A collaboration between Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey has truly been a thing of dreams since Ari dropped her '90s-inspired debut single "The Way" in 2013. The track featuring Mac Miller drew comparisons to Mariah thanks to its "Emotions"-esque whistle tones, and Mariah even recruited the petite pop star for a remix of her holiday hit "Oh Santa!" in 2020. Now, Ari and Mimi have made our dreams a reality by combining their heavenly harmonies for Ariana's house-pop track "Yes, And?" And, as one fan perfectly put it under her Instagram post breaking the news: "One million gays collapsed."
"There truly are no words that suffice. thank you from the bottom of my heart for this dream come true and for sprinkling your brilliance and magic on my little song @mariahcarey. It means more to me than I could ever possibly articulate and I cannot wait for everyone to hear this! I love you eternally!!!!!!! 𖦹 ☼ ⋆｡˚⋆ฺ," Ariana gushed in her caption.
While Ari keeps seemingly manifesting full-circle moments for herself, I'll be sitting here dissecting the lyrics to her "Yes, And?" remix featuring the one and only Mariah Carey. Onward!
Lyrics provided by Genius.
[Verse 1: Ariana Grande]
In case you haven't noticed
Well, everybody's tired
And healing from somebody
Or somethin' we don't see just right
From the onset, Ari expresses that everyone has some obstacles going on in their lives. Through the pre-chorus, she and Mariah encourage listeners to go out, have fun, and live their lives despite any criticism that might come their way.
[Pre-Chorus: Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey]
Boy, come on, put your lipstick on (No one can tell you nothin')
Come on and walk this way through the fire (Don't care what's on their mind)
And if you find yourself in a dark situation
Just turn on your light and be like
[Chorus: Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey]
"Yes, and?"
Say that shit with your chest, and
Be your own fuckin' best friend
Say that shit with your chest
Keep moving like, "What's next?"
"Yes, and?"
The lighthearted (and incredibly catchy) chorus serves as a reminder to keep living your life authentically and on your terms, no matter what other people have to say. Solid advice!
[Verse 2: Mariah Carey]
Now, I'm so done with sharing
This hypocrisy with you
Baby, you have been rejected
Go back, no more pretending, bye
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge: Ariana Grande and Mariah Carey]
My tongue is sacred, I speak upon what I like (I speak upon what I like)
Protected, sexy, discerning with my time (My time)
Your energy is yours and mine is mine (It's mine, it's mine; Mine is mine)
What's mine is mine
My face is sitting, I don't need no disguise; Oh (I don't need no disguise)
Don't comment on my body, do not reply (Don't you comment on my life)
Your business is yours and mine is mine
Why do you care so much whose dick I ride?
Why?
The bridge (complete with iconic Mimi ad-libs, of course) is the same as the one featured in the original version of the track. Ariana calls out critics, reminds strangers to mind their business and lead their own lives, and cheekily addresses her relationship with Wicked co-star Ethan Slater with the line "Why do you care so much whose dick I ride?" 👀
[Chorus]
