Ā Cello 50,871 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 29 minutes ago, Cruelty said: 14Ā DOPEĀ ā average 6.79 The highs: 11 x 2 [ @Roughhouse DandyĀ @Franch Toast] The lows: 1 x 9 [ @Blackout19Ā @HIMeĀ @allanrocksĀ @The Fame MonsterĀ @Julien LockhartĀ @SpadesToStartĀ @bionicĀ @chromaticathongĀ @CatelynnMarie] The second elimination from theĀ ARTPOPĀ album, āDopeā is the moment where all the albumās fantasies come crashing down. Gagaās explicit apology to her loved ones for her substance addiction, the song decries the effects of drugs on her relationships, & begs āI need you more than dopeā. Finally āAuraāās promise of vulnerability comes good, with the usually stoic Gaga breaking down & confessing that she has "been hurting low from living high for so long". With this song, āJewels Nā Drugsā retroactively becomes an ignored early warning, āDo What U Wantā an uncomfortable reflection of a drug-addled mind, āDonatellaā a misguided rebuttal of genuine concerns, & āFashion!ā a desperate retreat into a dreamworld of couture. After spending several tracks running away from her pain, āDopeā sees Gaga sit down at the piano & admit that life has all got too heavy. Itās a genuinely beautiful message, & slots perfectly into the album from a lyrical perspective, but that doesnāt mean āDopeā is beyond criticism. For one thing, its single campaign (a mini-era lasting approximately 2 days) was introduced with the arresting but unfathomable image of Gaga gurning from behind an exaggerated dental grill. Infamously, itās also the beginning ofā¦Ā those vocals, which, aside from the inclusion of āJewels Nā Drugsā, are the albumās greatest controversy. & whilst the soundscape, of simple piano and subtle electronics, is pretty enoughā¦ do you guys KNOW how expensive Rick Rubin is?! IāmĀ reallyĀ not sure what heās adding in particular. āDopeā was a rewritten version of an earlier ballad, āI Wanna Be With Youā, which was played live before the album was released (more on that later). With that additional element of unfulfilled potential, both songs have become incredibly polarising ā āDopeā is statistically the most divisive song in the rate. The ārock bottomā moment of theĀ ARTPOPĀ story (after a downward spiral that began several songs earlier), this confessional ballad ultimately left Gagadaily wanting something more. DJ White Shadow later commented that, āat the end of the day, āDopeā was the song she wanted on the recordā ā but our voters have decided that Gaga was mistaken. Comments: Ā Reveal hidden contents @PoltergeistĀ I'd enjoy it way more if we didn't hear I Wanna Be With U first. It's nice to have a slower moment on such an intense album, but ever since the HQ demo has leaked, I don't listen to this one anymore. @ALittleMonstaĀ very sad song and superior to iwbwy because its more authentic to gaga at that time. she was in a very bad state and we can see some of that in this song and in the performance of it at the youtube awards. i wont lie iwbwy can be boppier but thats not the point of dope, dope is gaga pleading and showing raw emotion and expressing her issues with drug addiction. @Born This Way I Wanna Be With You was ROBBED! @DaenerysĀ I get this one means something to Gaga, but itās a total vibe killer @Onlygaga Such a beautiful song! I still feel like IWBYU was more personal, though! @Ultimecia Powerful yet so raw and vulnerable ā one of Gagaās best vocal performances. Deep, heart-wrenching lyrics, unlike IWBWYās corny lyrics. @27monster27 In a direct contrast to Mary Jane Holland, Dope finds Lady Gaga expressing grief for her excessive drug usage. She apologizes to many in her life for watching her resort to many drugs to help cope with mental health problems. She strongly expresses that she needs those who really matter more than Dope. Although it does get a little slow for the album, Lady Gaga shows (along with Swine and Do What U Want) that stronger and more aggressive vocals are here to stay for her. @allanrocksĀ Itās her most forgettable ballad. I barely remember it exists. @Head Empty I'm one of the few who adores Dope. It's one of the best productions in her discography. That baseline that starts on the second verse is stunning. @Juliandante One of my favourite Lady Gaga ballads. I think it's raw, a "come clean", with an intriguing instrumental. Is it just a piano? No, listen carefully and you will find layers and layers of sounds and instruments that give this song its depth. Also, the lyrics... heartcrushing. A heartbreak song sung through a drug/alcohol addiction confession.Ā @ImMatt Thrilled she worked with Rick Rubin (and I'd LOVE them to work together again). Production is 11/10 but it was always a shame the lyrics changed and the vocal is slurred (deliberate, I know). A combination between IWBWY and Dope would've been perfect. @JazzGaĀ Some of the verses have some great poetry in them "Mine myself like coal/A mountain of a soul" but ultimately this ballad pales in comparison to Speechless, Shallow, etc.Ā @Gangie It's sad but beautiful and sounds amazing in dolby atmos. @huttontĀ Debut of the classic dope vocals. Not my fave ballad but very essential to the record. @Gagaism My least favorite on the album, but I appreciate her vulnerability on it. It's top 3 on the album, I'll never understand the hate she/her š free my mind 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auralegends 3,141 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Can't wait for the next polarising entryĀ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plane jane 62,025 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Just now, Cruelty said: So now we have our top 10! Which one do you think weāre losing next? hopefully G*psy or IWBWY 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia 3,772 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I rly wish it was Sexx dreams, but It'll be IWBWY I fearĀ ...has anybody seen my disco stick? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sillynate 6,170 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Oh no Iām lateĀ 1 1 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HookerOnAChurch 6,637 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Aura is better win this mega rate.Ā Next one should be MJH Ā 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railing 2,175 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I Wanna Be With You ranking significantly higher than Dope is a crime against humanity, but I should've expected it 3 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatellah 930 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Next one is definitely Gypsy because MJH is a masterpiece that remains unique and acid 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auralegends 3,141 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Just now, sillynate said: Oh no Iām lateĀ No prob, the megarate journey continues 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KubaM316 13,275 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, Cruelty said: Which one do you think weāre losing next? uhhhhhhhh... hey girl Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poltergeist 2,955 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 I'd hope for Gypsy or DWUW to go next, if I even believed this was possible I've been getting messages from my deep waters Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkmanthaC 108,575 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 @PartySickĀ wanted me to let everyone know that he is threatening all of you because you didnāt allow Dope and Swine to be Top 2. she/her/hers 5 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auralegends 3,141 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 (edited) 1 minute ago, HookerOnAChurch said: Aura is better win this mega rate.Ā Next one should be MJH Ā I'm so sorry to have to tell you this but... Spoiler to Aura Ā Edited November 11, 2023 by Auralegends Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donatellah 930 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 Just now, HookerOnAChurch said: Aura is better win this mega rate.Ā Next one should be MJH Ā Aura lowkey being one of her very masterpieces we been knew Ā Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivy 11,019 Posted November 11, 2023 Share Posted November 11, 2023 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Ororo Munroe said: Ā 7 minutes ago, Cruelty said: So now we have our top 10! Which one do you think weāre losing next? Ā I'm guessing IWBWY?? MaybeĀ Ā Idk what happened w the double quotingĀ Edited November 11, 2023 by Ivy 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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