IT WAS THE WEEKEND GIVE US A BREAK WE HAD TO LISTEN TO AND JUDGE 20 SONGS OK?!?!?
Anyways, this was a phenomenal round. You guys really brought your best and made us go from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows and vice versa. No one submitted a truly bad song, and it’s a shame 2 of you have to go home tonight.
Also, we are making a ~slight~ change to our elim. We originally stated it would be 4 of you competing, but we realized that’s almost half the cast and we did change our bottom 4 to a bottom 3 last round so only the bottom 3 will be competing in elimination.
Now, onto the results! You will be revealed in 3 groups. First the middle 4, then the top 3, then the bottom 3. During that we will also crown the winner of the week and will reveal who will have to SING FOR THEIR LIFE in our elimination round.
The 4 competitors who are safe are:
J2999
HAPPY: High on Life (Martin Garrix, Ft. Bonn)
M: Oh this beat is great. This is the type of stuff you’d hear at raves and shit where everyone is fucked on all kinds of drugs and honestly? It’s kinda great. Like that is exactly what this theme is about, just being happy. Like just amazing vibes from this song, it kinda should be a treatment for depression I think it would have a high effectiveness rate. 9/10
K: I thought at first this was going to be a sad song because of the melody but oh boy. This is a really cute fucking song that I’d blast while having a mental breakdown for whatever reason. This is a perfect song to just blast in the car and vibe to. I love the chorus it encapsulates (big brain hour) happiness like perfectly. This is the type of song to make you feel but not in a sad way but rather like butterflies in your tummy does that make sense idk good job!! 9/10
SAD: Fix You (Coldplay)
M: Coldplay is another band that gets a bad rep for no reason. Like yeah their songs are overplayed but that’s not their fault. The songs are still good, and that includes this one. If I hadn’t heard this before I would rank it higher as it is super super sad and the lyrics are deep and emotional. Having heard it quite a few times, it doesn’t give off those same feels, but it’s still very good. It also has a good message for being a sad song which I always like. Nice pick! 8.5/10
K: I’m super tossed up about this song. On one hand I think it’s super overplayed and people have meme’d the shit out of it. On the other it’s actually really depressing? It deserves a second chance. This is totally a song I’d cry over or put on when I wanna feel ~sad for fun~. The lyrics are really sad?? Also random but I could totally see this being used for like fandom edits. Overall a good pick :-). 8.5/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 8.75
Natepresnell
HAPPY: Waka Waka (Shakira)
M: Yeah Shakira is so good idc. I mean you 100% knew this would remind of the 2010 world cup and give me nostalgia so kinda fuck you but it worked so I get it. This is a very fun upbeat song, and definitely puts a smile on my face. I will say that the vibes this gives me are almost fully soccer related which is good in a way but I literally can’t think of anything else during this song. It’s a good song that gives me a ton of nostalgia, although it’s not even close to Shakira’s best. 8/10
K: I’m kind of in tears over this pick. It’s such a funny choice and I’d probably only vibe to this song on a tropical vacation 6 mimosas deep because of how overplayed it was. It’s definitely catchy and had me dancing along at parts. I have no idea what she's saying but I feel like Matt will give you a pass on this because that freak loves Shakira. I feel like this was also used for a YouTube Rewind video it was definitely a bop back in its day and again is just a really odd funny pick. 7.5/10
SAD: And it Breaks My Heart (LEON)
M: I kinda did think this was King of Leon for a second when I first saw it so that was weird. I actually did think this was a very sad song all around, I think the production and instrumentals definitely fit that. I really enjoyed this, it was different than the usual sad girl song but still managed to convey that emotion very well. Another good pick! 9/10
K: I’ve never heard of this artist but I actually really like her voice, it’s super unique. It reminds me of Miley Cyrus’s kind of?? This is definitely a great song and there’s no denying that but it’s so conflicting. The beat is super upbeat but the lyrics like disagree. The only other thing that bothers me slightly bc I’m a freak is a lot of the lyrics don’t rhyme like why must you do that. Overall a good pick!! 8.5/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 8.25
iiGalaxyii
HAPPY: Feeling Myself (Nicki Minaj, Ft. Beyonce)
M: I can sorta see where you were going with this pick. Like it is a good song when you want to feel like a, as the kids call it, “bad bitch”. I wouldn’t say it like makes me feel happy but it makes me feel better so that’s something! Nicki popped off in this, I really liked her parts. Beyoncé was ehh as she usually is. I could’ve left it with just Nicki for sure. The lyrics were so funny too, Nicki really doesn’t care. Good song that sorta kinda fits the theme. 8.5/10
K: LMAO okay I have mixed feelings about this song for the theme. This is an absolute banger PERIOD there is no denying that. However if I were in the mood to like feel happy I definitely don’t know if this song would be on the queue. Would this go on my hot girl doing hot shit playlist? Duh! I’m going to get slaughtered for this as well but I’m not the biggest fan of Beyonce at all. This is such a fun song though I love it. 8/10
SAD: Something’s Gotta Give (Camila Cabello)
M: People come for her neck off but honestly like she’s fine?? As an artist of course. As a person like that’s not somewhere I wanna go. I really do not mind her music at all, including this song. I don’t think it was amazing but it is sad and fairly emotional. I thought the chorus was good, and I think that’s where Camila excels. You can definitely feel the hurt in her voice, and the production and instrumentals add nicely to that. The rest of the song was fine but nothing special. Still a good pick. 8/10
K: Honestly I hate that weirdo Camila Cabello. However! All bias aside, this is actually not a bad song at all. Her voice is not my personal favorite but it did work well with this song. I loved a lot of the lyrics actually I didn’t think this was generic or like well….her usual music! This is definitely a good heartbreak song to belt out in the car. I really do like the tempo/how it’s sung and hate to say that. Definitely a good pick. 8.5/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 8.25
Absol
HAPPY: Connect (Elohim)
M: Aw this was super cute. The beginning had me like oh dear Absol submitted another weird ass pick but I was wrong! I really liked all of the verses outside of the chorus. Her voice is super nice and they were all fun and chill. The chorus was quite repetitive and not my favourite, but it was fine. The music video was good vibes as well (even though it sorta felt like a trip) and really added to the overall theme of the song. Lovely pick! 9/10
K: This seems like a fun song to get high to if that makes sense. The video is just one major trip but it’s actually a really cute song. It’s super upbeat and it’s one of those songs you don’t have to be paying attention to or anything because there’s no meaning to it other than good vibes. Her voice is definitely good and it’s for sure a happy song but it kind of just blends in with a bunch of other music for me. A good pick though! 8/10
SAD: Beetlejuice (Mariah the Scientist)
M: Firstly, I just wanna say I’m not exactly sure if this song gave me sad vibes. Like the production was a bit sad and I can see what parts of the lyrics could make you feel that way, but I kinda thought this was more of a “can’t get over this fuckboi” type song rather than a really sad one. That being said, I can see what you were going for. I also think this was another really good song. I enjoyed the uniqueness of it, and her voice is very good. The flow of the song was nice and the lyrics are very well written and paint a clear picture. Maybe I’m tripping with what I got from the song but either way it was a very good song. 8/10
K: I don’t necessarily think this song was sad or a tear jerker but there’s no denying it’s a good song in its respective genre. I actually was really vibing to it at some parts especially the chorus but it’s not really on brand for the theme. It’s a really well written song and I liked that she snatched a ton of the movie’s concepts/aesthetics for the video. I like the beat of the song and how it’s not really repetitive but again I don’t feel anything over it (great song though!!). 7.5/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 8.125
The 4 of you would have been in the top on most other weeks, but this was a ridiculously strong week so you are here. Still, great work, and congratulations on making it to the next round!
The top 3 this week were all outstanding. Each of you could’ve won and we both would have been happy with the result. The top 3 are:
useamint
HAPPY: Run Away With Me (Carly Rae Jepsen)
M: Oh I really really liked this. I haven’t listened to a ton of Carly Rae but I really like what I know of hers. This might be one of my favourites that I’ve heard though, absolutely incredible vibes. It feels like you’re in the moment when listening to this which I love. The production is perfect for the song and the chorus is so infectious. Super fun song, and very unique for the theme. Great job! PS the sax was good don’t listen to Krista. 10/10
K: Okay at first I thought this song was going to be bad because she’s a one hit wonder but this was actually really cute!! I’d put this on a good vibes playlist and probably blast it in the car. The saxophone in the beginning weirdly triggered me but it’s a really upbeat and fun song. I also am obsessed with the vibe of the music video such wanderlust vibes. I have nothing bad to say this was a really cute choice!! 9/10
SAD: 26 (Paramore)
M: This was a simple song but it does its job well.The lyrics are frowny face for sure. It sends a good message I think and I do like a sad song that isn’t all doom and gloom so points for that. Her voice is nice and I liked how the song flowed. I didn’t feel totally emotionally connected though, and I think part of that has to do with it being a little watered down IMO. Like I feel as though more could’ve been done with the song. Still a good choice though. 8/10
K: Oh I mean duh Haley Williams has an incredible voice and is a great artist. The lyrics are really cute and this is definitely a song I’d put on during sad girl hours. It’s obviously a little cheesy but come on it makes you feel something. The chorus is really pretty and I like how simple the song as a whole is. This wasn’t even Paramore in their prime days but it’s still a great song so good pick!! 8.5/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 8.875
mradamman12
HAPPY: Victorious (Panic! At the Disco)
M: Oh I really like Panic! I remember this from something but idk what and it’s annoying me. Anyways, this was definitely good. One of two songs from them that fits this theme to a tee! I do like the other one as a song more but this is still quite good. I will say I find this somewhat annoying and if I listened to it enough I’d get sick of it. That being said, if you don’t feel good after listening to this I am sad for you, it’s just very fun and uplifting. Nice choice. 8/10
K: DUH. Sings along to every word. This was probably one of my top songs whatever year it came out. Panic will always hold such a special place in my emo heart but apparently Brendon Urie is problematic now sad. It’s just such a fun song that makes you wanna dance and headbang. I kind of hate the weird harmonizing voices in the background but they never make boring music (well except now). I love this song so obviously a great pick. 9/10
SAD: To Build a Home (The Cinematic Orchestra)
M: Wow, this was built amazingly. The instrumentals in this are actually incredible and just that alone would be tearjerking, but adding on the vocals it takes it to another level. The storytelling is very good as well and I can definitely feel what they are portraying, it did kind of bring out some of the anxieties and fears I have with relationships so fuck you for that but I’m not docking you or anything for it, that’s kinda the point so fair play. Everything moves on and change is inevitable unfortunately :( It was a TAD longer than it needed to be, but it was still great. 9.5/10
K: You fucker you have me crying. The first time I heard this song was literally in the background of….a Newtmas edit..so it obviously holds a special place in my heart. This is the type of song that you put on just to feel something. The melody is beautiful but the only thing I absolutely hate about music like this is the song has no right to be 6 minutes for the amount of lyrics in it. Overall this was an amazing choice, this song can make me cry at any time of the day. 9/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 8.875
And the winner is... Eoin
HAPPY: Love Myself (Hailee Steinfield)
M: That’s right Eoin, love yourself. This is very easy to digest and sends a great message which I love. It’s not an all-timer or anything but it’s definitely something I would keep listening to if it came on, it’s a good little tune. It’s pretty basic and IMO her voice is good but not great, but it does fit the song nicely. Good pick! 8/10
K: This song is definitely overplayed but I really like it. It never really gets old and is another song I’d blast in the car while having a mental breakdown for a nice confidence boost. Even though this song is super generic Hailee Steinfield is kind of that bitch. This song definitely gives off nothing but good vibes and was a great pick :-). 9/10
SAD: Jealous (Labrinth)
M: This was amazing. I have a weird soft spot for ballads like this that are so soulful and emotional. I could feel what he was singing, which is exactly what I’m looking for in these themes. The simplicity really worked here, letting his great vocals shine through. The music video fit well also and added to the overall feel. This left me feeling heartbroken for him. I can’t say enough about this, awesome job. 10/10
K: Oh this was just amazing. I’ve never heard of this artist but his vocals are so raw and I like how simple the music video was to really place emphasis on what he's saying. The lyrics are beautiful and this is definitely something you could catch me crying to! You can also tell he’s singing with emotion which always make a song just so much more real and PAINFUL to listen to. Congrats! You ripped my heart out and stepped on it. 9.5/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 9.125
Congratulations to you all, and especially to Eoin, who has worked his way from low all the way to a win! You love to see the progress. Excellent selections from you all, keep it up.
Now, onto the bottom 3. Remember that all 3 of you will be competing in the elimination round. The 3 of you who will have to SING FOR YOUR LIFE are:
Admir
HAPPY: Party Rock Anthem (LMFAO, Ft. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock)
M: Not this. I agree with Krista on LMFAO being a huge influencer on not only music but culture in general in the 2010s, with this song probably being the one that did the most. This shit was EVERYWHERE and definitely brings good vibes with it, no matter how overplayed it was. Honestly it kinda has aged like wine too, like how does that beat change not get you going? It’s not my favourite thing ever but it definitely is a fun carefree song and fits the theme very well. 8.5/10
K: I’m having a fit over this music video. I have every LMFAO song on my throwback playlist idc they’re so funny and their music contributed so much to the early 2010’s. This is such a party song there’s obviously little to no meaning in the lyrics but that’s the point it’s just a feel good song. Never knew the female voice was knock off Pamela Anderson but pop off. This is just a really great song when you’re drunk it is I don’t make the rules. 8.5/10
SAD: Foolish Games (Jewel)
M: I’m actually not the biggest fan of Jewel’s voice. IDK what it is but I don’t love it for whatever reason. I think this song was very well written and produced, but I don’t know if her voice was right for it. That being said it was for sure sad vibes and I do understand how people could have a tear or two to this song. For me though, it was just fine. 7/10
K: I’m really conflicted over this song. I feel like it had so much potential to be good based off of the lyrics because they’re moving, written well and not stereotypically sad. I’m not sure what it’s called in music but something is off about the song for me like the tempo/pitch/tone idk. It gives me biggg Evanescence vibes. She doesn’t have a horrible voice but it wasn’t my favorite sound in the world. The lyrics are definitely what I liked most about the song. 7.5/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 7.875
mbarnish1
HAPPY: I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Whitney Houston)
M: I can’t fault you for picking this but it’s just not my cup of tea. I’ve heard it waaaay too many times and I’ve just never really been a huge fan. She obviously has a really good voice and this is an absolute classic but it’s just not really for me, it’s very. The chorus is still super catchy though and if I heard this at a party or something I’d still bop to it. It definitely is good vibes and fits the theme as well. Not a bad pick but I’ve just heard it so many damn times. 7/10
K: Mbarn your music taste is like three times older than you and it’s hilarious LMAO. This type of music is definitely not my vibe but to each their own!! Upbeat 80’s (90’s?) music just kind of scares me. This song is superrr overplayed but there’s no denying it’s a classic. Whitney Houston has a great voice and it definitely is an upbeat, happy song to get you dancing. A good pick but not my fave type of music! 7.5/10
SAD: Die From a Broken Heart (Maddie & Tae)
M: LMAO your music taste really does surprise me every round. I’m not the biggest fan of country but I will say that I don’t mind a sad lil country/pop heartbreak song from time to time. This was good, although basic. The lyrics were actually pretty decent and I liked how they made the whole thing a phone call to her mom, it made it more real. She (they?) have nice voice(s) as well. For a country song, I definitely didn’t mind it. 8/10
K: LMAO oh you are the second victim to post a song that constantly plays at my job. HOWEVER. This is actually one of the songs off of the playlist that I don’t mind at all. I kind of don’t like country music period (except for Dan & Shay duh) but this is much more modern country which I don’t mind. Their voices are both really pretty and I love the tone of the song. It has a weirdly comforting melody like I wouldn’t cry over it but it definitely makes you feel something. Good pick!! 8/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 7.625
iSandeh
HAPPY: Power Up (Red Velvet)
M: LMFAO WHAT?? This was ridiculous but honestly kinda fun. Again like I’m not the biggest fan of kpop and find a disconnect because I can’t understand it, but tbh stuff like this is fine because it’s just meant to be goofy anyways (I think??). It sounds like a theme to some kids show or anime, which isn’t a bad thing! The production was great but duh that’s kinda what kpop is known for. Definitely wasn’t bad, although it had zero depth. 7.5/10
K: Okay I have to give credit where credit is due. I had absolutely no idea what was going on throughout the entire song I was just along for the ride. It’s definitely a fun song from what I can tell and super upbeat but K-Pop is not my fave type of music. I do have to admit their production is always on point. I wish I could be cool and like K-pop. The song was not my cup of tea but I really loved the aesthetic of the whole video, the dancing and the outfits those were a serve. 7/10
SAD: Me and You (Let it Shine)
M: Oh I’ve actually never seen this. I’ll always have a soft spot for Disney music in general though, it just takes me back. The rap was so funny LMAO like he kinda was just… speaking to her as she was trying to sing her damn song. She actually has a pretty voice and I enjoyed her parts and the chorus, but overall it was pretty generic and the rap was like… funny but kinda bad. It wasn’t super deep or anything but it clearly was at an important part in the movie, knowing what actually happened probably would help here though. Not a bad pick but I will say there are many, many Disney songs I would’ve preferred here. 7/10
K: I’m kind of weak at the Disney pick but I totally respect it. I’ve never watched this movie so I have no idea if this song pertains to it but it was actually good!! I’m not going to lie when you’re not focused on the video and the rapping starts it kind of sounds like...Eminem. It caught me off guard. She has really pretty vocals and you can just tell this is an important moment in the movie so it’s obviously supposed to make you feel something. For sure a unique, good pick. 8/10
OVERALL TOTAL: 7.375
You 3 all submitted decent choices, but in a round like this that just won’t do. Admir, mbarnish1, and iSandeh, you 3 will now have to SING FOR YOUR LIFE. And remember, only ONE of you will survive. Bring your best.
Now, for the elimination round, you can submit ANY song you want. We are not going to limit you because this is your last chance to stay in the game and we want your very best. Post your song as soon as you can and we will get the results back ASAP. If you don’t post by tomorrow at 6 EST, you will be eliminated.
For the rest of you, congratulations on making it to round 6! Stay tuned for our next theme which will be posted with the elimination results at some point tonight or tomorrow, depending on when the elimination finishes.
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Well I was between this, Free Fallin’ and Here Comes The Sun. Just because I’m that extra (in addition to Matt Fifi being what Krista called my best friend AND me controlling Krista via the ETC tribunal), if I go home let me know if either of my other two choices would’ve kept me in the game!
