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Knew Better / Forever Boy
Ariana Grande
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- Album
- Dangerous Woman
- Released
- 2016
- Genres
- pop
- Length
- 4:59
- Tempo
- 107 BPM
- Label
- Universal Records
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About this song
"Knew Better" and "Forever Boy" form a single track that closes out Ariana Grande's third studio album, Dangerous Woman. The two halves were produced by Mr. Franks and TBHits, and TBHits later produced her chart-topping hit "thank u, next" and its follow-up "7 rings." After fans asked for a full version of "Knew Better," Grande released one on SoundCloud in September 2016 under the title "Knew Better Part Two."
What it's about
"Knew Better" reflects Grande's feelings after a breakup with an ex, while "Forever Boy" describes her relationship with a new boyfriend at the time. A short musical interlude between the two sections moves the listener from one side of love to the other.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 2 other songs, like “that / bitch by Chaos Hates Blazed”.
- Covered 3 times, including “Midnight Rain by NeedyMoon”.
- Written by D’Mile, Michael Foster (Social House), TBHits, Ariana Grande, Victoria Monét and Mr. Franks.
- Produced by Mr. Franks and TBHits.
- Recorded at Vietom Studios (Los Angeles.