Grammy-winner Ariana Grande makes a striking comeback with her new single “Yes, And?”, marking her first solo release in more than three years. The music video, directed by Christian Breslauer, unfolds an engaging narrative filled with symbolic elements.
Set in a loft-like space, the video features Grande and her dancers alongside statues representing them, surrounded by a group of skeptical critics. The camera captures the critics whispering about the singer, touching on comments about her iconic ponytail and other aspects of her public persona.
Grande enters the scene donning a hat, reminiscent of Madonna’s style in “Vogue”. She delivers a vibrant performance with compelling choreography. The song’s lyrics convey direct messages about the relentless scrutiny from media and social platforms concerning her personal life and image. With lines like “now I’m so done with caring what you think” and “don’t comment on my body, do not reply”, Grande expresses a stance of authenticity and rejection of external projections.
“Yes, And?” is the lead single from her forthcoming seventh studio album titled “Eternal Sunshine”. This release comes after a significant period in Grande’s personal life, including her divorce from Dalton Gomez after two years of marriage, citing “irreconcilable differences”.
Beyond music, Grande continues to broaden her career in cinema, confirmed to play Glinda in the upcoming film adaptation of the Broadway musical “Wicked”, alongside Cynthia Erivo.