The lowdown: There are some seriously complicated gender politics at play in this ode to self-appreciation: Consumed by a man, Katy commits to finding a better version of herself that she can love...as much as she wants that man to love her. Most voters weren't interested in sorting through that turmoil; "Love Me" received a single 10, the fewest of any song in the rate.
ATRL says...: "How could one half of the absolutely amazing Bloodshy & Avant be responsible for a song this dull, lifeless, and shallow?" wondered adrianbeane. August enjoyed the production but said it was "quite a shame that these American Idol coronation song-type lyrics are sung over it." lovesong argued, "Its sweet and sugary pop, sometimes that's a good thing!
Best bit: "But now, I don't negotiate with insecurities/They always seem to get the best of me"