2011-02-06, 12:26 AM
I mean, technically Xtina did it first with "Beautiful." Pop songs about loving who you are and being proud of that aren't exactly a rare genre.
Personally, I like the lyrics and think they're some of the best there can be for a pop song. That's not saying much. I think of all genres of vocal music pop is bottom tier when it comes to interesting, poignant lyrics, because, let's face it, that's kind of what pop music tends to be: engaging dance music. I don't think it's impossible for pop to be revolutionized into something more profound, and Gaga has not only said that's her aim but is clearly doing that with this single and her upcoming album.
All that being said, my basic issue is that I don't find the lyrics to be that creative. I mean, I'm sure the song will be great, but if we're looking solely at the ability to create a mood within the realm of the selected verbiage, pop music kinda sucks at that, with Gaga only half breaking that norm. I suppose it makes sense, though, to have more "dumbed down" lyrics, per se, as it makes the song more accessible to the general population. It's just nice when you see a band like Ludo, however, that can lay down an awesome musical track and pair it with beautifully poetic lyrics.
Personally, I like the lyrics and think they're some of the best there can be for a pop song. That's not saying much. I think of all genres of vocal music pop is bottom tier when it comes to interesting, poignant lyrics, because, let's face it, that's kind of what pop music tends to be: engaging dance music. I don't think it's impossible for pop to be revolutionized into something more profound, and Gaga has not only said that's her aim but is clearly doing that with this single and her upcoming album.
All that being said, my basic issue is that I don't find the lyrics to be that creative. I mean, I'm sure the song will be great, but if we're looking solely at the ability to create a mood within the realm of the selected verbiage, pop music kinda sucks at that, with Gaga only half breaking that norm. I suppose it makes sense, though, to have more "dumbed down" lyrics, per se, as it makes the song more accessible to the general population. It's just nice when you see a band like Ludo, however, that can lay down an awesome musical track and pair it with beautifully poetic lyrics.