“Worst song ever” discourse

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:None of the songs mentioned so far are the worst song ever. “Proud to be an American” or “try that in a small town” are so much worse, both in terms of artistry and the narrow-minded ignorance they represent.

+1 for Try That in a Small Town, it's a disgusting racist whistle call.

I also offer up the Thong Song by Sisqo

How dare you?!?!?!! The orchestral drop in the Thong Song would be the envy of Beethoven himself!

That’s because it’s actually based off of the violin in The Beatles Eleanor Rigby!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:None of the songs mentioned so far are the worst song ever. “Proud to be an American” or “try that in a small town” are so much worse, both in terms of artistry and the narrow-minded ignorance they represent.

+1 for Try That in a Small Town, it's a disgusting racist whistle call.

I also offer up the Thong Song by Sisqo

How dare you?!?!?!! The orchestral drop in the Thong Song would be the envy of Beethoven himself!

That’s because it’s actually based off of the violin in The Beatles Eleanor Rigby!

But did Eleanor Rigby wear a thong?????

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:How Bizarre by OMC

That came on the radio for the first time in years and I stayed in the car until it was done. I LOVE How Bizarre!

ME TOO!!

[Anonymous]

I hate the songs Losing My Religion and Sweet Dreams Are Made of These

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd argue that "MMMbop" is a perfectly crafted pop song.

"We Built This City on Rock and Roll" is the worst song that has ever existed, with "Afternoon Delight" a close second, and "I Just Called to Say I Love You" a distant third. That the last one was perpetrated by Stevie Wonder, who is responsible for some of the best popular music of the 20th century, makes it particularly painful, though.

As for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, the female singer had pretty serious addiction issues, which may explain this weird performance (if not the stupid song).

YES! I have a visceral hatred for "We Built this City" and agree with your other assessments.

ANOTHER FOR WE BUILT THIS CITY. I HATE IT SO MUCH I HAVE TO YELL

AND I YELL BACK. THE WORLD HASN'T ENDED YET, MICHAEL STIPE! THE REASON YOU FELT FINE WAS BECAUSE YOU MADE MONEY HAND OVER FIST OFF R.E.M.'S WORST SONG EVER!!

Honorable mention to "End of the World's" evil twin: "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Gramma got run over by a reindeer

Blinded by the light (the “revved up like a deuce” lyric kind of ruins it)

That would be a deuce coupe. AI says:

"A "deuce coupe" refers to a 1932 Ford coupe, with "deuce" being slang for the number "2" in the year 1932. This particular model is highly sought after by hot rodders and has become a cultural icon, even appearing in the Beach Boys' song "Little Deuce Coupe" and the movie "American Graffiti"."

When I first heard the Beach Boys song it sounded like "Little Doo Scoop" to me. Same idea. Same spoiled forever vibe.

Just be glad you weren't old enough to understand the reference.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sussudio. From the very first drum beat, I can’t get it switched off fast enough.

I love that one because the summer it became ubiquitous my mom noticed she was speeding every time it came on during a 12 hour multi-state drive.

My vote is for "In The Air Tonight". Oh Lawd!!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think I’m the first to say

APT

When I first heard that song, I thought the lyrics said "I f'ed it up again. I did. I did." So disappointed to find out it's in Korean.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Curious to know everyone’s thoughts on this! Recently this Tweet (Xeet? What are they called now …) went viral where a guy dug up an old Tiny Desk clip of a “2010s stomp clap hey folk revival” song called Home, by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, and called it the worst song ever made.

Now I mean I don’t think it’s great and I wouldn’t seek out this song to listen to. It’s annoying, even the studio version is annoying, this performance is particularly annoying. I associate the song now with TV commercials and stuff. But I don’t think you can say it’s in the conversation for “worst song ever made” when we have stuff like MmmBop, James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful,” most of the songs that the American Idol winners released after they won - remember Sorry 2004 by Ruben Studdard??? What about everything that’s ever come out of Megan Trainor’s mouth? Dance Monkey??

What are your thoughts on the worst song ever made?

He’s just rage-baiting and getting hits online. Maybe not the best song but definitely not the worst. The message is beautiful actually.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:One of the best of the worst songs is Just a Friend. I never realized how great the video is.

https://youtu.be/9aofoBrFNdg?feature=shared

I remember seeing Biz Markie perform this song while I was in college and he forgot half the words.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd argue that "MMMbop" is a perfectly crafted pop song.

"We Built This City on Rock and Roll" is the worst song that has ever existed, with "Afternoon Delight" a close second, and "I Just Called to Say I Love You" a distant third. That the last one was perpetrated by Stevie Wonder, who is responsible for some of the best popular music of the 20th century, makes it particularly painful, though.

As for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, the female singer had pretty serious addiction issues, which may explain this weird performance (if not the stupid song).

YES! I have a visceral hatred for "We Built this City" and agree with your other assessments.

ANOTHER FOR WE BUILT THIS CITY. I HATE IT SO MUCH I HAVE TO YELL

AND I YELL BACK. THE WORLD HASN'T ENDED YET, MICHAEL STIPE! THE REASON YOU FELT FINE WAS BECAUSE YOU MADE MONEY HAND OVER FIST OFF R.E.M.'S WORST SONG EVER!!

Honorable mention to "End of the World's" evil twin: "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel.

Nope. “We Didn’t Start The Fire” (the updated version) by Fallout Boy. OMG.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:One of the best of the worst songs is Just a Friend. I never realized how great the video is.

https://youtu.be/9aofoBrFNdg?feature=shared

I remember seeing Biz Markie perform this song while I was in college and he forgot half the words.

OH baby, YOUUU. You got what I NEEEED!

That’s all you really need to know.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Curious to know everyone’s thoughts on this! Recently this Tweet (Xeet? What are they called now …) went viral where a guy dug up an old Tiny Desk clip of a “2010s stomp clap hey folk revival” song called Home, by Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, and called it the worst song ever made.

Now I mean I don’t think it’s great and I wouldn’t seek out this song to listen to. It’s annoying, even the studio version is annoying, this performance is particularly annoying. I associate the song now with TV commercials and stuff. But I don’t think you can say it’s in the conversation for “worst song ever made” when we have stuff like MmmBop, James Blunt’s “You’re Beautiful,” most of the songs that the American Idol winners released after they won - remember Sorry 2004 by Ruben Studdard??? What about everything that’s ever come out of Megan Trainor’s mouth? Dance Monkey??

What are your thoughts on the worst song ever made?

He’s just rage-baiting and getting hits online. Maybe not the best song but definitely not the worst. The message is beautiful actually.

This song/aesthetic is just at the point in time where it is dated but not yet nostalgia bait, thus maximum cringe. Apparently zoomers think Nickelback is cool. 80s music was a tacky joke until around 2005 when millennials decided they liked it and every bar started doing 80s night.
In 10-15 years this indie folk thing will have a revival and guys will be wearing scarves and skinny jeans again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd argue that "MMMbop" is a perfectly crafted pop song.

"We Built This City on Rock and Roll" is the worst song that has ever existed, with "Afternoon Delight" a close second, and "I Just Called to Say I Love You" a distant third. That the last one was perpetrated by Stevie Wonder, who is responsible for some of the best popular music of the 20th century, makes it particularly painful, though.

As for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, the female singer had pretty serious addiction issues, which may explain this weird performance (if not the stupid song).

YES! I have a visceral hatred for "We Built this City" and agree with your other assessments.

ANOTHER FOR WE BUILT THIS CITY. I HATE IT SO MUCH I HAVE TO YELL

AND I YELL BACK. THE WORLD HASN'T ENDED YET, MICHAEL STIPE! THE REASON YOU FELT FINE WAS BECAUSE YOU MADE MONEY HAND OVER FIST OFF R.E.M.'S WORST SONG EVER!!

Honorable mention to "End of the World's" evil twin: "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel.

I ALSO HATE MICHAEL STIPE. WE SHOULD BE FRIENDS.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'd argue that "MMMbop" is a perfectly crafted pop song.

"We Built This City on Rock and Roll" is the worst song that has ever existed, with "Afternoon Delight" a close second, and "I Just Called to Say I Love You" a distant third. That the last one was perpetrated by Stevie Wonder, who is responsible for some of the best popular music of the 20th century, makes it particularly painful, though.

As for Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, the female singer had pretty serious addiction issues, which may explain this weird performance (if not the stupid song).

YES! I have a visceral hatred for "We Built this City" and agree with your other assessments.

ANOTHER FOR WE BUILT THIS CITY. I HATE IT SO MUCH I HAVE TO YELL

AND I YELL BACK. THE WORLD HASN'T ENDED YET, MICHAEL STIPE! THE REASON YOU FELT FINE WAS BECAUSE YOU MADE MONEY HAND OVER FIST OFF R.E.M.'S WORST SONG EVER!!

Honorable mention to "End of the World's" evil twin: "We Didn't Start The Fire" by Billy Joel.

I ALSO HATE MICHAEL STIPE. WE SHOULD BE FRIENDS.

What did Michael Stipe ever do to you?
You both need Jesus.