Every detail and reference you might have missed on Ariana Grande's new album 'Eternal Sunshine'

Callie AhlgrimMar 14, 2024, 04:23 IST

Ariana Grande released "Eternal Sunshine" on March 8, 2024.Katia Temkin/Republic Records

Ariana Grande's new album "Eternal Sunshine" is full of hidden details and real-life references.
Several lyrics may be nods to her divorce from Dalton Gomez and new boyfriend Ethan Slater.

From name-dropping exes in her songs to addressing criticism about her sex life, Ariana Grande has earned a reputation for delivering brutally honest pop.

Although her seventh album, "Eternal Sunshine," is less explicit than some of her previous work, the tracklist is full of hidden winks and apparent references to her real life.

Several lyrics also refer back to Grande's previous albums, creating a narrative arc in her discography.

Business Insider created a guide to all the details you may have missed. Keep reading to see our track-by-track breakdown.

"Intro (End of the World)" was one of the first songs Grande wrote for "Eternal Sunshine."

"Intro (End of the World)" is the opening track of "Eternal Sunshine."Katia Temkin/Republic Records

"Bye" is rooted in Grande's real life and features a nod to her lifelong friend, Courtney Chipolone.

Courtney Chipolone, far right, appeared in the "Thank U, Next" music video.Katia Temkin; Ariana Grande/YouTube

"Don't Wanna Break Up Again" has a connection to "Ghostin."

"Thank U, Next" was released in 2019.Republic Records

"Saturn Returns Interlude" includes a callback to "R.E.M."

"Sweetener" was released in 2018.Republic Records

"Eternal Sunshine" is directly tied to the film's tragic love story.

"Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" premiered in 2004.Ariana Grande/YouTube; Focus Features

Grande said "Supernatural" is the "horniest" song on the album, reminiscent of its predecessor "Positions."

"Positions" was released in 2020.Katia Temkin; Ariana Grande/YouTube

"True Story" plays a similar role to "Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored."

"Break Up With Your Girlfriend, I'm Bored" was released as a single from "Thank U, Next."Republic Records; Ariana Grande/YouTube

"The Boy Is Mine" is Grande's take on a '90s hit with the same name.

"The Boy Is Mine" by Brandy and Monica was released as a single in 1998.Katia Temkin; Brandy/YouTube

"Yes, And?" references the controversy surrounding Grande's love life.

"Yes, And?" was released as the lead single from "Eternal Sunshine."Ariana Grande/YouTube

"We Can't Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)" has many possible interpretations.

"We Can't Be Friends" was released as the second single from "Eternal Sunshine."Ariana Grande/YouTube

Grande said "I Wish I Hated You" is an "important piece of the puzzle," though she'll likely never perform it.

"I Wish I Hated You" was cowritten by Ariana Grande and Ilya Salmanzadeh.Ariana Grande/YouTube

"Imperfect for You" was the final song written for the album. It's also Grande's favorite.

Ariana Grande performed "Imperfect for You" on "Saturday Night Live."Will Heath/NBC via Getty Images

"Ordinary Things" was always meant to be the album's final song.

Ariana Grande and her grandma Marjorie Grande at the 2016 AMAs.Kevin Mazur/AMA2016/WireImage

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