uo111 5,261 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Aura is the only song on ARTPOP that had any chance of smashing. Would it have smashed (yes of course, obviously, what kind of question is that), the world may never know. Let's look at the undeniable, indisputable facts: 1. Every other song was too "been there done that," especially Applause, Gypsy and even G.U.Y. But even though Aura sounds different, it's still an earworm. 2. Aura would've cause the perfect amount of controversy. It would've pissed off the far right who don't listen to Gaga anyways, but they would've given her free promo by "denouncing" her or whatever they do. 3. The Katy vs Gaga thing wouldn't have been so one sided, since Roar is obviously incomparable to Aura in every way. 4. ARTPOP wouldn't have been deemed so pretentious, since Aura is kinda artistic when compared to the rest of the **** on the radio, unlike Applause which fits right in :') The only cons I can think of is that if Gaga got her way and Aura had been the lead single, she might not have split with her management, she might have released the DWUW video and it would've been cheap and inappropriate. She Probably wouldn't have done the Jazz album and AHS and the Oscars twice. And LG5 might be much less inspired (but probably would've come out in early 2015). I mean, the way the ARTPOP era turned out was really a blessing in disguise, but Aura still would've smashed as the lead single. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eros92 2,513 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Aura would been a great single. Aura, DWUW, Applause and GUY were the best single choices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooke Candy 3,970 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Well, it was supposed to be the leadsingle from ARTPOP after all buy 'Paper or Plastic' by Brooke candy on iTunes NOW!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decodekid 28,216 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I dont really think Aura would've been enough for a comeback, neither Applause was, DWUW deserved the lead, it was relatable and made sense to the general public and although it might've made confusion to some, thats good cause that drags more attention, DWUW would've been big if it was lead ughhh Long Live Gretchen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slayer 9,227 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Would have been better if they hadn't watered down the vocals and called it Aura instead of Burqa. But yeah, it's an amazing song and would have made a great lead single. I love Applause, but it was the safe choice and 'safe' isn't a word I associate with Gaga. I love judas SO MUCH but I canʹt look like a copycat of JLO!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klonoa 2,194 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 13 minutes ago, uo111 said: She Probably wouldn't have done the Jazz album She planned C2C before ARTPOP was even released. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varo Yan 2,984 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 the chorus is perfect like she Do you wanna see me naked, lover? Do you wanna peek underneath the cover? Do you wanna see the girl who lives behind the aura, behind the aura? Do you wanna touch me cosmic, lover? Do you wanna peek underneath the cover? Do you wanna see the girl who lives behind the aura, behind the aura, behind the aura, behind the aura? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Decodekid 28,216 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 11 minutes ago, CryBaby said: Aura would been a great single. Aura, DWUW, Applause and GUY were the best single choices. what about Fashion! and Venus, both would've been a good choice if the world wasn't against Gaga at that time, Long Live Gretchen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus 34,379 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 There's no way that song would've smashed. That soundscape was so 2012, I can't imagine people being like "omg we really need to listen to this Gaga song to be able to hear these beats" erm no. The arguments aren't bad, but I just don't think they'd be enough to really make it a "smash" which I deem impossible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magneto 13,430 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 Great post! Aura is one of my favorite Gaga songs, because it's so energetic and experimental. Like everyone I prefer the original version and title. I'm also one of those delusional ARTPOP-stans, so I love these kinds of posts. But all these things aside. Let's be honest... Radio's Would Never Play This Song Free my mind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanripley 86,575 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 sorry but it would not smash https://goo.gl/xMgMvJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
uo111 5,261 Posted July 2, 2016 Author Share Posted July 2, 2016 11 minutes ago, Elf Beast said: She planned C2C before ARTPOP was even released. She planned it like she planned for LG 5 to have come out several months ago. She didn't have any concrete plans until the mess that was the ARTPOP era drained her and made her want to take a break from pop music. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJH219 4,448 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 It would have flopped harder than GUY 'All our dreams can come true IF we have the courage to pursue them'-Walt Disney Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sizzily 14,543 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 She should have kept the demo vocals! Tears in the rain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagzus 15,852 Posted July 2, 2016 Share Posted July 2, 2016 I stand by Mary Jane Holland or Venus as the lead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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