yes, and?

"Yes, And?" is a nu-disco house track by Ariana Grande released on January 12, 2024 as the lead single from her seventh album, Eternal Sunshine. The song is about healing from pain and trauma with resilience and self-confidence. In case you haven't noticed Well, everybody's tired And healin' from somebody Or somethin' we don't see just right Grande encourages her listeners to be empathetic and brave, and to find happiness in their authentic lives. She reminds them that they are not alone in their struggles, and that they can overcome any dark situation by turning on their light. Grande also sings about following her own path, defying gender norms, and ignoring gossip and body shaming.

The "Yes, And?" title is inspired by a technique from improvisational theater, where actors accept and build on each other's ideas in a scene. Grande uses this expression to show how she deals with traumatic events and criticism in her life. She is ready to face the challenges, adapt to the changes, and move on with something new. It's likely Grande named the song in response to criticism of her relationship with her Wicked co-star Ethan Slater.

Grande wrote "Yes, And?" with Swedish pop mastermind Max Martin and his co-writing and production partner Ilya Salmanzadeh in New York City. The Swedish pair are frequent Grande collaborators, including on "No Tears Left to Cry" "God Is A Woman," and "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored." However, they didn't contribute to Grande's previous album, 2020's Positions.