Why do yall not like Shape of a Woman?

[Controversiaga 13,519]

I’m just trying to understand what about it that yall don’t like… 

I think it’s a great song!  No, it’s not some epic anthematic BANGER- but neither is lovedrug or how bad do you want me.  It is tame , but it’s still a great song and I think it’s got a catchy chord progression , great instrumental, I LOOOOOVE the high head voice “woooooooman” vocals !!!

 

it’s way better than runway with that ugly car horn beeeeeeetch chorus 

[DESTROY UR DISEASE 17,882]

Well the verses and the pre-chorus are absolutely promising

The chorus is slightly underwhelming though

 

Not that I hate it, I just don't like it that much

Edited 26 minutes ago by DESTROY UR DISEASE

[Apec 158]

I actually really like it, especially after looking up the lyrics. The almost-but-not-quite whispered sentences that almost grow and start bursting at the seams in the verses hype me up so much and give the song real texture. She's also doing things with her voice that makes me think of her airier, breathier tones from when she began, but evolved. 

"Like an old desire that you know too well (Back to eat you alive)
Feedin' on the torture rollercoaster's hell (Visions conquer your mind)
Melting in the heat of another lover (Stomp out, you're out of time)
Spinnin' 'round in circles 'cause she rung your bell (Your bell, your bell)"

And then the reveal of worshipping the Shape of a Certain Woman rings very true to me. 

People keep saying it goes nowhere meaning it misses a climax and it somewhat does (I really really get that complaint, it builds and builds...) but imho the exquisite lyrics make up for it plus I'm all for experimenting with traditional pop chord progessions/structure. Was it a total win? Maybe not, but I get a kick out of it personally nonetheless. God is truly in the Shape of a Woman (atheist saying this, lol). 

Edited 14 minutes ago by Apec

[Leoooo 2,290]

I personally enjoyed it, and for the first time in YEARS I heard a side of Gaga's voice I thought might be gone forever, so I'm even more excited to hear what she's cooking up now  

[Sarah H 4,302]

Well I really like it. It's a catchy, fun bop. 

[Controversiaga 13,519]

10 minutes ago, Leoooo said:

 for the first time in YEARS I heard a side of Gaga's voice I thought might be gone forever, 

This !!!!

[anton 59]

i love it. i dedicate it to trans woman and especially to one of my poetess friend. 

i think the line 'i found god in the shape of a woman' makes sense, when you finally see her, when you understand you are a woman and when you get to accept it and fall in love with her/you..

This made me go from cheesy to godly in the way i perceive it now. 

Edited 13 minutes ago by anton

[Ladle Ghoulash 44,613]

Verses are a hot mess lyrically and melodically, chorus is fine (albeit repetitive), production is kinda flat compared to her more recent funk/disco output. LD and HBDUWM both clear it with ease, imo, in part because they’re rich with details and specificity that I think are missing on SOAW (rich explicit and implied harmonies and vocal layers, carefully crafted instrumentals, hooks on hooks etc.)

Edited 8 minutes ago by Ladle Ghoulash

[Murakami27 7,837]

Because I’m gay and I like Shape of a Man 

[Economy 52,268]

20 minutes ago, DESTROY UR DISEASE said:

Well the verses and the pre-chorus are absolutely promising

The chorus is slightly underwhelming though

 

Not that I hate it, I just don't like it that much

I agree with this statement. The song is not bad per say but then it doesnt really go anywhere and stays flat. Its kinda meh

 

But then so is Runway. I think we need to eccept these songs had a specific style and purpose for a fashion movie and its not gonna be a mainstream hit nor is it gonna be that likable to listen to on its own

 

Ill be honest, Runway workes really well in the movie and the scenes and SOAW was fine. But listen to it outside the movie and its kind just meh

 

That said, I love Glamerous Life

[The Breast 4,977]

sorry idk what that is, i only have requiem on my mind
is it a shadow of a man b-side 

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