Ariana Grande, thank u, next | Thankful Songs 🙏🎶

For the 5th Thankful Song 🙏🎶, we highlight “thank u, next,” where Grammy-winning pop artist Ariana Grande pays ode to her exes.

“Look what you taught me / And for that, I say / Thank you, next (Next).” Alright now, 🎙 Ariana Grande, ALRIGHT NOW! Before we dig into this inspirational standout, let me remind you the premise of Thankful Songs 🙏🎶! On Thankful Songs 🙏🎶, we highlight songs in which the musician (or musicians) show gratitude about something or towards someone.  This idea came from the fact that in November, here in the United States of America, many Americans celebrate Thanksgiving.  So, what better way than to celebrate than select some awesome songs that exhibit gratitude? Our fifth entry comes from Grande on 🎵 “thank u, next”, which appears on her critically acclaimed, Grammy-nominated album, 💿 thank u, next.

“Thank u, next” created quite a buzz when it arrived as an advance single in late 2018. “Thought I’d end up with Sean / But he wasn’t a match / Wrote some songs about Ricky / Now I listen and almost laugh.” Grande reflects on her relationships, including more recent exes like the late Mac Miller and ex-fiancé, Pete Davidson to the mix. She continues to focus on her exes on the first pre-chorus and chorus, profanely proclaiming, “Thank you, next / I’m so fuckin’ grateful for my ex.”

On the second verse, she focuses on herself – her own well-being. She flips the script on the second pre-chorus, focusing on her own excellence. On the bridge, she anticipates marriage, but ultimately plans to “make that shit last.” Ultimately, “thank u, next” is an honest, therapeutic record that finds her reflecting on life, love, and bettering herself.  Every relationship taught her a lesson and for that, she’s grateful.

🎙 Ariana Grande • 💿 thank u, next • 🏷 Republic • 📅 2019

[📷: Republic]