Well Ive only heard it about 30 times in the last half hour
About half an hour ago I downloaded Nsyncs new song, Pop, from Napster. Earlier Id seen them rehearsing it for their new tour on TRL, and had heard some of the https://lyrics. What catches me most about this song is definitely, and without a doubt, the https://lyrics. Nothing could be truer. I mean, Nsync just throws it in your face and then some.
What does it sound like?
The beat of the song is very new but is undoubtedly reminiscent of the song No Strings Attached from their album of the same name. It is very upbeat and makes you want to dance like crazy. This may sound odd, but the beat sounds like a mix between old Michael Jackson and new Nsync. Trust me, its great. Nsync has honestly surprised me. They have regained nothing but respect from me!
Ok, so how bout the vocals?
Alright, they have this down and dirty sound like dey from da dirty south or some thang like that. They sound so gritty and raw, as if they are spitting the words at you with grim looks on their faces. I must admit that Justin is singing through his nose but its hardly noticeable underneath the downright grittiness you feel and hear when you listen to it. The chorus sounds great with the harmonizing, and I love the digital enhancements. At the end they sing pop in this weird echo type thing, its hard to explain!
Will it do for Celebrity what Bye Bye Bye did for No Strings Attached?
I dont think so. The growth isnt there as much as it was from the 1st to 2nd album. Nothing in the music biz has changed much, and what the fans want to hear hasnt changed much, therefore it isnt as huge a jump. The contrast isnt as evident. I do believe the album will be successful, and will without a doubt pass the million-selling mark in its first week. Yet I dont think they will ever reach 2.4 million again, that was quite the peak in their career. But hey, the song is still wonderful and will help album sales. I know Ill probably get the CD (only I wont get it the first week hehe).
Lyrics
FYI, here are the great lyrics that everyone needs to read!
Dirty pop...Nsync...yo
Sick and tired of hearin all
These people talk about
Whats the deal with this pop life?
When is it gonna fade out?
The thing youve got to realize is
What were doing is not a trend!
Weve got the gift of melody
Were gonna bring it till the end
Come on now
It doesnt matter
Bout the kinda car I drive
Or the ice around my neck
All that matters
Is that you recognize
That its just about respect
It doesnt matter
Bout the clothes I wear
And where I go and why
All that matters
Is that you get hyped
And we do it to you every time
Do you ever wonder why (why)
This music gets you high
It takes you on a ride
Feel it when
Your body starts to rock
Baby you cant stop
And the musics all you got
This must be (Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh)
Dirty pop, dirrrrty, dirrrrty pop
You cant stop
I know you like this dirty pop
This must be
Now, why you wanna try to classify
The type of thing we do
Cause were just gonna do what we like
Can we say the same for you? (GO JC! YEAH! Sorry, keep reading. LOL)
Tired of feeling all around me animosity
Just worry bout yours cause Ima get mine
Now people cant you see
It doesnt matter
Bout the kinda car I drive
Or the ice around my neck
All that matters
Is that you recognize
That its just about respect
It doesnt matter
Bout the clothes I wear
And where I go and why
All that matters
Is that you get hyped
And we do it to you every time
Do you ever wonder why (why)
This music gets you high
It takes you on a ride
Feel it when
Your body starts to rock
And baby you cant stop
And the musics all you got
This must be (Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh)
(spoken: Joey) Man, Im tired of singing
Dirty dirty dirty pop
Dirty pop
Do you ever wonder....
(BT)
Do you ever wonder why (why)
This music gets you high
It takes you on a ride
Feel it when
Your body starts to rock
And baby you cant stop
And the musics all you got
This must be (Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh)
Do you ever wonder why (why)
This music gets you high
It takes you on a ride
Feel it when
Your body starts to rock
And baby you cant stop
And the musics all you got
This must be (Ooooh Ooooh Ooooh)
POP
Isnt it all so true? Dont you listen to pop music whether it be privately or publicly, and get an adrenaline high from it? Now see you just cant fool me. You know I know the truth. Nsync knows the truth! You cant hide your love for pop. For those of you who just dont like it, then dont criticize it or classify the people who sing it because of your naive stereotypical comments!
In Conclusion
Nsync has created a great song that will probably be followed by more enjoyable hits from their up-coming album, Celebrity. It is definitely worth listening to!
Celebrity - in stores July 24th (but buy it a week later, k? wink)
©Cindy Park - 2001