Taylor Swift feat. Post Malone - "Fortnight"

[Rhythm Nation]

I love love love that some people were too quick to call this a flop

[andrebra]

I think Broken Heart is too similar thematically and in sound to Anti-Hero for it to have been the lead. Post really sells this though, I don’t think it would be as marketable as a single at all if he wasn’t on it.

[👑 Eloquent ™]

I'm never quick to celebrate because things can always change fast, but I do have to say DAMN, top 15 already?! This flew up effortlessly!

[Choco]

Amazing rise but I would advise caution into shaming people that doubted it. Radio can let itself get carried away with radio darlings and hype before callouts and listener feedback come back and grounds songs quickly (Justin Bieber, Lil Nas X, Meghan Trainor and Rihanna have all been victims of this but even Taylor herself with "ME!" peaking relatively high but it was a fast crash and burn once listener feedback got back.

I doubt that's the case here; maybe it doesn't go all the way to #1 but streaming is still high enough that I feel like there's demand for this to justify a top 5 peak even if CHR audiences don't give it raves.

[Acid Eyes]

To this song's benefit, I feel like this is more of a slow burn than some of her past songs. It's not particularly repetitive, the way Me or We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together are, which may work in its favor.

[eyeofthestorm]

I’m also coming around to this. It has a weirdness factor that I feel works in its favor. The video during the opening verse definitely helped for me.

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Certain users still insisting this is in no way a smash. Um keep wishing it babes

[matty005]

Apr 25, 2024 10:58:20 GMT -5 @stateofgrace said:

Certain users still insisting this is in no way a smash. Um keep wishing it babes

Not everyone is out to get us Taylor fans. This is a discussion board and people a lot of the times make predictions and guesses on chart success. People guessing that a song they don't love and won't be a hit doesn't mean they're a hater or anything. I guess this is how internet culture is, but to me it's so exhausting and childish.

[getouttamyway]

I must insist that this is in no way a smash.

[Deleted]

Apr 25, 2024 11:20:58 GMT -5 matty005 said:

Apr 25, 2024 10:58:20 GMT -5 @stateofgrace said:

Certain users still insisting this is in no way a smash. Um keep wishing it babes

Not everyone is out to get us Taylor fans. This is a discussion board and people a lot of the times make predictions and guesses on chart success. People guessing that a song they don't love and won't be a hit doesn't mean they're a hater or anything. I guess this is how internet culture is, but to me it's so exhausting and childish.

It is exhausting and childish to keep spewing nonsense. This is a discussion board for chart watchers. Not amateur hour

[matty005]

Apr 25, 2024 11:25:04 GMT -5 @stateofgrace said:

Apr 25, 2024 11:20:58 GMT -5 matty005 said:

Not everyone is out to get us Taylor fans. This is a discussion board and people a lot of the times make predictions and guesses on chart success. People guessing that a song they don't love and won't be a hit doesn't mean they're a hater or anything. I guess this is how internet culture is, but to me it's so exhausting and childish.

It is exhausting and childish to keep spewing nonsense. 

Except they're not. And this is coming from someone who adores Taylor and who loves this song. I am sure in some parts of the internet, there are people saying some dumb things. But on THIS thread, the people who don't like the song and are predicting it won't be a smash hit aren't being disrespectful. This isn't a fan board and anyone can comment on it. Someone saying they don't think a song will be a hit doesn't mean they're, "wishing," it won't be.

I can tell you're a huge Taylor fan. And I am sure you're a really nice person. But this need to reply to every post that isn't praising Taylor gives all Taylor fans a bad look. I don't know. Again, that's just my take and my advice to you. Coming from a genuine place.

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Apr 25, 2024 11:29:21 GMT -5 matty005 said:

Apr 25, 2024 11:25:04 GMT -5 @stateofgrace said:

It is exhausting and childish to keep spewing nonsense. 

Except they're not. And this is coming from someone who adores Taylor and who loves this song. I am sure in some parts of the internet, there are people saying some dumb things. But on THIS thread, the people who don't like the song and are predicting it won't be a smash hit aren't being disrespectful. This isn't a fan board and anyone can comment on it. Someone saying they don't think a song will be a hit doesn't mean they're, "wishing," it won't be.

I can tell you're a huge Taylor fan. And I am sure you're a really nice person. But this need to reply to every post that isn't praising Taylor gives all Taylor fans a bad look. I don't know. Again, that's just my take and my advice to you. Coming from a genuine place.

Thanks for the unsolicited advice. Now let me give you one back. If something as innocent and unserious as keep wishing it babes triggers you this much, then it would seem from my end that the problem is actually you. 

[matty005]

Apr 25, 2024 11:33:04 GMT -5 @stateofgrace said:

Apr 25, 2024 11:29:21 GMT -5 matty005 said:

Except they're not. And this is coming from someone who adores Taylor and who loves this song. I am sure in some parts of the internet, there are people saying some dumb things. But on THIS thread, the people who don't like the song and are predicting it won't be a smash hit aren't being disrespectful. This isn't a fan board and anyone can comment on it. Someone saying they don't think a song will be a hit doesn't mean they're, "wishing," it won't be.

I can tell you're a huge Taylor fan. And I am sure you're a really nice person. But this need to reply to every post that isn't praising Taylor gives all Taylor fans a bad look. I don't know. Again, that's just my take and my advice to you. Coming from a genuine place.

Thanks for the unsolicited advice. Now let me give you one back. If something as innocent and unserious as keep wishing it babes triggers you this much, then it would seem from my end that the problem is actually you. 

Yeah. Maybe my line above about you being a nice person is off. What I said was very respectful. You could have easily disagreed and still been respectful back but you weren't. It also wasn't just that one post. You seem to reply to every post that isn't praising Taylor like you're being personally offended. Either way, I can tell you're going to continue doing this so I will bow out.

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Apr 25, 2024 11:37:43 GMT -5 matty005 said:

Apr 25, 2024 11:33:04 GMT -5 @stateofgrace said:

Thanks for the unsolicited advice. Now let me give you one back. If something as innocent and unserious as keep wishing it babes triggers you this much, then it would seem from my end that the problem is actually you. 

Yeah. Maybe my line above about you being a nice person is off. What I said was very respectful. You could have easily disagreed and still been respectful back but you weren't. It also wasn't just that one post. You seem to reply to every post that isn't praising Taylor like you're being personally offended. Either way, I can tell you're going to continue doing this so I will bow out.

Right exactly. If I recall correctly you had the same reaction when people insisted that Taylor wasn't peaking again back in 2022 and even messaged me apologizing for your exchange. Turns out I was right. 

Keep to yourself, ignore my posts and don't bother me anymore  <3

[Rose "Payola" Nylund]

It’s unfortunate how new eras by major artists bring out the worst in fans and reinforces the negative stereotypes that come with being part of a fandom. Maybe we should all take your advice to ignore and not bother you anymore.

[leonagwen]

Apr 25, 2024 10:58:20 GMT -5 @stateofgrace said:

Certain users still insisting this is in no way a smash. Um keep wishing it babes

Let's see how things are on both radio and streaming in 2 weeks. Obviously the high streaming #s are due to the massive hype and the radio airplay is due to a radio deal. The song will get #1 on the Hot 100 next week and will probably get a 2nd week at #1 too. It will be interesting to see if the hype is still going on in 2 weeks and if radio stations are still giving this good spins after the radio deal effect is over and the Callout scores come out.

[divasummer]

This thread is hilarious!

[musiclife]

A certified smash no matter what anyone says ♥️

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Apr 25, 2024 9:12:35 GMT -5 Rhythm Nation said:

I love love love that some people were too quick to call this a flop

Tbf, a whole bunch of us here changed our initial tune about “bad single choice!” after we really gave the album a few proper listens.

[Ｓｏｕｎｄｃｌ🕤ｃｋ]

This still sounds like a solid album track for me. At first, I thought that for Flowers and As It Was and then changed my mind, but I don't see that happening with this song.

[chickythelittlechicken]

It honestly did feel like that at first, but after a bunch of listens I found myself humming it everywhere I went.

[fearlessarrow]

Not quite a +1000 but pretty darn close!

POP:
101 14 TAYLOR SWIFT Fortnight f/Post Malone 6359 46 6313 18.829

+989 Spins
+943 Bullet
+2.869 Audience

HOT AC:
59 12 TAYLOR SWIFT Fortnight f/Post Malone 2758 30 2728 11.242

+353 Spins
+323 Bullet
+1.368 Audience

AC:
165 14 TAYLOR SWIFT Fortnight f/Post Malone 307 1 306 1.629

+47 Spins
+46 Bullet
+0.151 Audience

[avamaxstan]

Apr 25, 2024 9:19:38 GMT -5 andrebra said:

I think Broken Heart is too similar thematically and in sound to Anti-Hero for it to have been the lead. Post really sells this though, I don’t think it would be as marketable as a single at all if he wasn’t on it.

You can barely hear him on it… and he’s been flopping for years, how did he make a Taylor swift lead single more marketable?

[KeepDeanWeird]

I think the 8th-day effect will be relatively minimal - it debuted with 3.9MM and has been gaining an average of around 2.5MM+ the past 4 days. By Sunday's report, it should be back in positive territory.

[Choco]

Apr 25, 2024 11:23:00 GMT -5 getouttamyway said:

I must insist that this is in no way a smash.

Elaborate because a smash is a hit song that did well regardless of how you and I feel about it. This is gonna be #1 on every major chart and seems like it won't completely collapse week 2... hence... a smash hit.

[getouttamyway]

Apr 26, 2024 12:17:05 GMT -5 Choco said:

Apr 25, 2024 11:23:00 GMT -5 getouttamyway said:

I must insist that this is in no way a smash.

Elaborate because a smash is a hit song that did well regardless of how you and I feel about it. This is gonna be #1 on every major chart and seems like it won't completely collapse week 2... hence... a smash hit.

www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sarcasm

[Ivy Leegue™]

Stan culture dictates that people will act like Taylor personally pays their rent and buys their groceries, when in reality, if they dropped dead, Taylor wouldn't have an iota of a clue and probably wouldn't care. Therefore, let's try to keep a cool head and let people make comments against (or for) a song without the constant annoying and petty back-and-forth. Be mindful of personal attacks or derailment, which will be handled accordingly. Thanks!

Meanwhile, this song has taken over my brain. I don't know but I didn't really make the Drive (i.e., my favorite movie) soundtrack connection until the other day, so now I love this song even more.

[avamaxstan]

Apr 25, 2024 11:29:21 GMT -5 matty005 said:

Apr 25, 2024 11:25:04 GMT -5 @stateofgrace said:

It is exhausting and childish to keep spewing nonsense. 

Except they're not. And this is coming from someone who adores Taylor and who loves this song. I am sure in some parts of the internet, there are people saying some dumb things. But on THIS thread, the people who don't like the song and are predicting it won't be a smash hit aren't being disrespectful. This isn't a fan board and anyone can comment on it. Someone saying they don't think a song will be a hit doesn't mean they're, "wishing," it won't be.     

Of course everyone is entitled to their own opinion, not their own facts. And the facts are that Fortnight is debuting at #1 with the largest point total in over three years. So claiming it is "not a hit" is factually inaccurate.

[andrebra]

Apr 26, 2024 8:04:50 GMT -5 avamaxstan said:

Apr 25, 2024 9:19:38 GMT -5 andrebra said:

I think Broken Heart is too similar thematically and in sound to Anti-Hero for it to have been the lead. Post really sells this though, I don’t think it would be as marketable as a single at all if he wasn’t on it.

You can barely hear him on it… and he’s been flopping for years, how did he make a Taylor swift lead single more marketable?

It’s been pretty much a general consensus among swifties and just casual fans that his part at the end is the best part. Also people have been wanting her to collab with him for years. You really think this would be smashing like this if he wasn’t involved?

[avamaxstan]

Apr 26, 2024 13:34:00 GMT -5 andrebra said:

Apr 26, 2024 8:04:50 GMT -5 avamaxstan said:

You can barely hear him on it… and he’s been flopping for years, how did he make a Taylor swift lead single more marketable?

It’s been pretty much a general consensus among swifties and just casual fans that his part at the end is the best part. Also people have been wanting her to collab with him for years. You really think this would be smashing like this if he wasn’t involved?

Yes.