[PrettyHurts]

[Latch]

OMG
Poor my edges

[Sazare]

Originally posted by Kat

It's one of definitely Katy's best songs. I can agree on that.

Are most of these posts in here about Katy's lyrics trolling? Every artist has a few songs with lyrics that someone might think are bad. Roar is dragged all the time in here but it actually has lyrics that are really meaningful to some people (like people with actual life experience and stuff).

Yes, most artists have a bad lyric in at least a few songs, but Katy in particular has a habit of it, to the point where her songs without terrible lyrics are vastly outnumbered by those with terrible lyrics.

And yes, I realize "Roar" is an empowerment anthem, and if that song actually got through to someone or somehow gave someone's life meaning, then great for them. Doesn't change the fact that the song is largely a trite, clichéd, and by-the-numbers affair. It's better than "Firework," but that doesn't say much.

Like: "I went from zero / To my own hero"? Jesus.

[Latch]

Originally posted by JessPop

Diplo and Kanye have already remixed the song and she even shot a video for the Kanye version and I don't keep up with her like that so I don't know if it has been released to iTunes or not. But the fact that she took the time out to shoot additional footage for a song that already had a video and even released a teaser to support said song does come across as her wanting the extra streaming and purchases or at the very least the attention that the remixes bring. Which is fine but don't act as though she or her fans haven't been trying to get it to the top slot.

[Harmonic Dreamer]

Where is this SUPPOSED video?
I wanna see sis! Post!

[JessPop]

Originally posted by Sunshine.

You mean ONE performance and ONE official remix? And she's not shooting or releasing a new video for it. Throwing in side videos would defeat the purpose of a cohesive video album. It's just an edited piece of her magazine shoot to let people know that Kanye hopped on the remix. You're acting like she's pulling a Katy during Unconditionally.

"Why an already admittedly successful era can't also produce successful singles". Like what? Aren't we discussing her Top 2 hit right now? Which hasn't fallen out of the Top 10 for 3 weeks so far?

When you stay stuff like that, it's obvious you're trying to get a rise out of the stanbase.

Again, when is "top 2" or "top 5" the same as number ONE? Why can't an album that has sold 3 million copies to date spawn a single that can achieve that position without all of the extra effort and more so why hasn't it happened with the additional help? That was all that I asked. I didn't trash the album. It was a question.

[PrettyHurts]

Which is fine but don't act as though she or her fans haven't been trying to get it to the top slot.

WHAT?

[BeamMeUp]

Instagram counts for streaming?!

[Clump]

Originally posted by BeamMeUp

Clump, you're the Kate Busy version of the Emile Sandé version of jinzo.

Idk what this means but I accept it.

[Kat]

Originally posted by Aerosol

People with actual life experience already saw Roar's lyrics on a poster on the wall in 7th grade math class a decade ago. I can see how that would be a new experience to most Katy Kats though.

Oh not this again. Obviously it doesn't mean anything to you, but it does to some people. I would think most people with life experience would understand that?

Originally posted by Sazare

I realize it's an empowerment anthem, and if that song actually got through to someone or somehow gave someone's life meaning, then great for them. Doesn't change the fact that it's largely trite, clichéd, and by-the-numbers. It's better than "Firework," but that doesn't say much.

And also: "I went from zero / To my own hero"? Jesus.

It's pop music? Of course it's going to be pretty generic. Almost all of it is. I mean, most of your sig...

That lyric is probably overused but it can still mean something. I don't see the problem.

[that G.U.Y.]

Katy has me legit worried for the G.U.Y/Venus/ARTPOP/Dope/Donatella/Fashion! video.

[BeamMeUp]

We don't have the answers, Jess.

Are you saying Drunk should have already gone #1? I agree it's a great song.

[Clump]

Originally posted by Sazare

Yes, most artists have a bad lyric in at least a few songs, but Katy in particular has a habit of it, to the point where her songs without terrible lyrics are vastly outnumbered by those with terrible lyrics.

And yes, I realize "Roar" is an empowerment anthem, and if that song actually got through to someone or somehow gave someone's life meaning, then great for them. Doesn't change the fact that the song is largely a trite, clichéd, and by-the-numbers affair. It's better than "Firework," but that doesn't say much.

Like: "I went from zero / To my own hero"? Jesus.

You held me down, but I got up!

[Disco]

My dad wants to name golden retriever pup Shakira...Not sure if he was serious, but I said no.

[JessPop]

Originally posted by PrettyHurts

WHAT?

Oh look a "predict Shakira's album sales" thread and a "would Rihanna have pulled off Dark Horse" thread. Should those be closed as well since we don't have concrete answers for one and the other is a hypothetical/analytical question?

[that G.U.Y.]

Examples of lyrically flawless Katy songs: International Smile, Spiritual, Choose Your Battles.

Spiritual is just so good.

[PrettyHurts]

Originally posted by JessPop

Oh look a "predict Shakira's album sales" thread and a "would Rihanna have pulled off Dark Horse" thread. Should those be closed as well since we don't have concrete answers for one and the other is a hypothetical/analytical question?

in my opinion, those threads are also pointless

either way, multiple people have proved you wrong as you continue to ignore the stats....& arguments are based on lies
so bye

[Kat]

Originally posted by that G.U.Y.

Katy has me legit worried for the G.U.Y/Venus/ARTPOP/Dope/Donatella/Fashion! video.

Don't worry, you probably won't even get any of those videos

[Sunshine.]

Originally posted by JessPop

Again, when is "top 2" or "top 5" the same as number ONE? Why can't an album that has sold 3 million copies to date achieve that position without all of the extra effort and more so why hasn't it happened with the additional help? That was all that I asked. I didn't trash the album. It was a question.

It hasn't happened because it hasn't. Idk. Why did Halo peak at #5 or IIWAB at #3. That's just the way the cards fell, but a hit single is a hit single. Why try to diminish it? If you were geniunely interested you wouldn't throw tidbits like these in. Hoping to start mess.

Or has Beyoncé simply run her course on the charts due to a waning GP interest in her music coupled with a stunted/disinterested online presence and relationship with her fans?

"Run her course on the charts" --> When she has a top 10 hit?
"Waning GP interest in her music" --> When her album is the highest selling of the year so far?
"Stunted/disinterested online presence" --> When she has a Tumblr detailing her every move and an instagram she regularly updates?

Don't tell me you're not trying to start mess when it's obvious.

[Aerosol]

Originally posted by Kat

Oh not this again. Obviously it doesn't mean anything to you, but it does to some people. I would think most people with life experience would understand that?
.

You mean you've seen this criticism before? At that point it's time to start considering that the notion may actually be true after all .