The Real Meaning Behind Selena Gomez And Blackpink's 'Ice Cream'

Publish date: 2024-05-17

"Ice Cream" was well-received by critics and fans alike. And why not? Selena Gomez and Ariana Grande helped write it. And if anyone knows pop music, it's Grande. Forbes called the tune "infectious," and Blackpink supporters nearly lost their minds hyping the song on Twitter. "Blackpink is a group that never disappoints you, their work is excellent from the production, costumes, set design, etc.," one fan wrote.

Sure enough, the artists seemingly spared no expense when it came to the music video. The video opens with Selena Gomez (dressed in a red bikini and sailor hat) pulling up in an ice cream truck. "Come a little closer/ cause you lookin' thirsty/ I'ma make it better, sip it like a Slurpee," she croons in a sugary sweet voice.

The song then launches into an upbeat, pop tune, which might not win a Grammy but will probably snag the number one spot on your Spotify anyway. The lyrics are mostly silly references to chilled desserts: "Coldest with the kiss, so he call me ice cream." There are also a couple nonsensical lines like: "Catch me in the fridge, right where the ice be," but its fun, nonetheless.

As one critic pointed out, the key to a great pop song is less about the lyrics and more about matching the words to the music. Blackpink, who does not write their music or lyrics, ensured success by enlisting both Gomez and Grande to collaborate with their label's in-house writers. The result? The perfect summer song.

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