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It’s been a long three years since we last got a new album from Ariana Grande. Fans were eagerly awaiting her return, considering her status as one of the top pop stars of the past decade. With eternal sunshine, she’s aiming to show off her growth and subtle style changes, making sure that every little detail has a purpose.
That’s why we’ve tried to uncover some of these secrets, though with Ariana, there are bound to be many more we don’t know about. She’s known for being meticulous and strategic in everything she does, so even the things she doesn’t say can speak volumes.
Her Favorite Movie
The album’s title is a clear reference to the film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This movie holds a special significance for her, as it did for her late ex-partner Mac Miller, who passed away in 2018 and whom Ariana still considers the love of her life. Moreover, this isn’t the first time the artist has drawn inspiration from a movie to complement her music; she previously did so in the music video for «Thank U, Next» and most recently in «we can’t be friends».
Mac Miller: The Love of her Life
As we mentioned, Mac Miller will always hold a special place in her heart, so it might seem like a coincidence, but perhaps it isn’t that the singer announced on January 17th that she would release this album. This date also coincides with the day the rapper released his first posthumous album, «Circles,» in 2020. But there’s yet another coincidence! This day also marks the birthday of Jim Carrey, the star of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Continuing with her eternal love for Miller, in the song «yes, and?» Ariana makes reference to another of her ex-partner’s songs, «Jet Fuel»: “Better say that * with your chest.”
A Whole Lot of Mystery
It’s pretty interesting that eternal sunshine is Ariana Grande’s seventh album, and it’s coming out with a lot of mystery. We’ve been waiting for it, but we only had one song to go off of, so we didn’t really know what to expect. Plus, if you look at the cover, there’s something missing—her name! It’s the first time we don’t see her name on the cover, and even her face is kind of hidden in the other versions of the cover.
Seven Album Covers, Red & Release Date
As mentioned, this marks her seventh album, so she decided to offer seven different covers for this record, giving fans the choice of their favorite when they go to purchase it. Each cover has a unique detail in red, adding a special touch.
The color red plays a crucial role in this new phase of the singer’s career. It’s evident in key elements of the narrative, such as the gloves featured on the cover of the single «yes, and?», the hues of the vinyl records, and the lighting in many scenes of the music video for «we can’t be friends». But why red? Well, it’s closely tied to the redhead protagonist of the film that serves as inspiration for Grande’s artistic vision.
The singer is known for her feminist stance and advocacy for women’s rights and equality. It’s not by chance that her return to the music scene coincided with International Women’s Day, underscoring her commitment to these important issues.
Original article in Spanish for LOS40.
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