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thank u, next

2018 · Pop

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4.5 / 5· WBS rating

Grande's raw vulnerability redefines pop breakup anthems.

Ariana Grande delivers a strikingly honest reflection on past relationships with thank u, next, showcasing her vocal dexterity alongside clever lyrical storytelling.

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thank u, next Lyrics

by Ariana Grande

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 Say 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 u, next (Next) Thank u, next (Next) Thank u, next I'm so fucking grateful for my ex Thank u, next (Next) Thank u, next (Next) Thank u, next I'm so fucking Spend more time with my friends I ain't worried 'bout nothing Plus, I met someone else We having 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 (That shit's amazing) I've loved and I've lost But that's not what I see 'Cause look what I found (I found) Ain't no need for searching And for that I say Thank u, next (Thank u, next) Thank u, next (Thank u, next) Thank u, next (Thank u) I'm so fucking grateful for my ex Thank u, next (Thank u, next) Thank u, next (Said, thank u, next) Thank u, next I'm so fucking grateful for my ex Thank u, next Thank u, next Thank u, 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 got so much love (Love) Got so much patience (Patience) I've learned from the pain (Pain) And turned out amazing (Turned out amazing) Say I've loved and I've lost But that's not what I see And look what I've found Ain't no need for searching And for that I say Thank u, next (Thank u, next) Thank u, next (Thank u, next) Thank u, next I'm so fucking grateful for my ex Thank u, next (Thank u, next) Thank u, next (Said, thank u, next) Thank u, next I'm so fucking grateful for my ex Thank u, next Thank u, next Thank u, next Yeah Thank u, next Thank u, next Thank u, next Yeah