Honestly, this song isn’t even that ridiculous, I just don’t like it because it’s depressing.
I hate losing people, and that’s what this song is all about. It kills to me to have somebody that you used to know so extremely well and all of a sudden they’re cut out of your life and you act like strangers despite your background. That’s what this song is all about.
If the lyrics weren’t enough to depress me, the beat itself is so slow. Sure, it”s kind of cool, I can admit that, but the slow tempo on top of the depressing lyrics just makes me want to change the radio station any time it comes on.
The Song: Boyfriend
The Artist: Justin Bieber
Why It’s Ridiculous:
Guys. So much confusion.
Here’s what’s going through my mind:
First off, whaaat? The picture on this video makes Justin Bieber look like Justin Timberlake. They’re definitely trying to market him to appear older than the oh-so-easy to make fun of 13 year old boy we all acquaint him with.
Going along with the idea of him appearing older, his voice! When he’s half whispering I swear I had to listen to it again to find out whether or not it was him or a rapper being introduced into the song. At the same time, it is kind of funny that he acknowledges his falsetto voice in one of the lyrics. I guess if you appear on Punk’d a lot, you should also be able to laugh at yourself.
All in all, this song isn’t your typical J Biebs song. It’s much less poppy and upbeat than the rest of his repertoire. Of course, not everything can change overnight. The topic is still the same: he’s talking about love and how he would treat his girlfriend, which I’m sure still sent tweens into a frenzy everywhere.
We’ll see how growing up affects his career.
The Song: Peacock
The Artist: Katy Perry
Why It’s Ridiculous:
Uh, yeah. Talk about sexual innuendos.
But can I even call it an innuendo at this point? I mean, it’s pretty obvious what she’s getting it. Where’s the fun in that? At least in songs like Britney Spear’s (yes, I know I just referenced Britney Spears in a somewhat positive way) If You Seek Amy required some thought. This requires no intellect whatsoever to get the gist. Elementary and middle school aged kids are probably running around with this in their minds.
It’s certainly not hard to become ingrained in the mind at all. What’s with the obsession with repetitiveness in pop culture lately? I would be willing to bet that at least a third of this song is just the word cock.
Basically, I find this song disgusting in it’s simplicity and vulgarity. What happened to having lyrics that meant something? Does everything have to be about sex? Do I sound like a grandparent ranting about how youngsters don’t have any culture or values anymore? Yeah, probably. Kids these days…
The Song: Birthday Cake
The Artist: Rihanna, FEATURING CHRIS BROWN
Why It’s Ridiculous:
If you couldn’t tell by the all caps lock in the artist category, this is ridiculous because it’s Rihanna featuring Chris Brown!
What?!
I was searching the Top 100 trying to find a decent song I could poke fun at and as soon as I saw these artists, infamously known for their abusive relationship, I justhadto check it out.
Despite the fact that my mind was blown away that Rihanna would allow her ex abusive boyfriend to do a song with her, my mind was further blown to bits by how BAD the song is.
Cake Cake Cake Cake Cake…. I don’t care. And I LOVE cake. So that’s saying something.
Seriously? What is the point of this? It’s your birthday and you can cry if you want to? Girl, considering you’re back together with your ex who used to hit you, I’ll tell you right now you will most likely end up in tears.
So stand there and watch yourself burn. Stand there and watch yourself cry. All I know is, if someone argues your mental sanity, it’s a lie.
The Song: Call Me Maybe
The Artist: Carly Rae Jepsen
Why It’s Ridiculous:
It’s so damn catchy!
But maybe I should stop only filing these songs under “Why It’s Ridiculous,” it’s getting too hard.
I actually really like this song in all it’s ridiculousness. It’s upbeat, cute, and poppy. And the music video is pretty darn adorable. If you watch until the end, you’re in for a treat.
I know I’m not the only one who’s fallen under the spell of this song—part of what makes it so ridiculous is the number of drunk people singing this up and down College and Beaver Ave. during late hours of the weekend or constantly requesting it from DJ’s.
Maybe I’m a bit ridiculous for liking this song, but what can I say, I’m a fan.
The Song: Love You Like a Love Song
The Artist: Selena Gomez & The Scene
Why It’s Ridiculous:
Oh, Disney Channel. When will you learn you can’t make all of your sitcom stars into singers as well?
The song starts off with It’s been said and done/Every beautiful thought’s been already sung
Yeah, you’re right. There have been a lot of love songs. They’ve said most of what there is to say. But that doesn’t give you the excuse to jump right into all the corny cliches.
There’s also the fact that this music video is trippy. Seriously. Just watch it. Try and tell me after the first two minutes that it isn’t a bit odd.
Basically, what I’m trying to say is, I don’t keep hitting repeat-peat-peat-peat-peat on this song.
Fun side note, how ironic is it that last week’s post and this week’s post are dating?
The Song: One Time
The Artist: Justin Bieber
Why It’s Ridiculous:
HE’S SO TINY. When I watched this video, I couldn’t get over how small he looked. On the same note, all of these girls who are probably around 13 look like they should be in their 20’s, what’s up with that?
Justin kept repeating “My fight is your fight,” and fake punching the screen. Because of the fact that you ARE so small, who can you really take?
The song is entitled “One Time,” and despite the fact that he constantly states “I’ma tell you one time,” we most definitely heard it repeatedly.
Oh, Justin Bieber. This video is what shot you to fame, kudos. But I can’t help but laugh when I watch it. I’m sorry that your one life, one love left you at the age of 13 with only a kiss on the cheek. Maybe when you’re older.
The Song: Your Love is My Love
The Artist: Whitney Houston
Why It’s Ridiculous:
Ridiculously good.
Ready for a THON-centric themed set of blogs?
This song embodies THON and the Final Four Hours—even if they do play a more pumped up version.
15,000 people in the BJC belting out this song, singing to the person next to them, to their dancers, to their families, all overwhelmed with a sense of pride and love.
All of a sudden, everyone’s united. You’re not fighting with the frat or the sorority trying to infiltrate your rows, you’re singing at the top of your lungs, dancing, throwing your diamonds into the air, and realizing that everyone is together in this fight.
I’ve never felt a flood of emotions like I did this past weekend.
Looking up into the stands at my org, I realized how much I truly loved them, and knew that they felt the same way. I spun around the brightly colored, packed stands and stood in awe at the way we all came together.
Your Love is My Love, and with this love, we will Brighten Every Journey.
FTK <3
The Song: You Belong With Me
The Artist: Taylor Swift
Why It’s Ridiculous:
Ok, I love Taylor Swift as much as the next girl, and if you take this video (or any of her songs for that matter) at face value, it’s pretty gosh darn adorable. There’s always a good amount of “truth” to the typical romance in her songs.
But in this particular song, the truth is a scary one.
The sad truth is that TSwift is a bit of a stalker. While the way the two communicate via notepads is pretty cute, it’s also kind of scary that in the opening scene she’s spying on him through her window.
And Standin’ by, waiting at your back door? Come on, Taylor, don’t go there. That’s frowned upon in most societies.
As scary as the stalker-esque tendencies are, they are also, a bit true. Sadly enough, girls sometimes pine like this. Hopefully they aren’t going as far as to stand at their crush’s back door, waiting for him to return, but I’m sure a decent amount of Facebook stalking goes down.
So while Taylor Swift might be blurring some lines with this song, the reason why it’s so popular is because of the thousands of girls who find the same truth in what she says.
Cute, scary, or just reality?
The Song: Grenade
The Artist: Bruno Mars
Why It’s Ridiculous:
Get over it Bruno! This chick is clearly not into you. Don’t commit suicide over some girl who “took all you had and tossed it in the trash.”
What kind of environment are you in anyway that requires you to catch a grenade for your girlfriend?
If you ever even had a real relationship, it should definitely be over now that you see she’s already moved on to another guy in this video.
I know it might feel like you just got hit by a train, but that’s no reason to actually go get hit by one.
