when the sun set? Yeah." She's warning that the men who try to objectify her or her friends will quickly realize they picked the wrong women to underestimate or mess with.
Overall, the song is a celebration of female autonomy and power, telling men to step back and respect the power of women.
Line by Line Meaning
Boy, don't call me angel
Please do not address me as an angel, boy.
You ain't got me right
You do not understand who I really am.
Don't call me angel
Again, please do not call me angel.
You can't pay my price
You cannot afford what it takes to be with me.
Ain't from no Heaven
I am not from any heavenly realm.
Yeah, you heard me right (yeah, you heard me)
I am absolutely serious (and I know you are listening).
Even though you know we fly (though you know we)
Even though you know we are superior (like angels),
Uh, don't call me angel when I'm a mess
Do not refer to me as an angel when I am struggling.
Don't call me angel when I get undressed
Do not refer to me as an angel when I am disrobed.
You know I, I don't like that, boy
You must know that I do not appreciate it when you call me angel.
Uh, I make my money, and I write the checks
I am successful on my own and I am in control of my finances.
So say my name with a little respect
When you address me, please use a respectful tone of voice.
All my girls successful, and you're just our guest
My female companions and I are all successful, and you are merely a visitor.
Do I really need to say it?
Do I need to state the obvious?
Do I need to say it again, yeah?
Should I repeat myself?
You better stop the sweet talk
Stop being overly charming or complimentary.
And keep your pretty mouth shut
Do not say anything else.
See you here with somebody
I notice that you are here with someone else.
You sizin' up my body, oh yeah
You seem to be scrutinizing my physique.
Don't you know that I bite when the sun set? Yeah
I am not as docile as you may think. I can be ferocious when provoked.
So don't you try come around me
Do not attempt to approach me.
Might work with her, but not me, oh yeah
Flattery may work on someone else, but it will not work on me.
Keep my name out your mouth
Do not mention my name.
I know what you about
I know your true intentions.
I appreciate the way you watch me, I can't lie
I am aware of how you observe me, and I must admit that it is flattering.
I drop it down, I pick it up, I back it off the county line
I am confident in my dancing abilities and I am not afraid to show them off.
I fell from Heaven, now I'm living like a devil
I may have been seen as a heavenly figure in the past, but now I am embracing a wilder lifestyle.
You can't get me off your mind
You cannot stop thinking about me.
Baby, I totally get it, you can't guess so
I understand why you are attracted to me, even if you do not.
We in it together, but don't call me angel
We may be involved with each other, but you still should not call me angel.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ilya Salmanzadeh, Alma-Sofia Miettinen, Ariana Grande, Elizabeth Grant, Max Martin, Miley Cyrus, Savan Harish Kotecha
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PianoHits
Ariana : seducing the camera
Miley : torturing an innocent man
Lana : in the dark alone throwing knives
@vpa4705
You should listen Lana's new song 'Dealer'. It's amazing.
@rubys9703
😂😂🤣😂
@ozziaheeyote3861
Loooooooool
@SpicyPaisy
He's not innocent, he called them Angels!
@callmemetisuwu4837
true
@sheddingsnakeskin
The transition between Ari's part and Lana's is actually insane
@dojacupcake7232
Agreed🙌🏼🔥
@hsd287
Yes they changed the speed in a good wa
@cloudyxsxies583
IKR