POP2 4,206 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 1 minute ago, Gagz said: I like that it's a call to action for liberals. I think a lot of us realized we were living in a bubble and that the world hasn't made as much progress as we would like to think. I will say that the message isn't super obvious at first listen, especially because I'm not used to nor do I expect political messages from Katy through her music (she has been very involved in politics in other aspects, but never through her music). I don't think the majority of people will really pick up the message, sadly. Agreed. I actually am adoring this song. Very well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yo GagaGaga 6,541 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, GrigioBoys said: I think its your own bias that you don't see Katy as a political artist but I think it works well with her. I like it, I'm just saying that's probably why people think they're bad. Most people wouldn't think to look into her lyrics since she usually just pumps out dance tracks about having fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakrai 4,759 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Gagz said: I like that it's a call to action for liberals. I think a lot of us realized we were living in a bubble and that the world hasn't made as much progress as we would like to think. I will say that the message isn't super obvious at first listen, especially because I'm not used to nor do I expect political messages from Katy through her music (she has been very involved in politics in other aspects, but never through her music). I don't think the majority of people will really pick up the message, sadly. i cackled Oh, I'm just visiting- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xoxo cupcakke 4,781 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, Gagz said: Yeah, the song is actually kind of dark... PRISM Act II confirmt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewStevens 5,249 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Gagz said: I like that it's a call to action for liberals. I think a lot of us realized we were living in a bubble and that the world hasn't made as much progress as we would like to think. I will say that the message isn't super obvious at first listen, especially because I'm not used to nor do I expect political messages from Katy through her music (she has been very involved in politics in other aspects, but never through her music). I don't think the majority of people will really pick up the message, sadly. That's the part that seems confusing about the whole thing. Why is Katy calling people to act when she has never been vocal about any real cause. She supported Hillary but that was about it. She hasn't been vocal about BLM, the ban, immigrants, misogyny, LGBT rights... This song is the definition of an empty political statement. Lots of words and no actions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagz 2,579 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Rescued said: i cackled You don't think it's meant to be a message to liberals? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebe 17,065 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I actually like the lyrics - they are obviously political. Talking about her own, and a lot of people's, liberal bubble. It's definitely a reaction to the complete shock of Trump's election and the disbelief. The lyrics describe comfortable liberals, like herself and a lot of her audience, living this comfortable life hanging around these socially progressive people and living this carefree lifestyle without seeing the dark underbelly of the country, without seeing the unrest and the anger of so many, without hearing the voices of the disenfranchised working class southern white men living in the rural towns that are struggling. Still not sure about the song itself though - it still feels lacking. I can appreciate it for being clever though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gagz 2,579 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just now, DrewStevens said: That's the part that seems confusing about the whole thing. Why is Katy calling people to act when she has never been vocal about any real cause. She supported Hillary but that was about it. She hasn't been vocal about BLM, the ban, immigrants, misogyny, LGBT rights... This song is the definition of an empty political statement. Lots of words and no actions. Hence the lyrics "living in a bubble." The election was a wake up call for a lot of people to start being more active, Katy being one of those people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
malazam 15,710 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I have reading comprehension and still don't find them as great as you picture them. You can realize/understand the topic only by hearing the 'living in a bubble bubble' verse. It's a good song tho. another shot before we kiss the other side Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bio 23,538 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 4 minutes ago, DrewStevens said: That's the part that seems confusing about the whole thing. Why is Katy calling people to act when she has never been vocal about any real cause. She supported Hillary but that was about it. She hasn't been vocal about BLM, the ban, immigrants, misogyny, LGBT rights... This song is the definition of an empty political statement. Lots of words and no actions. She's not calling people out, she's describing an experience she's had after the elections. She's including herself in her narrative. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebe 17,065 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just now, DrewStevens said: That's the part that seems confusing about the whole thing. Why is Katy calling people to act when she has never been vocal about any real cause. She supported Hillary but that was about it. She hasn't been vocal about BLM, the ban, immigrants, misogyny, LGBT rights... This song is the definition of an empty political statement. Lots of words and no actions. I think the song describes herself as much as anyone else though. It's just as much a critique on herself and her rose-tinted glasses, her comfortable bubble. It's a reaction to the shock she, and so many people, felt about Trump's election win. It's the bubble bursting. I'm not even sure I'd describe the song as Katy calling people to act - I'm not sure that's even the intention. It's more of a reflective song I think, a reflection of the madness that so many people didn't see coming. It's her questioning herself and her perception of the world really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sakrai 4,759 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, Gagz said: You don't think it's meant to be a message to liberals? Not really...I don't think it's that deep, just a faux criticism of contemporary society and its structures in general. I don't see the liberalism in that Oh, I'm just visiting- Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
POP2 4,206 Posted February 10, 2017 Author Share Posted February 10, 2017 Just now, Rescued said: Not really...I don't think it's that deep, just a faux criticism of contemporary society and its structures in general. I don't see the liberalism in that Liberals have this want and need to live in this progressing agenda. We claim to be tolerant but exclude people that disagree with us. We have this need to create tolerant bubbles when infact they aren't tolerant at all. I feel like thats what she's describing in this song. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewStevens 5,249 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 3 minutes ago, Gagz said: Hence the lyrics "living in a bubble." The election was a wake up call for a lot of people to start being more active, Katy being one of those people. Well she should have probably started before releasing a song because now it just looks like pure pandering. I honestly doubt she is ever going to get political. Without the general public she has little to no chances of surviving as a pop star. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iCpro 14,846 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 Of course they are, Sia wrote them Although when Katy sings them they sound kinda basic when in fact they're actually quite serious 08, 09, 11, 13, 16, 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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