like i do

Released on July 31, 2026, “like i do” is a song by American singer and songwriter Ariana Grande from her eighth studio album, Petal. The song was written by Grande and Ilya Salmanzadeh, who also produced the track alongside Grande.

The song’s lyrics focus on fame, media attention and public perception, while also presenting Grande’s confidence in her position within a romantic relationship. The references to tabloid coverage, particularly through the use of “extra, extra”, connect the song’s relationship themes with Grande’s experience of being subject to public and media scrutiny.

Grande performed “like i do” live for the first time on July 30, 2026, during the second of three concerts at the Bell Centre in Montreal as part of her Eternal Sunshine Tour. The performance took place several hours before Petal was officially released.

The song was also included on an iTunes-exclusive alternate edition of Petal titled hello, me again.. i love to sing some more.

*All information accurate at the time of publishing.