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.
Suitcase
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Crying again
You said that you changed,
But you're just the same
Now don't make it worse
By trying to lie
I saw you kiss her
Don't worry I'm not angry
I'm way past that already
These are the last tears you'll see
So don't you,
Don't you worry about me
I know what to do, boy
To get over you
I'm gonna send you away
But I'm not ready so
Just get out of my face
Stop standing in my way
I'm going out to say what?
I'm ready
I'm gonna get out my suitcase and
Get out of this place and
I'm going somewhere and
Get you out of my hair
I'm gonna have fun
Baby be so gone
And when I get home
You know you better be gone
Boy you know you better be gone
(You better be gone)
Boy don't look so confused
Remember the truth
Now when I met you
You had nothing at all
I guess with true love
What mine is your's
And maybe it was
But it's not anymore
Don't worry I'm not angry
I'm way past that already
These are the last tears you'll see
So don't you,
Don't you worry about me
I know what to do, boy
To get over you
I'm gonna send you away
But I'm not ready so
Just get out of my face
Stop standing in my way
I'm going out to say what?
I'm ready
I'm gonna get out my suitcase and
Get out of this place and
I'm going somewhere and
Get you out of my hair
I'm gonna have fun
Baby be so gone
And when I get home
You know you better be gone
You better be gone
So we believed the one that loved
Would have to hurt and lie
So we don't make the same mistakes
The problem isn't mine
I know what to do, boy
To get over you
I'm gonna send you away
But I'm not ready so
Just get out of my face
Stop standing in my way
I'm going out to say what?
I'm ready
I'm gonna get out my suitcase and
Get out of this place and
I'm going somewhere and
Get you out of my hair
I'm gonna have fun
Baby be so gone
And when I get back
You know you better be gone
You better be gone
You better be gone
You better be gone
The lyrics of Ariana Grande's "Suitcase" describe a relationship that has come to an end. The singer has caught their partner cheating and is ready to move on. The verses address the partner directly, with the singer expressing their disappointment and anger at the betrayal. The chorus, on the other hand, is the singer's declaration of independence, where she reveals that she's over the pain and is planning to leave the person and the stressful situation behind. The final verse has the singer declaring that they're learning from the experience and not making the same mistake again.
The song is a powerful statement about self-love and empowerment. The singer has been through a lot, but she's not letting it break her. Instead, she's taking control of her life and moving on to better things. The lyrics highlight the importance of self-care and being true to yourself. The chorus, in particular, is a call to action for anyone who has been hurt by a partner. It's an anthem for anyone who's ready to take charge of their life and move on from a toxic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I was there in the rain, Crying again
The singer was crying in the rain, and it's not the first time it has happened.
You said that you changed, But you're just the same
The singer's partner claimed to have changed, but it's apparent that they haven't.
Now don't make it worse By trying to lie I saw you kiss her With my own eyes
The partner should not try to make things worse by lying, as the singer witnessed them kissing another person.
Don't worry I'm not angry I'm way past that already These are the last tears you'll see So don't you, Don't you worry about me
The singer is not angry, and they've already shed their last tear. Their partner doesn't need to be concerned about them anymore.
I'm gonna send you away But I'm not ready so Just get out of my face Stop standing in my way I'm going out to say what? I'm ready
The singer wants to break up with their partner, but they are not prepared for it yet. They want their partner to leave so that they can process their feelings and make a clean break.
I'm gonna get out my suitcase and Get out of this place and I'm going somewhere and Get you out of my hair I'm gonna have fun Baby be so gone
The singer is leaving their current location and their partner behind. They want to move on and have a good time without them.
And when I get home You know you better be gone Boy you know you better be gone (You better be gone)
The singer's partner needs to have vacated their shared space by the time the singer returns home.
Boy don't look so confused Remember the truth Now when I met you You had nothing at all
The singer's partner should not act confused about the situation because they know the truth. When the singer met them, they had nothing, and the singer has helped them along the way.
I guess with true love What mine is your's And maybe it was But it's not anymore
In a true love relationship, what one person has belongs to both people. However, this is no longer true for the singer and their partner.
So we believed the one that loved Would have to hurt and lie So we don't make the same mistakes The problem isn't mine
People often believe that the person they love will hurt and lie to them. The singer doesn't want to make the same mistake of believing this and assumes that the problem is not theirs.
And when I get back You know you better be gone You better be gone You better be gone You better be gone
If the singer decides to come back to their current location, their partner needs to be gone. The singer emphasizes this by repeating "You better be gone" four times.
Contributed by Levi G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bocabby7707
we need a album of all her unreleased songs
@Lacen2007
She's come a long way vocally.
@coquetteicon
I feel like No Arianator mentions this bop anymore. It’s still amazing and I’ve always loved it. Shows how much Ari’s music and vocals have changed 💖
@avimotta
I'm actually crying... she grew up so so much... I can't believe it
@Sara-fw5pe
Im so sad that there isn't a studio version cause i wanted to listen to it on spotify when i heard this song I fell in love with it 😍😍
@luccy.
i’ll always keep coming back to this song, it will always be one of my favourites even if it is unreleased ♡
@lilililililililililililili9944
I love this sm, im so sad theres no studio version of this😫
@SOADSlipknotMusicVideosBackup
I have seen on the Ariana Grande Fandom page, that this song does have a actual final version, but I guess that it still hasn't been released or leaked yet.
@kiayah
So proud of her omg she's come such a long way<3
@sshaw32096
Wow I forgot how much I love this song! Used to part my hair specifically so I could match the look at this performance