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.
the wizard and i
Ariana Grande Lyrics
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Once I prove my worth
And when I meet the Wizard
What I've waited for since- since birth!
And with all his Wizard wisdom
By my looks, he won't be blinded
Do you think the Wizard is dumb?
No!
He'll say to me, "I see who you truly are -
A girl on whom I can rely!"
And that's how we'll begin
The Wizard and I
Once I'm with the Wizard
My whole life will change
Cause once you're with the Wizard
No one thinks you're strange!
No father is not proud of you
No sister acts ashamed
And all of Oz has to love you
When by the Wizard, you're acclaimed
And this gift or this curse I have inside
Maybe at last, I'll know why
When we are hand in hand
The Wizard and I
And one day, he'll say to me
"Elphaba, a girl who is so superior
Shouldn't a girl who's so good inside
Have a matching exterior?
And since folks here to an absurd degree
Seem fixated on your verdigris
Would it be all right by you
If I de-greenify you?"
And though of course, that's not important to me
"All right, why not?" I'll reply
Oh, what a pair we'll be The Wizard and I
Yes, what a pair we'll be The Wizard and-
Unlimited
My future is unlimited
And I've just had a vision
Almost like a prophecy, I know
It sounds truly crazy
And true, the vision's hazy
But I swear, someday there'll be
A celebration throughout Oz
That's all to do with me!
And I'll stand there with the Wizard
Feeling things I've never felt
And though I'd never show it
I'll be so happy, I could melt!
And so it will be
For the rest of my life
And I'll want nothing else till I die
Held in such high esteem
When people see me, they will scream
For half of Oz's favorite team
The Wizard and I
In the song "The Wizard and I," Ariana Grande sings about Elphaba, the green-skinned protagonist in the musical "Wicked." The song expresses Elphaba's excitement and anticipation as she prepares to meet the Wizard of Oz, to whom she hopes to prove her worth in exchange for her heart's desire. Elphaba believes that her green skin is a curse, but she hopes the Wizard can help her become "normal." She imagines the Wizard will see her true self and that he will appreciate and approve of her. She is excited about the prospect of being accepted and admired by everyone at Oz. The song also hints at Elphaba's eventual rise as the Wicked Witch of the West.
Throughout the lyrics, Elphaba expresses a strong desire to be accepted and loved by those around her. She believes that once she meets the Wizard and proves her worth, she will be accepted and loved universally. The references to her green skin highlight her perceived otherness, contrasting her difference with the conformity that is expected of her in the Oz society. She is hopeful that the Wizard can help her become "normal" and provide a way for her to fit in with everyone else. The lyrics show her willingness to sacrifice her identity to be accepted by others.
In conclusion, "The Wizard and I" is a song that highlights the themes of identity, acceptance, and ambition. This song captures Elphaba's inner world and her desires to be loved, accepted, and respected. It shows her willingness to go to great lengths to achieve her dreams, including altering her appearance to be more acceptable to society.
Line by Line Meaning
When I meet the Wizard
I'm excited to meet the Wizard.
Once I prove my worth
I will prove that I am worthy of the Wizard's attention.
And when I meet the Wizard
It will be a defining moment for me.
What I've waited for since- since birth!
Meeting the Wizard has been my lifelong dream.
And with all his Wizard wisdom
The Wizard is very wise.
By my looks, he won't be blinded
The Wizard won't judge me by my appearance.
Do you think the Wizard is dumb?
The Wizard is not dumb.
Or, like Munchkins, so small-minded?
The Wizard is not narrow-minded like some Munchkins can be.
He'll say to me, "I see who you truly are -
The Wizard will recognize the real me.
A girl on whom I can rely!"
The Wizard will trust and depend on me.
And that's how we'll begin
Our relationship will start this way.
Once I'm with the Wizard
Being with the Wizard will change my life.
My whole life will change
My life will become completely different.
Cause once you're with the Wizard
Being with the Wizard will change everything about me for the better.
No one thinks you're strange!
People will appreciate and admire me for being with the Wizard.
No father is not proud of you
Even my father will be proud of me.
No sister acts ashamed
My sister won't be embarrassed of me.
And all of Oz has to love you
Everyone in Oz will love me because of the Wizard.
When by the Wizard, you're acclaimed
I will receive a lot of praise and admiration from others when I am with the Wizard.
And this gift or this curse I have inside
I have a unique ability that can either be a gift or a curse.
Maybe at last, I'll know why
I will finally understand the reason for my gift or curse.
When we are hand in hand
When the Wizard and I are together.
The Wizard and I
Our partnership and friendship.
And one day, he'll say to me
The Wizard will talk to me one day.
"Elphaba, a girl who is so superior
The Wizard will compliment me and call me superior.
Shouldn't a girl who's so good inside
The Wizard believes that I am a genuinely good person on the inside.
Have a matching exterior?
The Wizard thinks I should look as good on the outside as I am on the inside.
And since folks here to an absurd degree
The people around me are obsessed with my green skin.
Seem fixated on your verdigris
They are very interested in my green color.
Would it be all right by you
The Wizard is asking my permission for something.
If I de-greenify you?"
The Wizard wants to remove my green color.
And though of course, that's not important to me
I don't care about my appearance as much as the Wizard does.
"All right, why not?" I'll reply
I agree to let the Wizard change my appearance.
Oh, what a pair we'll be The Wizard and I
Our relationship will be even stronger after this experience.
Unlimited
The possibilities for my future are endless.
My future is unlimited
I have a bright future ahead of me.
And I've just had a vision
I've had a powerful vision of my future with the Wizard.
Almost like a prophecy, I know
It feels like a prediction of what will happen.
It sounds truly crazy
The vision sounds almost unbelievable.
And true, the vision's hazy
The vision is not entirely clear.
But I swear, someday there'll be
But I am confident that this vision will come true someday.
A celebration throughout Oz
A big party will be thrown in my honor all across Oz.
That's all to do with me!
The celebration will be entirely about me and my accomplishments.
And I'll stand there with the Wizard
The Wizard will be by my side during this celebration.
Feeling things I've never felt
I will experience intense emotions during this moment.
And though I'd never show it
I won't show how I really feel in front of others.
I'll be so happy, I could melt!
I will be so happy that it will feel overwhelming.
And so it will be
This vision will come true.
For the rest of my life
This moment will have a profound impact on the rest of my existence.
And I'll want nothing else till I die
I won't need anything else in life after this moment.
Held in such high esteem
I will be regarded with great respect and admiration.
When people see me, they will scream
People will be overjoyed to see me.
For half of Oz's favorite team
I will be half of the Wizard and I, a celebrated duo.
The Wizard and I
We will always be together, a powerful team.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Lawrence Schwartz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@faithjeanfrancois4114
When I meet the Wizard
Once I prove my worth
And then I meet the Wizard
What I've waited for since, since birth
And with all his Wizard wisdom
By my looks, he won't be blinded
Do you think the Wizard is dumb?
Or like Munchkins so small-minded?
No, he'll say to me I see who you truly are
A girl on whom I can rely
And that's how we'll begin
The Wizard and I
Once I'm with the Wizard
My whole life will change
'Cause once you're with the Wizard
No one thinks you're strange
No father is not proud of you
No sister acts ashamed
And all of Oz has to love you
When by the Wizard, you're acclaimed
And this gift or this curse
I have inside
Maybe at last, I'll know why
When we are hand in hand
The Wizard and I
And one day, he'll say to me "Elphaba
A girl who is so superior
Shouldn't a girl, who's so good inside
Have a matching exterior?
And since folks here to an absurd degree
Seem fixated on your verdigris
Would it be all right by you
If I de-greenify you?"
Of course that's not important to me
All right, why not", I'll reply
Oh, what a pair we'll be
The Wizard and I
Yes, what a pair we'll be
The Wizard and
Unlimited
My future is unlimited
And I've just had a vision almost like a prophecy
I know, it sounds truly crazy
And true, the vision's hazy
But I swear, someday there'll be
A celebration throughout OZ
That's all to do with me!
And I'll stand there with the Wizard
Feeling things I've never felt
And though I'd never show it
I'd be so happy, I could melt
And so it will be for the rest of my life
And I'll want nothing else 'til I die
Held in such high esteem
When people see me, they will scream
For half of Oz's favorite team
@guadalupemaldonado625
i'd love to hear her singing this song again now that her voice has matured as it seems on her recent snl's performances (specially we cant be friends)
@FreelancerJessMC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ot4Ed3cNXk
@RyleeLewis0
she is so good i cant
@amachlis1991
She manifested it ❤
@faithjeanfrancois4114
When I meet the Wizard
Once I prove my worth
And then I meet the Wizard
What I've waited for since, since birth
And with all his Wizard wisdom
By my looks, he won't be blinded
Do you think the Wizard is dumb?
Or like Munchkins so small-minded?
No, he'll say to me I see who you truly are
A girl on whom I can rely
And that's how we'll begin
The Wizard and I
Once I'm with the Wizard
My whole life will change
'Cause once you're with the Wizard
No one thinks you're strange
No father is not proud of you
No sister acts ashamed
And all of Oz has to love you
When by the Wizard, you're acclaimed
And this gift or this curse
I have inside
Maybe at last, I'll know why
When we are hand in hand
The Wizard and I
And one day, he'll say to me "Elphaba
A girl who is so superior
Shouldn't a girl, who's so good inside
Have a matching exterior?
And since folks here to an absurd degree
Seem fixated on your verdigris
Would it be all right by you
If I de-greenify you?"
Of course that's not important to me
All right, why not", I'll reply
Oh, what a pair we'll be
The Wizard and I
Yes, what a pair we'll be
The Wizard and
Unlimited
My future is unlimited
And I've just had a vision almost like a prophecy
I know, it sounds truly crazy
And true, the vision's hazy
But I swear, someday there'll be
A celebration throughout OZ
That's all to do with me!
And I'll stand there with the Wizard
Feeling things I've never felt
And though I'd never show it
I'd be so happy, I could melt
And so it will be for the rest of my life
And I'll want nothing else 'til I die
Held in such high esteem
When people see me, they will scream
For half of Oz's favorite team
@spidersiri104
i cant wait to watch the movie, after 20 years 🤧
@dion789
The way she puts the emphasis in 'and with all his wizard wisdom' really tickles my brain the right way.
@jponigurl
I knew she always wanted to be Glinda so happy she made it ❤ It was amazing watching her in Wicked on opening night 💚🩷
@MeganCraft-v7p
She was amazing. So happy for her
@xoluciaxo_3721
Wow she grew so much vocally, really impressive!