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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 Cant 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 Cant 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 artists language over time can also provide insights into their artistic evolution, enhancing our understanding of the relationship between language and music in storytelling.

This study demonstrates how Ariana Grande utilizes linguistic processes to articulate the themes and emotional complexity in her songs. balances action, reflection, and communication, creating an assertive narrative, while We Cant Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) emphasizes action and emotion.These distinctions highlight how linguistic choices shape the meaning and emotional impact of the songs, showcasing the power of transitivity processes in understanding musical narratives.

Further research could investigate transitivity patterns across a broader range of artists and musical genres to identify commonalities and differences in how linguistic features convey meaning and emotion. A longitudinal study tracking changes in an artists language use over their career could reveal how evolving linguistic patterns reflect personal growth and artistic development. Additionally, exploring the interplay between transitivity and other linguistic elements, such as figurative language, could provide a more nuanced understanding of how artists construct narratives and evoke emotional responses in their music. These investigations would contribute to a deeper appreciation of the intricate relationship between language, music, and artistic expression, offering valuable insights for both music scholars and artists alike. Such studies could also examine the influence of cultural context on linguistic choices in song lyrics, revealing how artists respond to and shape societal values through their music. Finally, research could explore the potential application of transitivity analysis in music education, helping students develop a more critical and analytical understanding of song lyrics and their underlying meanings.

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