Exploring Linguistic Processes In Ariana Grande’s Songs’: A Transitivity Study

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Ariana Grande returned to music in 2024, three years after her last album, *Positions*. She introduced the upbeat single “Yes, And?”, which garnered significant attention, while “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love)” presents a more introspective and melancholic tone. This study analyzes the linguistic choices in both songs to uncover themes of empowerment, resilience, introspection, and emotional vulnerability through their transitivity processes. Data was collected by transcribing lyrics from AZLyrics.com. In “Yes, And?”, material processes dominate with 22 occurrences, emphasizing action and assertiveness, while relational processes appear 20 times, focusing on identity. “We Can’t Be Friends” features 36 material processes and 16 mental processes, highlighting emotional turmoil and deeper introspection, but lacks verbal processes. Future research should extend beyond Ariana Grande to explore various artists and genres, revealing how linguistic patterns reflect themes of love and identity. Studying changes in an artist's language over time can also provide insights into their artistic evolution, enhancing our understanding of the relationship between language and music in storytelling.

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2025-01-31

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