thank u, next
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thank u, next by Ariana Grande
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Ariana GrandeProduced by
Michael “Mikey” Foster & Scootie & TBHitsWrited by
Victoria Monét & Ariana Grande & Njomza & Kaydence & Michael “Mikey” Foster & Scootie & Tayla Parx & TBHitsAbout
On the lead single and titular track to her fifth studio album, thank u, next, Ariana Grande discusses themes of self-love, growth, and empowerment after a breakup. She also references her most public romantic relationships over the years and does not shy away from name-dropping in the process.
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thank u, next Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Thought I'd end up with Sean
But he wasn't a match
Wrote some songs about Ricky
Now I listen and laugh
Even almost got married
And for Pete, I'm so thankful
Wish I could say, "Thank you" to Malcolm
'Cause he was an angel
[Pre-Chorus]
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
[Chorus]
Thank you, next (Next)
Thank you, next (Next)
Thank you, next
I'm so fuckin' grateful for my ex
Thank you, next (Next)
Thank you, next (Next)
Thank you, next (Next)
I'm so fuckin'—
[Verse 2]
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 Ari
And I'm so good with that (So good with that)
[Pre-Chorus]
She taught me love (Love)
She taught me patience (Patience)
How she handles pain (Pain)
That shit's 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, I've found)
Ain't no need for searching, and for that, I say
[Chorus]
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Thank you)
I'm so fuckin' grateful for my ex
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Said thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Next)
I'm so fuckin' grateful for my ex
[Post-Chorus]
Thank you, next
Thank you, next
Thank you, next
I'm so fuckin'—
[Bridge]
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 shit last
God forbid something happens
Least this song is a smash (Song is a smash)
[Pre-Chorus]
I've got so much love (Love)
Got so much patience (Patience)
And 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
[Chorus]
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next
I'm so fuckin' grateful for my ex
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Said thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Next)
I'm so fuckin' grateful for my ex
[Post-Chorus]
Thank you, next
Thank you, next
Thank you, next
Yeah, yee
Thank you, next
Thank you, next
Thank you, next
Yeah, yee
thank u, next Q&A
Who wrote thank u, next's ?
thank u, next was written by Victoria Monét & Ariana Grande & Njomza & Kaydence & Michael “Mikey” Foster & Scootie & Tayla Parx & TBHits.
Who produced thank u, next's ?
thank u, next was produced by Michael “Mikey” Foster & Scootie & TBHits.
When did Ariana Grande release thank u, next?
Ariana Grande released thank u, next on Sat Nov 03 2018.
What did Ariana Grande say about "thank u, next"?
Ariana told a fan via Twitter that she sees this song as an opposite to 2016’s “Knew Better”:
Have any of her exes commented on the song?
The song was released only minutes before the November 3rd episode of Saturday Night Live aired. Pete Davidson addressed the breakup, in a serious tone, in the episode:
He also made some light jokes surrounding the situation:
When did Ariana perform this song live for the first time?
Grande performed the song live for the first time on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on November 6, 2018.
World Premiere: Ariana Grande Sings 'thank u, next'
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For the very first time, pop icon Ariana Grande took the stage to sing her new single, "thank u, next" for a performance inspired...
How did the song perform on the Billboard Charts in the United States?
Ariana’s new single and title track of her fifth album, “thank u, next”, has peaked at #1 in the United States (as of November 17th); making it her first time to ever top the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
How did her exes feel about her writing this?
Ariana revealed via Twitter that she played the song for them before its release:
If they didn’t approve, she would have probably changed the lyrics.
Is there any symbolism in the song’s music video?
The music video references the movies Mean Girls, Bring It On, 13 Going on 30, and Legally Blonde. Also the part where Ar' pushes Troye Sivan into the lockers represents how she can push away all those people who make fake news just like that, as she doesn’t care about them. There may be more symbol...
Who are all the people who appear in the music video?
Colleen Ballinger
Jonathan Bennett
Matt Bennett
Courtney Chipolone
Jennifer Coolidge
Gabi DeMartino
Stefanie Drummond
Elizabeth Gillies
Toulouse Grande
Kris Jenner
Alexa Luria
Daniella Monet
Victoria Monet
Scott Nicholson
Tayla Parx
Troye Sivan
Did this song break any streaming records?
Yes, “thank u, next” set the record for the most streams in a week by a female artist by garnering 93.8 million streams during the week ending December 15, 2018. On January 30, 2019, it also became the fastest song to stream more than 500 million times on Spotify.
What is the song's certification?
The song is certified 5x platinum by the RIAA.
How was the song received by critics?
The song became critically acclaimed on release. For example, Markos Papadatos from Digital Journal said:
It is sultry, cathartic and expressive. Her breathy vocals are pristine and heavenly, and it is evident the pop throne is still hers. “thank u, next” garners an A rating.
What was Ariana's previous chart-topping single?
Although the singles from Ariana’s previous effort Sweetener did well commercially, her last chart-topping single was 2014’s “Problem,” which peaked at #2.
When was the first time she performed this song?
The song was performed live for the first time on November 7, 2018 on The Ellen Show. Grande performed the song with 2 of her best friends Tayla Parx and Victoria Monet.
Is this Ariana's favorite written song ever?
Yes, Ariana said that in a instagram story post and added:
I don’t think everything will ever top thank u, next, it’s just too special and personal, to be honest, she was a life changer even more so than a career changer. My whole life is in there!
She tagged the two co-writters of the song in the...
Was the song nominated for any awards?
Yes! It was nominated for Best Lyric, Best Music Video, and Song That Left Us Shook at the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Awards. It was also nominated for Video of the Year, Best Pop Video, Best Cinematography, Best Direction, and Song of the Year at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards.
Did the song win any awards?
Yes! It won Favorite Song at the 2019 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards, International Song of the Year at the 2019 Denmark Gaffa-Prisen Awards and Choice Pop Song at the 2019 Teen Choice Awards.
Is there a behind-the-scenes of the music video?
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3
What has the media said about the song?
Rolling Stone ranked the track as Ariana’s #5 best song, saying:
‘thank u, next,’ the titular track of Grande’s fifth studio album, was nothing short of a cultural reset. Following its release came a flood of memes, viral tweets, and endlessly quotable lines — along with a music video that paid hom...