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.
close to you
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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But you could've held my hands through this
Baby let my mind run underneath warm jets
I run my hands through what's left
But we’re getting older, baby
Don't have much longer, baby
Why am I preaching?
To this choir, to this atheist?
Versions of these belong to you
(Just like mine
Versions of these belong to you)
After a while
They're keeping me close to you
(Just like me) they long to be close to you
In Ariana Grande's song "Close to You," the lyrics depict a sense of emotional detachment and a longing for connection. The opening lines, "If I'm honest, I wasn’t devastated, but you could've held my hands through this," suggest that the singer is expressing their indifference to a previous disappointment or heartbreak. However, they also express a desire for comfort and support from their partner during this difficult time.
The lines "Baby let my mind run underneath warm jets, I run my hands through what's left" depict the singer seeking solace and escape from their thoughts. The warm jets symbolize a form of therapy or mental escape, and running their hands through what's left suggests trying to salvage or find meaning in what remains. This could possibly refer to their relationship, trying to find some solace or understanding within it.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift towards a reflection on the passing of time and the fleeting nature of life. The lines "But we're getting older, baby, don't have much longer, baby" convey a sense of urgency and the realization that time is limited. The singer questions why they are trying to convince someone who may not share their beliefs or perspective ("To this choir, to this atheist"), emphasizing the futility of their efforts.
The chorus, "Just like mine, versions of these belong to you. After a while, they're keeping me close to you," reveals the underlying theme of longing for emotional closeness. The singer recognizes that others may experience similar emotions and desires, mirroring their own. The repetition of "close to you" echoes this longing, suggesting a need for proximity and emotional connection.
Overall, "Close to You" explores themes of emotional detachment, longing for connection, and the passing of time. It highlights the human desire for understanding, comfort, and emotional closeness, even in the face of indifference or limited time.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm honest, I wasn't devastated
To be truthful, I didn't feel deeply saddened
But you could've held my hands through this
Yet, you had the ability to provide support during this time
Baby let my mind run underneath warm jets
Allow me to immerse myself in warm thoughts and relaxation
I run my hands through what's left
I touch what remains, trying to hold on
But we're getting older, baby
However, we are growing older, my dear
Don't have much longer, baby
Our time together is limited, my love
Why am I preaching?
Why am I speaking passionately about this?
To this choir, to this atheist?
To a group of believers or to someone who doesn't share the same faith?
Just like mine
Similar to my own
Versions of these belong to you
Different interpretations of these experiences are yours
(Just like mine
(Just like mine
Versions of these belong to you)
Different interpretations of these experiences are yours)
After a while
Over time
They're keeping me close to you
They are making me feel connected to you
(Just like me) they long to be close to you
(Just like me) they have a strong desire to be near you
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@tomassgalvan
lyrics:
If i'm honest, I wasn't devastated
But you could've held my hand through this, baby
Let my mind run underneath warm jets
I run my hands through what's left
But we're getting older, baby
Don't have much longer baby
Why am I preaching?
To this choir, to this atheist
Just like mine versions of these belong to you
After a while
They're keeping me close to you
(Just like me, they long to be
Close to you)
@tomassgalvan
lyrics:
If i'm honest, I wasn't devastated
But you could've held my hand through this, baby
Let my mind run underneath warm jets
I run my hands through what's left
But we're getting older, baby
Don't have much longer baby
Why am I preaching?
To this choir, to this atheist
Just like mine versions of these belong to you
After a while
They're keeping me close to you
(Just like me, they long to be
Close to you)
@owaowa5669
seeing this interlude live felt like a dream
@thischannellovesjoji63
prettiest cover.... to ever exist.... even if u aren't an arianator ( i definetly am 🖤),, u cannot deny how beautiful this sounds . sick !
@snapple8255
OG is better
@BenziBashful
Yup, Frank still was better
@stolenchanels
@@feelintoofaded2085 period
@Funtimes101toomuchfunoverload
Shrek you have a frank ocean playlist 😭
@giancarlodiloy8102
I don’t listen to ari but this covers sick
@ad_rw
This should have been on "thank u, next" I'm lowkey pressed about that it isn't
@tomassgalvan
ikr omg