Coinciding with the launch of her seventh studio album, “Eternal Sunshine,” the 30-year-old pop sensation unveiled the music video for “We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love).” Directed by Christian Breslaur, who also directed “Yes, And?,” the video follows Grande’s character, Peaches, undergoing a procedure to erase memories of her ex-boyfriend, portrayed by Evan Peters.
Throughout the visual narrative, viewers are treated to flashbacks of Peaches and her ex-boyfriend sharing tender moments in various settings, including an arcade, where Peaches wins a stuffed bear toy, and engaging in playful activities like making snow angels and lying together in bed. The video even includes a scene reminiscent of the final moments of the 1984 film “Sixteen Candles.”
As Peaches’ memory erasure progresses, she recalls receiving a necklace from her ex, only for the memory to morph into her holding a collar in a box, with her ex transforming into a white dog. Ultimately, both Peaches and her ex undergo the procedure by the video’s conclusion.
In real life, Grande officially parted ways with husband Dalton Gomez in October and is currently dating Ethan Slater.
In a recent interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, Grande discussed her new album, its inspirations, and how her experience filming “Wicked” served as a source of healing for her relationship with music. The album’s narrative arc, Lowe noted, begins with a question and ends with an answer, symbolizing a journey of self-discovery and growth.
