Ariana Grande‘s second single from the Eternal Sunshine album is “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” and fans will definitely be trying to figure out who she is singing about on the song.
The 30-year-old singer could be singing about several different people and there are already some fan theories spreading on social media.
“We can’t be friends / But I’d like to just pretend / You cling to your papers and pens / Wait until you like me again / Wait for your love / My love, I’ll wait for your love,” Ariana sings on the chorus.
While some fans think that the song might not be about one specific person, the music video teaser trailer provides a clue.
Listen to the song below!
In the trailer for the music video, Ariana is seen signing a contract that reads, “You have given extensive thought behind your decision and give ‘Brighter Days Inc.’ the exclusive permission to remove this person completely from your memory.”
So, who could the song be about?
The most obvious choice would be Ariana‘s ex-husband Dalton Gomez. They announced their separation back in July 2023.
Since Ariana is singing about waiting for this person to love her, fans also think that she could be singing about current boyfriend Ethan Slater. Perhaps these were her feelings before they were in a relationship and express how she didn’t feel she could be “just” friends with him.
Read a couple fan tweets below and then keep scrolling for the song lyrics.
why do i feel like we can’t be friends is about the media ??? in some way ???
— becca 💋 (@GIMMETHEMBABlES) March 8, 2024
We can’t be friends is the most heartbreaking banger I have ever heard!!! She’s talking about her fans😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/oYypR9evi5
— AzhiaRenee❤️ (@azhia_ellis) March 8, 2024
okay I LOVED, we can’t be friends – the highlight of the album and I’m pretty sure it’s about Ethan Slater’s ex wife and I know are was very inspired by Robyn’s Dancing On My Own / Call Your Girlfriend.
— Itef (@iteff) March 8, 2024
we’re on the same page that we can’t be friends is about a girl right…
— kensi 💗🌼🖤🏹❤️🔥💌 (@kensimont) March 8, 2024
we can’t be friends seems like it’s about her and the gps relationship. “we can’t be friends, i’ll wait for your love.” “you cling to your papers and pens, wait until you like me again” ??? #EternalSunshineTONIGHT #eternalsunshine #ArianaGrande
— luke (@oliviarodrigox) March 8, 2024
wait…. we can’t be friends (wait for your love) is all about dalton… he cheated and he wanted to stay friends. but ariana couldn’t stay friends. she loved him so much. that she’ll wait for his love..??!!#EternalSunshine #ArianaGrande
— e v e l y n (taylor’s version) (@Kittenpeeps31) March 8, 2024
Read the lyrics for the song below!
Read “we can’t be friends (wait for your love)” by Ariana Grande on Genius
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[Verse 1]
I didn’t think you’d understand me
How could you ever even try?
I don’t wanna tiptoe, but I don’t wanna hide
But I don’t wanna feed this monstrous fire
Just wanna let this story die
And I’ll be alright
[Chorus]
We can’t be friends
But I’d like to just pretend
You cling to your papers and pens
Wait until you like me again
[Post-Chorus]
Wait for your love
My love, I’ll wait for your love
[Verse 2]
Me and my truth, we sit in silence
Mm
Babygirl, it’s just me and you
‘Cause I don’t wanna argue, but I don’t wanna bite
My tongue, yeah, I think I’d rather die
You got me misunderstood
But at least I look this good
[Chorus]
We can’t be friends
But I’d like to just pretend
You cling to your papers and pens
Wait until you like me again
[Post-Chorus]
Wait for your love
My love, I’ll wait for your love
I’ll wait for your love
My love, I’ll wait for your love
[Bridge]
Know that you made me
I don’t like how you paint me, yet I’m still here hanging
Not what you made me
It’s somethin’ like a daydream
But I feel so seen in the night
So for now, it’s only me
And maybe that’s all I need
[Chorus]
We can’t be friends
But I’d like to just pretend
You cling to your papers and pens
Wait until you like me again
[Post-Chorus]
Wait for your love
My love, I’ll wait for your love
I’ll wait for your love
My love, I’ll wait for your love
[Outro]
I’ll wait for your love
I’ll wait for your love
I’ll wait for your love
I’ll wait for your love
I’ll wait for your love
we can’t be friends (wait for your love)
Ariana Grande