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.
Stick Around
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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There you come with your big, brown eyes and I'm so sure you got me mesmerized.
So sure I'm just about to fall for you
But you don't even try and catch me, so I.
[Ariana]
I pick myself up, I pick myself up.
Boy, you might be falling but I think I better not.
[Both]
don't leave cause there's something about me and you.
You gotta stick around, stick around around.
Oh, You gotta hang 'round if you wanna find out if it's
Love baby, real love, love, baby we've found.
You gotta stick around.
[Graham]
Any other guy would fall at your feet
They think I'm crazy but they're nothing like me.
I've always been the kind to think things out.
And I'm kinda wondering what you're all about.
So I.
[Ariana]
I make my mind up, I make my mind up.
But boy, you gotta know that I'm not in a rush.
I'm a fun girl not a dumb girl so.
Wait a minute
[Both]
Till I got you all figured out.
You gotta stick around, stick around, around.
Oh, you gotta hang 'round if you wanna find out if its
Love baby, real love, love baby we've found.
You gotta stick around.
Take a look, take a breath.
Take a chance on everything I've said.
Take your heart. And take your time.
And maybe one day you'll be mine.
Ohh, maybe one day you'll be mine. [Woah].
Yeah!
You gotta stick around, sick around, round.
Oh, you gotta hang round' if you wanna find out if its.
Love baby, real love, love baby we've found.
Stick around, stick around, round.
Oh, you gotta hand 'round if you wanna find out if its.
Love, baby, real love, love baby we've found.
You gotta stick around.
There you come with your big brown eyes and I'm
So sure you've got me mesmerized.
Sick around.
The song "Stick Around" by Ariana Grande and Graham Phillips is about the uncertainty that comes with falling in love. The two singers express their feelings about being captivated by the other person but not knowing whether they should take the next step. Graham admits that he is interested in Ariana and thinks she's amazing, but he wants to take his time to figure her out before jumping into a relationship. At the same time, Ariana is not a pushover and won't fall for someone who doesn't seem interested in her. She wants the guy to put in the effort to win her heart. The chorus urges the guy to stick around if he wants to find out if it's real love.
The lyrics use contrasting images to illustrate the conflicting emotions of the two singers. Graham describes himself as a thinker and not someone who would fall for just anyone, while Ariana is portrayed as a fun girl who isn't looking for a serious commitment but wants to be appreciated as more than just a fling. They both acknowledge that there is something special about their connection, but they want to take things slow and not rush into anything. The chorus ties everything together by emphasizing the importance of hanging on and giving the relationship a chance to develop into something real.
Overall, "Stick Around" is a catchy, upbeat song that captures the excitement and uncertainty of falling in love. It highlights the importance of communication, patience, and effort in building a meaningful connection with someone.
Line by Line Meaning
There you come with your big, brown eyes and I'm so sure you got me mesmerized.
You have captivating eyes that seem to have a hold on me.
So sure I'm just about to fall for you, but you don't even try and catch me, so I.
I am about to fall for you, but you seem uninterested and not willing to reciprocate.
I pick myself up, I pick myself up. Boy, you might be falling but I think I better not. I'm gonna take my time, but
I am not going to fall for you like previous guys, and I will take my time to understand who you are.
don't leave cause there's something about me and you.
Stay, there is something unique about us that we should explore.
You gotta stick around, stick around around. Oh, You gotta hang 'round if you wanna find out if it's Love baby, real love, love, baby we've found. You gotta stick around.
If you want to see if there's love between us, you need to stick around and be patient, and love may finally come.
Any other guy would fall at your feet. They think I'm crazy but they're nothing like me.
Other guys may fall for you easily, but I'm different, and I want to assess and understand who you are.
I've always been the kind to think things out. And I'm kinda wondering what you're all about.
I am a thoughtful person and seek to know and understand the reality of things, and I want to understand you.
I make my mind up, I make my mind up. But boy, you gotta know that I'm not in a rush. I'm a fun girl not a dumb girl so. Wait a minute
I will make a decision, but I am not in a hurry, and I am a fun and intelligent person, so take your time.
Till I got you all figured out.
I cannot make a final conclusion about us until I fully understand who you are.
Take a look, take a breath. Take a chance on everything I've said. Take your heart. And take your time. And maybe one day you'll be mine. Ohh, maybe one day you'll be mine. [Woah]. Yeah!
Consider what I am saying, be patient and attentive, and one day we may become more than just friends.
Stick around, stick around, round. Oh, you gotta hand 'round if you wanna find out if its. Love, baby, real love, love baby we've found. You gotta stick around.
Remain close, and we will know if our feelings for each other are real and if we've found true love.
Sick around.
Stay.
Contributed by Cameron K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Billo36
on 7 rings
Its a good song
Kgasa
on Love Me Harder
Tell me something I need to know
Then take my breath and never let it go
If you just let me invade your space
I'll take the pleasure, take it with the pain
And if in the moment, I bite my lip
Baby, in that moment, you'll know this is
Something bigger than us and beyond bliss
Give me a reason to believe it
'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(Lo-love me harder)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder
I know your motives and you know mine
The ones that love me, I tend to leave behind
If you know about me and choose to stay
Then take this pleasure and take it with the pain
And if in the moment you bite your lip
When I get you moaning, you know it's real
Can you feel the pressure between your hips?
I'll make it feel like the first time
'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(I'ma love you harder)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder (love me, baby, love me)
(Lo-love me harder)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder (oh)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder (you gotta love me harder)
So what do I do if I can't figure it out? (Figure it out)
You got to try, try, try again, yeah (whoa)
So what do I do if I can't figure it out? (Figure it out)
I'm gonna leave, leave, leave again
'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(I'ma love you, love you, love)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(Got to love me, baby)
'Cause if you want to keep me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta
Got to love me harder
(Love me harder)
And if you really need me
You gotta, gotta, gotta, gotta (I'ma do it, do it, do it)
Got to love me harder
(I'ma love you harder, hey)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Love me, love me, love me (love me)
Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh
Harder, harder, harder
(Boy, you gotta love me, love me, baby)
Love me, love me, love me
(Just a little bit harder, harder, baby)
Harder, harder, harder
jada
on Santa Tell Me
i mean USA sry
jada
on Santa Tell Me
my Chromebook at school
Winter
on 7 rings
I LOVE THIS SONG
Jamelsakka
on 34+35 Remix (feat. Doja Cat, Megan Thee Stallion) - Remix
Nice
Dominique
on break up with your boyfriend
yuh yuh
Helium
on Positions
Nice
ethan
on Positions
what up
jazmin viente
on Be Alright
fan