Slovakialop 2,258 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 - Lady Gaga – Rain on Me (with Ariana Grande) Rain on Me is technically a breakup song: “At least I showed up, you showed me nothing at all,” Gaga sings in the opening verse, scorning a lover who has fallen short of expectations. But it’s not really about that at all – for anyone who has listened to it, it’s about how bad 2020 is. “I’d rather be dry / but at least I’m alive” runs the chorus – being thankful for not being dead was where we reset the bar this year, and it was thrilling to hear someone sing it so honestly. Instead of trying to shelter from the storm, Gaga and Grande ask for the worst thing to happen so they can be delivered from it; Grande also calls for the rain to wash away her sins. It’s that sense of transcendence that makes it such a potent song in 2020, by acknowledging the rain and dancing through it. BBT https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/nov/30/the-20-best-songs-of-2020 Top 20: 20. Daniel Avery – Lone Swordsman 19. Chloe x Halle – Do It 18. Terrace Martin and Denzel Curry – Pig Feet (feat Kamasi Washington, G Perico & Daylyt) 17. Romy – Lifetime 16. Fiona Apple – Ladies 15. Dua Lipa – Hallucinate 14. Pa Salieu – My Family (feat BackRoad Gee) 13. Bob Dylan – Murder Most Foul 12. Miley Cyrus – Midnight Sky 11. Jayda G – Both of Us 10. Rina Sawayama – XS 9. Perfume Genius – On the Floor 8. Dua Lipa – Physical 7. Waxahatchee – Fire 6. The Weeknd – Blinding Lights 5. Sault – Wildfires 4. Megan Thee Stallion – Savage feat Beyoncé 3. Christine and the Queens – People, I’ve Been Sad 2. Cardi B – WAP feat Megan Thee Stallion 1. Lady Gaga – Rain on Me (with Ariana Grande) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anveeroy 56,890 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Grammys who? We stan The Guardian Awards! Stream Kylie-Janet Discographies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chromaticainmyhead 5,480 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 finally! fan-tas-tique, chic, freak, slaaaay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andreu 37,216 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Happy to see a Newspaper spilling for once Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy 10,792 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 This album is very timely at last someone has noticed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papergangstas 1,364 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 The only acceptable Nr. 1 song of 2020 (besides maybe Blinding Lights) One of me is wiser. One of me is stronger. One of me is a fighter, and there's a thousand faces of me, Army of me Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley 54,886 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Rain on Me is technically a breakup song: “At least I showed up, you showed me nothing at all,” Gaga sings in the opening verse, scorning a lover who has fallen short of expectations. But it’s not really about that at all – for anyone who has listened to it, it’s about how bad 2020 is. “I’d rather be dry / but at least I’m alive” runs the chorus – being thankful for not being dead was where we reset the bar this year, and it was thrilling to hear someone sing it so honestly. Instead of trying to shelter from the storm, Gaga and Grande ask for the worst thing to happen so they can be delivered from it; Grande also calls for the rain to wash away her sins. It’s that sense of transcendence that makes it such a potent song in 2020, by acknowledging the rain and dancing through it. BBT Rain On Me is not just great because it's well produced, written and performed. It's great because it represents exactly what 2020 needs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Z 17,787 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Great to see Gaga at #1 But guys, your analysis of the song... “technically it's a breakup song but truthfully it's about 2020” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
js4754394o9823 6,882 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 . red wine, cheap perfume and a filthy pout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickMonster 5,016 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Adarsh Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 They also gave Chromatica a glowing review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimmo 76,589 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 The superior song always win, thank you Mariah and Bradley Cooper! Hottie Detector Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley 54,886 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 16 minutes ago, KEVIN STEVE said: Great to see Gaga at #1 But guys, your analysis of the song... “technically it's a breakup song but truthfully it's about 2020” Good lord. I am a student of literature and let me tell you that one way to destroy art is to assume that everything has to come from the writer's mind. No that's not how art works. Art is composed with a fixed set of elements with specific dynamics and relationships. The creator's intentions do not define what interpretations are true or not. It's the convincing and meaningful relations that the admirer gleans that count. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regina George 59,387 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 I’m sorry I love Gaga with all my heart but ROM, WAP and Savage over Blinding Lights and Physical? This list is just not it. Sometimes you gotta be objective. And don’t try to drag me for being objective. I am happy to see Gaga on the list but ROM is not the best song of 2020 sonically or lyrically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradley 54,886 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Regina George said: I’m sorry I love Gaga with all my heart but ROM, WAP and Savage over Blinding Lights and Physical? This list is just not it. Sometimes you gotta be objective. I don't see how the article is not objective. Unless you're referring to commercial success then? Will people stop assuming sales and streams automatically accumulate into quality? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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