MaybeKermit 4,657 Posted Sunday at 05:19 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:19 PM (edited) The past few months I've been slowly warming up to HBDYWM tbh, it's a very fun sing-along pop song and can't wait to hear it live. HOWEVER, recently I realized why I've had such a love-hate relationship with this song - and why I didn't vibe with it immediately. The lyrics are just soooooo basic and un-Gaga compared to anything else on Mayhem - main reason for most ppl who don't like the song btw. I've been thinking and thinking and I think my biggest problem with the song is the following line: 'Cause you like my hair, my ripped-up jeans when I hear that lineI just immediately CRINGE. The problem with these lyrics is that (like many people said already) they sound like TYPICAL Taylor Swift words. I think the only thing that would've made me vibe instantly with this song was if the lyrics on that line were a bit more unique to Gaga. Like for example: 'Cause you like my wigs, my ten (or nine? ) inch heels I know it's a bit cliché, but this song is super cliché anyways, and Gaga has been playing a lot into the things that make her GAGA this era, so I feel like it would've been a nicer twist to the song. What would you guys (those who don't like the song) add/take away from the song to like it more ? (also to be clear; this is supposed to be a 'brainstorm' topic, not an attempt to trash this song...) Edited Sunday at 05:19 PM by MaybeKermit 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 73,414 Posted Sunday at 05:22 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:22 PM I like that lyric! and the lyrics in general. It gives me the plot of the Girlfriend by Avril Lavigne music video but he's dating the emo girl but he's like.. insecure about it, dreams of marrying the Taylor Swift 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ew from Judas 1,337 Posted Sunday at 05:23 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:23 PM (edited) I get what you’re saying, you make a really good point. I’ve always been kind of in the middle on this song-and some of the lines don’t feel as distinctly her as some of her other work. I don’t know what I’d replace them with, because I think if you go too direct about things she does it could also come off as kind of cringe I really like the tattoo line and I think it’s fun, and I’d love more little things like that-little elements of her that we recognize as hers. Edited Sunday at 05:39 PM by The Ew from Judas Ew Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
River 114,747 Posted Sunday at 05:29 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:29 PM It's actually "you like my hair, my make-up, jeans" So sploosh your juice all over me you Riverboy 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaybeKermit 4,657 Posted Sunday at 05:30 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 05:30 PM 5 minutes ago, The Ew from Judas said: I get what you’re saying, you make a really good point. I’ve always been kind of in the middle on this song-but the line about the car really doesn’t sound like her to me honestly. I don’t know what I’d replace it with but that’s probably my least favorite part. I really like the tattoo line and I think it’s fun, and I’d love more little things like that-little elements of her that we recognize as hers. well seeing that Michael has a few writing credits on the album - and she herself has said that he has added some lyrics here and there - I think we can clearly see what his additions are 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaybeKermit 4,657 Posted Sunday at 05:30 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 05:30 PM Just now, River said: It's actually "you like my hair, my make-up, jeans" no, that's the Haus Labs version get your facts straight 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rahrahbitchson 19,107 Posted Sunday at 05:31 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:31 PM Delete this thread or im about to cause a scene...how bad do you want me? Quizás bastaba respirar, sólo respirar, muy lento...💙 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookytanooki 480 Posted Sunday at 05:33 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:33 PM 9 minutes ago, The Ew from Judas said: the line about the car really doesn’t sound like her to me honestly. I don’t know what I’d replace it with but that’s probably my least favorite part. What car??? this post is sponsored by red wine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceAnesthesia 124 Posted Sunday at 05:33 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:33 PM (edited) I see people name that lyric as something that bothers or cringes them out, i personally never was bothered by it. To me the song is about someone loving the idea of you that have in your head and not the full, real, authentic YOU including the bad parts. I'm not saying the song was intentionally written this way but for me the lyrics emphasize the message. "YOU like my hair, my ripped up jeans" is saying this person likes the superficial, easy to like, easy deal with parts of you. Edited Sunday at 05:34 PM by AliceAnesthesia 👹 Dance or die. 2 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaybeKermit 4,657 Posted Sunday at 05:33 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 05:33 PM 1 minute ago, Rahrahbitchson said: Delete this thread or im about to cause a scene...how bad do you want me? Fill in the blanks b***$ Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaybeKermit 4,657 Posted Sunday at 05:37 PM Author Share Posted Sunday at 05:37 PM 2 minutes ago, AliceAnesthesia said: I see people name that lyric as something that bothers or cringes them out, i personally never was bothered by it. To me the song is about someone loving the idea of you that have in your head and not the full, real, authentic YOU including the bad parts. I'm not saying the song was intentionally written this way but for me the lyrics emphasize the message. "YOU like my hair, my ripped up jeans" is saying this person likes the superficial, easy to like, easy deal with parts of you. I get what you mean, and in that way It make sense, sure. But then I think the contrast between what the lover likes about her + how she really is should be more dramatic ('I got a tattoo for us last week' --> kinda boring? did she really get a tattoo ) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ew from Judas 1,337 Posted Sunday at 05:37 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:37 PM 3 minutes ago, spookytanooki said: What car??? Lmao I thought she mentioned a car when she says “you hate the crash but you love the rush” please ignore me I am going to go hide in a corner now Ew 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookytanooki 480 Posted Sunday at 05:41 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:41 PM 3 minutes ago, The Ew from Judas said: Lmao I thought she mentioned a car when she says “you hate the crash but you love the rush” please ignore me I am going to go hide in a corner now Honestly, Im always mishearing lyrics in super embarrassing ways, so youre all good haha this post is sponsored by red wine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ew from Judas 1,337 Posted Sunday at 05:43 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:43 PM 1 minute ago, spookytanooki said: Honestly, Im always mishearing lyrics in super embarrassing ways, so youre all good haha I thought she was saying “I’m just a horny fool” in Judas for like six months it was very very awkward Ew 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
REALITY 76,013 Posted Sunday at 05:59 PM Share Posted Sunday at 05:59 PM (edited) I think it's intentionally supposed to be "cringy." I think it was the Las Culturistas interview, but she spoke about how she didn't vibe with the song at first because it was "too pop.” I think she also said the song was "immature," so clearly she recognizes that the lyrics aren't anything special or interesting. I understand that it sounds cringy to some people, but if you look at it through an ironic, campy lens (which I think is her intention), it makes more sense. Edited Sunday at 06:51 PM by REALITY 🦠🧙♀️🥀📸🎉👻🕺🧟💊💖☎️🔪👤🐺🌱🌎 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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