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.
Too Close
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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I should be the one you love on
Boy, you got my mind playing truth or dare
Daring me kiss you right here
But we've been friends so long
And it seems so wrong
And everyone can see you're perfect for me
I've been thinking about you
Boy, it's killing me and I got to let you know
Baby, tell me, do you feel it like I do?
'Cause we both know what could go down if we got too close
Ah ah ah but if we get too close
Ah ah ah (down, down) down if we get too close
Remember that girl that you used to date?
She with my ex-boyfriend, that's great
So, what would you do?
What would you say if I said I loved you that way?
But we've been friends so long
And it seems so wrong
And everyone can see, you're perfect for me
But I just can't let it show
I've been thinking about you
Boy, it's killing me and I got to let you know
Baby, tell me, do you feel it like I do?
'Cause we both know what could go down if we got too close
Ah ah ah but if we get too close
Ah ah ah (down, down) down if we get too close
All my ladies, all my ladies, all my ladies make noise
All my ladies, all my ladies, all my ladies make noise
All my ladies, all my ladies, all my ladies make noise
All my ladies, all my ladies, all my ladies make noise
But I can't just let it show
I've been thinking about you
Boy, it's killing me and I got to let you know
Baby, tell me, do you feel it like I do?
'Cause we both know what could go down if we got too close
Down if we get too close
Ah ah ah but if we get too close
Ah ah ah (down, down) down if we get too close
Ah ah ah but if we get too close
Ah ah ah (down, down) down if we get too close
Ah ah ah (all my ladies, all my ladies, make noise)
Ah ah ah (all my ladies, all my ladies, make noise)
Ah ah ah (all my ladies, all my ladies, make noise)
Ah ah ah (all my ladies, all my ladies, make noise)
The song "Too Close" by Ariana Grande is about the complicated feelings that arise when two friends have possible romantic interest in each other. The lyrics express the hesitation to take the relationship to the next level despite the attraction and chemistry.
The first verse sets the tone for the song, with Ariana singing about how they both know what they want, but something is holding them back. She is playing "truth or dare" with her own mind, daring herself to kiss him but knowing that there are consequences of getting too close to a friend. The second verse brings in past relationships as a potential roadblock. Ariana asks the hypothetical question of what he would do if she revealed her feelings for him, but ultimately concludes in the chorus that she can't risk their friendship by getting too close.
The repeated chorus emphasizes the tension between the two, acknowledging that both feel the same chemistry and uncertainty around acting on it. The addition of the "all my ladies make noise" line could suggest that Ariana is reaching out to her female counterparts for advice, or that she is empowering herself and other women to speak up about their feelings.
Overall, "Too Close" exhibits Ariana's ability to convey complex emotions within her pop songs, while also bringing up the relatable theme of a friend-zone romance.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what I want, I know what you don't
I'm interested in you romantically but I am aware that you don't feel the same way about me.
I should be the one you love on
I believe that I would be a good partner for you.
Boy, you got my mind playing truth or dare
You make me feel like taking a risk and confessing my feelings for you.
Daring me kiss you right here
I want to kiss you even though I know it's not the right thing to do.
But we've been friends so long
We have a long-standing platonic relationship.
And it seems so wrong
It feels inappropriate for me to try to pursue a romantic relationship with you given our history as friends.
And everyone can see you're perfect for me
Our friends and acquaintances believe that we would be great together as a couple.
But I just can't let it show
I am apprehensive about making my feelings known to you, even if it means risking the chance for a romantic relationship.
I've been thinking about you
You have been on my mind recently.
Boy, it's killing me and I got to let you know
It's really affecting me and I want to let you know how I feel.
Baby, tell me, do you feel it like I do?
I am wondering if you have the same feelings for me that I have for you.
'Cause we both know what could go down if we got too close
We are both aware that if we pursue a romantic relationship, it could cause complications in our friendship.
Remember that girl that you used to date?
I am referring to a previous girlfriend of yours.
She with my ex-boyfriend, that's great
It is ironic that she is now dating my ex-boyfriend.
So, what would you do?
I am posing a hypothetical question to you.
What would you say if I said I loved you that way?
I am curious to know how you would react if I were to confess my romantic feelings for you.
Ah ah ah but if we get too close
Although I am drawn to you, I am afraid of getting too close and risking our friendship.
Down if we get too close
Things could go badly if we become romantically involved.
All my ladies, all my ladies, all my ladies make noise
This is a shout out to all the ladies in the audience to make some noise.
But I can't just let it show
Even though I want to tell you how I feel, I am hesitating to do so because of the potential consequences.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HARMONY SAMUELS, MAURICE WADE, CARMEN REECE, AL SHERROD LAMBERT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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