Peterawr
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Post by Peterawr on Apr 20, 2018 10:37:47 GMT -5
I'm glad she served something different and not an Into You retread (which is still the best thing she's ever done, but I like when people change it up).
I'm excited for the rest of this project. This song is decent for me, but I have no doubt she's gonna bring it.
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Zeebz
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Post by Zeebz on Apr 20, 2018 10:51:55 GMT -5
Wasn’t so into this when I first heard it, but a couple of listens in and I’m hooked. Jam.
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Post by hitmakaontharise on Apr 20, 2018 10:56:45 GMT -5
after 5 listens too many i dig it
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Post by #LisaRinna on Apr 20, 2018 11:00:49 GMT -5
Yeah it's cute but this is exactly how I felt. A B-
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Post by Unhinged on Apr 20, 2018 11:13:59 GMT -5
K, so, I kinda love this. Video is a cool visual too. She ain’t playing.
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Post by g8erboi on Apr 20, 2018 11:20:36 GMT -5
It makes me laugh that people were “hysterically crying” during the listening party. If anything, this song is a mood booster.
Perhaps they were crying at how good the song is?
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Post by Caviar on Apr 20, 2018 11:24:44 GMT -5
It makes me laugh that people were “hysterically crying” during the listening party. If anything, this song is a mood booster. Perhaps they were crying at how good the song is? Yeah but "hysterically" though? I can't imagine.
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deepston
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Post by deepston on Apr 20, 2018 11:31:27 GMT -5
Taylor closing in but the gap is still huge. It's selling almost 80% more than Drake.
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Post by dbhmr on Apr 20, 2018 11:50:42 GMT -5
Echo the previous posts that this takes a few listens to get into it. I really dislike the "pickin' it up livin' it up drinkin' it up spillin' it up chillin' it up milkin' it up" part--it really highlights my main criticism of the song, which is that it's so vapid. Of course, I was looking for a banger, and she didn't need to lead with a tribute to the tragedy, but it just felt like this was going to be something of more...significance. This could be a really big lead single for her, but it could also have just as easily been a strong album track.
Like I said, though, this already grew on me pretty quickly so it's big pop moment-ness could just be a few more spins away. The production is excellent and works well to emphasize the hook at the end of the song, so it grabs me and makes me want to listen again because it's like "Oh, this does get interesting." And then on repeated listens, I enjoy the hook more and earlier.
But yeah, lmao @ anyone "hysterically crying" to...this.
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 20, 2018 12:14:02 GMT -5
Whoever said that comment about people hysterically crying was either lying, dramatising the crying, the people were faking it, on drugs or they’re just.. weird lol. I can get crying to some songs (off the top of my head, Same Love and 1-800-273-8255) but.. this? I’m confused by which part of the song is sad. The intro is the only vaguely sad part but I would be worried if it made someone cry Also, the old school vibe of the synths and drums kind of reminds me of something she would have done on Yours Truly I also now keep singing Your Body at the start of the chorus as well as More
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 12:21:53 GMT -5
I think I get the angle behind why it’s so “vapid”. It’s more about celebrating life and love in the face of a tragedy... maybe. I don’t see what her team has to gain by retroactively tying the Manchester attack to the song, at least. She more than addressed it with her philanthropy and outreach. I guess she could’ve done more to flesh it out, but I’m not sure that wouldn’t just weigh it down for what it is.
My only complaint with the song is everyone else’s—the “picking it up x30000” just neuters what could have otherwise been an incredible chorus. Everything else is perfect, though.
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Post by JayBoozer on Apr 20, 2018 12:28:49 GMT -5
It makes me laugh that people were “hysterically crying” during the listening party. If anything, this song is a mood booster. Perhaps they were crying at how good the song is? I started crying hysterically because I was high on edibles and was overcome by how good it was.
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Post by Dylan :) on Apr 20, 2018 12:48:10 GMT -5
7.3 million views
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Post by Me. I Am l!nk!nfan815... on Apr 20, 2018 12:52:48 GMT -5
I like it a lot.
The “picking it up” part is very odd at first listen...almost like it doesn’t go with the song. It’s a very different sound. The chorus is gorgeous, very ethereal.
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deepston
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Post by deepston on Apr 20, 2018 13:18:06 GMT -5
Taylor closing in but the gap is still huge. It's selling almost 80% more than Drake. It's selling 500% of Drake (400% more) But it doesn't look like it'll be able to push Drake down to 0.05-0.10. I'm an engineer, I swear!
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Apr 20, 2018 14:03:24 GMT -5
I like it a lot. I am not sure this is a legend maker or anything, but its a good song.
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Post by Lumi on Apr 20, 2018 14:04:02 GMT -5
I thought it was gonna be a grower, but second listen I was hooked. Been replaying it all day. It gives much such an 80's vibe. OBSESSED with that music video too.
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Bwol
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Post by Bwol on Apr 20, 2018 14:23:40 GMT -5
LOVE the picking it up part tbh lol
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Post by Mayman on Apr 20, 2018 14:34:37 GMT -5
^ I agree! It makes the song even better imo.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 14:39:26 GMT -5
It almost feels like a dedication to Avicii.
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Post by kcdawg13 on Apr 20, 2018 14:41:05 GMT -5
This is fucking amazing, I loved it on first listen but I thought it was just an okay pop song. But after a couple listens it just starts to click, this is such a jam and I really think this is the song that will finally give Ariana a #1.
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Post by Revelry on Apr 20, 2018 14:41:26 GMT -5
In love with this song and the part of the video where she's hanging from the ladder/fire escape thing is just freaking gorgeous. Visually stunning.
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Post by mattcatlover456 on Apr 20, 2018 14:47:07 GMT -5
Shes had number 1 songs before
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Bwol
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Post by Bwol on Apr 20, 2018 14:47:28 GMT -5
Shes had number 1 songs before Not on the Billboard Hot 100...
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Post by Gray. on Apr 20, 2018 14:49:54 GMT -5
This song is everything. I love the chanting, her lack of enunciation, when the beat speeds up. Have been listening to it all day. And they finally gave her a music video budget!!! She looks gorgeous as this space princess/whatever is happening. I'm 100% here for her this era.
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Post by Relaxing Cup on Apr 20, 2018 14:50:42 GMT -5
I'm glad she served something different and not an Into You retread (which is still the best thing she's ever done, but I like when people change it up). Are you going to play this one in your Zumba class?
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Post by Love Plastic Love on Apr 20, 2018 14:55:31 GMT -5
Shes had number 1 songs before Not on the Billboard Hot 100... I am actually shocked that at least Problem didn't hit #1. I am assuming it got an unlucky #2. This has steadily grown on me. It is definitely a little unexpected, but the production is amazing and it feels fresh to me even though its not necessarily a huge departure from recent popular sounds.
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Post by Mayman on Apr 20, 2018 14:58:04 GMT -5
Not on the Billboard Hot 100... I am actually shocked that at least Problem didn't hit #1. I am assuming it got an unlucky #2. This has steadily grown on me. It is definitely a little unexpected, but the production is amazing and it feels fresh to me even though its not necessarily a huge departure from recent popular sounds. Problem debuted at #3 only a few points away from hitting #1, but the top 3 was super close that week. It did hit #2 later on, getting blocked by “Fancy”.
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JayBoozer
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Post by JayBoozer on Apr 20, 2018 15:01:30 GMT -5
What are people's latest thinking of this song's chances of debuting at #1?
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2018 15:05:39 GMT -5
Can't lie, I absolutely love this. It somehow manages to incorporate 80's, 90's, and 00's pop That’s what I love about it. It’s a throwback but not to one particular era. I was trying to place it and can’t. It’s like a tribute to late 80’s, 90’s, and early 00’s dance music all in one.
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