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Ariana Grande’s ‘Yes, And?’: Inside the Meaning Behind the Lyrics & Music Video

Months after facing backlash over her relationship with Ethan Slater, Ariana broke the internet with the release of her new single.

View gallery Image Credit: David Fisher/Shutterstock Ariana Grande began 2024 with a statement: “Yes, And?” The singer-songwriter’s latest single from her upcoming album features lyrics that call out harsh critics and online bullies — whom she faced after her romance with Ethan Slater came to light in mid-2023. As she progresses toward the chorus of the track, 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 beginning of the music video directed by London Alley’s Christian Breslauer shows “critics” walking into an office building to view Ariana’s new art.

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