Just finished the Worst Songs list and I wrote comments this time! I had a lot more fun than I probably should have. That's the only reason I did it so please don't be offended if some of your faves appear because they probably will
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Originally posted by MusicLoverDude
They actually have a Flo Rida-free version of Troublemaker playing on Radio Disney
Yeah Sirius XM Hits 1 plays one too. They constantly cut out the rap verses in popular songs like that actually. Sometimes it's ok but sometimes (like in this case) I wish they'd just leave the songs alone.
Not too long ago I went on a tirade about how boring and overrated JGMAR is. Well in contrast, I think this one is quite underrated. The lyrics are so f**king true. I mean, there's no such thing as a relationship without fights or disagreements. It's the ability to overcome those troubles that will foster a great sense of love and compassion. And Pink, as usual, is extremely blunt about saying it. There's so many lyrical gems here. I mean, "you're an asshole, but I love you"? Never change Ms. Moore, never change. Now if I were her husband, I'm not sure I would exactly take that as a compliment. But since I'm not, it's very entertaining to hear. Plus, the video is so cute! I don't get why people keep listing it as one of the worst in 2013, I might go so far as to say it's one of the best. The one thing that isn't so great about this song though is Lily Allen. She possibly even rivals Pink in terms of not being afraid to say what she thinks (did you know F**k You is about George W. Bush? I kinda love her for that), so the chemistry between the two should've been impeccable. Yet she delivered a boring and forgettable bridge. At least she looks fierce in the video. This is the last of two songs by Pink in the list.
The Wanted "We Own the Night"
Ever since these guys insulted a couple of major pop stars, everyone in ATRL has been jumping on their hate bandwagon. It's a little ridiculous and I don't get what's so bad about that Walks Like Rihanna song either. The lyrics aren't any worse than your average mindless generic pop hit. And TW have never been known for their great lyrical prowess anyways, lol. I guess they're a flop now though and that's a shame because this is one of the best singles they've ever released. Forget I'll Drink to That and Carry On, this is an epic drinking anthem if there ever was one. I mean, that chorus is absolutely BEGGING to be chanted by a whole bar. The little sing-along for one line at the end of the video comes nowhere close to doing it justice. Maybe it's not the most appealing song for Top 40 radio, but it'll be essential in party playlists for years to come. When will One Direction? Oh and whoever called Nathan a sloth, I seriously hate you. A lot. I didn't see it before and now I can't unsee it. This is the only song by The Wanted in the list.
Vampire Weekend "Diane Young"
For the indie fans, 2013 was the year of Vampire Weekend and their critically acclaimed #1 album Modern Vampires of the City. The lead single Diane Young generated lots of Internet hype and performed well on the US Alternative chart. Personally I can't find anything too special about the song, but it is, as I like to say, quite "short and sweet". It has a bouncy, cheerful rhythm and a total length of well under three minutes. Kinda like Holiday! In fact, extremely like Holiday. In addition to the aforementioned musical similarities, the videos both feature the vandalization of public property and an overarching historical theme (the "18th century Aristocrats" in Holiday and The Last Supper in DY). Maybe these guys wanted to be history professors as a backup career. Or maybe they just like being the black sheep in a world of technology-filled music videos. Whatever the case may be, I can always appreciate some good corny history humor. I get plenty of it in my APUSH class, after all. This is the only song by Vampire Weekend in the list.
HAIM "If I Could Change Your Mind"
God damn it. How did these lovely Californian sisters know that 80s music was my weakness? Lol. Let me explain. I've actually only been keeping up with current music for about four years. Before that, 70s and 80s music was literally my everything. It was the music my parents always listened to, and I still have so many favorite artists from that era: Paul Simon, The Pretenders, Billy Joel, The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Rod Stewart, etc. etc. So when HAIM were compared to one of those artists (The Pretenders), I knew I had to hear their music. It didn't immediately click though; the first song I heard from them was Falling, and it just kinda sounded flat and mediocre. I couldn't even get into Don't Save Me. But then I heard The Wire, and I fell head over heels in love. More on that later. In short, that's how I discovered this gem. It's such a flawless combination of R&B, pop, and soft rock. And f**k official singles! I like to break my own rules sometimes. One last thing, just for the record: I revisited Don't Save Me recently and now I love it. This is the first of two songs by HAIM in the list.
Nelly "Hey Porsche"
This song deserved to be so much bigger than it was. It's catchy, generic pop-R&B done right. But some stuck-up people refuse to shake the idea that Nelly's music has to be hip-hop, and anything else is wrong. I mean, take a look at all the negative reviews on iTunes. Clearly, people aren't afraid to express their disgust at Nelly for selling out in order to score a quick hit. Well I bet 95% of those "haters" secretly bopped to this song while no one was looking. Seriously, how can you resist? It's very similar to Flo Rida's Whistle, which (unpopular opinion alert) was a ton of fun as well. I should've put it on my Best of 2012. So many regrets. And Nelly even responded to those who complained about the new style by releasing Get Like Me. If you listened to that song and still thought he was a sellout, then I really can't help you in any way. Lol. I was tempted to call this one a guilty pleasure, but...no. Just no. I've never enjoyed a "guilty pleasure" song nearly this much. This is the only song by Nelly in the list.
10 WORST SONGS OF 2013
*Again, please don't be offended if your faves appear. It's just my opinion.*
10. Taylor Swift - 22
- Third generic mess in a row. And all this dissing of "hipsters" is not even remotely cute.
9. Selena Gomez - Come & Get It
- The lyrics are actually repulsive. Y'all hate on Blurred Lines but this promotes the idea of women as sex objects more than any song I've ever heard before.
8. Fall Out Boy - My Songs Know What You Did in the Dark (Light Em Up)
- What an ironic album title Save Rock and Roll is. These guys are trying so hard to be something they're not, and people are actually buying it.
7. Drake f/Majid Jordan - Hold On, We're Going Home
- People like to call Drake boring and monotonous, but I never really saw the extent of what they meant until this travesty. I want those four minutes of my life back.
6. Justin Timberlake f/Jay-Z - Suit & Tie
- JT is such a hack. His voice is average at best; here, it's just absolutely horrendous. People only like him because of his attractiveness and his dancing skill.
5. Zedd f/Hayley Williams - Stay the Night
- Epic fail of 2013. This collab could have been great, but it turned out as one of the most insipid, faceless songs in the history of music. And this is coming from someone who prefers pop Hayley over rock Hayley.
4. Calvin Harris f/Ellie Goulding - I Need Your Love
- Ellie's voice is literally intolerable. I thought we were done with her after ACH flopped but sadly I was wrong.
3. Daft Punk f/Pharrell Williams - Get Lucky
- Speaking of intolerable voices, please enter Mr. Pharrell Williams. I see no use for this when Bruno Mars and Robin Thicke can sing 70s disco funk throwback music without sounding like a dying horse in the process.
2. Ellie Goulding - Burn
- Seriously, does she ingest helium before she sings or...?
1. Icona Pop f/Charli XCX - I Love It
- The fact that this obnoxious screaming ball of noise reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 made me lose all faith in humanity. Fortunately I gained some of it back when All Night bombed.
9. Selena Gomez - Come & Get It
- The lyrics are actually repulsive. Y'all hate on Blurred Lines but this promotes the idea of women as sex objects more than any song I've ever heard before.
Nick you are so damn lucky I'm actually friends with you
But to be quite fair, Come & Get It actuallys puts the WOMAN in charge unlike Blurred Lines. Come & Get It is like sexual empowerment tbh and I feel fired up when I listen to it.
And Avril's diss to hipsters was more insulting than Taylor's tbh.
That's the only reason I did it so please don't be offended if some of your faves appear 
They constantly cut out the rap verses in popular songs like that actually. Sometimes it's ok but sometimes (like in this case) I wish they'd just leave the songs alone.
Oh and whoever called Nathan a sloth, I seriously hate you. A lot. I didn't see it before and now I can't unsee it. This is the only song by The Wanted in the list.
One last thing, just for the record: I revisited Don't Save Me recently and now I love it. 
This is the first of two songs by HAIM in the list.
And Nelly even responded to those who complained about the new style by releasing Get Like Me. If you listened to that song and still thought he was a sellout, then I really can't help you in any way. Lol. I was tempted to call this one a guilty pleasure, but...no. Just no. I've never enjoyed a "guilty pleasure" song nearly this much. This is the only song by Nelly in the list.
10 WORST SONGS OF 2013 
