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The music video of the song will be directed by [[Hannah Lux Davis]]. It will be inspired by four classic movies, including ''Bring it On'' (2000), ''Legally Blonde'' (2001), ''Mean Girls'' (2004) and ''13 Going on 30'' (2004).<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1065306399230451713 ''Twitter'' - 'i transferred from los angeles, your school has no gymnastics team this issaalast resort ........ ok i've never cheered before so what?]</ref><ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ariana-grandes-thank-u-next-music-video-is-inspired-by-iconic-2000s-rom-coms_us_5bf443dee4b0c097a8e0797f Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ Music Video Is Inspired By Iconic 2000s Rom-Coms]</ref> A teaser of the video was released on November 27, 2018 via Grande's social media.<ref name="vidteaser">[http://www.justjared.com/2018/11/27/ariana-grande-parodies-mean-girls-in-thank-u-next-music-video-preview-watch/ Ariana Grande Parodies 'Mean Girls' in 'Thank U, Next' Music Video Preview - Watch!]</ref>
 
The music video of the song will be directed by [[Hannah Lux Davis]]. It will be inspired by four classic movies, including ''Bring it On'' (2000), ''Legally Blonde'' (2001), ''Mean Girls'' (2004) and ''13 Going on 30'' (2004).<ref>[https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/1065306399230451713 ''Twitter'' - 'i transferred from los angeles, your school has no gymnastics team this issaalast resort ........ ok i've never cheered before so what?]</ref><ref>[https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/ariana-grandes-thank-u-next-music-video-is-inspired-by-iconic-2000s-rom-coms_us_5bf443dee4b0c097a8e0797f Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ Music Video Is Inspired By Iconic 2000s Rom-Coms]</ref> A teaser of the video was released on November 27, 2018 via Grande's social media.<ref name="vidteaser">[http://www.justjared.com/2018/11/27/ariana-grande-parodies-mean-girls-in-thank-u-next-music-video-preview-watch/ Ariana Grande Parodies 'Mean Girls' in 'Thank U, Next' Music Video Preview - Watch!]</ref>
   
Jennifer Coolidge from ''Legally Blonde'', and Jonathan Bennett and Stefanie Drummond from ''Mean Girls'' will make a cameo in the video,<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqaETgngPhd/ ''Instagram'' - "new best friend .... thank u, next"]</ref><ref>[https://www.eonline.com/news/990276/ariana-grande-s-thank-u-next-video-features-real-aaron-samuels-from-mean-girls Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" Video Features Real Aaron Samuels From ''Mean Girls'']</ref> as well as Grande's friends including [[Alexa Luria]], [[Courtney Chipolone]], [[Colleen Ballinger]], [[Elizabeth Gillies]], [[Daniella Monet]], [[Victoria Monét]], Tayla Parx, and [[Troye Sivan]]<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXmTOpAz2J/ ''Instagram'' - ‘would u like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?’]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdEn7Mnp97/ ''Instagram'' - Ci’m sexy, i’m cute! i’m popular to boot! #thankunext]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdEn7Mnp97/ ''Instagram'' - Colleen behind the scenes of "Thank U, Next"]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqaRcthHa3c/ ''Instagram'' - Liz behind the scenes]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdCEamAfde/ ''Instagram'' - Cheerleaders from the music video of "Thank U, Next"]</ref><ref name="vidteaser" /> Grande's dog, [[Toulouse]], will also appear in the music video.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqaCewCgoyI/ ''Instagram'' - Picture of Toulouse]</ref>
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Jennifer Coolidge from ''Legally Blonde'', and Jonathan Bennett and Stefanie Drummond from ''Mean Girls'' will make a cameo in the video,<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqaETgngPhd/ ''Instagram'' - "new best friend .... thank u, next"]</ref><ref>[https://www.eonline.com/news/990276/ariana-grande-s-thank-u-next-video-features-real-aaron-samuels-from-mean-girls Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" Video Features Real Aaron Samuels From ''Mean Girls'']</ref> as well as Grande's friends including [[Alexa Luria]], [[Courtney Chipolone]], [[Colleen Ballinger]], [[Elizabeth Gillies]], [[Daniella Monet]], [[Victoria Monét]], Tayla Parx, and [[Troye Sivan]].<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqXmTOpAz2J/ ''Instagram'' - ‘would u like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?’]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdEn7Mnp97/ ''Instagram'' - Ci’m sexy, i’m cute! i’m popular to boot! #thankunext]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdEn7Mnp97/ ''Instagram'' - Colleen behind the scenes of "Thank U, Next"]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqaRcthHa3c/ ''Instagram'' - Liz behind the scenes]</ref><ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqdCEamAfde/ ''Instagram'' - Cheerleaders from the music video of "Thank U, Next"]</ref><ref name="vidteaser" /> Grande's dog, [[Toulouse]], will also appear in the music video.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/BqaCewCgoyI/ ''Instagram'' - Picture of Toulouse]</ref>
   
 
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"Thank U, Next" (stylized in all lowercase) is the lead single and title track from Ariana Grande's upcoming fifth studio album of the same name.[1] It is also the last track off of the album.[2] It was released through Republic Records on November 3, 2018.

In the United States, it debuted atop of the chart, being Grande's highest peak in the country, as well as her first #1 there. It also reached #1 in Australia, Canada, Finland, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]

In the song, Grande mentions and thanks four of her exes: Big Sean, Ricky Alvarez, Pete Davidson and Mac Miller. She also mentions her parents Joan Grande and Edward Butera.

Background

Prior to the release of Grande's fourth studio album Sweetener in August 2018, Grande said she will work for her fifth album with its recording sessions starting in September.

According to Tommy Brown, Grande started working on the song on October 4, 2018. The song was finished right before the shoot of the "Breathin" music video in mid Ocotber. Grande teased lyrics from the song on November 1, 2018 through tweets after a clip of Saturday Night Live was launched showing Grande's ex-fiancé Pete Davidson joking about their broken engagement.[11][12] The song title was revealed that day after she tweeted "Thank U, Next" which was later deleted, however, a screenshot of the tweet can be seen on the single's official artwork.

On November 3, Grande confirmed that the song will be the title track and lead single from the album.[1] It was also reported by TMZ that the song would be released that day, however, neither Grande nor her team confirmed it. Later that day the song was available on many digital platforms with no prior official announcement, being a surprise release.

A lyric video for the song was released on November 6, 2018.[13]

Live performances

Grande gave the first televised performance of the song live along with her single "Breathin" on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on November 7, 2018.[14][15]

Commercial performance

Following the worldwide release of "Thank U, Next", the song debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Worldwide Song Chart and reached No. 1 on US Apple Music, becoming the first pop song to do so in 2018. It debuted at No. 1 on the global Spotify chart with 6,14 million streams.[16] It debuted at No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart[17] with first-week sales of 73,000 units including 6.7 million streams, becoming Grande's first solo single to achieve this. It also debuted at the top on the Official Irish Chart.[18]

Following its release date, on November 5, 2018, the song broke the record for the most streams received by a song in a single day by a female artist on Spotify, with 8.19 million streams globally, and increasingly extended it until November 9, when it received 9.6 million streams.[19][20][21]

Critical reception

Pedestrian's Alasdair Duncan called the song a "banger" and that they will be "cranking this tune at maximum volume for the rest of the afternoon."[22] Hugh McIntyre from Forbes wrote: "While many pop stars talk about being honest and vulnerable when it comes to their music, few open up like Grande has on her latest." and described the song as "catchy", while also being "heartbreaking". According to him, the song "may sound deceptively simple upon first play, but when the lyrics sink in and context is applied, it becomes clear that it's ultimately a beautiful piece of music."[23] Rose Dommy, author from Out Magazine said that on the song, "Grande names each of her exes and explains that she's grateful for what they taught her, including Davidson and Mac Miller." She added "Thank U, Next" is "better than the entirety of Sweetener and, possibly, all music ever created."[24] Spencer Kornhaber from The Atlantic wrote: "Her bottom line is that love heals all. [...] she's added a tough edge to that message— highlighting her ownership of not only the gossip, but her romantic life, her growth as a person, and her career as a maker of catchily inspirational bops"[25]

Time magazine listed the song as the third best song of 2018: "'Thank U, Next' is a highly personal song of self-love and growth that subverts all the obvious pop scripts. It allowed Grande to reframe her narrative as an artist and a woman, and crafted an anthem that celebrates gracious independence over heartbreak."[26]

Music video

The music video of the song will be directed by Hannah Lux Davis. It will be inspired by four classic movies, including Bring it On (2000), Legally Blonde (2001), Mean Girls (2004) and 13 Going on 30 (2004).[27][28] A teaser of the video was released on November 27, 2018 via Grande's social media.[29]

Jennifer Coolidge from Legally Blonde, and Jonathan Bennett and Stefanie Drummond from Mean Girls will make a cameo in the video,[30][31] as well as Grande's friends including Alexa Luria, Courtney Chipolone, Colleen Ballinger, Elizabeth Gillies, Daniella Monet, Victoria Monét, Tayla Parx, and Troye Sivan.[32][33][34][35][36][29] Grande's dog, Toulouse, will also appear in the music video.[37]

Gallery

Videos

Trivia

  • Grande's ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez, who is mentioned on the first verse of the song, posted a video of him reacting to the line about him on his Instagram stories.[38] Ariana reposted it on her stories later as well.
  • In the line "'Cause her name is Ari" from the song, Apple Music was wrong and put "Aubrey" instead of "Ari". This confused Grande's fans, believing that she was bisexual. However, on November 5, 2018, Apple Music fixed the lyrics.[39][40]
  • Grande wrote the third verse of the song in the shower while working on the "Breathin" music video.[source?]

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Thought I'd end up with Sean
But it 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
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)
And 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)
Just 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 (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 fucking—

[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)
I've learned from the pain (Pain)
I turned out amazing (Turned out amazing)
I've loved and I've lost (Yeah, yeah)
But that's not what I see (Yeah, yeah)
Just look what I've found (Yeah, yeah)
Ain't no need for searching
And for that, I'll 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

[Verse 1]
Thought I'd end up with Sean
But it 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
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, I'm so grateful for my ex
Thank you, next (Next)
Thank you, next (Next)
Thank you, next (Next)
I'm so, I'm so—

[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)
And she handles pain (Pain)
That sh*t's amazing (Yeah, she's amazing)
I've loved and I've lost (Yeah, yeah)
But that's not what I see (Yeah, yeah)
Just 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 (Thank you)
I'm so, I'm so grateful for my ex
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Said thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Next)
I'm so, I'm so grateful for my ex

[Post-Chorus]
Thank you, next
Thank you, next
Thank you, next
I'm so, I'm so—

[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 sh** 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)
I've learned from the pain (Pain)
I turned out amazing (Turned out amazing)
I've loved and I've lost (Yeah, yeah)
But that's not what I see (Yeah, yeah)
Just look what I've found (Yeah, yeah)
Ain't no need for searching
And for that, I'll say

[Chorus]
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next
I'm so, I'm so grateful for my ex
Thank you, next (Thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Said thank you, next)
Thank you, next (Next)
I'm so, I'm so 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

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Twitter - Grande revealing the album and track title
  2. Twitter - Grande announcing it's the last track
  3. australian-charts.com - Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next
  4. Ariana Grande Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)
  5. Ariana Grande: Thank U, Next (in Finnish)
  6. irishcharts.com - Ariana Grande - Thank U, Next
  7. Copy of RIM CHARTS Week 4,5
  8. NZ Top 40 Singles Chart
  9. RIAS Top 30 International Streaming Chart
  10. Official Singles Chart Top 100
  11. Twitter - Lyrics from "Thank U, Next"
  12. Glamour - Did Ariana Grande Just Tweet New Lyrics or Another Shady Thing About Pete Davidson?
  13. Ariana Grande Debuts Ransom Note-Style 'Thank U, Next' Lyric Video: Watch
  14. Ariana Grande to perform breakup song Thank u, next, which references exes Pete Davidson and Mac Miller, on Ellen
  15. Watch Ariana Grande Perform “thank u, next” on “Ellen”
  16. Twitter - “thank u, next” by Ariana Grande is now the first female song of 2018 to debut at #1 on the Spotify Global Chart.
  17. Ariana Grande’s thank u, next debuts at Number 1 with big opening week numbers
  18. thank u, next becomes Ariana Grande's second Number 1 of 2018 on the Official Irish Singles Chart
  19. Ariana Grande Breaks World Spotify Record Again With ‘Thank U, Next’ As She Finishes New Album
  20. Ariana Grande's 'Thank U, Next' Breaks Single-Day Spotify Record For A Female Artist -- Twice
  21. Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” Enjoys Another Gain, Sets Another Record On Spotify
  22. Well Fuck, Ariana Grande Just Unleashed Her New Banger ‘Thank U, Next’
  23. Ariana Grande Surprise-Drops Emotional New Single 'Thank U, Next'
  24. Ariana Grande Unleashes Breakup Anthem 'Thank U, Next'
  25. Ariana Grande Conquers the Breakup Song
  26. Time - These Are the 10 Best Songs of 2018
  27. Twitter - 'i transferred from los angeles, your school has no gymnastics team this issaalast resort ........ ok i've never cheered before so what?
  28. Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ Music Video Is Inspired By Iconic 2000s Rom-Coms
  29. 29.0 29.1 Ariana Grande Parodies 'Mean Girls' in 'Thank U, Next' Music Video Preview - Watch!
  30. Instagram - "new best friend .... thank u, next"
  31. Ariana Grande's "Thank U, Next" Video Features Real Aaron Samuels From Mean Girls
  32. Instagram - ‘would u like us to assign someone to butter your muffin?’
  33. Instagram - Ci’m sexy, i’m cute! i’m popular to boot! #thankunext
  34. Instagram - Colleen behind the scenes of "Thank U, Next"
  35. Instagram - Liz behind the scenes
  36. Instagram - Cheerleaders from the music video of "Thank U, Next"
  37. Instagram - Picture of Toulouse
  38. Twitter - Ricky posted a video reacting to the line about him in ”Thank U, Next”
  39. You Might Have Misheard This Lyric In Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’
  40. Twitter - Grande about the lyrics fixed on Apple Music
Thank U, Next
February 8, 2019 • 41:04 • Republic Records
Songs
Released 7 RingsBad IdeaBloodlineBreak Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm BoredFake SmileGhostinImagineIn My HeadMake UpMonopolyNASANeedyThank U, Next
Unreleased BrittleClose FriendsConfusedCould Be UsDr NickDon't Waste My TimeHow I Look On YouHell YeaIndicaIn The MomentItallianoJuiceLa La LieLike ThatMade Of TheseMy HairNot OkRememberSomething DifferentStill On Ur MindTommy PWhat Would You
Artists
Ariana GrandeVictoria Monét2 Chainz
Tour
Sweetener World Tour

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