Praise You [SEP] lyrics by
Christina Milian (album)


of danceable, likeable tracks, and even the occasional, successful ballad like 'Until I Get Over You'". The reviewer called the album to be "a refreshing change with its charming lyrics and teen outlook". "AM to PM" was said to hint at "quite a lot of talent", and was praised for its "slick lyrics, a fast pace, and a phat vibe". The reviewer also praised "When You Look at Me", "Get Away", and "Got
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Where Have You Been


Like Rihanna herself, it's hectic, confident and unashamedly sexual." Meghan Brownfield for the "Columbia Missourian" praised the song as a track which people will want to dance to as well as writing that the lyrics ensure that the listener pays attention to the lyrics, saying "It is a song you would hear in a club that everyone would want to dance to. This song makes you want to move, and it also has some strong lyrics that make you focus on what she is saying." Matthew Cole
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All About You (Hilary Duff song)


on YouTube. The lyric video features a succession of extreme close-ups of Duff belting the lyrics appearing to be in the nude, while also having dancing embers and subtle flashes of orbs, as noted by Marc Inocencio from "Ryan Seacrest.com". Bradley Stern of "Idolator" praised the lyric video for showing a sexy side of Duff, and she herself was praised for "actually appearing in the song's lyric video." Mandi Salemo of "Pop Crush" complimented the lyric video, calling it "a cute
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Praise You In This Storm


Praise You In This Storm" incorporates a wall of sound dynamic into its alternative CCM and adult alternative sound. "Praise You In This Storm" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised the song's sound and lyrical theme. It was nominated for two awards at the 38th GMA Dove Awards, winning the award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year. It peaked at number one on the "Billboard" Hot Christian Songs and Hot Christian AC charts and also topped the "Radio & Records" Christian AC
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The Beeps


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I Will Praise You


the darkness. So the song also represents what I encounter every week at my church." On 17 February she released an update about two of the new songs, "You Never Let Go" and "I Will Praise You". The former, a cover of the Matt Redman song, was picked because it inspired St. James not to worry. The title track was inspired by the music of Delirious?. Lyrically, St. James says, "...the song is about praising God no matter what the circumstances and
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I'll Show You (Justin Bieber song)


emotional, lower, and calmer. Lyrically, "I'll Show You" was considered an autobiographical song about his public image, with lyrics about the pressure of fame and the need for human connection. The song received positive reviews from most music critics, who praised Skrillex's production and his chemistry with Bieber, while also noting his rawness and praising his vocals on the track. Commercially, the song was successful, reaching the top-ten in seven countries, including his native Canada, as well as the top-
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In Our Lifetime (Marvin Gaye album)


's musicians ("come let's all get funky if you dig the right/come let's all get funky if you dig the wrong"), with the lyrics talking about a possible Armageddon approaching. The mild disco sound of "Lover's Plea" again was altered for more gospel influences in the song "Praise", even praising Stevie Wonder for the inspired riff for the song ("Stevie, we really dig you/hope you don't mind this riff from you"). "Life is For
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Edo Maajka


got most praised for his ability to write brilliant lyrics. His lyrics have also been described as a variation in connecting emotionally to the viewer. As Anur Hadžiomerspahić says "once you start listening to a Edo Maajka song, when you first start listening it hits you, gives you goosebumps and grabs you by the throat, then the very next verse makes you laugh". Edo Maajka has an alter ego or pseudonym that he names MC Berbo. He is described as a man who loves drugs, alcohol, fast and expensive
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Net volatility


you are considering going long a Sep07/May07 100 call spread, i.e. buy the Sep 100 call and sell the May 100 call. The Sep 100 call is offered at a 14.1% implied volatility and the May 100 call is bid at an 18.3% implied volatility. The vega of the Sep 100 call is 4.3 and the vega of the May 100 call is 2.3. Using the formula above, the net volatility of the spread is: In the example above, going short a May 100 call and long a Sep
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Great Light of the World: The Best of Bebo Norman


his previous albums. I love the honest lyrics of the praise song to God that says 'I lift my eyes to the God that heals the hurt I hold inside.' Yes we can praise God while we still hold on to that hurt but we can look to a God that we believe will heal us. These are creative lyrics that reflect his longing for a partner and the positive messages of hope. But none of these wonderful lyrics will prepare you for "The Hammer Holds", a story told from the
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The Cure (song)


'Human Nature'". Amy Mackelden of "Marie Claire" called it a "synth-pop masterpiece that will be stuck in your head from the second you hear it" and further wrote: "The lyrics are super uplifting and relatable, especially as the chorus features the positive refrain, 'No matter what you know, I'll fix you with my love.'" Ian Monroe from "V" praised the song for its lyrics and called it "the song of the summer". Negative reviews came
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Praise You In This Storm


"passionate and emotional worship experience". Brian Mansfield of "USA Today" felt that the song's lyric "I was sure by now that You would have reached down and wiped our tears away/Stepped in and saved the day/But once again, I say 'Amen,' and it's still raining" would resonate with listeners. "Praise You In This Storm" won the award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year at the 38th GMA Dove Awards; it was also nominated for Song of
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The Veronicas (album)


and praised the lyrics saying that several songs "marks their lyrical shift from the uneasy negotiations of adolescence to forging your identity as an adult." He felt that there could have been clearer editing, however he said that "nonetheless The Veronicas remain committed and creative." "The Veronicas" was well received by The Courier-Mail's Noel Mengel who praised tracks such as "Cold", "Cruel", "Sanctified", "Always", "Line of Fire" and "You and Me".
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Backroad Song


a "descriptive picture of a country back road". Giving it a "B+", Bob Paxman of "Nash Country Weekly" praised Smith's "warm, rich voice" and the detail of the lyrics, also writing that "Thematically...'Backroad Song' isn't high on originality, but it bubbles over with the brightness of a summer day." An uncredited review from "Taste of Country" similarly praised the lyrics, saying that "'Backroad Song' is country music you can see and nearly smell
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Silverchair


Clayton Bolger described "Young Modern" as an improvement by the band, praising "catchy melodic hooks, inspired lyrical themes, and stunning string arrangements". He claimed the album was the pinnacle of the band's development. PopMatters' Nick Pearson saw the opposite, claiming that "[o]nce you reach the level of intellectual maturity where you can tell the difference between cryptic but poetic lyrics and nonsensical crap, you have outgrown Silverchair". Pearson called the album an attempt to secure a safer territory and assure sales, after
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Don't Say You Love Me (Fifth Harmony song)


song that finds the group asking a "close but inconsistent" lover for an honest relationship. The lyrics are structured in verse–pre-chorus–chorus form. "Don't Say You Love Me" was critically well-received by music critics who reviewed the song upon the album's release, with some citing it as one of the highlights of the record while praising the melancholy and vulnerability expressed in the song's lyrical content and sonic elements. An accompanying music video for "Don't Say You Love Me"
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I Got You Babe


Got You Babe" became the duo's biggest single, their signature song, and a defining recording of the early hippie countercultural movement. AllMusic critic William Ruhmann praised the song: Recalling Dylan's bitter 1964 song "It Ain't Me Babe" (soon to be a folk-rock hit for the Turtles), Bono wrote his own opposite sentiment: "I Got You Babe." Where Dylan was lyrically complex, Bono was simple: His lyric began with the ominous youth-versus-grownups theme of "they
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Life (Andy Hunter album)


Solomon, 5: 1), the other three feature original lyrics. In the CD's booklet, "you" in the non-biblical material is always written without a capital Y, but, as Hunter° has stated on his official website , the "you" in the lyrics refers to God; the songs are always intended as invocations and praises to God. "Life" was released on the Christian label Sparrow Records, and it is distributed by EMI. The track ""Come On"" was
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It's Not Me, It's You


-kill it might have been", thanks to "Allen's still-sharp lyrical wit and an exceedingly crafty production job by Greg Kurstin." Wood also praised in particular the track "Him", calling it an "irresistible tune". Neil McCormick of "The Daily Telegraph" praised Allen's more personal songs on the album: "It is when she turns her sharp tongue to her own affairs of the heart that Allen's growing adventurousness and lyrical confidence really pay off...But in particular 'Who'd
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You Oughta Know


" internationally in 1995. The album was expected only to sell enough for Morissette to make a follow-up, but the situation changed quickly when KROQ-FM, an influential Los Angeles modern rock radio station, began playing "You Oughta Know", which was released as the album's first single. The song instantly garnered attention for its scathing, explicit lyrics. After its release "You Oughta Know" was met with positive reviews from critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic praised the song's "vengeful" lyrics
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Glad You Came


of 5 stars, writing that the song has "genial vocals", a "pop-dance beat" and a "catchy synth hook", but he also noted that it has "frothy lyrics" and "little memorable weight to the song". He praised Max's solo in the beginning and also praised "the keyboard hook that nearly steals the show from the group." To conclude, he wrote that "Glad You Came" is a cheerful, uptempo tune that is easy to dance with, and
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21 (Adele album)


The song's lyrics describe a protagonist's attempt at dealing with her heartbreak after she learns of her ex-lover's recent marriage and happy new life. Sean Fennessey of "The Village Voice" praised the singer's nuanced vocal performance in the song, which ascends "into a near-shrieked whisper" during parts of the chorus, after which she once again regains composure. One of the more commended songs on the album, "Someone like You" was praised for its lyrical depth and understated simplicity. For the
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He Loves U Not


The song is sung from the point of view of a girl confronting another girl who is trying to steal her boyfriend, to whom she claims, "He loves me, he loves you not." "He Loves U Not" received a mixed reception from music critics who praised the production and lyrics but felt that it was derivative compared to other songs of its ilk. Billboard praised the song for having a street edge in its production, the group's performance and compared the lyrics positively to Brandy and Monica's duet
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Kanda Surinduni


Kanda Surinduni ("O Lord God of the Mountain") is a Sri Lankan song composed by Clarence Wijewardena. It was originally performed by the Super Golden Chimes with Wijewardene at vocals in the mid-1970s. The lyrics of the song present a prayer of praise to the god Kataragama in the point of view of a pilgrim visiting the shrine in the Sri Lankan city of the same name; the hook translates to "I have come to worship you, I have come to see you." Despite the religious lyrics, the
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Unnal Mudiyum Thambi


Raga,"Nee Ondruthaan" is set in Bilahari raga and "Akkam Pakkam" is set in Punnagavarali raga. "Indiaglitz" praised the song "Enna Samayalo" stating that "If you pay keen attention to the lyrics of the song, you will notice even the mention of ingredients like - 'Garam masala'! Of course the use of vegetables and ingredients in the lyrics makes this song different on its own". "Behindwoods" included the film in the list "Social Awareness in Tamil Cinema" and mentioned that "Kamal
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He Like That


uses an interpolation from MC Hammer's 1994 single "Pumps and a Bump" during the pre-chorus and bridge. The lyrics revolve around a woman who praises a man's body. This appreciation is demonstrated through the lyrics ("You got that good boy attitude, and yeah I kinda like it. You got the tats on your arm, got a bad girl excited"), which are performed by Dinah Jane during the first verse. Ally Brooke describes the characteristics of an attractive man, by singing: "
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Are You That Somebody?


are you that somebody") and also in the way she sings it, stretching out the syllables to the point of desperation and then keeping up with the beat with hurried, jumbled phrasings." Larry Flick from "Billboard" felt that Aaliyah was on her way to becoming "the New Queen of soundtrack hits" because of this song. Flick also praised the song for its smooth melody and clever lyrics saying "At the same time it has a smooth melody and clever lyrics that will connect with folks who require traditional
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Mary Anne with the Shaky Hand


the reason can be inferred from the line "What they've done to a man, those shaky hands." However, some versions of the song use the lyrics: "What they've done to her, man, those shaky hands." "Rolling Stone" praised the "barely-beneath-the-surface humor of the lyric". The song has a melody described by Allmusic's Mark Deming as "charming" and "a tune you couldn't forget even if you tried". Author John Atkins
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Sexy to Me


as JoJo is the spokesperson. The song has been described as a club track with a heavy bass and "squealing, dissonant synths." It plays over a grinding beat and the lyrics feature themes of self-empowerment and female autonomy, present in the lyrics "I don't need nobody cause I'm sexy to me, you keep doing you tonight, cause I'm doing me." Nearly the last forty seconds, the song ends with a wash of synths. Sam Lansky of MTV Buzzworthy praised "Sexy to
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You Rock My World


Chris Tucker voices the vocal introduction of the song while all the instruments heard on the track were played by Jackson and Rodney Jerkins. Lyrically, the song's lyrics are about being in love, as well as the effect that it can have, as evident in the opening line, "My life will never be the same, 'cause, girl, you came and changed the way I walk, the way I talk, I cannot explain". Praise was mainly directed at the song's composition, while dissatisfaction towards
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You Know My Name


praising the song's ability to fit well with the context of the film. Film reviewer James Berardinelli considered "You Know My Name" to "sound eerily like something by John Barry"; DVD Verdict's review praised the song, describing it as "working remarkably well in the film's context, lyrically and sonically", and "Cinefantastique" called it "the best Bond theme song in years, [that] captures the full-blooded glory of classics like 'Goldfinger'". "Entertainment Weekly" listed
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Shackles (Praise You)


one spot, coming in at number 10 on Australia's year-end chart for 2000. Like many contemporary gospel songs, "Shackles" was not without its criticism; many cited the song as being too modern and not staying true to its gospel roots. Mary Mary responded by saying, "It's definitely contemporary. It's music that everybody in any style of music can relate to. It's universal, but the lyrics are undeniably Gospel." In 2007 Mandisa covered "Shackles (Praise You)" on
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The Planets


Solar System. The four movements were: Holst adapted the melody of the central section of "Jupiter" in 1921 to fit the metre of a poem beginning "I Vow to Thee, My Country". As a hymn tune it has the title "Thaxted", after the town in Essex where Holst lived for many years, and it has also been used for other hymns, such as "O God beyond all praising" and "We Praise You and Acknowledge You" with lyrics by Rev. Stephen P. Starke.
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Praise You In This Storm


"Praise You In This Storm" is a song recorded by contemporary Christian music band Casting Crowns, released by Beach Street and Reunion Records. Written by Mark Hall and Bernie Herms and produced by Mark A. Miller, it was released on January 28, 2006 as the second radio single from the band's 2005 album "Lifesong". Inspired by the band's experience with a girl, Erin Browning, who died of cancer, the song has the lyrical theme of maintaining faith through difficult circumstances. A power ballad, "
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Praise You In This Storm


" is a song with a length of four minutes and 57 seconds. According to the sheet music published by Musicnotes.com, it is set in common time in the key of G minor and has a tempo of 84 beats per minute. Mark Hall's vocal range in the song spans from the low note of B to the high note of E. A power ballad, "Praise You In This Storm" is an alternative CCM and adult alternative song. It utilizes a wall of sound dynamic and its lyrical theme, "maintaining
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Queen of Prospect Park


's Anatomy. The album was met with widespread praise upon its release. "Bust" praised "Sweet" as "fizzy" and "dizzying," also praising her cover of "Dream a Little Dream of Me" but feeling that her lyrics are sometimes too powerful. "Afropunk" likewise praised Little Jackie's cover of "Dream a Little Dream of Me," also singling out "Cheating on You With Me" and "Move to the Beat" as highlights. "Rolling Stone"'s Dave DiMartino also
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Engine of a Million Plots


breath of fresh air" which "comes close to songwriting perfection", lauding "some of the best lyrics I have heard all year" and summarizing "[i]f you are looking for something different than the waterfall of forgotten pop tracks, "Engine of a Million Plots" is a record you should listen to". Brief capsule reviews in "CCM Magazine" and "WORLD" were similarly positive, with the former praising its "witty songwriting" and the latter honoring its "literate" lyrics and "profound social
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Leave It to Jane


. The musical received good notices. The critic Gilbert Seldes commented that Wodehouse's lyrics "had the great virtue which Gilbert's lyrics had and which, I am told, the comic verses of Molière and Aristophanes also have: they say things as simply as you would say them in common speech, yet they sing perfectly." In "The New York Evening World", Charles Darnton praised "Mr. Kern's sprightly tunes and ... verses that added to the joy of song. You are sure to like "Leave It
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She's Got All the Friends That Money Can Buy


controversy upon its release, due to its lyrics' criticism of a number of prominent social figures. The song was met with mixed to positive reviews from critics upon its release. CMJ New Music Monthly, in their review of the song's parent album, described the track as "entertaining" but "ham-fisted." "Rolling Stone", although highly critical of the song's parent album, praised the lyric "you can buy your friends but I'll hate you for free." The song was commercially
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Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars song)


United Kingdom on September 19, 2010, as "Just the Way You Are (Amazing)". The song's lyrics compliment a woman's beauty. The debut single received mixed reviews from music critics, who praised The Smeezingtons’ production, but dubbed its lyrics as sappy and corny. It won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 2011 ceremony. The song peaked at number one on the US "Billboard" Hot 100, Australia, Canada, New Zealand and in the United Kingdom charts and
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RM (rapper)


Tiger before retiring the name, featuring on the track "Timeless". Tiger JK originally expected RM's lyrics to contain self praise, which was the trend of rap at the time, but RM wrote the lyrics to leave behind the historical meaning of Drunken Tiger's name. On March 25th, 2019, Honne announced that RM had provided a feature on their remake of "Crying Over You" alongside singer BEKA, which was released on March 27. Honne had originally released "Crying Over You" in 2018, with
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Time to Win, Vol. 2


saying "you can feel the emotions that DWW were trying to project when listening to each song." Much Music also praised the song "Work" saying Down with Webster and Far East Movement "mesh perfectly" and commented on the lyrics saying "However, there was a consistent theme of winning and girls and you can tell that the boys have matured through their dope lyrics." Patrick Langlois of MusiquePlus gave the album 7.5 out of 10. Grace Duffy of Under The Gun Review gave the album nine out of ten
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Run Run Run (Tokio Hotel song)


Clarkson's version received widespread critical acclaim with particular praise on vocals and production. John Walker of MTV stated that "Everyone should wanna collaborate with Kelly Clarkson" and "See what happens when you collaborate with Kelly, everybody?, you and weep with envy." Clarkson was initially criticized for not listing Tokio Hotel as writers for the song, due to Clarkson receiving the song before the latter did, as the original version did not contain the additional lyrics by Tokio Hotel and Clarkson's version received additional lyrics by her own
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Reach Out (Hilary Duff song)


original songs are always better. You always get the haters when you do a remake, so it is always risky." Commonsensemedia called "Reach Out" a "hit single" that "features more aggressive sexual lyrics than on previous [Hilary Duff] albums. While "Dignity" was OK for 11 year olds, the Best Of [Hilary Duff] compilation pushes the target age higher." Bill Lamb from About.com praised the production on "Reach Out" writing "Duff's new pop lyrics and vocals courtesy collaboration
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How to Be a Lady: Volume 1


feminist ardor". Pitchfork Media's Tim Finney praised its songwriting and wrote that the "gratuitous little surprises" in its production make its music "feel as real and lived-in as dazzling, shiny R&B can hope to, possessing a capacity for rightness that cannot be reduced to lyrical sophistication, performative flair, or production novelty, but is borne of the kind of charisma you can possess when you take success for granted". "The Huffington Post"s Marjon Rebecca Carlos praised the album's sexual and gender themes and
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Nun singe Lob, du Christenheit


"" (Now sing praise, you christendom) is a Christian hymn by Georg Thurmair, set to a 1653 melody by Johann Crüger. It is a song of praise, focused on unity within the church. The hymn in five stanzas of for lines each was written in 1964, revised in 1967. It is part of the current Catholic hymnal "Gotteslob" as GL 487, in the section "Kirche – Ökumene" (Church - Ecumene). The lyrics begin with a call to christendom to sing praise to
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Three Days Grace


..." and focused on its lyrics, saying: "The lyrics really speak out to you, especially if you're going through a tough time in your life." Allmusic reviewer Corey Apar praised the music, saying it "remains catchy despite its lyrical darkness", but pointed out that Three Days Grace is "hardly innovative" in their approach to writing music and that "further distinctive qualities" would help the band separate itself "...from their alt-metal peers". "One-X" peaked at
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2:nd Chance


:nd Chance" as one of its highlights; they said that, in comparison to the rest of the album, the track was "comparatively simple and effective radio-pop with a genuinely emotive lyric". "Svenska Dagbladet" praised the lyrics of the song, saying that "When Marie Fredriksson sings 'Thank God I'm alive', you are actually a bit moved. Knowing that she has fought against a brain tumour and has now come out the other side, [the lyric] becomes substantially more serious
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Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority


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You & Me (Marc E. Bassy song)


's just you and me / We're just strangers in passing casually. Zach Frydenlund of "Complex" labelled the record a soothing reggae-pop track, describing Bassy and G-Eazy setting fans up for summer with vibes that are perfect for a relaxing day on the beach with your significant other. He also praised that Bassy's powerful vocals help drive home the sensual lyrics before G-Eazy comes onto the song with a memorable verse that matches perfectly over the funky production. Rose Lilah of Hotnewhiphop praised the track funky
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Shane McAnally (album)


ideas". He also praised "Are Your Eyes Still Blue" as a "sort of modern day bluegrass plucker." A review from "Billboard" was mixed, stating that the album "alternates between '70s -era pop/schlock and endearing contemporary country". The review praised "It Comes and Goes" and "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" and praised McAnally's "appealing" voice, but felt that some of the songs had weak lyrics. All tracks produced by Rich Herring; tracks 2 and
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Give You What You Like


"Give You What You Like" is a song recorded by Canadian singer-songwriter Avril Lavigne from her self-titled fifth studio album released in 2013. It was written by Lavigne with her husband Chad Kroeger and David Hodges. The song has been praised by critics for expanding Lavigne's musical diversity and exposing her to new genres of music and is the sixth track on the album. Musically, "Give You What You Like" is a folk-pop song with lyrics that describe combating loneliness through swapping sex. On
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Within You Without You


thought it a masterpiece, some a prime example of mock-philosophical babble. Either way, it was pure Harrison." David Griffiths of "Record Mirror" praised the album's musical and lyrical scope, which included "life-enhancing philosophy", and added: "George Harrison's 'Within You Without You' is a beautifully successful and adventurous statement in song of a Yoga truth." "The Times of India"s music critic similarly admired the Beatles for "explor[ing] farther reaches in the musical firmament" and
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Crack the Shutters


Times, he said, "The problem I've always had with writing about love is that you don't really stop and think about it when it's occurring. This time, I made myself think about it — how to fit it into words. The new lyrics took a lot longer than usual, but I'm proud of them." Lightbody credited producer Jacknife Lee with helping him with lyric writing. He praised him further, adding that it was Lee who taught him the importance of the lyrics sounding as good
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The Marshall Mathers LP


). Despite the large amount of controversy regarding the lyrics, the lyrics on the album were overwhelmingly well received among critics and the hip hop community, many praising Eminem's verbal energy and dense rhyme patterns. The record also contains lyrics that have been considered to be homophobic. The song "Criminal" features the line "My words are like a dagger with a jagged edge/That'll stab you in the head whether you're a fag or les...Hate fags?/The answer's yes". The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against
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Professor Griff


of Afrocentrism. "Muslim, Christian, Jew, Here's a little somethin' I thought you knew/There is only one God and God is one, the rich praises none." After his departure from Public Enemy, Griffin formed his own group, the Last Asiatic Disciples. Griffin's albums were of an Islamic and Afrocentric style, combined with increasingly spoken word lyrics. He was a member of the Nation of Islam, which his lyrics and record titles as a solo artist referenced. Another general theme in his lyrics
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Song on Fire


believe that I can breathe without you/But all I need to do is carry on". Themes of despair and hopelessness fill the song, with lyrics referring to crying during writing the song lyrics, and the song's title being in reference to setting the lyrics sheet on fire and disposing of the song altogether. Written by band frontman Chad Kroeger, some have speculated that the song may be about his split from ex-wife Avril Lavigne, however Kroeger has denied this. Many journalists praised the song for being a
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Teacher I Need You


. Artists who have covered the song include Richard Marx and Stephen Cummings. The lyrics, by Taupin, describe a schoolboy's sexual desire for his female teacher. Allmusic critic Donald A. Guarisco notes that the "witty, insightful" lyrics maintain the listener's interest by "packing it with details that vividly bring the boy’s hormonal crush to life," such as the lines: Guarisco also praises the way the lyrics portray the boy's "believable frustration" over his predicament. Like a number of other songs written by
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I Care (Beyoncé song)


rock 'n' roll goddess" while performing "I Care". A writer of "The Huffington Post" praised the performance writing that "'I Care'... showcases an impressive amount of Beyonce-ness. As she belts the lyrics 'You see these tears falling down to my ears/ I swear you like when I'm in pain/ I try to tell you all my fears/ You still don't care?/ That's okay,' Beyonce bedazzles in a sparkly getup and an impressive amount of hair-whipping."
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My Plague


staged, ridiculous and laughably over the top", which he claimed made it "essential listening". Playlouder writer William Ruff and Dotmusic writer John Mulvey both praised the song's lyric "You fucking touch me I will rip you apart/I'll reach in and take a bite out of that shit you call a heart", however this line was criticised by Tom Sinclair of "Entertainment Weekly" as uninventive. Louis Pattison of the "NME" complained that "you can spot a Slipknot single a mile off: they
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Unbreakable (Janet Jackson song)


Lots to talk about. I'm glad you're still here. I dedicate myself to you. I hope you enjoy", directly addresses the listeners who had waited for new music from her. Lyrically, "Unbreakable" is a dedication to her fans, with Jackson expressing thankfulness and praising her loyal fan base and a lover, with lines like, "Never for a single moment did I ever go without your love" and "You made me feel wanted, and I want to tell you how important you are
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You Know My Name


"You Know My Name" on a list of Academy Award snubs for Best Song, describing it as "a musically suave, lyrically ominous rock tune that is perfect for "Casino Royale"'s dark reboot of the spy franchise". Among music critics, "Billboard" described it as "the best Bond theme since 'A View to a Kill'", praising the minimal production; on its review of "Carry On", the magazine considered "You Know My Name" to be the best track of
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True Love (Coldplay song)


below/ I've lost you now, you've let me go/ But one last time/ Tell me you love me." In the chorus, the truth is too painful to bear, so the singer instructs his partner "Just tell me you love me/ If you don't, then lie/ Oh, lie to me." "True Love" received acclaim from music critics, who went on to praise its lyrics and instrumentation. Caryn Ganz of "Rolling Stone" felt that the song's "detuned, squalling guitar solo
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Where'd You Go (Fort Minor song)


Lyrically, the song is from the perspective of the person left behind in long-distance relationships, and is about the consequences of putting one's career before one's family. "Where'd You Go" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with most reviewers noting the song's simplicity, as well as praising Brook's vocals. "Where'd You Go" was Fort Minor's most commercially successful single, peaking within the top ten of several international music charts. "Where'd You Go" also peaked at
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Make You Happy (song)


", among others. Marvel also arranged, provided guitars, keyboards & drums for the track. "Make You Happy" was recorded at Cove City Sound Studios, The Dream Factory & The Hit Factory. Lyrically, "Make You Happy" is a pledge of devotion and romantic commitment. It is a bouncy pop tune, as noted by Paul Verna of "Billboard", which also has reggae and dance elements. CD Universe praised the track, calling it "a slow, funky number with a catchy chorus"
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When We Were Young (Adele song)


pure singers alive today". Matt Bagwell of The Huffington Post named it "stunning" and "the album's 'Someone Like You' – in other words, the 'big ballad'." Lewis Corner of Digital Spy noted that the lyrics "will squeeze your heart and give you a minor midlife crisis—that won't stop you from playing it over and over, though." Corbin Reiff of "The A.V. Club" praised her "incredible, gritty sultriness [vocals] on the verses." Justin
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Cockiness (Love It)


impersonation. Caramanica continued to praise the song and called it a "triumph", writing that the singer "[eases] out come-ons as if she were lapping up milk". Despite raising concerns for younger audiences with regard to the song's overt sexual lyrics, a reviewer for "Flavour" magazine praised Mr. Bangladesh's production on "Cockiness (Love It). Pip Ellwood of Entertainment-Focus noted that "Cockiness (Love It)", along with "Birthday Cake", "leave you under
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World Qualification Series (2009)


18 - Aug 23" 30th Anniversary of the Lacanau Pro and good conditions this year. Surf, concerts, events scheduled. Check out the video for a summary of the event http://vimeo.com/6994555 "Aug 25 - Aug 30" "Sep 01 - Sep 06" "Sep 01 - Sep 06" "Sep 04 - Sep 06" "Sep 09 - Sep 12" "Sep 10 - Sep 13" "Sep 08 - Sep 13" "Sep 15 - Sep 20" "Sep 16 - Sep 22" "Sep
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Cellophane (FKA Twigs song)


a raw-as-you-like taste of FKA Twigs' singular talent"; he also noted the lack of studio manipulation of Twigs' vocals found in her earlier work, which he considered refreshing. Danielle Cohen, writing for "GQ", applauded the unpredictability of track, stating that "when you think you get the gist of its sound, it morphs into something totally new." She further praised its ability to turn its lyrical theme of vulnerability "into something dynamic and textured, not to mention simply
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Nobody Loves You (When You're Down and Out)


Robert Rodriguez praises Jesse Ed Davis' "incredibly fluid" guitar lead. The version of the song on "Menlove Ave." has altered lyrics and minimal instrumentation. For example, the line on "Walls and Bridges" "I'll scratch your back, you knife mine" was rendered as "I'll scratch your back, you scratch mine." Author John Blaney finds that version even more melancholy than the version on "Walls and Bridges", claiming that Lennon's whistling at the beginning of the song gives
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You Won't See Me


by McCartney's fluid bass playing, "'You Won't See Me' soon founders under the weight of its own self-pity and expires long before struggling to the end of an unusually protracted fade." In his song review for AllMusic, Richie Unterberger finds the buoyant melody at odds with the dejected lyrics, but he praises the vocal arrangement, particularly "the brilliant interaction of counterpoint melodies" through the addition of Lennon and Harrison's harmonies. In 1974, "You Won't See Me" became a big
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Where You Lead


"Where you go, I will go", "Where You Lead" was described by "Rolling Stone Magazine" critic Jon Landau as an "ingratiatingly witty song that seems to parody the romantic extremes of some of Carole's earlier work." Landau also praises the power of Russ Kunkel's drumming on the song. Author James Perone states that a superficial reading of the lyrics could suggest that the song reinforces stereotypes that a woman should not put her desire for a career ahead of pleasing her husband. But he goes
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Used to Love You


official single on October 20, 2015. It was then serviced to mainstream radio on October 27, 2015. "Used to Love You" is an emotional midtempo synthpop ballad, with its instrumentation consisting of a piano, restrained synths and drum taps. Lyrically, the song talks about a painful break-up, with the protagonist questioning why she fell in love. Stefani described the song as being inspired by the end of her 13-year marriage with Bush lead singer, Gavin Rossdale. "Used to Love You" received praise
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Diamond Rings (song)


's quite hard to take Chipmunk seriously as the hard-bragging, hard-to-beat, rhyme hardnut he is in his lyrics, when he's at such a tender age. All you really want to do is pat his pretty head and say "awww, you kids". He will grow into his own boasts, though, you watch". Digital Spy also praised the song giving it 3 out of 5 stars: "'Diamond Rings' shows no signs of youthful naivety, however, boasting just
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Viva Machine (album)


Machine. Toni-Michelle Spencer of This Is Fake DIY heavily praised the record, giving it 8/10 and stating ""we fell in love with Viva Machine from the outset: absolutely glorious – truly a band worth keeping your eye on"", Click Music's Dom Smith also rated the album highly, ""let's face it, they have hooks that you can't resist and catchy lyrics you might not always understand, but that you certainly can't ignore. Believe the hype, Viva Machine are coming to
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If I Don't Have You


Internz. "If I Don't Have You" is a mid-tempo R&B ballad with lyrics revolving around unrequited love and the end of a relationship. Braxton said that the single was partially inspired by her past romantic relationships, and emphasized the importance of transparency with oneself. Critical response to "If I Don't Have You" was positive, with critics praising its composition. It received a nomination for the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance at the 58th Annual Grammy Awards. The single peaked at number 18 on the
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Me Haces Falta


the chorus of "Me Haces Falta" to be self-loathing, with the lines: "Tú me haces falta/Sí, me arrepiento/Me odio/Estoy desesperada" (English: "I miss you/Yes, I repent/I hate myself/I'm desperate"). Chris Willman of "Entertainment Weekly" praised the song's lyrics, but dismissed the song's production, stating that it does not live up the song's "florid, romance-novel lyrics". The music video for
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I Can't Stay Away


Is Sweeter (Than You Ever Were)". He also praised the songs "interesting" lyrics and composition. A reviewer from the online publication "IndieLondon" highlighted the song as an album download track. The reviewer commented "But such moments are offset by more successful offerings [...] the moody "I Can’t Stay Away", which benefits from a really good back-beat and plenty of sassiness [...]." However, Sawdey was critical on the song's presence on the album and lyrics,
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Help Is on the Way


without losing any of frontman Tim McIlrath’s personality". Chad Grischow of IGN complimented the music, saying that "as powerful as the lyrical content of the song is, the storm of guitars rolling over it like a gristly, foreboding cloud kick you in the chest just as hard". Koski and Steven Hyden of "The A.V. Club" were divided in their opinions, with Koski praising the powerful lyrics, while Hyden belittled the song as "run-of-the-mill". Thomas Nassiff of AbsolutePunk wrote
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List of 1982–83 NBA season transactions


1982 Oct 2, 1982 Oct 1, 1982 Sep 30, 1982 Sep 29, 1982 Sep 28, 1982 Sep 27, 1982 Sep 24, 1982 Sep 22, 1982 Sep 20, 1982 Sep 19, 1982 Sep 18, 1982 Sep 17, 1982 Sep 15, 1982 Sep 14, 1982 Sep 13, 1982 Sep 10, 1982 Sep 9, 1982 Sep 7, 1982 Sep 2, 1982 Sep 1, 1982 Aug 31, 1982 Aug 27, 1982 Aug 26, 1982 Aug 16, 1982 Aug 8,
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Ms. Kelly


the album does provide a stronger set of songs than 2002's "Simply Deep". The material tends to be kind of insidious, rather than hitting you immediately or going through one ear and out the other." Giving the album three stars out of five, he also remarked that "the lyrics [...] are direct and specific, going beyond basic breakup material." Slant Magazine's Sal Cinquemani stated that, "this time around, both the production and lyrics are stronger." He praised the "bona
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Li'l Abner (musical)


of the "Daily News" found "Li'l Abner" very enjoyable, stating, "I decided I was going to like it all very much soon after the curtain rose and this fetching little Edith Adams sidled up to this big hunk, Peter Palmer, and said, shyly, 'Abner, I brought you some worms.' There is a cast which is as remarkable for its ability to entertain as for its picturesqueness". He praised the satirical lyrics, stating, "Johnny Mercer's lyrics bring to mind the
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Circus (song)


esque guitar," and commented that the song's lyrics highlight Spears' uniqueness – "the fuck you attitude. Despite everything, regardless of the personal destruction and undoubted hell she might still be haunted by, within the fictional space of the music, this woman couldn't give a damn. She rightly taunts the world around her, sounding utterly defiant. There is no place for apology or humble platitudes." John Murphy of musicOMH also praised its lyrics, describing them as "a confident, and encouraging, return to
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Dirty Picture


track for Kesha's debut album, "Animal" (2010), and dubbed the "Kesha edit" or "Dirty Picture Pt. 2". Lyrically, the song is about sending a dirty picture to a significant other whom you miss. Critical reception of the song was generally positive. Kesha and Cruz's collaboration and vocal work on the track were generally praised, although some critics noted that Kesha overtook the track, outshining Cruz. The song's simple but effective lyrics were also positively received by music critics.
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Stay Gold (Utada Hikaru song)


was simultaneously painful and warm, and praised the song's passionate lyrics and inflected vocals. They described the song's piano as having an "extremely pure" sound, like skipping stones on a surface of water, and felt the lyric ""shūshoku mo kimatte, asonde bakkari iranai ne"" ("You've got a job, so you can't just play all the time anymore") was particularly gripping. Takayuki Saito of "Hot Express" described the song as being as minimalist as possible, and noted
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Devotion + Doubt


imbued with such a warm, bittersweet darkness that the sound seems to ooze from the speakers in richly layered browntones with every careful cadence." A review in "SF Weekly" praised the album's songs, saying that once you can read its lyric sheet, the previously fragmented lyrics cohere. The review said that once this becomes clear, the songs "...complete "Devotion & Doubt"s promise." Dan Kening of the "Chicago Tribune" was less favorable in his review of the album, writing, "Buckner saddles
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Firework (song)


On the Road". MTV praised Perry's vocals, though felt the lyrics were "clunky". "Slant Magazine" stated that the song is "not an actively painful listen. Sure, the would-be inspirational lyrics ('Baby you're a firework/Come on show them what you're worth') are nonsensical, ... but the chorus gains some momentum and the song would work well enough in a club setting that you could forgive its otherwise glaring weaknesses." Stephen Thomas Erlewine of AllMusic chose "
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Sober (Selena Gomez song)


. Writing for 411Mania, David Hayter stated that while not as original as "Same Old Love", Gomez's restraint and ability to carry a chorus allowed the song to give a narrative depth to "Revival". Hayter gave specific praise to the lyrics, which in his opinion "add a sorrowful context to "Good For You" and a sense of triumph to the freedom and independence of "Me & The Rhythm"." Following its release, multiple critics found that the lyrics alluded to her turbulent high profile
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Jesus, Friend of Sinners


You/but they’re tripping over me/always looking around, but never looking up/I’m so double-minded", has been described as an example of the "bold lyric" that has been a "trademark" for Casting Crowns. "Jesus, Friend of Sinners" received positive reviews from critics upon the release of "Come to the Well", with many critics praising the song's lyrical content. In his review of the album, James Christopher Monger of Allmusic selected the song as a 'track
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Bourbon in Kentucky


’ve been there before where you can’t drink your way through a heartache or a broken heart. There’s such an aggressive lonesomeness in this song." Jon Freeman of "Country Weekly" gave the song an "A", comparing its production to both U2 and Bentley's late 2011-early 2012 single "Home". He also praised the lyric as "a tried-but-true drinkin’ and cryin’ lyric for something that manages to sound modern without feeling uncomfortably shoehorned in there." Matt Bjorke of Roughstock
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Dollars (film)


", both with music and lyrics by Quincy Jones, while Roberta Flack sings "When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles with You)", with music and lyrics by Mark Fisher, Joe Goodwin and Larry Shay. The premiere of the film took place in New York City on December 15, 1971, and it was released in theaters across the United States on December 17, 1971. The Los Angeles premiere was on December 22. Roger Ebert gave the film three stars out of four and praised it as
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Scripted


three stars out of five. Kim Jones of About.com wrote that ""Scripted" offers fans of rock a lot of passion, completely authentic lyrics and hard-hitting music that will appeal to your inner head banger, regardless of your age. Icon For Hire has a lot to offer and their debut album satisfies while leaving you wanting more." Jamie Maxwell of Cross Rhythms praised the "sheer energy" of the guitar work, as well as the "real honesty and originality" of the lyrics, he conceded that
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New View (Eleanor Friedberger album)


to reviews from mainstream critics, the album has received an average score of 81, based on 25 reviews, indicating "generally favorable review". In a positive review for "The Guardian", Tim Jonze praised Friedberger's lyrics and arrangements, writing: "[Her] offbeat delivery and lyrical quirks (“I’m opening a tree museum / It’s my new hobby,” she sings on Open Season; “And even if you had a twin / I wouldn’t notice her or him” is the touching
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Surf (Roddy Frame album)


difference in sound between "Surf" and "all of Frame's previous work". Singling out "Over You" and "Mixed Up Love" as two of the album's best tracks, he went on to praise Frame's vocals, lyrics, and songwriting ability; "Simplicity is the key, displaying Frame's deft hand with a lyric and mastery of direct songwriting. Best of all is Frame's now beautifully mature voice." Noting the record's "bare-bones" sound, Gary Glauber of PopMatters
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Hope You Get Lonely Tonight


40,000 units in that country. The accompanying music video was directed by Peter Zavadil and features Swindell and his girlfriend hanging out separately at night. Billy Dukes of "Taste of Country" gave the song a favorable review, praising it for having "sharp lyrics, fine storytelling and an undeniable familiarity." Dukes wrote that Swindell "uses country tropes in unique ways" and added that "the production is thick with guitar and synthesizers, but nothing gets in the way of this fine lyric." Ashley Cooke of "Roughstock
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Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You


"Didn't You Know How Much I Loved You" is a song written by Chris Lindsey, Aimee Mayo, and Troy Verges, and recorded by American country artist Kellie Pickler. It was released in August 2009 as the third single from her self-titled second album, and her sixth single release overall. The song is a ballad where a narrator describes her lost love, responding to him with said song title as a question. The song garnered mixed reviews from critics who found the lyrics generic but praised the hook
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Never Really Over


In a review for "The A.V. Club", Gwen Ihant praised the lyrics and felt the song had "an impressive showcase for Perry's powerful pop vocals". Mike Wass of Idolator called "Never Really Over" a "song of the summer contender", praising the use of Dagny's 2017 song "Love You Like That", and also noted that the song "feels like a natural progression from "Witness" rather than a step back." Patrick Ryan of "USA Today" complimented the "pulsing
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Come on a Cone


takes in pop-rap history – or at least an immediate contender for the top ten. Whatever cheap hyperbole you could fling at this performance, Nicki bats down with one of her palmetto-sized eyelashes". Emily Mackay of "NME" praised the song's composition for being engaging, but found its lyrical content hard to listen to. In her review of "Come on a Cone", Emily Exton of PopDust had a mixed response, praising its "convincing" delivery and "monstrous" beat and compared the
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Big Girls Don't Cry (Fergie song)


this song it begins to dawn on you that by this juncture the album has strategically delivered a song tailor made for each of the varying commercial radio formats." Mike Joseph of "PopMatters" praised the song for permitting her vocal ability to shine. Bill Lamb of "About.com" rated the song four out of five stars, praising the mood, lyrics and vocals as "mellow, still sexy", "intelligent" and "strong". He noted however that there could be a moment in the song where it
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