Gracie Abrams brought a different energy to Ariana Grande’s hit song We Can’t Be Friends (Wait for Your Love) during a recent appearance on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. The performance featured a new arrangement that leaned into rock influences while keeping the song’s emotional message intact.
During the session, Abrams performed the track with her band, introducing heavier guitar tones and a more driving rhythm. The updated sound gave the pop hit a fresh feel and highlighted a different side of the song’s songwriting and melody. Following the performance, Abrams shared her appreciation for Grande, noting that the artist and her music have been a source of inspiration.
The Live Lounge appearance also included a performance of Hit the Wall, the lead single from Abrams’ upcoming album Daughter From Hell. The project is scheduled for release on July 17 and marks the next chapter in her growing catalog of music.
Live Lounge performances have become known for giving artists a chance to reinterpret popular songs in unexpected ways. Abrams’ version of We Can’t Be Friends continued that tradition, offering listeners a new perspective on one of the year’s most recognizable pop releases.