WE'RE BACK! After a ~brief hiatus to take care of some outside business known as SARS, Krista and I have finally finished this round. We should be able to be much quicker with the last few rounds now that the game is winding down (and Krista is out of it so she has no excuse anymore).
This was a very well done round. All of your yin/yang themes really impressed us, and each one was different but all of them were thought out. We definitely appreciate the effort.
Now, let's get to the results. You will be revealed in 3 groups. First the sole safe player, then the top 2, then the bottom 2. 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 competitor who is safe is:
useamint
Disco Tits (Tove Lo)
M: Ah yes, this lyrical masterpiece. I actually do like this song, it has a lot going for it. There’s a lot of very memorable parts and it’s a very nice party vibes song. The chorus slaps, imagine not singing to it? Nipples are hard ready to go. The beat is also very good, and fits the song perfectly. I would normally say something about the lyrics BUT I actually don’t mind them, plus for this round it definitely fits what you were going for. Really nice pick! 9.5/10
K: LMAO some of the lyrics in this song are really….odd! But I did like it. Don’t drag me for this but I do think Tove Lo is very generic pop-ish she doesn’t really stand out but the song is really fun. There is 0 meaning to this song but duh it fits the theme of the song like when you go out you don’t care about meaning you wanna vibe. The chorus has a fun beat and I was boppin along to it. It’s a fun dance song/something I’d listen to while getting ready but it kind of blends in with a lot of other music. Good choice!! 8.5/10
3am (Halsey)
M: Poor Halsey :( This definitely feels very real and personal which I like. I also think it would be very relatable for our generation unfortunately, with so many people needing validation from others and having so many doubts about themselves. I liked her singing here, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the production. It just felt a little off to me. Overall it wasn’t bad though, and I did like how it complimented your first pick. The start of the night vs end of the night vibes were on point. 7.5/10
K: I really like the theme of your complimenting songs; it's definitely unique and is an all too familiar feeling for a lot of people. So I’m totally biased because I love Halsey but really have never listened to this song before. She obviously is really talented but I think some of her songs are super cheesy lyrically and I don’t really like when she’s rhyming weirdly fast like in the first verse. The chorus was superrr good though she totally should switch genres like MGK and Miley it just suits her better than the edgy indie. I really liked this!! 8.5/10
TOTAL: 8.5/10
We really liked what you submitted this round, but with how strong the round was you only land here. Congratulations on making the final 4!
The top two contestants this round were...
Natepresnell and mradamman12! Congratulations, you have both also made the final 4. However, only one of you can win this round. The winner of the final 5 round is...
Natepresnell
Tears of Gold (Faouzia)
M: We love a Canadian! Faouzia is really talented and she proves it with this song. She really pours emotion into it and it is very easy to just get lost in the song. I also enjoyed the meaning behind the song, it was really well done lyrically and the production and overall vibes all meshed together nicely. When she reaches the chorus it hits ya right in the feels. Nice pick. 9/10
K: I’ve never heard of this artist before but she’s really fucking talented. You can tell she’s naturally talented so the only thing I really disliked about it was all the “effects” over her voice I guess you can call them but I guess that’s pop music. In love with the whole song, and the meaning behind it is obviously super sad this is a great breakup song that I also get “fuck you” vibes from. Everything just meshes really well together and this makes me want to see what other music she has so a great choice!! 9.5/10
Burn Down This Room (Ruben)
M: I expected this song to be more angry vibes, but it’s actually sad :( I think, once again, this was a really well done song with everything going together nicely. I didn’t find this one quite as emotional as the last one, and found it somewhat generic, but it was still good! As a side note, I also really liked this music video. I don’t think it was a stretch to have these as your yin/yang picks, your explanation makes total sense. Good work! 8.5/10
K: I kind of agree with Matt I was expecting him to like...key her car and try to make her life a living hell but it’s more so sad. I actually really liked this song too I thought there was a bunch of different emotions in it. You can tell it was obviously a super toxic relationship that HAS to end but there’s still a little investment. I think the lyrics are more complex I guess you could say and not super cheesy which I really liked. I’d totally sing this at the top of my lungs so good choice. 9/10
TOTAL: 9/10
Great work this round, we really enjoyed both of these submissions. They were both very unique and your yin/yang was well thought out.
This means that coming in 2nd is...
mradamman12
Lovely (Billie Eilish and Khalid)
M: These are 2 artists I really enjoy, and for the most part this collab didn’t disappoint! My interpretation of this song was a little different than yours, in that I think the song is mostly talking about the loneliness of depression and not being able to escape it. Either way though, it’s a really deep lyrical song which is very relatable to a lot of people. Both of their parts were good, although part of me wishes there was a little bit more added to the song. The production/instrumentals were really good and that alone would make a good add to a sad playlist. Good pick! 8.5/10
K: This song gives me so much nostalgia to the beginning of freshman year of college because Billie/Khalid/MGK were all I’d listen to. I kind of overplayed this song to death so I’m a little numb to the emotions of it but it’s still a really pretty song. I love their harmonizing they should make more music together honestly. I agree with Matt in that I’m not sure this is so much about a relationship but rather depressive feelings but music’s always open for interpretation. Nothing bad to say about it they’re both super talented and I really like the song!! 8.5/10
Smile (Avril Lavigne)
M: Avril really isn’t appreciated enough in today’s age. She really was SO good during her peak. This song is really cute, and it’s nice to finally get a song that isn’t sad in this theme! The chorus of this is awesome and I definitely bop along to it. The other verses all play their part nicely as well, and are more of the classic punk Avril that is so good. Another very relatable song, just definitely meant for a different mood compared to your first submission. I loved the music video too. Your songs complimented each other very nicely, good work! 9.5/10
K: LMAO I don’t know what I was expecting but this wasn’t it (not in a bad way). Idk why I thought it would be anything other than punk when it’s Avril. It’s a super upbeat and fun song and I like that it’s not “sappy” cute. I love upbeat punk music so this was really good. Everything meshes really well in the song and I really have nothing bad to say about it. I don’t really ever go out of my way to put Avril on but she definitely has some good music, so good choice! 9/10
TOTAL: 8.875/10
That's the Adam we know and love. Very nice comeback this round, keep it up!
Now, onto our bottom 2. You have both been quite streaky and had your share of ups and downs. Recently you were both at the top of the chart and had both placed in the top 2 of the last 2 rounds, but unfortunately this round you came tumbling down. Both of you had 1 song that just didn't cut it for us. The bottom 2 are:
Admir
Hello (Evanescence)
M: Ah, some classic Evanescence. It’s a little bit hard to take their sad stuff seriously because a lot of it has been memed to hell, and even though I’ve never heard this it does remind me of their popular stuff in tone and instrumentals. Unlike a lot of people, I actually don’t mind Evanescence otherwise, and I think this song was decent. The lyrics are very sad and the vocals are very emotional (even if they scream evanescence). It’s just a little hard for me to feel a lot from a song like this because I feel like I’ve been conditioned not to LOL. Not a bad pick though. 7.5/10
K: Ah Evanescence. I really liked your yin-yang theme actually it’s very out of the box and your songs go hand in hand. The lyrics are super sad but Evanescence in general is not exactly my cup of tea. I forgot her name but she has a super smooth voice (it’s kind of scary and reminds me of Sirens) and she’s very talented but the way this song is formatted is very almost boring to me. It lost my attention because of how slow it was, I think with the right instrumentals and structure it’d be a better song because the lyrics are really powerful. Not a bad choice just not my fave!! 7/10
When I Pray For You (Dan + Shay)
M: I do love some Dan + Shay. Even though they’re usually super sappy they just have this ability to get in my feels. I really enjoyed this one, the message is super cute and at the same time very emotional.Those notes in the chorus were great too, I always love their vocals and this was no different. The yin/yang aspect of these songs also worked really well with the loss vs new life aspect. Nice work! 9/10
K: Honestly Dan + Shay are the only country musicians that deserve rights I said what I said. I love their super popular songs I’ve never heard this one but it was really fucking cute. Lyrically it kind of ripped my heart out in a good way. This sounded weirdly more country at times than some of their other music but overall it gave me the feels that they always give. I love the chorus this is something I’d happy cry to while blasting in my car. A great choice!! 9/10
TOTAL: 8.125/10
J2999
Dying For You (Otto Knows ft. Lindsey Stirling, Alex Aris)
M: I thought the message of this song was really cute. They will be there for their love no matter what and will do all they can for them, very nice. I didn’t really love how it was portrayed though. I thought at times the song kinda dragged and the whole vibe of the song felt a bit off. It felt too upbeat for the lyrics and I just wasn’t a big fan of the overall production. His voice was fine but nothing super special. Overall it was kinda meh to me. 6.5/10
K: I like your yin-yang theme! These songs definitely compliment each other and I think the concept of this song is really cute. Whoever is singing though kind of does some quirky things with his voice which makes me raise a brow. I like the lyrics a lot but the song itself is a bit odd. Not so much odd as it is generic I guess. It’s very pop-py/EDM-esque which is not my personal fave type of music. The message behind the song is v cute but whoever this is isn’t my cup of tea; not the worst choice though! 7/10
I Lost A Friend (FINNEAS)
M: This was much better. He has a ton of talent and it really shone through here. It feels like he’s really feeling the emotions of the song which is something that really appeals to me. The lyrics are super sad and clearly very personal while also being something that everyone goes through at some point. I think the production also really helped this song. Your ying/yang element was good and made sense, with one being about losing someone close to you and the other being doing anything for someone so that you don’t lose them. Good pick! 9/10
K: Ah yes the other very talented sibling. His voice is like honey to me. I really wish he would make more solo music because he’s obviously very talented as both a song writer and all around artist. “You made a little too much money to be 20 and sad” this lyric really popped out to me. I feel like people think celebrities or “wealthier” people are just devoid of emotions? It’s an insane concept. The song kind of ripped my heart out, the meaning behind it is super sad and I feel like he really feels alone. This was an amazing choice. 9.5/10
TOTAL: 8/10
Admir and J2999, your songs were not up to par this week. This means you have one last chance to SING FOR YOUR LIFE in our elimination round. 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 8 EST, you will be eliminated.
For the rest of you, congratulations on making it to round 11! Stay tuned for our next theme which will be posted with the elimination results at some point tomorrow, depending on when the elimination finishes.
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GO HOME J2999 GO HOME WE DONT WANT YOU HERE, NO ONE WANTS YOU HERE, LEAVE THIS GAME FOR GOD'S SAKE
