Ariana Grande just dropped the catchiest self-love anthem. Her new single, titled “Yes, and?” is all about keeping your head up during tough times. Throughout the song, Grande alludes to some of her own struggles, from receiving negative comments about her weight to being criticized for her relationship with Ethan Slater. Despite the noise, Grande makes it clear in her lyrics that she’s done caring about what people think of her.
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The optimistic theme of the song comes following a challenging year for Grande. In July, reports came out that she and Dalton Gomez had broken up and were heading for a divorce. Later that month, it was revealed that she had begun dating her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater. Since the news of her and Gomez’s split had only recently made headlines, people accused Grande of cheating on the real estate agent with Slater. She was also labeled a “homewrecker” by trolls who thought Grande was the reason behind Slater’s separation from his wife, Lilly Jay.
Now, six months after the drama began, Grande appeared to address the relationship criticism in her new single, “Yes, and?” During the bridge, the singer claps back at trolls by telling them to mind their own business and not pry into her personal life.
Your business is yours and mine is mine. Why do you care so much whose **** I ride?
Ariana Grande
Throughout the chorus, she also encourages listeners who are dealing with their own haters to remain true to themselves and “keep moving.”
‘Yes, and?’ Say that shit with your chest, and be your own f*ckin’ best friend.
Ariana Grande
“Yes, and?” is the first single off Grande’s upcoming seventh studio album. Although it has yet to receive an official title, Grande and her fans have nicknamed the project AG7. It’s expected to arrive very soon.
