imperfect for you

Following her separation from Dalton Gomez in July 2023, Ariana Grande entered a relationship with her Wicked co-star, Ethan Slater. Slater, still married to his wife, Lilly Jay, filed for divorce three months later. This period's complexities fueled "Imperfect For You," the penultimate track on her album Eternal Sunshine.

The title is a twist on "I'm perfect for you," hinting at the inherent beauty found in embracing imperfections within a relationship.

Grande described "Imperfect For You" to Apple Music's Zane Lowe as not just a love song but also an ode to the unwavering support found in genuine connections with "accepting and real" loved ones, including friends and family.