Like Flowers or Vampire? Do you think the song title will put the gp off because it’s not relatable enough? 
 

discuss sistrens 

What does it even mean??

I don't know why I was downvoted for saying this before, and it wasn't meant as shade at ALL. I love the song, it's amazing and Dua is consistently our best pop star for the last several years. But no, I don't think most teenagers and young adults (who are the target audience for pop hits) know who Houdini was or make the association with a magic vanishing act. But it doesn't matter, it's music, it's art, and just because some people won't get it doesn't mean it's not good. 

Edited November 14, 20232 yr by Psyduck

4 minutes ago, Troll Idle said:

What does it even mean??

She compares herself to an escape artist

No it’s very risqué, artistic queen 

It really does not matter what the song title is.

 

The song isn't doing well because it's boring and goes nowhere. It's Dua's attempt at her own "As It Was", except it's not as catchy.

Love the title and the song

I think the interesting title might just draw more people to give it a listen. That's what got me excited before I even heard the song. It's also pretty unmistakable when you listen to it

No, it's a risky decision like Avril did with Sk8ter Boi 

i honestly dont think song titles matter really in the grand scheme of things  

 

a bop is a bop !

It's too noisy for the american audience. The fact it's doing these numbers is actually amazing  Dua's power

 

edit: oh the title? No, it's actually a very interesting and creative title.

I stand correct.

Edited November 14, 20232 yr by magazine

Is not definitely. That was my first thought with the song. What is that title?  

Edited November 14, 20232 yr by AvadaKedavra

Title - definitely not, Catch Me or something like that would've been friendlier

Song - yes it's a hit!

It makes no sense, especially as she completely ignored the theme for the video. 

 

"Catch me or I go, can't see me" would have been better and call the song " Can't see me" 

11 minutes ago, NewStanner said:

???

 

Where do you hear AIW in Houdini?

It's meant to be a boring, non-offensive background music kind of song that gets played over and over everywhere. Except it's not as catchy so it doesn't 

Edited November 14, 20232 yr by awong918

42 minutes ago, Psyduck said:

I don't know why I was downvoted for saying this before, and it wasn't meant as shade at ALL. I love the song, it's amazing and Dua is consistently our best pop star for the last several years. But no, I don't think most teenagers and young adults (who are the target audience for pop hits) know who Houdini was or make the association with a magic vanishing act. But it doesn't matter, it's music, it's art, and just because some people won't get it doesn't mean it's not good. 

every know houdini from the perverted masked magician

Sorry but you’re dumb as sh*t if you’re completely unfamiliar with who Houdini was

Edited November 14, 20232 yr by Orsay

The title doesn't matter

Unless it underperforms then it's definetly because Americans didn't get it 

46 minutes ago, NewStanner said:

???

 

Where do you hear AIW in Houdini?

Both have lyrics and are sung by British artists. It's not clear?

I thought houdini was a religious figure like methusalah or buddah all this time... i'm gagged by the information i'm learning in this thread

No it’s in the same camp as artpop it’s destined to flop based on the name alone

she's educating the gen z who'd be like "wtf is a houdini" so they look it up and learn something for once

Ya

Yes, I thought it was a Muslim holiday but thanks to Dua, I was reading wikipedia on Houdini and he was pretty interesting guy and his life and beliefs with his wife were definitely interesting 

It's her Judas