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Post by Normi on Sept 4, 2017 14:13:15 GMT -5
Welcome to Normusic’s Underrated Pop Gems Rankdown: Dance Through The Night!
I have a list of 30 songs prepared which I consider my favorite songs of all time! That means that all of these songs are extremely important to me so it would mean the world to me, if you participated, followed along or just checked out some of my picks.
Some of these aren’t underrated in the traditional meaning of being unsuccessful or unknown to the public but because few people consider them to be one of the BEST songs of all time and there are literally no people in my life that feel the same about these songs as I do. All of these songs are from this century and most of this decade.
To get the full experience I suggest doing the following:
1. Wait until it’s dark. 2. Grab headphones. 3. Go outside!
Because this is what kind of songs these are – really great songs for the night time, but not in the sense of clubbing, but in the sense of just enjoying the music and the vibe!
Some (or a lot) of these will seem depressing to you and that’s because I’ve grown to love most of these in my depressing phases.
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Post by Normi on Sept 4, 2017 14:14:12 GMT -5
1. Debut single by someone who was on a very popular TV series - Lea Michele's 'Cannonball' 2. Big star, yet this song was a big flop - Britney Spears' 'Perfume' 3. Title track from an UK-based artist’s debut album - Jessie J's 'Who You Are' 4. Had two half hits and re-issued an album with this song - Tori Kelly's 'Hollow' 5. Most alternative song on this list - The Script's 'No Good In Goodbye' 6. If you know this song you’ll win a trip to New Zealand - Benny Tipene's 'Lonely' 7. Yeah, first big hit on this list which was before my time * - Avril Lavigne's 'I'm with you' 8. #1 in a country nobody cares about lol - Ginny Blackmore & Stan Walker's 'Holding You' 9. Why wasn’t this her big hit? - Christina Perri's 'Human' 10. Sandwiched between two huge hits, isn’t underrated on Pulse though * - Ariana Grande's 'Into You' 11. Goodbye message to a suicide victim - G.R.L.'s 'Lighthouse' 12. This song doesn’t even exist so it’s definitely underrated - Miley Cyrus' 'Nightmare' 13. She is remembered for annoying songs but this one is just so beautiful - Cher Lloyd's 'Sirens' 14. Title track of an indie duo’s debut album - Broods' 'Evergreen' 15. Beautiful duet * - Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown's 'No Air' 16. From another TV series – I had to dig a lot to even find the artist out - Jena Gogo's 'Falling Behind' 17. Another strong duet by two UK artists - Labrinth & Emeli Sandé's 'Beneath Your Beautiful' 18. Most recent song on the list * - Kesha's 'Praying' 19. The only song considered country on here - Maren Morris' 'Once' 20. A boy group’s best song - One Direction's 'You & I' 21. An ex-member of a boy group’s best song - Nick Jonas' 'Chainsaw' 22. A rapper who sings? - Nicki Minaj's 'Marilyn Monroe' 23. This might win lol * - Carly Rae Jepsen's 'Run Away With Me' 24. Widely-loved artist, underrated song - Lana Del Rey's 'Born To Die' 25. Disney Girl, love this so much - Selena Gomez' 'Who Says' 26. Disney Girl, love this so much - Hillary Duff's 'My Kind' 27. Spanish version of a diva’s song * - Beyoncé's 'Si Yo Fuera Un Chico' ('If I Were A Boy' in Spanish) 28. Swedish babe - Elliphant's 'Where Is Home' 29. Lol underrated… * - Mariah Carey's 'We Belong Together' 30. QUEEEN - Tove Lo's 'Moments' * indicated you know this song for sure Edit: I forgot to mention that there will only be one song per artist. Songs revealed: Beneath Your Beautiful - Labrinth ft. Emeli Sandé Born To Die - Lana Del Rey Cannonball - Lea Michele Chainsaw - Nick Jonas Evergreen - Broods Falling Behind - Jena Gogo Holding You - Ginny Blackmore & Stan Walker* Hollow - Tori Kelly human - Christina Perri Lighthouse - G.R.L. Lonely - Benny Tipene Marilyn Monroe - Nicki Minaj Moments - Tove Lo My Kind - Hillary Duff Nightmare - Miley Cyrus** No Good In Goodbye - The Script Once - Maren Morris Perfume - Britney Spears Si Yo Fuera Un Chico - Beyoncé Sirens - Cher Lloyd Where Is Home - Elliphant ft. Twin Shadow Who You Are - Jessie J Who Says - Selena Gomez & The Scene You & I - One Direction * Holding You is not on Spotify ** A crappy version of Nightmare
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Post by Normi on Sept 4, 2017 14:15:10 GMT -5
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Post by Au$tin on Sept 4, 2017 14:21:44 GMT -5
Cannonball by Lea Michelle?
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Post by Normi on Sept 5, 2017 12:21:18 GMT -5
I had thought the first one would be (too) hard but Au$tin got it right away! Song #1:
CANNONBALL - LEA MICHELE
How to solve the clues: Picture #1 is a poster for 'Scream Queens', a show where Lea Michele was featured in. I wanted to trick you, as Glee was obviously her bigger show. Picture #2 shows people shooting a cannon. Picture #3 was supposed to mean 'Louder', the title of her debut album which features this song.
Why I love this song: It’s very empowering but also catchy at the same time. When I moved into my new life the lyric ‘I got this new beginning’ really touched me and since then it has become one of my favorites.
Favorite line: 'And now I will start living today, today, today, I close the door. I got this new beginning.'
Now grab your headphones and enjoy!
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Post by Normi on Sept 5, 2017 13:00:13 GMT -5
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Post by greentoo on Sept 6, 2017 0:51:41 GMT -5
Is it Swish Swish by Katy Perry?
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Post by carriefan15 on Sept 6, 2017 1:08:54 GMT -5
I'm guessing #10 is Style by Taylor
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Post by Ky on Sept 6, 2017 6:21:20 GMT -5
I'm so bad at guessing these, but gonna guess Who You Are and Hollow for #3 & 4.
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Post by Normi on Sept 6, 2017 14:00:29 GMT -5
Song #2
PERFUME - BRITNEY SPEARS
How to solve the clues:
At picture #1 the focus wasn’t Taylor but the snakes behind her, a reference to Britney’s iconic VMA performance.
Picture #2 is supposed to be someone sniffing - referencing the line ‘I hope she smells my perfume.’
Picutre #3 is from Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean. Sounds similar enough to 'Britney Jean', the son' parent album.
Why I love this song: For this one it's mostly how beautiful it is. I don’t have a big connection with it other than being one of the first songs I fell in love with while following the charts and wanted it to get more success. The production on this is great and Britney serves vocally!
Favorite line: ‘I want it all over you. I’m gonna mark my territory.’
Now grab your headphones and enjoy!
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Post by Normi on Sept 7, 2017 13:41:20 GMT -5
Ky did a great job with this one! Song #3
WHO YOU ARE - JESSIE J
How to solve the clues:
Picture #1 shows Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry: Both cut their hair short in a point of their career – Jessie J did so as well!
Picture #2 is a question mark – a reference to the title which is also a question.
Picutere #3 is a reference to the music video in which Jessie J sits in a room and rain starts pouring.
Why I love this song: Not only is the guitar and overall production of this song gorgeous and her voice is extremely powerful, but I also really connect to this song on a lyrical level. It’s talking about not losing ‘who you are’ and that ‘it’s ok not to be ok’ I really felt like I didn’t fit for a long time in my life and probably changed because of that but this song taught me that I should stay who I am for the sake of ME. (Side note: I sang this in front of my class when we had to choose a song and got the best mark :) )
Favorite line: (basically the whole chorus)
‘Don’t lose who you are in the blur of the stars. Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing, it’s ok not to be ok. Sometimes it’s hard to follow you heart. Tears don’t mean you’re losing, everybody’s bruising – just be true to who you are!’
Now grab your headphones and enjoy!
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Post by greentoo on Sept 7, 2017 16:05:23 GMT -5
There's Nothing Holdin Me Back by Shawn Mendes?
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Post by born on Sept 7, 2017 17:13:45 GMT -5
1. Tag me please 2. I hope there are worse songs here because the 3 songs you've revealed so far HAVE TO BE MY TOP 3.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2017 17:19:47 GMT -5
Love the 3 songs revealed so far, especially Who You Are, my faved Jessie J song Tag me for this please, I'll so do this if the reveals thus far are any indication of how the whole list is gonna be.
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Post by Normi on Sept 9, 2017 7:03:06 GMT -5
Well Ky got it right again! Sorry for the late update but I'll give you Song #5 in a couple of hours to make up for that! Song #4:
HOLLOW - TORI KELLY
How To Solve The Clues: Picture #1 is a scene from Victorious whose main character is called Tori. Pcitre #2 is an empty glass – or is it hollow? Picture #3 is a fake smile – a reference to the album’s title ‘Unbreakable Smile’. Why I love this song: It’s just so beautiful ! The instruments and her voice along with the melody. I also sometimes feel like I just need someone to hold me and tell me everything’s okay and I shouldn’t worry too much about life because I feel – well, hollow. Favorite line: ‘Hold me, wrap me in love, fill up my cup’ Now grab your headphones and enjoy! born @mirza
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 10:40:46 GMT -5
Hollow <3
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 10:40:59 GMT -5
I prefer Nobody Love. :(
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Post by Deleted on Sept 9, 2017 11:51:45 GMT -5
I like all of Tori's singles so far, well that and most of her album The 2 songs I'd suggest you should listen to if you like her singles, are these 2 cuts from her debut Falling Slow (gives me a wintery feel and a major highlight from the album) & Unbreakable Smile(great lyrics, catchy melody) Anyways I'm excited to see the rest of the reveals
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Post by Normi on Sept 9, 2017 12:14:16 GMT -5
I like all of Tori's singles so far, well that and most of her album The 2 songs I'd suggest you should listen to if you like her singles, are these 2 cuts from her debut Falling Slow (gives me a wintery feel and a major highlight from the album) & Unbreakable Smile(great lyrics, catchy melody) Anyways I'm excited to see the rest of the reveals 'Falling Slow' sounds great because for some reason I love choruses that have one note repeated a lot of time (i.e. The Harold Song) 'Unbreakable Smile' is also nice but nothing I see myself coming back to Also to everybody: If you want to you can suggest songs to me as you're getting to know my taste in music better each reveal :)
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Post by Normi on Sept 9, 2017 14:55:57 GMT -5
Song #5NO GOOD IN GOODBYE - THE SCRIPTHow to solve the clues: Picture #1 is somebody writing something – maybe a script? Picture #2 is somebody saying their goodbyes. Picture #3 is a quote from the song. Why I love the song: The instruments on this are gorgeous and I really like the overall feeling of it. The singer does an amazing job and I also think it’s very clever lyrically! Favorite line: ‘I’m the ‘low’ in ‘lonely’, cause I don’t own you only. I can take this mistake but I can’t take the ‘ache’ from ‘heartbreak’. Now grab your headphones and enjoy! born @mirza
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Post by Normi on Sept 9, 2017 15:11:33 GMT -5
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Post by DistrictTwelve on Sept 10, 2017 0:38:58 GMT -5
I'd love to be tagged <3 Also Lea Michele and Tori Kelly! The song reveals are great so far.
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Post by Normi on Sept 10, 2017 12:55:43 GMT -5
Song #6LONELY - BENNY TIPENEHow to solve the clues: Picture #1 is the artwork for Jackie Thomas’ ‘It’s Worth It’ – the winner’s song to the NZ Idol season where Benny Tipene ended up in second place (I considered It’s Worth It as well because that song is so amazing) Pictures #2 and #3 both lead you to the word ‘loneliness’
Why I love this song: The instrumental to this is so haunting and beautiful. His voice is so smooth I just really love it. Also that 3rd chorus Favorite line: 'This will end and I can start to find comfort in my lonely heart. Keep running from me now.' Now grab your headphones and enjoy! born @mirza DistrictTwelve
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Post by Normi on Sept 10, 2017 14:41:59 GMT -5
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Post by Normi on Sept 11, 2017 14:03:53 GMT -5
Song #7:
I'M WITH YOU - AVRIL LAVIGNE
How to solve the clues:
Picture #1 is a reference to the opening line: ‘I’m standing on a bridge, waiting in the dark’
Picture #2 is another line from the song: ‘It’s a damn cold night.’
Picture #3 is a reference to Avril Lavigne because one of her most well-known songs is titled ‘Sk8er Boi’
Why I love the song: The instrumental. Oh my f**king god that is so beautiful. Also I can relate to the chorus so much – I really just need someone to get me out of this chaos and lead me to a path I understand. Thank you Avril for this masterpiece.
Favorite line: 'Isn't anyone tryin' to find me? Won't somebody come take me home? It's a damn cold night , I'm tryin' to figure out this life . Won't you take me by the hand? Take me somewhere new
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Post by born on Sept 11, 2017 14:14:10 GMT -5
Hm I think we found our winner!
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Post by Normi on Sept 11, 2017 14:15:55 GMT -5
Hm I think we found our winner! Girl there's still la lot to come and I can guarantee it won't disappoint!
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