avoca Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 I have started to really like this song though as a matter of fact, I'm not enthusiastic about lady jane now. ROTFL I'm up and down like a rollercaster.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted May 31, 2009 Share Posted May 31, 2009 Lol @ That site Ingie just posted:roftl:''Like lovers of the good book show'' That is what we (deb?) thought at first............. It makes nearly as much sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neiobi Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Sorry Marie and Nono, who wanted to know a verse of the lyrics and asked me to ask Mika how it was. It was just too confusing in London and too many people and I didn't get to talk to him well. It sounded "hitting" when he sang it, IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IngievV Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 I heard hating in A'dam:blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neiobi Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 It's confusing... I would like to know wich word was meant to be there too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frog.teerez Posted July 2, 2009 Share Posted July 2, 2009 Hi everyone, have you got this song in mp3 format in nice quality please? My email is: tereza.hamplova@gmail.com thanks a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindemfc Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 The Rhythm of the clapping part, of blame it on the girls sounds Exactly like this Rhythm. It's a song by Imogen Heap, she starts clapping around .28sec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QuizzicalQuail56 Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 The line where your lyrics suggest it's "He's certain there is so much more -- what's the matter?" I thought from his itunes fest. performance it sounded like "while you're sitting there with so much more - what's the matter?" it ties in with the rest of the lyrics, ie. how fortunate/in a good position the guy is... But maybe i'm wrong, does anyone else think the same way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CazGirl Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 "When you're wondering what the hell to do Are you wishing you were ugly like me?" I thought it was "wondering what the hell to BE, are you wishing you were ugly like me"? It just rhymes more, and I think he says "be" lol Also, it's "blame it on the boys who keep HITTING on you" I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Sky Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Did I mention on this thread that this is going to be the second single in Japan, according to the JP. Universal website with the track listing for TBWKTM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Can I just say that I absolutely LOVE the quieter bit you can hear on German Amazon. I always loved this song and it just got even better! (Seems like the best place to say it, sorry- I just had to!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Can I just say that I absolutely LOVE the quieter bit you can hear on German Amazon. I always loved this song and it just got even better! (Seems like the best place to say it, sorry- I just had to!) Well, this thread is about the song, so let me reply to you on this: I like the song but I have already expressed as well on another thread that somehow I expected it to sound a bit different. The bits on the German Amazon (i.e the verses) sound fine but the recorded version of the chorus does not match my expectation... That's because based on what I heard in the vlog in the spring, I did not expect synthetisers on this track at all... So I blame it on my expectations:mf_rosetinted: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 The line where your lyrics suggest it's"He's certain there is so much more -- what's the matter?" I thought from his itunes fest. performance it sounded like "while you're sitting there with so much more - what's the matter?" it ties in with the rest of the lyrics, ie. how fortunate/in a good position the guy is... But maybe i'm wrong, does anyone else think the same way? This looks to have been changed some time ago already - very close to what you just suggested, except it was changed to "when" rather than "while". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted August 23, 2009 Author Share Posted August 23, 2009 "When you're wondering what the hell to doAre you wishing you were ugly like me?" I thought it was "wondering what the hell to BE, are you wishing you were ugly like me"? It just rhymes more, and I think he says "be" lol Also, it's "blame it on the boys who keep HITTING on you" I believe. All done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcdeb Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 "When you're wondering what the hell to doAre you wishing you were ugly like me?" I thought it was "wondering what the hell to BE, are you wishing you were ugly like me"? It just rhymes more, and I think he says "be" lol I think the first time we heard this song, when he debuted it in LA, he made a little mistake with the lyrics and sang, "do" and "me" -- I'm pretty sure it was supposed to rhyme, "be" and "me." I think just about every other time he's sung it since that's how it's been. "Also, it's "blame it on the boys who keep HITTING on you" I believe. Yes, I thought so from the beginning and with this little snippet, I'm certain of it now. Definitely makes the lyrics more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well, this thread is about the song, so let me reply to you on this: I like the song but I have already expressed as well on another thread that somehow I expected it to sound a bit different. The bits on the German Amazon (i.e the verses) sound fine but the recorded version of the chorus does not match my expectation... That's because based on what I heard in the vlog in the spring, I did not expect synthetisers on this track at all... So I blame it on my expectations:mf_rosetinted: I wouldn't recognize a syth if it bit me- I can just about tell a piano from a guitar, but only if I listen specially. I like the way the "to do" and "on you" seem to be on a different note/minor key on the CD. (Sorry, I really am nearly tone deaf- but it's definately different. Or are those the synths?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 The bits on the German Amazon (i.e the verses) sound fine but the recorded version of the chorus does not match my expectation... That's because based on what I heard in the vlog in the spring, I did not expect synthetisers on this track at all... So I blame it on my expectations:mf_rosetinted: I'm very surprised by it as well but I have to say I think it is a good choice. It has modernized the song and otherwise I think it could have been a bit too old fashioned. I only had vague conceptions about how this might turn out as a single before but now I can hear clearly that it's got single written all over it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) I wouldn't recognize a synth if it bit me I meant in the chorus when he sings BIOTG BIOTB.. I'm very surprised by it as well but I have to say I think it is a good choice. It has modernized the song and otherwise I think it could have been a bit too old fashioned. That's the problem with me... I'm old fashioned... () PS: I do like it but I imagined it to sound different somehow.... more 70s sound... I imagined it to sound more Jackson5-ish:wink2: Edited August 23, 2009 by suzie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 (edited) I meant in the chorus when he sings BIOTG BIOTB.. That's the problem with me... I'm old fashioned... () PS: I do like it but I imagined it to sound different somehow.... more 70s sound... I imagined it to sound more Jackson5-ish:wink2: Thanks- um, I can only hear the drum and his voice in that bit (Edit- and a trumpetty thing on the mashup) (I'm not being awkward here, I really do have difficulty distinguishing sounds.) But although I can't pinpoint the change, I must admit I think it makes it sound more traditionally latin rather than more modern Edited August 23, 2009 by Soaring Simpson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 PS: I do like it but I imagined it to sound different somehow.... more 70s sound... I imagined it to sound more Jackson5-ish:wink2: Well Jackson 5 might be cool retro, but by old fashioned I meant dated, which not-a-good-single would make. I think GGG is a bit old fashioned actually and doesn't have single potential unfortunately because I think the lyrics are brilliant. (I'm not being awkward here, I really do have difficulty distinguishing sounds.) But although I can't pinpoint the change, I must admit I think it makes it sound more traditionally latin rather than more modern (I think) it's the techno manipulation of his voice that sounds more modern in the chorus. Just like it's the manipulation of his voice in other parts that gives it a 1930s vibe. Not really referring to the rhythms. There's a LOT going on in this song. I love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well Jackson 5 might be cool retro, but by old fashioned I meant dated, which not-a-good-single would make. I think GGG is a bit old fashioned actually and doesn't have single potential unfortunately because I think the lyrics are brilliant. (I think) it's the techno manipulation of his voice that sounds more modern in the chorus. Just like it's the manipulation of his voice in other parts that gives it a 1930s vibe. Not really referring to the rhythms. There's a LOT going on in this song. I love it. Oh dear- in my innocence I assumed he'd sung it different on the recording I love it too- it's even starting to edge out Rain which I've loved since pdp- never thought that would happen but now BIOTG has a variety of moods- and I'm dying even at the thought of a vid of Mika dancing to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Oh dear- in my innocence I assumed he'd sung it different on the recording Well I said *I think*. I'm not sure how it sounds techno, just that it does. I'm assuming it's achieved with some sort of electronic manipulation, but I would have no idea all those sounds on Rain were organic if he hadn't pointed it out so I could be mistaken. I know less than nothing about sound engineering or even singing really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzie Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Well Jackson 5 might be cool retro, but by old fashioned I meant dated, which not-a-good-single would make. I think GGG is a bit old fashioned actually and doesn't have single potential unfortunately because I think the lyrics are brilliant. yes, I know ... Much as I love GGG I fully understand why in its current form it is unlikely to be released as a single, just like it was most unlikely for Billy Brown or SITM to be even considered as singles...(They would have sounded 'dated' even in the 70s ) .... I still feel that a different intrumentation (drums, bass, horns and piano) on BIOTG would have brought out more from the song that is very strong already ... But yes, not particularly radio-friendly , perhaps...... (However hard I try, I can't even imagine Lollipop being played between Akon and Justin Timberlake on US radio:blink: ) So, I think I must stop whining now or I will sound like nothing is ever good for me. .. I am pretty sure by the time the album is out I will get over it and stop wanting to hear horns where there are not supposed to be any:biggrin2:.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I think they kept "American radio friendliness" in their minds when working on this track. It sounds custom-built for American radio, IMHO. Well, as much as a Mika song can possibly be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted August 24, 2009 Share Posted August 24, 2009 I think they kept "American radio friendliness" in their minds when working on this track. It sounds custom-built for American radio, IMHO. Well, as much as a Mika song can possibly be. Well I'm mystified- I'm not doubting your knowledge- but I would have thought a song whose character has promiscuous bisexual sex (what else can you blame "the girls who know what to do" and "the boys who keep hitting on you" for?) would be less playable than one sung in a "woman's register" like Love Today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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