Was this album just really lazily put together or something? Both the singles feel like they needed a lot more reworking before release. 

2 songs in and the album already has no cohesiveness 

this is a selling sunset transition song 

I do like the song. Is it genre-defining and never-been-done-before piece of art? Absolutely not. Is my ass moving? Yes, and that's what I appreciate. Also, am I still disgusted by luke being involved? Absolutely.

 

We should just accept this era for what it is while enjoying whatever pieces we like. There won't be a spectacular success or any chart topping singles, just accept that and move on.

 

 

18 minutes ago, FabForAThrowback said:

I find really nonsense to see people acting surprised on the simplicity of these singles and expecting some kinda of deep/raw songs. I mean we've known since forever that 143 is a dance, fun, carefree album, that's it, just move on if it's not your cup of tea.

i can assure you no one's expecting deep/raw songs from katy perry out of all people, atrl's main taste is stanning fun, carefree but still fresh and textured pop music, something katy's been incapable of releasing since teenage dream. 

 

this is just embarrassing atp

54 minutes ago, truth-over-factz said:

I'm sorry, but the verse slaps. 

 

The bass hits harddd. 

 

Also, it's a fun summer bop, nothing groundbreaking. 

 

Not you guys hating Lifetimes but loving that generic coffee song sung over a vanilla Jack Antonoff beat. 

 

I think the song is significantly better than WW, although it does lack a second verse and more high notes/adlibs. 

 

Had this been the lead single, things would've gotten off to an incredible start without the female empowerment anthem controversy. 

 

The MV is cute, but it's kinda generic. 

 

It's kinda reminding me of Zara Larsson's On My Love MV. 

What people here like is success lmao

 

They stan Espresso yet trash Kim Petras when Espresso is just a poor rehash of Kim's sound (Born Again is extremely similar) 

2 hours ago, Cain said:

I'm sorry but she should've demanded more from L*ke  like she really put her whole image on the line to work with that man again and he gave her the most uninspired bland music imaginable 

 

This can't have taken him more than 10 minutes to make, I'm sure he had the piano loop already lying around somewhere and he just added some kicks to it

 

If I was Katy and I woke up to a voicenote playing THIS instrumental I'd be pissed, but maybe she doesn't care

This so much!!! She sacrificed her career for this man and this is the result?? 

1 minute ago, RideOrDie said:

i can assure you no one's expecting deep/raw songs from katy perry out of all people, atrl's main taste is stanning fun, carefree but still fresh and textured pop music, something katy's been incapable of releasing since teenage dream. 

 

this is just embarrassing atp

If Lifetimes is not 'fun, carefree' idk what's your definition of that.

To me it also sounds fresh, but I won't argue about that, because I can see why someone could say it's dated.

Just now, blondeskinnyrich said:

If Lifetimes is not 'fun, carefree' idk what's your definition of that.

To me it also sounds fresh, but I won't argue about that, because I can see why someone could say it's dated.

is the fresh and textured pop music in the room with us now? 

3 minutes ago, RideOrDie said:

i can assure you no one's expecting deep/raw songs from katy perry out of all people, atrl's main taste is stanning fun, carefree but still fresh and textured pop music, something katy's been incapable of releasing since teenage dream. 

 

this is just embarrassing atp

Yet here u are, since Teenage Dream, checking her every move and discussing ALL of her releases 

the only embarassing thing here is your obsession with her  

 

 

1 minute ago, RideOrDie said:

is the fresh and textured pop music in the room with us now? 

can you read? 

1 minute ago, OmegaRidley said:

Yet here u are, since Teenage Dream, checking her every move and discussing ALL of her releases 

the only embarassing thing here is your obsession with her  

 

 

i luv u for lyfelyfetimes 

Just now, RideOrDie said:

i luv u for lyfelyfetimes 

You to Katy Perry every single morning 

 

 

8 writers for 5-6 sentences?

8 minutes ago, Catch22 said:

8 writers for 5-6 sentences?

No. OMG No. 

When has Katy ever had deep and profound lyrics?

 

Not you looking for something that has never been there in the first place, then complain   You can simply not follow Katy and listen to her music if it's not your type of thing

It's giving background music for retail stores and gyms 

1 minute ago, OrgVisual said:

When has Katy ever had deep and profound lyrics?

okay but why are we suddenly saying that KP never had deep lyrics in her career?  why do we have to be so binary...?

"Joke's on you, my fave's never had profound lyrics " oh that's not...

What the **** is this. Both song and video are tragic tbh. I mean are people really talking about Expresso when that song, despite being generic as f, is a good bOP. This is generic but straight up bad bad bad.

What the **** is this. Both song and video are tragic tbh. I mean are people really talking about Expresso when that song, despite being generic as f, is a good bOP. This is generic but straight up bad bad bad.

It's kinda funny when this is put on repeat. If not paying attention, you can't even tell when it ends and starts again   LIFETIMES indeed

1 minute ago, Mattically said:

okay but why are we suddenly saying that KP never had deep lyrics in her career?  why do we have to be so binary...?

No one checks out Katy's music for the lyrics; and there's nothing wrong with that. She is known for crafting catchy melodies

6 hours ago, MadMax12 said:

It sounds like Girl Gone Wild by Madonna and Let There Be Love by Xtina with the EDM synths. I think it was meant to come out earlier but got delayed after the injury so it sounded dated when it came 

It's been 11 years and Applause sounds fresher than this song that came out last night 

I really want to like this more than I do, but tbh I never really thought much of the song to begin with after hearing the snippet. Although it's a perfectly serviceable song, for THE Katy Perry it does sound a bit generic and uninspired

 

I don't get the criticism over the video, it's perfect for the mood of the song. Reminds me of the videos for Glad You Came by The Wanted and that Peggy Gou song, carefree and fun