Thank U, Next
Ariana Grande, Party Tyme Karaoke
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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 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 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' 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) 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) Ain't no need for searching, and for that, I say 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 Thank you, next Thank you, next Thank you, next I'm so fucking 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) 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) 'Cause look what I've found (yeah, yeah) Ain't no need for searching And for that, I'll say 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 Thank you, next Thank you, next Thank you, next Yeah, yee Thank you, next Thank you, next Thank you, next Yeah, yee
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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
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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6 facts about this song
Release Facts"thank u, next" is a single by American singer Ariana Grande that was released on November 3, 2018.
- The song was released without prior promotion or a warning which was an unconventional move for a pop star of Grande's fame.
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Chart Performance Facts"thank u, next" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and stayed at the top for seven weeks.
- The song marked Ariana's first number one single on the chart.
- It broke the record for the most plays in a single day by a female artist on Spotify.
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Production FactsThe song was written by Ariana Grande, Victoria Monet, Tayla Parx, Njomza Vitia, Kimberly Krysiuk, Tommy Brown, Charles Anderson, and Michael Foster.
- It was produced by Tommy Brown and Charles Anderson.
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Lyrics and Meaning FactsIn "thank u, next," Ariana reflects on her past relationships with Big Sean, Ricky Alvarez, Mac Miller, and Pete Davidson.
- The song represents a departure from the self-loathing breakup songs that are common in pop music, and instead expresses gratitude for the lessons learned from past relationships.
- The lyrics also refer to her parents' divorce.
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Music Video FactsThe music video for "thank u, next" was released on November 30, 2018, and it references four popular 2000s films - Mean Girls, Legally Blonde, 13 Going on 30, and Bring It On.
- The video broke the Vevo record for the most views in 24 hours, accumulating 55.4 million views.
- Celebrities including Jennifer Coolidge and Kris Jenner made cameos in the video.
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Awards and RecognitionIn 2019, "thank u, next" won the MTV Video Music Award for Best Art Direction.
- The song was also nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Solo Performance in 2020, but didn't win.
- The same year, the album "thank u, next" on which the song is included, won the Billboard Music Award for Album of 2000s decade.
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