What is the meaning behind “Wrote some songs about Ricky Now I listen and laugh”? thank u, next by Ariana Grande
- by imrk
- April 08, 2023
Ariana and Ricky Alvarez first became involved in April 2014 after he became a backup dancer for her. They first kissed publicly in June 2015 during Ariana’s performance at 2015 PRIDE. They were also seen kissing during Ariana’s infamous doughnut shop incident –where she licked a doughnut that she did not purchase–confirming their relationship. They broke up in July 2016. Ariana’s December 2015 song, “True Love” and May 2016 track, “Moonlight” were written about Ricky. Fans have also speculated that the tracks, “Into You” and “Forever Boy” , are about him, since the tracks were released while they were dating. The phrase “listen and laugh” could mean she’s reflecting on the good times or the bad times with him. Less than a week after the song’s release, Alvares posted a five-second video of his reaction to the shout-out on his Instagram Story: Ari ended up apologizing to Ricky for giving him “the worst line,” noting that she meant it with love: