Ariana Grande makes a brief on-stage lyrical change during her “Eternal Sunshine” tour stop in Austin, Texas, after her former boyfriend Ricky Alvarez attends the concert. Multiple reports describe how Grande modifies the lyrics of her 2019 hit “thank u, next” while performing for the audience. In particular, she sings a line that includes a reference to Alvarez, replacing or rephrasing parts of the song to make it sound like he is still supportive.
According to coverage, the moment centers on updated wording such as “he still got my back,” and other alterations to earlier lyrics that would otherwise reference writing songs about him. The outlets also characterize the exchange as playful and friendly, suggesting Alvarez’s presence prompts the change.
The reports place the incident within the broader context of Grande continuing her show’s tone and songwriting creativity, with one source also noting recent personal headlines involving other relationships. Overall, the accounts agree the lyric adjustment happens live during the Texas performance and is tied directly to Alvarez being in the crowd.
