30 Evanescence My Heart Is Broken
"Sweet sleep, my dark angel"
My Heart Is Broken has recently been released as the second single from Evanescence’s self-titled album, and amazingly, I’ve already heard it on the radio; hopefully this is a sign of an impending smash. While I do love this song, I don’t love it as much as the previous single, or the likely follow-up singles.
29 Demi Lovato Skyscraper
"Go on and try to tear me down, I will be rising from the ground like a skyscraper"
Demi’s vocals in this song are excellent, but that doesn’t quite make up for it’s befuddling, simile-filled lyrics.
28 Beyonce Run The World
"Who run this motha?"
I’ve never been a big Beyonce fan, and when I initially listened to Run The World after it leaked, that didn’t change. However, like with many other people, I began to appreciate this song more as time has gone on.
27 Rihanna We Found Love
"We found love in a hopeless place"
Consider We Found Love the first guilty pleasure song of this countdown; I’m not a fan of this dance/house/credit-the-producer-as-a-feature style of music, I’m not a fan of this impending DJ craze that’s about to sweep through America, and I’m not a fan of songs with only a dozen lines repeated endlessly. Sometimes, I pretend this is a remix, because it could certainly pass as one. All that said, I can’t help but love We Found Love; it’s such a light-hearted song, and Rihanna delivers excellent vocals on this song.
26 Rihanna California King Bed
"Maybe I‘ve been California dreaming"
Two spots in a row for Rihanna; that Rihanna reign ain’t gonna let up! California King Bed is my second favorite single from Loud, and this song has more substance than anything on that messy and forgettable follow up album. The only blemish in this immaculate song is the horrendous lyric “a bit of last night on these sheets.”
I don't despise her. I just don't like going around saying I like her all the time. I' wouldn't call myself a fan either, but between her, Selena and Miley, her voice is the only one I can tolerate. Besides, haven't you seen my countdown? Skyscraper and Unbroken is in the bubbling under of my albums/songs chart
32. Tony Bennett (feat. Lady Gaga)- The Lady Is A Tramp
31. OneRepublic- Good Life
Top 30
30. Evanescence- My Heart Is Broken
29. Demi Lovato- Skyscraper
28. Beyonce- Run The World
27. Rihanna- We Found Love
26. Rihanna- California King Bed
25 Selena Gomez (and the Unseen) Love You Like A Love Song
"I love you like a love song, baby"
Love You Like A Love Song is easily on its way to becoming the biggest hit of Selena’s career. Unlike most other Selena fans, I prefer her other When The Sun Goes Down singles over this song. I find myself somewhat irritated by the fact that the chorus is only one line repeated over and over again, but unlike We Found Love, this song has enough substance to its verses and bridge to pull off the repetitive chorus.
24 Taylor Swift The Story of Us
"The battle‘s in your hands now, but I would lay my armor down if you‘d say you‘d rather love than fight"
Whether The Story of Us was released as its own single, or simply as a pop-radio B-side to country radio’s Mean, it was released and played on pop radio; not very much, mind you. The first single of Taylor’s career to not hit the top 40 of the Hot 100, The Story of Us truly is the only flop of Taylor’s career thus far. The Story of Us was the last song added to Speak Now prior to its release, and I consider it one of the album’s only filler tracks; it was clearly intended to be a full You Belong With Me-sized pop smash. The song was met with poor reception from critics, who said it wasn’t well-written, and I kind of agree. While Taylor’s lyricism shines in some individual lines in this song, it falls flat as a whole piece. She’d have been better off releasing Better Than Revenge or Haunted. #swiftystanproblems
23 Britney Spears Criminal
"Mama, I‘m in love with a criminal, and this type of love isn‘t rational, it‘s physical"
It’s just such a beautiful flop-pop single, like so many others in this countdown.
22 Natalia Kills (feat. will.i.am) Free
"I could look fresh in a potato sack"
Will.i.am’s addition to this song took away from the song’s original flow, but his feature didn’t completely destroy Free. Natalia’s brilliant lyricism shines throughout this track, including a cool rap-ish portion towards the end.
21 Leona Lewis Collide
"When you‘re in unfamiliar places, count on me through life‘s changes"
Leona’s Collide is one of those songs that people either really love or they really hate; I really love it, and I’m rather disappointed her album Glass Heart was pushed back and is getting de-dance styled. Everything about this song is uplifting and beautiful and flop.