Ariana Grande’s ardent supporters believe she has implied in her latest song “Eternal Sunshine” that her former partner Dalton Gomez was dishonest during their relationship.
The 30-year-old pop star, who completed her divorce proceedings with the 28-year-old real estate agent Dalton in October 2023 following a two-year marriage, seems to be airing her grievances through her music.
Gleaned from her seventh studio record, fans have interpreted Grande’s lyrical content in the album as indicators of the pair’s tumultuous relationship.
The acclaimed “7 Rings” singer expresses her dismay over being deceived with lyrics about a girl “in my bed” and the feeling of being lied to.
With poignant verses such as “I’ve never seen someone lie like you do” and emotionally charged lines like “I showed you all my demons, all my lies / Yet you played me like Atari”, Grande gives a window into her heartbreak.
Further stirring the speculation, Grande sings, “Now she’s in my bed, layin’ on your chest,” and adds, “Hope you feel alright when you’re in her” – insinuating infidelity.
The song also references a desire to erase painful memories, mirroring the plot from its namesake film Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, with lyrics that convey the urge to forget the hurt: “So I try to wipe my mind / Just so I feel less insane / Rather feel painless / I’d rather forget than know.”
Although Grande didn’t call out her ex by name, listeners were quick to paint Dalton as the antagonist of the tune.
Fans unleashed their fury online, with statements such as “Imagine cheating on Ariana Grande ? Dalton Gomez you will……