Ariana Grande’s ‘Yes, And?’ Lyrics and Music Video Meaning – Hollywood Life

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Ariana Grande started 2024 with a press release: “Yes, And?” The singer-songwriter’s newest single from her upcoming album options lyrics that decision out harsh critics and on-line bullies — whom she confronted after her romance with Ethan Slater got here to mild in mid-2023. Now that the tune and its accompanying music video are out, the pop star is sharing her perspective. 

What Is the Meaning of the ‘Yes, And?’ Lyrics? 

The Madonna-esque tune begins with a touch at “healing” from “somebody” or “something” that she didn’t “see just right,” which some assumed was in regards to the breakdown of her marriage to ex-husband Dalton Gomez. Ariana and Dalton quietly separated in early 2023 and finalized their divorce that October.

“In case you haven’t noticed / Well, everybody’s tired / and healing from somebody / or something we don’t see just right,” Ari sings within the first verse. In the second verse, she provides, “Now I’m so done with caring what you think. No I won’t hide underneath your own projections or change my most / authentic life.” 

As she progresses towards the refrain of the observe, the Victorious alum sings, “Boy, come on put your lipstick on (No one can tell you nothing) / Come on and walk this way through the fire (Don’t care what’s on their mind) / And if you find yourself in a dark situation, just turn on your light and be like.” 

the truth that ariana grande is persistently getting majority of the warmth from ethan slater leaving his spouse exhibits me that misogyny is alive and nicely lmfao

— abbie (@_abbiehowe) January 12, 2024

Fans imagine the “fire” that she talks about strolling by way of symbolizes the social media storm in opposition to her by the tip of 2023, with hundreds of commenters bullying her over her relationship with Ethan. 

“Yes, and? / Say that s**t with your chest,” she sings within the full refrain. “And be your own f**kin’ best / Friends say that s**t with your chest / Keep moving like ‘What’s next? / Yes, and?” 

Before she closes out the complete tune, Ariana provides in a lower-voiced portion, “My face is sitting, I don’t need no disguise / Don’t comment on my body, do not reply / Your business is yours and mine is mine / Why do you care so much whose ! [d**k] I ride.” 

Since she immediately addresses private relationships within the “d**k I ride” lyric, Ariana’s followers imagine this was her method of slamming haters for assuming her relationship with Ethan was controversial.

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— AARON (@lidolmix) January 12, 2024

Who Is ‘Yes, And? About? 

The lyrics to “Yes, And?” don’t give attention to one specific individual apart from Ariana addressing the general public. However, followers are speculating who she is speaking to when she sings, “Boy, put your lipstick on.” 

Overall, the true that means of your entire tune is self-empowerment and confidence. Ariana encourages her followers — and herself — to be their “own f**kin’ best” and ignore hateful criticism. 

Inside the ‘Yes, And?’ Music Video 

The starting of the music video directed by London Alley’s Christian Breslauer exhibits “critics” strolling into an workplace constructing to view Ariana’s new artwork. Several gossip about her on their method to the exhibit, as one duo discusses a web based rumor in regards to the “Positions” singer. 

“Oh my god, did she really do that?” one individual asks their colleague, who responds, “Well, I read it on the internet, so it must be true.”

The critics then stroll right into a room with a number of sculptures, which finally break into numerous items as Ariana and her dance crew take the ground. As she sings the primary two verses, viewers see the critics sitting below what seems to be a heated ceiling fixture that causes them to sweat and begin loosening their buttons and ties. Ari then approaches them earlier than the critics finally be part of her and the dancers on stage. 

The critics go away the room happier than once they walked in whereas passing by one other group of individuals, who seem inquisitive and judgmental of their facial expressions.