Luckily, they did a lot more than meet fan expectations.

The song continues “It’s coming down on me/Water like misery.”

Rain on me.'

Lady Gaga rain

This is about an analog of tears being the rain."

“I’d rather be dry.

I’d rather not be drinking, but I haven’t died yet.

Ariana Grande Lady Gaga Rain on Me

I’m still alive.

Okay, I’m going to keep on drinking.”

Luckily, Grande didn’t take no for an answer and the two quickly bonded over their shared hardships.

Ariana Grande performing

Fans of Gaga, Grande, and crying (and who isn’t?)

can attest that this is the kind of single the world needs right about now.