Ariana Grande Closes The Pete Davidson Chapter With 'Thank U, Next'

So much of the fascination with the whirlwind romance (and failed engagement) between Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson comes from our own appetites. We love a good celeb love story! And often, the breakups are even better. They fell in love, shacked up, brought a ring into it, then parted ways all in a five-month length — and we can't get enough.


That's why fans mind so much once Pete seems to prepare light of the full thing in a promo for Saturday Night Live, or as soon as Ari seemingly disappears from social media to in an educated manner) take some time to herself, away from also several voices. That time away did her well, though, as we can all hear on "Thank U, Next," the new song she dropped Saturday night (November 3) that appears to punctuate this saga of her life with a uplifting message of self-love.





First, Ari sets the scene for us by mentioning her past loves by name, including Big Sean and Ricky Alvarez (who apparently heard the song before it came out), and also Pete and the late Mac Miller, whom she calls "an angel."

Thought I'd just be 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 may mention, "Thank you" to Malcolm

'Cause he was an angel

This is all to show her own personalized growth from each relationship she had, Ari instructs. "Look what you taught me / And for that, I mention / Thank u, next," she sings to lead into the chorus. "I'm so fucking grateful for my ex."


What some were perhaps eagerly awaiting as a final kiss-off to Davidson ended up being a sweet, mindful song about learning to love yourself above anyone else. All in all, it's an excellent move by Ari. And it also sounds excellent! Her voice is clear and bold, with the exception of perhaps the one line where she sings her own name (as people enjoyed on social media).

Plus, I met someone else

We havin' better discussions

I know they mention I move on also fast

But this one gon' last

'Cause her name is Ari

And I'm so good with that

Saturday night, also, Davidson addressed the end of their relationship on SNL seemingly to put a pin in it as well. His words were also gracious: "The truth is, it's nobody's firm, and some days things just don't work out, and that's OK. She is a spectacular, strong person, and I genuinely wish her all of the happiness in the world."


Whatever the circumstances that led her here, Ari is indeed here, with this song, and with clear eyes about her path forward. It's excellent! And it's a nice example to follow. Check out "Thank U, Next" above.