[post_page_title]A reason to smile[/post_page_title]
Those feelings of positivity were reflected in her new album, “Sweetener,” which dropped in the summer of that year. It was clear to see in the lyrics just how much the release had been influenced by the events of 2017.
Songs like “Breathin’” reflected on the singer’s anxiety, while “Better Off” showed just how unhealthy her former relationship with Mac Miller was. The growth in Ariana’s lyrics and subject matter was a welcome change, and it helped “Sweetener” to top the charts in countries all around the world.
