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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 20, 2018 4:35:09 GMT -5
I can’t stop listening to this. The structure was definitely confusing at first but I would consider it intro > verse 1 > pre chorus > chorus > verse 2 > pre chorus > long chorus > outro. This is smart as the outro feels like the bridge, so when the song ends it makes you want to listen to it again. However, the length of the song is not compromised by this (like in Mine by Bazzi) as the last chorus is so long
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 4:43:05 GMT -5
I like the production but that's all I can say. Ariana needs to work on diction
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Apr 20, 2018 4:47:21 GMT -5
The song is bland and doesn’t really go anywhere for me. I like “Focus” more than this. With that said, I think the song is perfectly fine, and I wouldn’t change the station if it were on. It’s catchy enough. I’m sure it’ll be a success for her.
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Post by YourFaveIsAFlop on Apr 20, 2018 4:51:09 GMT -5
To be honest, I dont even think the song is about Manchester. Im getting a gay pride vibe.
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Post by anafan on Apr 20, 2018 4:57:02 GMT -5
Great song, very catchy.
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Post by Dammn Baby on Apr 20, 2018 5:11:22 GMT -5
Meh. It's no Into You.
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Post by ILLUSION on Apr 20, 2018 5:31:20 GMT -5
That must've been the same crowd that cried during Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" listening Um bitch...I cry every time I hear ASFOS TO THIS DAY
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Post by deepston on Apr 20, 2018 5:32:19 GMT -5
We asked for it and she delivered the best gay bop of her career.
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Post by lancey on Apr 20, 2018 5:41:02 GMT -5
Kelly's Heat and Medicine shits all over this 😊...
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Post by upsidedown on Apr 20, 2018 5:42:25 GMT -5
This is awful.
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Post by Soundcl🕤ck on Apr 20, 2018 5:43:30 GMT -5
Great video, good song, number one debut.
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Post by Normi on Apr 20, 2018 5:56:44 GMT -5
After the 20th listen I completely stan it now
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Post by Choco on Apr 20, 2018 6:18:10 GMT -5
It's good but not what I was expecting at all. Not sure if it can be the huge hit we all wanted it to be.
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Post by Caviar on Apr 20, 2018 6:23:58 GMT -5
Still on repeat. I'd say better than DW but not as instant as IY. The beat knocks plus the outro makes me want to play it again. It is unfortunate that her poor enunciation made a triumphant return not seen since her My Everything era. I'd rank this 8/10.
Edit: I can't at this already being discounted. YAS girl snatch that #1.
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Post by Mayman on Apr 20, 2018 6:24:22 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 One of the sheets say “Tracklist”.
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Post by Glove Slap on Apr 20, 2018 6:26:03 GMT -5
That must've been the same crowd that cried during Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" listening I stopped listening to any pre-release feedback after radio PDs praised Unconditionally and saw it as a huge hit.
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Post by Fat Ass Kelly Price on Apr 20, 2018 6:27:54 GMT -5
^ Uncle is a bop and a half. A hit? No. But a gift from above? Yes.
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Post by deepston on Apr 20, 2018 6:45:03 GMT -5
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Post by wavey.✨️ on Apr 20, 2018 6:49:30 GMT -5
Still fire. Woke up to this, and it's STILL FIRE. So simple and short.
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Post by rfucom on Apr 20, 2018 6:52:13 GMT -5
Discounted? For a big artist like her she don't be just to be no.1 on hot 100.
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Post by Choco on Apr 20, 2018 6:54:06 GMT -5
The video is pretty good by the way! Not Havana/New Rules/LWYMMD good, but it does it's job.
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Post by Linnethia Monique on Apr 20, 2018 6:58:18 GMT -5
That must've been the same crowd that cried during Coldplay's "A Sky Full of Stars" listening Um bitch...I cry every time I hear ASFOS TO THIS DAY Get your levels checked out ASAP.
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Post by leonagwen on Apr 20, 2018 7:11:12 GMT -5
This is really good.Could be her first ,#1.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 7:17:08 GMT -5
I'm so happy, it was not what I expected at all I'm quaking I can't wait to see the music video later
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Post by M1tchD on Apr 20, 2018 7:30:01 GMT -5
I expected to hate this, like I do with most singles that have this level of hype, but this is actually pretty good.
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Post by Juanca on Apr 20, 2018 7:43:08 GMT -5
-Loved the intro!!! Like OMG one of the best I’ve heard in quite a while. - oh! That’s the dance vibe you’re into now? not my favorite dance style... yup, very 1990s (like mid-90s Basement Jaxx’s Romeo and other stuff like that...) don’t dislike it but just not my favorite - That “shut your mouth” sounds more like a Meghan Trainor thing than an Ari’s... mmm - the chorus is pretty good... love the Bgv too! And even the picking it up sounds ok (reminding of Taylor’s reputation talksinging but without trying to sound fake rapper... good enough dosis) - the video is cool, too, and she’s serving looks! - that extended chorus is cool, with more layered vocals, yes! Overall, I like it and see it as a grower. Pretty good to see her switching up her sound for a lead single, bringing pretty good emotional vocals, plus some laidback vibe that fits the current radio preferences. The song has a good melody, and that helps me counteract the specific dance style chosen which is not my favorite. Just like Born this way—I wasn’t happy with the beat chosen, but the melody and epicness of the track made me like it a lot anyway. Also, props to Ari for thinking of and supporting US immigrants, and leveling the playing field for those who aren’t native English speakers and invent lyrics and words when trying to sing a song in English. You’ve made it easy and less embarrassing! None can really understand ever other word you sing, so we can come up with our own Spanglish version. Yeah! No “huevos con aceite” or “queso roñoso” or “a Huacho me fui” or “es una porrera” shaming for us!
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Post by God on Apr 20, 2018 7:44:32 GMT -5
v grateful for this w o w thank you Ari
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Post by deepston on Apr 20, 2018 7:46:46 GMT -5
English is not my first language and I understood most of the song. But I agree, her enunciation is terrible, especially at the beginning of the song.
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 20, 2018 7:46:48 GMT -5
I can’t wait until Kworb updates so we can see how far ahead it is of #2
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Post by deepston on Apr 20, 2018 7:48:02 GMT -5
I saw somewhere that it is predicted she has sold around 60k so far in the US. I think 200k is on lock. Great lead!
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