single Rihanna - "Lift Me Up"

[Truth Tella]

18 minutes ago, nadiamendell said:

I played this for a GP friend the other day and he made me shut it off. He said the instrumentation annoyed him. 

Thanks for sharing.

[nadiamendell]

 

2 minutes ago, Truth Tella said:

Thanks for sharing.

Thanks for listening. 

 

I was surprised because he typically likes slower songs like this. I like the song and think she sounds great, but can really only enjoy it in small doses at very specific times. I'm sure it will work well in the movie. 

[BeyIridescent]

The guy that I share an office with at work started to play this and turned it off after about 20 seconds and stated “Why does this sound so jarring and abrasive?” I kinda noticed it too when she belted the song from the beginning. Her voice had a strain that I wasn’t used to hearing that made it a bit unpleasant to my ears at first. It seems as though the song becomes more digestible toward the middle with some signature Rihanna vocals. I’m still on the fence about this.

Edited November 1, 2022 by BeyIridescent

[Truth Tella]

32 minutes ago, nadiamendell said:

I played this for a GP friend the other day and he made me shut it off. He said the instrumentation annoyed him. 

 

3 minutes ago, BeyIridescent said:

The guy that I share an office with at work started to play this and turned it off after about 20 seconds and stated “Why does this sound so jarring and abrasive?” I kinda noticed it too when she belted the song from the beginning. Her voice had a strain that I wasn’t used to hearing that made it a bit unpleasant to my ears at first. It seems as though the song becomes more digestible toward the middle with some signature Rihanna vocals. I’m still on the fence about this.

These fairy tales....like go touch grass or something. 

[Destroun]

9 minutes ago, BeyIridescent said:

The guy that I share an office with at work started to play this and turned it off after about 20 seconds and stated “Why does this sound so jarring and abrasive?” I kinda noticed it too when she belted the song from the beginning. Her voice had a strain that I wasn’t used to hearing that made it a bit unpleasant to my ears at first. It seems as though the song becomes more digestible toward the middle with some signature Rihanna vocals. I’m still on the fence about this.

Omg besh*ts are so pressed and starting create a lot of fics to this song. Anyways, with a soundtrack she dethrone bms 

Edited November 1, 2022 by Destroun

[Jude]

I played this in my apartment and my neighbors started to knock on my door and asked me the title of the song. They immediately ran to search the song on YouTube and I heard them playing it on their speakers. Around 20 neighbors came in. 

[iheartBrit]

 

1 hour ago, SharonStone said:

Apple Music USA

17 (-10) Lift me up

 

Who would have thought even SZA (#2 on AM) out of all people would be outcharting Rihanna…2022 full of surprises!

I'm going to be sick.

 

Let's hope the writing camps come through for the R9 lead.

[Digitalism]

26 minutes ago, Truth Tella said:

 

These fairy tales....like go touch grass or something. 

They want us to believe them that they are playing a song that they hate to random people

[Alexz]

1 hour ago, BeyIridescent said:

The guy that I share an office with at work started to play this and turned it off after about 20 seconds and stated “Why does this sound so jarring and abrasive?” I kinda noticed it too when she belted the song from the beginning. Her voice had a strain that I wasn’t used to hearing that made it a bit unpleasant to my ears at first. It seems as though the song becomes more digestible toward the middle with some signature Rihanna vocals. I’m still on the fence about this.

Yes, the song starts where it should finish. She sounds GRATING on that first LIIIIIIIIFT ME UP it ruins the entire thing. But they knew it and released the instrumental to fix this situation.

[Alexz]

55 minutes ago, Jude said:

I played this in my apartment and my neighbors started to knock on my door and asked me the title of the song. They immediately ran to search the song on YouTube and I heard them playing it on their speakers. Around 20 neighbors came in. 

This is false. People can use Shazam now.

[BeyIridescent]

1 hour ago, Truth Tella said:

 

These fairy tales....like go touch grass or something. 

I’m entitled to have an honest opinion on a music forum. Not everyone will like the same thing. That’s what you learn in life as you mature. Best!

[BeyIridescent]

1 hour ago, Destroun said:

Omg besh*ts are so pressed and starting create a lot of fics to this song. Anyways, with a soundtrack she dethrone bms 

Reported. Best!

[ninasayers]

I do agree she sounds kinda grating when she sings the opening line. Like, her voice sounds too loud for the song, which is soft and even quiet. 

Edited November 1, 2022 by ninasayers

[X~MoviePoP]

So sad that this is flopping

[Cloröx]

When you consider the comeback hype, movie hype, radio push and massive playlisting, this is undeniably an underperformance. I won't use the 'flop' word yet, need to see how the song will hold for upcoming weeks.

[RihRihGirrrl]

I think her vocal delivery strikes the perfect tone...according to the film's director, the song plays in the middle of the final scene of the movie when the tides turn....to me that sounds like an emotional fight scene where they go from being down and out to triumph with possibly a flashback of T'Challa incorporated into the scene. 

 

People need to realize the song's objective is to amplify the movie experience (a specific scene in this instance).....obsessing about where it charts is pointless

[Breathe On Moi]

Rihanna, I love you but I’m over this ******* song. Beautiful yes, but who caress 

 

This was a goddamn bad decision and I’m actually furious. A total waste, a WASTE!!!!!! 

[Cloröx]

But seriously I don't understand why people want a generic upbeat pop sound? This is tribute song for Chadwick 

[Headlock]

2 hours ago, Jude said:

I played this in my apartment and my neighbors started to knock on my door and asked me the title of the song. They immediately ran to search the song on YouTube and I heard them playing it on their speakers. Around 20 neighbors came in. 

Mother! teas 

[Headlock]

Rih’s vocals are gorgeous on this, grating where 

[nadiamendell]

3 hours ago, Jude said:

I played this in my apartment and my neighbors started to knock on my door and asked me the title of the song. They immediately ran to search the song on YouTube and I heard them playing it on their speakers. Around 20 neighbors came in. 

I took your advice and played the song so my neighbors could hear, hoping to make some new friends.  My neighbors held an emergency meeting and all confronted the landlord about having me evicted. The landlord agreed and I have to be out by morning. Now I'm screaming, crying, shaking & projectile vomiting. Help me, sis.   

[Jude]

34M YT views now combined versions. 

 

It gained around 7M yesterday. Smasha.

[Jude]

13 minutes ago, nadiamendell said:

I took your advice and played the song so my neighbors could hear, hoping to make some new friends.  My neighbors held an emergency meeting and all confronted the landlord about having me evicted. The landlord agreed and I have to be out by morning. Now I'm screaming, crying, shaking & projectile vomiting. Help me, sis.   

[OreGuy]

disappointed that this flopped.

[politeone]

2 minutes ago, Jude said:

34M YT views now combined versions. 

 

It gained around 7M yesterday. Smasha.

All this YT smashery could be indicative of what's to come