Ariana Grande, the pop superstar, and Grammy winner, has unveiled the partial tracklist for her highly anticipated seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine“. This album is set to be released on March 8, 2024. It was inspired by the 2004 film “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.” This is a romantic tragedy about a couple who erase memories of each other after their breakup. Grande is a fan, friend, and costar of Jim Carrey, who starred in the movie. The album was announced on his 62nd birthday, January 17, 2024.
Grande describes the album as a “kind of concept album” comprising “all different heightened pieces of the same story, of the same experience.” She stated that the record has two moods: one of crying and one of dancing. The album is produced by Grande, Max Martin, and Ilya Salmanzadeh, who have worked with Grande on her previous albums, such as “Thank U, Next” and “Positions.”
The lead single from the album is “Yes, And?” released on January 12, 2024. The song Yes, And? Debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list, marking Ariana Grande’s eighth number-one single in the United States. The song is a pop tune with lyrics about improv comedy and self-love. Grande said the song is about “saying yes to yourself, to your dreams, to your happiness, and to whatever life throws at you.”
Grande revealed the partial tracklist for the album on her social media and Spotify playlist. The album has 13 songs, but only six of them have been fully revealed so far. They are:
– intro (end of the world): Ariana Grande opens her album with a dramatic song about the end of a relationship and the apocalyptic end of the world.
– yes, and?: The lead single and the first dance track on the album, with Grande embracing her confidence and creativity.
– bye: A breakup anthem that samples the iconic line “bye bye bye” from NSYNC’s hit song, with Grande saying goodbye to her ex and moving on with her life.
– eternal sunshine: The title track and the album’s centerpiece, with Grande paying homage to the movie that inspired the album’s theme. The song is a ballad that explores the idea of erasing memories and the consequences of doing so.
– supernatural: The track features electric guitars and drums. Grande sings about a supernatural love that transcends time and space.
– we can’t be friends (wait for your love): This is a mid-tempo track. It expresses the frustration of being in love with someone not ready to commit. Grande asks for patience and honesty.
The other seven songs are still unknown. But, some fans have speculated that they might include titles such as “memory lane,” “spotless mind,” “erase me,” and “dreaming of You“. They base this on Grande’s hints and references to the movie. Grande has also teased that the album will feature surprise collaborations and guest appearances. But she has not revealed any names yet.
“Eternal Sunshine” is expected to be one of the year’s biggest albums, as Grande has proven to be one of the decade’s most successful and influential artists. Fans and critics eagerly anticipate Grande’s new musical direction and interpretation of the movie that inspired her. As Grande herself said, “Eternal Sunshine” is “a journey of healing, growth, love, and letting go”.
