Thank U Next
KIDZ BOP Kids Lyrics


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Thought I'd end up with him
But he wasn't a match
Wrote some songs about you, then
Now I listen and laugh
Even they can't compare though
And for that, I'm so thankful
Wish I could say, "Thank you" to that one
'Cause he was an angel

One taught me love
One taught me patience
And one taught me pain
Now, I'm so amazing
Say I've loved and I've lost
But that's not what I see
So, look what I got
Look what you taught me
And for that, I say

Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next
I'm so I'm so grateful for my ex
Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next
I'm so I'm so

Spend more time with my friends
I ain't worried 'bout nothin'
Plus, I met someone else
We havin' better discussions
I know they say I move on too fast
But this one gon' last
'Cause her name is my name
And I'm so good with that (so good with that)

She taught me love (love)
She taught me patience (patience)
How she handles pain (pain)
That so amazing (yeah, she's amazing)
I've loved and I've lost (yeah, yeah)
But that's not what I see (yeah, yeah)
'Cause look what I've found (yeah, yeah)
Ain't no need for searching, and for that, I say

Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next
I'm so I'm so grateful for my ex
Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next
I'm so I'm so grateful for my ex

Thank you, next
Thank you, next
Thank you, next
I'm so I'm so

One day I'll walk down the aisle
Holding hands with my mama
I'll be thanking my dad
'Cause she grew from the drama
Only wanna do it once, real bad
Gon' make that thing last
God forbid something happens
Least this song is a smash (song is a smash)

I've got so much love (love)
Got so much patience (patience)
I've learned from the pain (pain)
I turned out amazing (turned out amazing)
Say I've loved and I've lost (yeah, yeah)
But that's not what I see (yeah, yeah)
'Cause look what I've found (yeah, yeah)
Ain't no need for searching
And for that, I say

Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next
I'm so I'm so grateful for my ex
Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next (next)
Thank you, next
I'm so I'm so grateful for my ex

Thank you, next
Thank you, next




Thank you, next
Yeah, yee

Overall Meaning

In "Thank U Next," KIDZ BOP Kids express gratitude for the lessons they've learned from their past relationships. The song acknowledges the pain and heartache they've gone through, but also recognizes the growth and personal development that comes from those experiences. The opening lines reflect on a past romance that didn't work out as hoped, leading the singer to listen to songs about the situation and laugh about it now. The chorus then states "One taught me love, One taught me patience, And one taught me pain," referring to the lessons they've learned from each past relationship. Despite the loss, the singer expresses gratitude for the positive things that came out of the relationship and for finding someone new who makes them happy.


The second verse highlights the singer's new relationship and how it's different from the past ones. Rather than worrying about moving on too quickly, the new relationship is strong and built to last. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing how the singer is grateful for their exes and what they taught them. The last verse then looks to the future, imagining a successful marriage that will be a happy ending to the singer's romantic journey.


Overall, "Thank U Next" is an empowering song that encourages self-reflection and growth after a breakup. It teaches that everything happens for a reason and that even though relationships can be painful, there is always something valuable to learn from them.


Line by Line Meaning

Thought I'd end up with him
I thought I had found my perfect match


But he wasn't a match
He turned out to not be the right fit for me


Wrote some songs about you, then
I wrote some music inspired by our relationship


Now I listen and laugh
But now I can listen to those songs and laugh about the past


Even they can't compare though
Even though those songs remind me of him, they don't compare to what I have now


And for that, I'm so thankful
I am grateful for what I have and the lessons I have learned


Wish I could say, 'Thank you' to that one
I wish I could thank him for the positive impact he had on my life


'Cause he was an angel
I see now that he was a positive influence in my life


One taught me love
One of my past relationships taught me how to love


One taught me patience
Another past relationship taught me the value of being patient


And one taught me pain
And yet another past relationship taught me how to handle pain and setbacks


Now, I'm so amazing
And because of those experiences, I've become an amazing person


Say I've loved and I've lost
I have been in love before and lost those relationships


But that's not what I see
But I'm not dwelling on the past


So, look what I got
I'm instead focusing on what I have now


Look what you taught me
And I'm grateful for the lessons those past relationships taught me


Spend more time with my friends
I am now spending more time with my friends


I ain't worried 'bout nothin'
I don't let my past relationships worry me anymore


Plus, I met someone else
I have now found someone else


We havin' better discussions
And we have much more meaningful conversations


I know they say I move on too fast
I am aware that some people think I move on too quickly


But this one gon' last
But I believe this relationship will last


'Cause her name is my name
Because we share the same name, we are meant to be together


And I'm so good with that
And I am completely content with our relationship


One day I'll walk down the aisle
I hope to someday get married


Holding hands with my mama
My mom will walk me down the aisle


I'll be thanking my dad
And I will thank my dad for helping me grow from my past experiences


'Cause she grew from the drama
I am now a stronger person because of the drama in my past relationships


Only wanna do it once, real bad
I only want to get married once, and it's very important to me


Gon' make that thing last
I am committed to making my marriage last


God forbid something happens
Though I hope nothing goes wrong


Least this song is a smash (song is a smash)
At least this song will always be a hit


I've got so much love
I have a lot of love in my heart


Got so much patience
And I have a lot of patience


I've learned from the pain
I have also learned a lot from the pain I have experienced


I turned out amazing
And because of those experiences, I am now an amazing person


Yeah, yee
Yeah, baby!




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ariana Grande, Charles Michael Anderson, Michael Foster, Taylor Monet Parks, Tommy Brown, Victoria Monet McCants, Kimberly Krysiuk, MICHAEL DAVID FOSTER, NJOMZA VITIA, THOMAS LEE BROWN

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