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Post by ilikemusic on Mar 22, 2018 0:21:43 GMT -5
This isn’t as hooky as his other songs. I can see this doing well on HAC but this is so off-trend with what’s popular right now
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Post by SHOOTER on Mar 22, 2018 0:30:23 GMT -5
Loved it on first listen!! Hope it’s a hit!
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Post by Chelsea Press 2 on Mar 22, 2018 0:45:20 GMT -5
I actually love this! So far, I have only liked "There's Nothing Holdin' Me Back". I have never been here for any of his other singles.
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Post by fearlessarrow on Mar 22, 2018 1:04:38 GMT -5
I love the sound he decided to go for with this song! But I also wonder how well pop radio will take this. It'll probably coast into the top 20 just fine but I don't think it's necessarily a guarantee that this is going to be massive, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that this blows up!
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Post by WILL on Mar 22, 2018 1:40:59 GMT -5
Me likey
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Post by Rocky on Mar 22, 2018 1:43:51 GMT -5
What an amusing mix of pop-rock ballads cca. 2006-7 and melancholic Ed Sheeran album tracks. Shockingly, it works too. I expected an uptempo with vague lyrics and a guitar-solo, but I hope it does well enough.
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Post by Chelsea Press 2 on Mar 22, 2018 2:00:43 GMT -5
In order for this to go viral, he needs to make a video of him lying on the floor of a dimly lit room, preferably with candlelight, completely naked, crying while lipping the song. The angles need to be suggestive enough so people will keep re-watching it to see if they saw something that they weren't supposed to. *wink wink, nudge nudge* But it shouldn't be so explicit that it gets age-gated or some conservative busybody undersexed housewives go apeshit bonkers over it on those mommy blogs because they are mad that they liked what they saw, and of course, it shouldn't be such that people post "This porn has good music" comments under it.
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Post by Normi on Mar 22, 2018 2:03:51 GMT -5
This is very pretty. I really like it although the verses could be stringer.
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Post by LBTrocks on Mar 22, 2018 2:58:16 GMT -5
This song is amazing. It's really beautiful and I love the way it builds! Please smash.
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Post by Rocky on Mar 22, 2018 3:23:02 GMT -5
In order for this to go viral, he needs to make a video of him lying on the floor of a dimly lit room, preferably with candlelight, completely naked, crying while lipping the song. The angles need to be suggestive enough so people will keep re-watching it to see if they saw something that they weren't supposed to. *wink wink, nudge nudge* But it shouldn't be so explicit that it gets age-gated or some conservative busybody undersexed housewives go apeshit bonkers over it on those mommy blogs because they are mad that they liked what they saw, and of course, it shouldn't be such that people post "This porn has good music" comments under it. I’m calling the police.
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Post by born on Mar 22, 2018 4:01:30 GMT -5
This is cute but not great. It has room to grow though. I think "Lost In Japan" will be bigger (not only success-wise but also sound - wise). He's not putting out two low/mid-tempos.
This gives me some Kings Of Leon vibes in the chorus which is the reason why I'm gonna give it some more plays this week.
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Post by kindofbiased on Mar 22, 2018 6:03:17 GMT -5
I don't know, I could still see this being big. The chorus had a lot more bombast than I was expecting. Really hoping Lost In Japan has some more TNHMB vibes though, I want to see if he can top that song.
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Post by Unhinged on Mar 22, 2018 7:05:28 GMT -5
I like this. I also get some Kings of Leon vibes from the chorus.
Already No. 1 on Canadian iTunes.
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Post by Harx on Mar 22, 2018 7:14:52 GMT -5
This is probably a hit. Right now he doesn't seem like an artist who can flop with his lead single and this is radio friendly enough.
Nothing really surprising but I like it
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Post by musiciscool on Mar 22, 2018 9:04:11 GMT -5
Love the build up into the chorus and the chorus is strong. The verses could be better, but not bad. I can definitely see this becoming a hit on CHR.
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 22, 2018 11:39:31 GMT -5
The lyrics are so beautiful! Pure poetry.
[Intro] Help me, it's like the walls are caving in Sometimes I feel like giving up But I just can't It isn't in my blood
[Verse 1] Laying on the bathroom floor, feeling nothing I'm overwhelmed and insecure, give me something I could take to ease my mind slowly Just have a drink and you'll feel better Just take her home and you'll feel better Keep telling me that it gets better Does it ever?
[Chorus] Help me, it's like the walls are caving in Sometimes I feel like giving up No medicine is strong enough Someone help me I'm crawling in my skin Sometimes I feel like giving up But I just can't It isn't in my blood
[Post-Chorus] It isn't in my blood
[Verse 2] Looking through my phone again feeling anxious Afraid to be alone again, I hate this I'm trying to find a way to chill, can't breathe, oh Is there somebody who could...
[Chorus] Help me, it's like the walls are caving in Sometimes I feel like giving up No medicine is strong enough Someone help me I'm crawling in my skin Sometimes I feel like giving up But I just can't It isn't in my blood
[Post-Chorus] It isn't in my blood
[Bridge] I need somebody now I need somebody now Someone to help me out I need somebody now
[Chorus] Help me, it's like the walls are caving in Sometimes I feel like giving up But I just can't It isn't in my blood
[Post-Chorus] It isn't in my blood It isn't in my blood I need somebody now It isn't in my blood I need somebody now It isn't in my blood
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Post by Choco on Mar 22, 2018 12:05:10 GMT -5
This is radio-filler. Not great by any measure but it's decent.
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Post by McCreerian on Mar 22, 2018 12:25:54 GMT -5
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Post by Bwol on Mar 22, 2018 12:44:25 GMT -5
Literally sounds like “Use Somebody”
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Post by greentoo on Mar 22, 2018 13:27:35 GMT -5
This is actually really good especially for Shawn Mendes
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Post by Rocky on Mar 22, 2018 13:27:39 GMT -5
Literally sounds like “Use Somebody” "Sex On Fire" too, especially the hook.
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Post by jjose712 on Mar 22, 2018 15:06:43 GMT -5
I don't know if it's going to be a hit or not but i think it's a good move in terms of career. He is very young and he needs to find his sound and that won't happen if he repeats always the same formula that gave him hits. Going against the trend is nothing new, Life of the party (contrary to its tittle) is almost the opposite of what you expect from a debut single of a teen (it's not Happy little pill but it's not a cheering upbeat song either). Shawn needs to experiment and i think he is in a position he can afford a couple of flops. Now if he was able to relax on interviews and don't look so tense it would be good for him too (that and avoid PR relationships, he is not very good at acting).
I think the song is interesting, it's not and instant song but i think it could grow on me, and the lyrics are a big step from the cringe worthy that it was Treat you better. I'm still recovering from the saccarine attack that it is Ed Sheeran's Perfect so i appreaciate Shawn avoided a love song (because even most singers tend to ignore that there are a lot of themes you can sing about)
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Post by Dylan :) on Mar 22, 2018 15:17:04 GMT -5
This is really good!
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Post by anafan on Mar 22, 2018 15:42:31 GMT -5
It's not his best but still okay I guess.
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Post by maine on Mar 22, 2018 16:55:38 GMT -5
I like this one.
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Post by Marooned@Midnight on Mar 22, 2018 18:24:34 GMT -5
I love this! I think it may be my favorite single from him yet.
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Post by irice22 on Mar 22, 2018 20:34:30 GMT -5
Big fan of this. Nice change of direction without completely abandoning his sound.
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Post by NeRD on Mar 22, 2018 20:49:27 GMT -5
On first listen it's just ok for me.
I can see it being a moderate hit.
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Post by Chelsea Press 2 on Mar 23, 2018 2:45:17 GMT -5
In order for this to go viral, he needs to make a video of him lying on the floor of a dimly lit room, preferably with candlelight, completely naked, crying while lipping the song. The angles need to be suggestive enough so people will keep re-watching it to see if they saw something that they weren't supposed to. *wink wink, nudge nudge* But it shouldn't be so explicit that it gets age-gated or some conservative busybody undersexed housewives go apeshit bonkers over it on those mommy blogs because they are mad that they liked what they saw, and of course, it shouldn't be such that people post "This porn has good music" comments under it. I’m calling the police. Let's not pretend that you wouldn't want to see that and watch it on your phone late at night in the tub or in bed.
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Post by Janhova's Witness on Mar 23, 2018 3:44:20 GMT -5
Just take her home and you'll feel better Keep telling me that it gets better Does it ever? I feel you honey. Could he be coming out soon?
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