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Post by jjose712 on Jan 30, 2016 13:56:52 GMT -5
I know this song was safe, but did people really think Zayn's first roll out alone without 1D would a song about f**king bitches and hoes & rapping about spending bling bling? Look at Justin's roll out from NSync. It was "Like I Love You" which at the time was slammed by many as him trying to sound like Michael Jackson. Then "Justified" came out and silenced most of the critics when they heard the rest. I have no doubt it will happen the same with Zayn's album. Justin's first shot out of the gate wasn't "Sexyback", it came an album later. Zayn has the talent to grow that same way too. The irony considering most of Justified were MJ rejects. If that was the case he was not at his best choosing songs because there was a good decade since the last MJ song that was on Cry me a river quality
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Post by Glove Slap on Jan 30, 2016 15:20:25 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2016 15:27:42 GMT -5
Just heard it. Not too bad, but not something that immediately clicked with me.
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Post by Night Senses on Jan 30, 2016 16:01:31 GMT -5
I like this more and more. He sounds great. The irony considering most of Justified were MJ rejects. If that was the case he was not at his best choosing songs because there was a good decade since the last MJ song that was on Cry me a river quality "Butterflies" >> "Cry Me A River"
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Post by jjose712 on Jan 30, 2016 16:07:13 GMT -5
I like this more and more. He sounds great. If that was the case he was not at his best choosing songs because there was a good decade since the last MJ song that was on Cry me a river quality "Butterflies" >> "Cry Me A River" yeah, sure
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2016 17:40:46 GMT -5
It's ally. That's now how Allah is pronounced, and I highly doubt he'd bring in Allah into a song about sex. Like nobody ever screams out "Oh God" during sex... You're talking about a completely different religion and culture that I somehow doubt you know anything about given this comment.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 30, 2016 17:58:03 GMT -5
Barely, unless your name is Mariah Carey and a few select others. The males, especially most of the young ones, seem to fall into this trap...and people love them for it. Which surely makes it the safe option...? Poor overshadowed UAC. :(
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Post by Elusive Chanteuse on Jan 30, 2016 18:19:26 GMT -5
I like this! Would've made sense to make the title War Zone instead of Pillowtalk though...
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Post by Active Aggressive on Jan 30, 2016 18:49:03 GMT -5
No, it wouldn't have.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Jan 30, 2016 19:41:59 GMT -5
It's ally. That's now how Allah is pronounced, and I highly doubt he'd bring in Allah into a song about sex. Like nobody ever screams out "Oh God" during sex... Anyway, it is ally. His accent just makes it sound like Allah. While "God" and "Allah" are the same thing, the use of both words in their respective cultures and languages have entirely different connotations. Arabs and Muslims do not, for instance, say "oh Allah" during sex, and using the word in the context of a song about sex is not something that I think Malik would do. Anyway, this is a futile discussion in etymology and semantics. It's a very interesting cultural take but this isn't the place.
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Post by allow that on Jan 30, 2016 20:02:04 GMT -5
Lol @ this discussion of what Zayn would do with the lyrics. He had nothing to do with the songwriting here.
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Post by SoMuchToSay on Jan 30, 2016 20:03:54 GMT -5
Damn, this is so catchy!
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Post by McCreerian on Jan 30, 2016 20:16:02 GMT -5
Lol @ this discussion of what Zayn would do with the lyrics. He had nothing to do with the songwriting here. Zayn was one of the writers of this song... Writer(s) Zayn Malik Anthony Hannides Michael Hannides Levi Lennox en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillowtalk_(song)So unless you were with the room with the 4 writers and know something no one else does, the statement you made is inaccurate.
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Post by Elusive Chanteuse on Jan 30, 2016 20:34:21 GMT -5
I forgot to add "instead" before of in my original post. Thanks for making me read it twice! But I still stand by what I originally meant - War Zone instead of Pillowtalk imo.
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Post by allow that on Jan 30, 2016 20:35:29 GMT -5
Lol @ this discussion of what Zayn would do with the lyrics. He had nothing to do with the songwriting here. Zayn was one of the writers of this song... Writer(s) Zayn Malik Anthony Hannides Michael Hannides Levi Lennox en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillowtalk_(song)So unless you were with the room with the 4 writers and know something no one else does, the statement you made is inaccurate. Well we all know his input was minimal. No hate because I'm a fan obviously. But we have these high profile songwriters and Zayn's name attached at the end, duh.
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Post by McCreerian on Jan 30, 2016 20:43:11 GMT -5
Zayn was one of the writers of this song... Writer(s) Zayn Malik Anthony Hannides Michael Hannides Levi Lennox en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pillowtalk_(song)So unless you were with the room with the 4 writers and know something no one else does, the statement you made is inaccurate. Well we all know his input was minimal. No hate because I'm a fan obviously. But we have these high profile songwriters and Zayn's name attached at the end, duh. We don't all "know" anything that took place in the writing session. What you are doing is "ASSuming." Big difference.
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Post by B****BetterGetNOSL333P on Jan 30, 2016 20:57:38 GMT -5
It's very Nick Jonas, safe single choice...it's alright. Ditto!
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Post by allow that on Jan 30, 2016 21:11:26 GMT -5
Well we all know his input was minimal. No hate because I'm a fan obviously. But we have these high profile songwriters and Zayn's name attached at the end, duh. We don't all "know" anything that took place in the writing session. What you are doing is "ASSuming." Big difference. You're assuming that I'm assuming ;)
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Post by McCreerian on Jan 30, 2016 21:29:55 GMT -5
We don't all "know" anything that took place in the writing session. What you are doing is "ASSuming." Big difference. You're assuming that I'm assuming ;) I just believe in giving the benefit of the doubt to an artist's own integrity and talents.
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Post by Wavey✨️ on Jan 30, 2016 21:59:39 GMT -5
This is fire. And I don't even fuq with 1D. But I will fuq with you, ZAYN.
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Post by bat1990 on Jan 30, 2016 23:17:01 GMT -5
I bet Travis Garland just punched through several walls.
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Post by die Lotterie on Jan 30, 2016 23:23:46 GMT -5
I'm enjoying this more and more. Despite the negative reactions to the video, I adore it and it has really enhanced the song for me.
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Post by Spidey on Jan 30, 2016 23:40:49 GMT -5
I really like this!
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Post by think pink. on Jan 31, 2016 1:20:04 GMT -5
I'm so in love with this. Every listen gets better and better :'( .
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Post by theflying on Jan 31, 2016 3:12:23 GMT -5
To be honest, it really does sound like "Allah". #mytwocents
I'm sure it is ally, but...
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Post by Deleted on Jan 31, 2016 3:39:43 GMT -5
You're assuming that I'm assuming ;) I just believe in giving the benefit of the doubt to an artist's own integrity and talents. He didn't contribute much of anything (if at all). The credits were given to him for marketing, similar to Beyoncé's. Any contributions were minimal, and the bulk of it was commissioned and handed to him by the label. You didn't hear that from me though. ;) That's honestly more to his credit all things considered!
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Post by think pink. on Jan 31, 2016 4:28:44 GMT -5
I go back and forth between "Allah" & "Ally". I hope he clears it up in a future interview or Twitter Q&A lol.
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Post by It's me, bitch. on Jan 31, 2016 4:32:02 GMT -5
Can someone tell me how this is like Nick Jonas or this is safe? With facts rather than opinions?
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Post by Az Paynter on Jan 31, 2016 7:06:45 GMT -5
-- 45 ZAYN Pillowtalk 787 0 787 7.265
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Post by allow that on Jan 31, 2016 9:16:09 GMT -5
Can someone tell me how this is like Nick Jonas or this is safe? With facts rather than opinions? Can someone tell me how blue is a better color than green? With facts rather than opinions?
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