Analysis of & Rings by Ariane Grande

Analysis of & Rings by Ariane Grande
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This paper discusses Ariane Grande's newest single, titled 7 Rings. The song 7 Rings is one of the least iconic singles done by Ariane Grande. However, she is accused of stealing lines and tunes from different other songs. But since I have associated with many musicians, I totally understand how songwriting can be.[Wald, Melissa. "Did you hear “7 Rings” or “My Favorite Things”? Ariana Grande’s Spin on a Classic Rodgers and Hammerstein Song Could Have Lasting Impact on an Iconic Brand and the Bottom Line." (2019).]
Also, true fans may have realized the 90s rom-com that Ariane Grande used in her song seven rings and Thank U. At the beginning of the song, Thank U, the 90s rom-com tunes play as Ariane's close allies and many recognizable Mean Girls Celebrities make a small parody of the film. In the song titled 7 Rings, the same notes are played at the start of the song, setting the pace for her latest musical trend.[Lugo, N. (2020). Popular Music Genres: The Past 70 Years to Now.]
Another noticeable thing about the song is the similarity it bears at the start to the song My Favorite things from The Sound of Music, sung by Julie Andrews. By beginning her song in this manner, Ariane appeals to the listener's emotions, giving them a popular beat to hum along while reminding them of the memories that they may have from The Sound of Music. Instead of writing songs about the innocent things that people are accustomed to in The Sound of Music, like "whiskers on kittens, warm woolen mittens and raindrop on roses", Ariane mentions more modern and expensive things like "ATM machines, diamonds and lashes". She immediately follows the lines with, "Buy me all of my favorite things." By using these lyrics, Ariane sends a very powerful statement- she can buy her own things and does not need anyone to buy her things. From this, we denote that Ariane is happy as an independent woman and even emphasizes that she prefers to be independent.[DESIRES, SONOROUS. "SWEET, SPIRITED, AND STIRR...