The Best of Ariana Grande

Ariana's music has always been enjoyable, even through all the changes. But there are some that deserve more praise than others. If for some reason you haven't heard one of Ariana's songs (not very likely), you should check these out first.

The Best Ariana Grande Songs

1. "break your heart right back" (ft. childish gambino)
2. "thank u, next"
3. "no tears left to cry"
4. "break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored"
5. "ghostin'"

1. "break your heart right back" (ft. childish gambino)

Album: My Everything

Release Year: 2014

Most people would agree that pop artists early work isn't always the best. That isn't the case with song. Being one of the best songs on My Everything, it makes you want to get up and dance and it never gets boring (I'm listening to it on repeat as I write this). It has Childish Gambino as a feature and it fits perfectly. Overall, it's a hit and will definitely make you a fan.

2. "thank u, next"

Album: thank u, next

Release Year: 2018

I know I know, "really? thank u, next?". Yes. A million times yes. Being a breakup song that isn't bitter or hateful makes it different for our time ("our time" is filled with hatefulness and spite). It also names all her exes so there is no confusion on who she's singing about. The poppy upbeat sound uplifts you and the positive message that accompanies it makes it an even better break-up anthem.

3. "no tears left to cry"

Album: Sweetener

Release Year: 2018

After twenty-two people were killed during a bombing at Ariana's Manchester show in 2017, she postponed the rest of her Dangerous Woman tour. In 2018, she released 'no tears left to cry'. An upbeat and uplifting pop hit that debuted at number three on the US charts. The video is 'gravity-less' and trippy, but at the same time gives off an aura of hope and peace. A bee can be seen in the video, one of Manchester's symbols.

4. "break up with your girlfriend, i'm bored"

Album: thank u, next

Release Year: 2019

Don't deny it, this came as a shock to everyone. In a display of total badassery, this song (and it's accompanying video) show off Ariana's new found confidence.

The meaning behind the lyrics is debatable but some think it's about stealing someone else's boyfriend (very evident). Some theorize that the song, specifically the video (she kisses the "girlfriend" at the end and the "girlfriend" purposefully looks like her), is displaying Ariana's self-love over loving a man.

Her singing about telling a man to break up with his girlfriend cause she's bored can be interpreted as her being the girlfriend and that she's bored with the relationship and that she wants to focus on herself.

5. "ghostin"

Album: thank u, next

Release Year: 2019

Ghostin' is an emotional ballad that heavily contrasts from the upbeat trap songs on the rest of thank u, next. Essentially, the song is about her struggle with dealing with the death of her ex, Mac Miller. He died on September 7, 2018, while she was dating Pete Davidson. She sings about how Mac's death put a strain on her relationship with Pete as she would cry over him constantly. Mac and Ariana were very close and still cared for each other after their break up. Pete did his best to support her (as the song says) but sadly they broke up in late 2018.

Conclusion

Ariana's music has most definitely changed over the years but no matter what she's always provided hits. Even through tough times, she's found ways to write about and share her pain while still giving us songs we can relate too (and even dance around our room too).