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Post by Mayman on Apr 19, 2018 23:24:42 GMT -5
This is starting out on iTunes at $0.69.
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Post by Live Your Life on Apr 19, 2018 23:25:12 GMT -5
I...don't like it at all. It reminds me of those pop songs from her first album that should have been left off. It's a very strange single choice for her, at this point in her career, IMO.
On the bright side, the video is great. Her best by far.
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Post by die Lotterie on Apr 19, 2018 23:25:19 GMT -5
Best thing Ariana has ever done, what a beautiful song. A smash pop #1 through and through.
This will slay me all summer long in the gay clubs.
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Post by Bwol on Apr 19, 2018 23:28:07 GMT -5
Sry this is amazing...it’s so DREAMY
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Post by Mayman on Apr 19, 2018 23:29:07 GMT -5
The last 15 seconds have stayed in my head since release
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Post by wjr15 on Apr 19, 2018 23:29:40 GMT -5
This is starting out on iTunes at $0.69. She’s serious about that #1 debut
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Post by Naos on Apr 19, 2018 23:30:53 GMT -5
Considering the beat, I feel the verses are a bit too slow. But the production isn't bad, I like it. Vocals are great, but that's almost a given with an Ariana Grande song. Lyrically, it's pretty decent. I like the sentiment of going through a lot, and finally deciding to take charge and try to pick yourself back up. But then it goes into mentioning a guy, and I do think it should have stuck to that first message.
If I misinterpreted anything, apologies. It's how I see it. A very light 7/10 overall.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 23:31:06 GMT -5
SURPRISE EVERYONE! I like this!
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Post by wavey.✨️ on Apr 19, 2018 23:31:57 GMT -5
ain't got no tears left to cryyyyyy
I'm hooked.
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Post by mattcatlover456 on Apr 19, 2018 23:34:06 GMT -5
Song isn't even that good but the fans will like no matter the song
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 23:34:45 GMT -5
Song isn't even that good but the fans will like no matter the song I hardly like Ariana songs or am a fan of her, but I like this.
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Post by 85la on Apr 19, 2018 23:35:49 GMT -5
Wow, that was pretty good, and the video was pretty epic too!
And I haven't exactly had the kindest of words for her lately.
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Post by die Lotterie on Apr 19, 2018 23:36:24 GMT -5
Song isn't even that good but the fans will like no matter the song I hardly like Ariana songs or am a fan of her, but I like this. (2)
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 23:37:39 GMT -5
Sorry to say everyone, but this is not debutting at 1 especially with Drake at the top right now. It could debut at top 5, but no way at 1. But who knows, I could be wrong.
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Post by 🅳🅸🆂🅲🅾 on Apr 19, 2018 23:37:43 GMT -5
I am loving this! It's sooo catchy. The chorus remind me of those big hooks in a lot of the 90s Eurodance songs. The video is really good too.
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Post by stablegenius on Apr 19, 2018 23:38:37 GMT -5
This is starting out on iTunes at $0.69. Were there any lead singles that were discounted during their release day?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 19, 2018 23:39:23 GMT -5
This is garbage. It might as well have been sung in Russian, I have no idea what she's saying through the whole song.
The song is basic too, no real interesting hook. This will flop.
I've loved her first 3 albums and own them all and I listen to them regularly. But this is not the direction she should be going. I hope the album sounds totally different.
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Post by Naos on Apr 19, 2018 23:39:59 GMT -5
Song isn't even that good but the fans will like no matter the song I wouldn't call myself a fan. A fan of her vocals maybe. But the only songs I really liked were "The Way", "One Last Time", "Love Me Harder", "Into You", and "Dangerous Woman". At least out of her single releases. Might have missed one or two. Nonetheless, couldn't you say that for any group of fans?
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Post by Normi on Apr 19, 2018 23:41:27 GMT -5
Sales: This will have massive sales as there is already a discount on it. Streaming: It has already been added to Today's Top Hits, will have big YouTube numbers and do fairly well on Spotify I guess Radio: This likely has tons of radio deals
Prediction: #3 behind Drake sadly
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Post by irice22 on Apr 19, 2018 23:49:24 GMT -5
I did the smart thing and lowered my expectations. It worked out. I'm into this!
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Post by wjr15 on Apr 19, 2018 23:50:01 GMT -5
I’m not counting out a #1 debut just yet. No one expected a huge debut for Problem when she wasn’t anywhere near as big as she is now. And this isn’t a polarizing song like Focus or coming off of a underperformer like Dangerous Woman. I’m keeping the hope for now.
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Post by NeRD on Apr 19, 2018 23:55:13 GMT -5
Never seen a discount for a song on its release day before.
Even with the Spotify and radio deals, I don't think it'll be enough to overtake Drake.
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Post by Janhova's Witness on Apr 19, 2018 23:59:33 GMT -5
That's it? 😕
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Post by The Northern Star⭐ on Apr 20, 2018 0:04:02 GMT -5
So in the video on the piece of paper when she takes her face off, there are some words written, I wonder if they are song titles.
* R.U.N. or R.E.N or some acronym to that effect
* god is a woman (underlined three times)
* Successful
* Sweetener
* Breathing
* Borderline
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Post by theflying on Apr 20, 2018 0:08:56 GMT -5
Here’s the thing:
Regardless of what you think about the actual music, thematically, it’s kind of *weird*.
Like, she’s singing about No Tears Left To Cry. We all know why. And then she invokes a random guy? Why? A song can be universal without cheapening the sentiment behind it, which is how it comes across.
It’s a little trying to touch on some really powerful things, then chickens out and it decides to do radio-baity vibes.
I like the song OK, but it just feels off. There are certain moments where the backdrop of an event is hanging over an artist, even more than the music. This song acknowledges it but doesn’t lean into it the way the title itself is suggesting it would.
She doesn’t HAVE to sing a sad power ballad. But I feel like Janet Jackson’s “Together Again” would have been the absolute perfect direction to go in. This feels kind of weird.
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Post by Naos on Apr 20, 2018 0:12:52 GMT -5
#5 on US iTunes.
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Post by Jack on Apr 20, 2018 0:21:01 GMT -5
This is garbage. It might as well have been sung in Russian, I have no idea what she's saying through the whole song. The song is basic too, no real interesting hook. This will flop. This is going to look so absolutely, absurdly comical by even the end of the weekend. A MONSTER Pop moment.
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Post by wjr15 on Apr 20, 2018 0:23:19 GMT -5
#1 on US iTunes now
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Post by Naos on Apr 20, 2018 0:27:16 GMT -5
This could pull a "Can't Stop The Feeling!" and sneak in a week. Hope it does (it probably won't), I'm so sick of Drake.
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Post by Normi on Apr 20, 2018 0:30:29 GMT -5
This is also very catchy which should help its chances It's already stuck in my head
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