The first verse is a great start to the song. “Fake sincerity in quiet places/Created an exhibition of my emotions/Centre stage, I lose my focus” are a great set of lyrics. I liked the concept of the pre-chorus but I thought the first two lines were written and came across very awkward. The chorus is the highlight of the song by far. Really liked the idea of people being told what to do. The first half of the second verse was pretty weak, the ‘you’re so good’ part made me reminded me of the iconic Gaga video. The bridge is really great as well, “Numb to the face that stares at me/I dread the day I have to face reality” are the highlight of the bridge. Overall, the song was great but you could’ve focused a little more on yourself rather than people in general.
Cold Front (conatus)
I liked the first verse, but wasn’t really feeling the stranger line. “I never set sail when the sea is calm/And it always ends up just the same” are my favorite lyrics from the first verse. Very well written and have a great meaning behind it. The pre-chorus is the highlight of the song and I actually find it very relatable myself. Relatable chanteuse. I liked the concept of the chorus but it didn’t really stick with me and is the weakest part of the song really along with the hook. I thought the second verse was pretty weak, it didn’t feel as well written as the first verse. Overall, you did a good job writing the song about yourself, but I feel like you could’ve had a stronger chorus.
Dark Side (ClarksonSlays)
The first verse made me scream because I wasn’t ready for this to be a sex song. The magic/disappear lyrics were kinda hilarious. I wasn’t ready for this sex bop. The pre-chorus, oh god, not the hardest. The chorus feels awkwardly different from the rest of the song, since how the first verse was so forward then the whole chorus had a mood shift and became a lot darker sounding. Woo, the second verse. It wasn’t as forward or shocking as the first, I prefer the first tbh. “I put my heart underneath my sleeve/So no one can see the weakest part of me” I genuinely liked this line. The best part of the bridge/song. Overall, I wasn’t expecting this song, especially from you and it was kinda a fun read but your weakest entry by far. This entry was a risk but I’m not sure if it paid off for you in the end.
Deer (keshasparsxo)
The repetitiveness of the little dear used in the first verse is used quite nicely. “Little deer perks its ears high/Listens to the world from the ground to sky” is my favorite set of lyrics from the first verse. The pre-chorus is good as well, but I don’t think it’s as strong as the first verse. Really liked the chorus, one of my favorite parts of the song honestly. “Little deer out among the stars/The sky is as black as the space is so far” my favorite lyric from the second verse. The bridge is huge and kinda reads like an essay and feels overwhelming at a first glance. But, the bridge is my favorite part of the song. Overall, this is my favorite entry of yours.
Dont Cry Wolf (8thPrince)
The word lazed/laze is pretty awkward. But, I liked the rest of the first verse and was an interesting start to the song. I liked the second half of the pre-chorus. The heart/mouth lyric was pretty unique and well-used. The chorus is good, the outfoxed lyric is genius and a great comparison to a wolf/fox. The second verse is pretty good but I don’t like the repetitiveness of transfixed isn’t very good. The bridge is the best part of the song, loved the lyrics, they were extremely well written. Overall, this is one of your best entries but I felt like this didn’t have the wittiness of your other entries.
Free (Era)
I liked the first verse, “Hiding myself with a smile cause they say boys don’t cry” is my favorite line from the verse, pretty interesting twist on the phrase and nicely done. The rest of the verse is good but I don’t think anything else sticks out as much as this line. The pre-chorus was simple but a nice transition. Not a huge fan of the chorus, it didn’t wow me and is the weakest part of the song so far. The second verse picks the song back up a bit, “Kept falling for every guy, thought they’d make it better/For those short-lived smiles followed by pain forever” my favorite line off the second verse. I liked the bridge but I think it didn’t stand out as much compared to the verses.
More Than This (Sam)
The first verse is well structured and has a catchy melody. “Through the eyes of an overachiever/Nothing is worth it, unless it's perfect” are my favorite set of lyrics from the first verse. The pre-chorus started off roughly honestly, the okay line was kinda awkward and I felt like you could’ve rephrased it in a better way. I liked the concept of the chorus but it didn’t come across as well though. I thought the second verse was weaker than the first verse. The bridge’s fast-talking/rap was pretty interesting, you had a good flow but I’m not sure if I 100% liked it in the end. Overall, you exceeded the challenge’s expectations but it’s not my favorite song of yours.
Self-Destruct (EuphorianSea)
The first verse is a great start to the song. “For the last time I’ll just pretend/There’s something for me in the end” are my favorite set of lyrics from the verse and well written. The putting on my face line was pretty awkward and remembered me of Katy’s iconic skin in a costume line from her best song Love Me. The pre-chorus was great, loved the evil in the blood line, but I find tainted to be such an awkward lyric in a song. The chorus is pretty emotional, it actually makes me sad cause I find it relatable a bit. It reminds me of Ellie Goulding’s Explosions a bit in a good way. The second verse is amazing and the highlight of the song. I liked the bridge as well and it’s my favorite part of the song behind the second verse. Overall, this was a great song and one of your best.
The Cave (GotSkill)
I think this is an interesting perspective of the challenge given. And I liked the idea of you feeling like you’re trapped in a cave. In the first stanza you said that you’re scared that “they” will hear you know, who exactly is they? “So I thrive in the shadows of my mind” really loved this lyric and it’s probably my favorite of the song. Love the stanza about you leaving the cave and seeing the sunlight, the highlight of the song honestly. I feel like this reads more like a poem that a song at some points. The ending line made me cackle. Not one of your best songs but I liked it.
To Me... (Hugamari)
Finally the sequel to your best song “To You…” not ready for this. Ugh, the first verse is so relatable, it’s simple but really effective. “I’ve always been the person/That people come to cry to/It’s a lonely occupation/Sometimes, I’d like to cry, too” are my favorite set of lyrics from the first verse. The pre-chorus doesn’t really stick out much to me. The chorus seems to be the highlight of the song so far for me, “I wish someone would listen/‘Cause I’d like to be saved” are amazing lyrics some of your best. The second verse is great as well, nothing really stood out to me but I liked it more than the pre-chorus. The bridge is sad and well written, it’s my second favorite part of the song behind the chorus. Overall, this is honestly better than To You… and my favorite song of yours.
The first verse is a great start to the song. “For the last time I’ll just pretend/There’s something for me in the end” are my favorite set of lyrics from the verse and well written. The putting on my face line was pretty awkward and remembered me of Katy’s iconic skin in a costume line from her best song Love Me. The pre-chorus was great, loved the evil in the blood line, but I find tainted to be such an awkward lyric in a song. The chorus is pretty emotional, it actually makes me sad cause I find it relatable a bit. It reminds me of Ellie Goulding’s Explosions a bit in a good way. The second verse is amazing and the highlight of the song. I liked the bridge as well and it’s my favorite part of the song behind the second verse. Overall, this was a great song and one of your best.
Actors (lovesong)
all the truth you spilled.