thank u, next

Ariana Grande

About thank u, next

"Thank U, Next" (stylized in all lowercase) is a song by American singer Ariana Grande, released as the lead single from her fifth studio album of the same name (2019). The song was released on November 3, 2018, without any prior official announcement or promotion. The track was written by Grande, Tayla Parx and Victoria Monét, along with its producers Tommy Brown, Charles Anderson and Michael Foster. Lyrically, the song reflects on Grande's past relationships."Thank U, Next" was critically acclaimed, with critics praising its catchiness and positive message. It has been listed as one of the 100 songs that defined the 2010s decade by Billboard. The song debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, becoming Grande's first number one single. Internationally, it topped the charts in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Ireland, Lebanon, Malaysia, New Zealand, Portugal and Singapore, the top ten in Austria, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Hungary, Iceland, the Netherlands, Norway, Slovakia, Sweden and Switzerland, and the top twenty in France and Germany. 


Year:
2019
3:27
496 
#3

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

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

 Become A Better Singer In Only 30 Days, With Easy Video Lessons!


Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande-Butera (/ˌɑːriˈɑːnə ˈɡrɑːndeɪ/; born June 26, 1993) is an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She began her career in 2008 in the Broadway musical 13, before playing the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon television series Victorious (2010–2013) and in the spinoff Sam & Cat (2013–2014). She has also appeared in other theatre and television roles and has lent her voice to animated television and films. more »

192 fans

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.

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


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.
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.
Production Facts
The 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.
Lyrics and Meaning Facts
In "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.
Music Video Facts
The 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.
Awards and Recognition
In 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.

Discuss the thank u, next Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "thank u, next Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 19 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/35927051/Ariana+Grande/thank+u%2C+next>.

    Missing lyrics by Ariana Grande?

    Know any other songs by Ariana Grande? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    thank u, next

    608.8M
    11.7M     496.4K

    Top Hot 100 Songs 2019

    Billboard #1


    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    What year did The Beatles break up?
    A 1971
    B 1972
    C 1968
    D 1970

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Ariana Grande tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!