Brighter Days Are Ahead

Jillienne Lee

Staff Writer

Ariana Grande’s deluxe album “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” came out Mar. 26, and the world is going crazy. She added six brand new songs that align perfectly with her “eternal sunshine era”.

The deluxe part of the album begins with “intro (end of the world) [extended],” which is basically the longer version of “intro (end of the world)” that we have been asking for.

Then, it goes to “twilight zone” (a personal favorite), where she elaborates on her divorce from Dalton Gomez, a real estate broker from Los Angeles, and their complicated breakup. The song includes many lyrics alluding to his disguised personality. She says, “Cause I had you completely wrong…You’re not who you say you are.” Additionally, the two of them hosted a “twilight zone” themed Halloween party, which also hints that the song is about them.

Her other songs include “dandelion” and “past life,” which contain lyrics about toxic relationships and liars. Both songs are believed to be about Gomez as well.

“Hampstead” is another fan favorite, with a catchy tune and a story. It shares information about the London nightlife and how her time there granted her to truly find herself. “Hampstead” also reveals how she was romantically fulfilled from her time in London while filming Wicked. The film allowed Grande to meet her now-boyfriend Ethan Slater.

“warm” is the love song everyone has been begging for. Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande have been together for a long time now. Although Grande is a private person, the song gives us a look into her relationship with the fellow actor.

Everyone from Jake Shane to Sabrina Carpenter have shown their appreciation and support for Grande. The deluxe album gives her fans a look into her life while filming the Oscar-nominated film Wicked, her relationship with Slater, and her heartbreaking divorce.

The Ariana Grande deluxe album “eternal sunshine deluxe: brighter days ahead” gives people hope for the future. Fans can connect to Grande and feel empowered by her self-worth. All of Grande’s songs highlight her genius lyricism and the answers to why she is so successful.  The deluxe album is one of her best works and I cannot wait to see what else she has in store for us!