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Eteru's 2008 Yearender Top 50 | 2008 Recognitions
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[35] BEYONCE, "IF I WERE A BOY"
We are now at #35 and we find Beyonce there with "If I Were A Boy." She explains what she feels about this song, "It's difficult to grow and to break out and do new things because people have strong expectations. I feel like at this point, I wanted people to hear songs with stronger lyrics and songs that made you feel."
On other stuff, a parody with the same title was released with the following funny lyrics:
"I'll explain to her
Now I'll know why it hurts
When I lose blood every month
And think why we're so disappointed
Because another child could now get destroyed"
Best line: But you're just a boy. |
[34] PINK, "SO WHAT"
Number 1 in Australia, Austria, Canada, Czech Republic, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Turkey and US, the next song is definitely one of the biggest singles of the year. Even though it has already garnered almost 6 million digital sales, Pink's "So What" falls a bit short on my yearender chart, coming in at #34.
Best line: The waiter just checked my table, and gave to Jessica Simp- ****!. |
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[33] THE KILLERS, "HUMAN"
With the single line, "Are we human, or are we dancer?" the Killers have ignited innumerable conversations about the meaning and quality of the lyrics for their single "Human." When the intended context is understood, the song's words blossom. Combined with an immediately catchy melody and arrangement, "Human" is one of the top pop recordings of the season and claims spot #33.
Best line: Are we human, or are we dancer? |
[32] CHRIS BROWN, "FOREVER"
"Forever" checks in at #32. Chris Brown's intimate vocals and the tasteful and playful use of rhythmic vocal effects makes this song undeniably addicting. Unlike Rihanna's decidedly retro "Don't Stop the Music," "Forever" brings the gorgeous essence of contemporary trance and techno to mainstream pop fans.
Best line: "Tonight is the night to join me in the middle of ecstasy." |
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[31] KATY PERRY, "HOT 'N COLD"
A question on the minds of many has been whether Katy Perry could find a worthy follow-up to such a huge breakthrough hit as "I Kissed a Girl." "Hot n Cold" delivered no doubt that Katy Perry leaves any concerns over one hit wonder status in the dust. It's a triumphant second single that musically may be superior to the first. THe song makes it to the Top 50, landing at #31.
Best line: Someone call the doctor, got a case of a love bi-polar. |
The race from 30 to 1 continues in a few!
SONGS #50-36
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[50] ARTISTS STAND UP TO CANCER, "JUST STAND UP"
We begin the countdown with one of the best collabrations of the year. Featuring the vocals of an all-star group of pop/R&B/rock/country performers including Mariah Carey, Beyoncé, Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, Natasha Bedingfield, Leona Lewis, and lots more, this song was used as a charity single for "Stand Up to Cancer" for the benefit of cancer patients in the US. A good song with a good meaning for a good cause. "Just Stand Up" kicks off the countdown at #50.
Best line: The heart is stronger than you think. |
[49] CHRISTINA AGUILERA, "KEEPS GETTIN' BETTER"
Next up is a song that talks about being a super-bitch, Christina's "Keeps Gettin Better." She mentioned in an interview that she realizes the strength of a woman - running a business and pursuing a career after having her own child are "super" abilities. Then she added, "Those things come with being labeled a bitch. If that's what I'm gonna be called by being assertive and knowing who I am and what I want out of life, then so be it. I will wear that label proudly. For me it's about turning that word into a positive."
Best line: Some days I'm a super bitch, up to my old tricks but it won't last forever. |
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[48] LINKIN PARK, "LEAVE OUT ALL THE REST"
At #48 is a song with working titles "Fear" and "When My Time Comes." Became a huge hit July of this year, the song is a sort of confession (possibly to a friend or loved one) and an attempt at redemption. The lyrics speak of someone who's made some poor choices in the past and wronged others and that he fears condemnation. From the "Minutes To Midnight Album," we have "Leave Out All The Rest" by Linkin Park.
Best line: I cant be who you are. |
[47] NE-YO, "CLOSER"
"Closer" marks a musical departure for Ne-Yo, taking on a dance pop style over the more rhythmic and urban sound his songs usually possess. In the song, Ne-Yo sings of having an urging attraction to a woman he sees, having the desire to "come closer" to her. His attraction to her becomes stronger, and almost hypnotic-like, as he sings "And I just can't pull myself away, under a spell I can't break. I just can't stop." This Billboard Top-Tenner is this year's #47.
Best line: Own me, to control me. Come closer, come closer. |
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[46] JORDIN SPARKS, "ONE STEP AT A TIME"
Jordin is up next. This is her 3rd platinum single from her self-titled album, which received outstanding reviews from Chuck Taylor at Billboard and Entertainment Weekly. Video shows Sparks touring around the city as other people are going through different moments. Different scenarios play out including guy picking up his date for prom, a teenager teaching his little brother to skateboard, a boy and a girl selling lemonade, a young woman at her first day of college and a group of teenagers taking care of a garden. "One Step At A Time" is song #46.
Best line: The only way to get there is one step at a time. |
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[45] THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, "DAMN REGRET"
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus comes in at #45. This is their unofficial 5th single from their Gold Album "Don't You Fake It." One of the standout rock songs for the year. "Damn Regret" is at #45.
Best line: Empowered by adrenaline feel like I'm born again. |
[44] FALL OUT BOY, "BEAT IT"
In 2007, Fall Out Boy began covering "Beat It" and performed the song during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards. The band also played it for the 2008 New Year's Party on the U.S. television network FOX. In February 2008, the band released a studio version of "Beat It" featuring John Mayer playing the guitar solo part on their live album, Live in Phoenix, and was released as on official single available only through digital download. This Michael Jackson original is at #44 on the Yearender Countdown.
Best line: Don't wanna see no blood, dont be a macho man. |
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[43] DAVID COOK, "THE TIME OF MY LIFE"
2008 was a great year for new singers. And what better way to be discovered than through a talent search. The artist at #43 won the season 7 of American Idol, and this song is his coronation song that won out of thousands of entries in a songwriting competition. This song was released as a digital download after the season finale and received tons of attention and airplay. "The Time of My Life," a song written by Regie Hamm performed by David Cook settles for #43.
Best line: More than a name or a face in a crowd. |
[42] BRITNEY SPEARS, "PIECE OF ME"
"Piece of Me" by Britney comes in at #42. The song was recorded in response to the constant media scrutiny and sensationalism of her private life. In a radio interview with Ryan Seacrest, Spears said about the song: "Wherever you go, there's a lot of people who ask questions, and sometimes you don't know their intentions and stuff like that. So, it's kind of a cute way of putting it out there. You know, like, 'You want a piece of me?', you know, in a cool, cute and clever way."
Best line: I'm Mrs. most likely to go on the tv for strippin' on the streets. |
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[41] NE-YO, "MAD"
Moving along we have a song that has a very interesting music video, Ne-Yo's "Mad." In the video, Ne-Yo attempts to make up with his girl, but his efforts are proving to be easier said than done. After they argue in the beginning, Ne-Yo goes outside to cool, but ends up rushing to save a little kid from being hit by a car. A loud crash occurs, and Ne-Yo is seen standing near the site while the neighbors cry. Throughout the video Ne-Yo is shown with his girlfriend, but they aren't talking. She is constantly crying. In the end, it is revealed that Ne-Yo was the one hit, and his ghost was watching over his girlfriend. This ties in with the song meaning, they didn't have time to make up before "he went to bed", or in this case, death. I have to say the "death" theme never really came to my mind before watching the video. LOL.
Best line: Girl I dont wanna go to bed mad at you. And I dont want you to go to bed mad at me. |
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[40] BRITNEY SPEARS, "CIRCUS"
Just recently debuting on the Billboard Hot 100, Britney's second single from her latest album checks in at #40. Circus became her first ever top ten debut in the BB100, after selling 212,000 copies on its first week. Tons of positive reviews came out for the song and the video however, PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) is not too happy about the music video, which they claim uses cruelly-trained lions and elephants. PETA director said: "Britney may think her life is a circus, but for the animals who are whipped, chained, and beaten to perform under the real big top, the cruelty is very real. She may be headed for a comeback, but when it comes to animals, she still can't get her act together."
Best line: I'm like a firecracker, I make it hot. |
[39] FALL OUT BOY, "I DONT CARE"
The next song has been described as a very political track by Patrick Stump, the lead vocalist of the band, but not political in the traditional sense; more about the politics of a relationship. Stump has said that this song is about the superficiality and selfishness that is associated with pop culture. He said the chorus is very catchy and anthemic. "I Don't Care" from FOB's latest album "Folie a Deux." landing at #39.
Best line: I'm not a chance, but a heat wave in your pants. |
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[38] JESSE MCCARTNEY, "LEAVIN"
#38 for 2008 is JMac's "Leavin." This is his best selling single to date, after scoring over 2 million copies. The meaning of this song is pretty simple: boy likes girl, boy gets girl but… she’s got a boyfriend, so the boy wants the girl to leave her current boyfriend and be with him because things will be better with him. The music video pretty much just shows Jesse wearing only pants and the girl's wearing a bra and underwear, rolling around, frolicking on a mattress. LOL.
Best line: Girl, we flyin' on the G5, G5. |
[37] AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 7 iTUNES SINGLES
Well, next up on the countdown is not really a single, but because American Idol is one of the TV shows I really followed and watched this year, and I downloaded pretty much all of the contestants' studio performances, its perfectly fine and good to place it in the yearender chart at #37. I have a special list of my favorite studio versions of the performances in AI7 in a separate post. Check 'em out here.
Best/Worst Simon Comment: "That was utterly atrocious... it was like a first round audition massacre." |
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[36] MAROON 5 feat. RIHANNA, "IF I NEVER SEE YOUR FACE AGAIN"
We are closing off this set with one of the standout tracks from Maroon 5's album "It Wont Be Soon Before Long," this one featuring Rihanna. The song deals with Adam Levine and Rihanna playing "hard to get" and shows a love-hate relationship with the two. In the song, the verses push and pull the obvious sexual desire between the two subjects. There's also underlying jealousy about other lovers between their relations, but they both seem to revert back to wanting each other. "If I Never See Your Face Again" sits at #36.
Best line: I wonder if he's half the lover that I am. |
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Katy, Killers and Pink <333
Only song I don't like is Beyonce's. Nice set
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How do I say this, but I think there's a problem with the best line of Forever..?
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^Oops. Edited Thanks for that, haha.
I just copy paste the previous thing, so...
TY.
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You're welcome
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19/20 for the chart so far, not really a fan of the time of my life
for the american idol performances: 13/15 , brooke white <3
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What an impressive format! Great picks, too.
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BUMP!
Thanks guys for droppin' by!
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