Ariana Grande's hit single "no tears left to cry" is now three years old. The single was released on April 20, 2018 as the lead single off her fourth studio album "sweetener". The single was the first single she released since the bombing in Manchester during her Dangerous Woman World Tour. It was also seen as her "comeback" to music. Lyrically the song speaks about optimism and, according to Rolling Stones, "Grande celebrates rising above the world’s negativity". Today magazine also highlighted the songs positive lyrics and described the lyrics as “deeply personal,” drawing from the singer’s