Posted by: Jonjo 19th April 2019, 08:18 AM
I love this 
The video is really good too. Such a great message!
Freaky Friday was an embarrassment so not holding out much hope for this!
Freaky Friday was a bop so hype
I'm ready.
Here for Justin but I already know its going to be trash
Meghan Trainor coming for one final number one!!!!!
Strangely hyped for this, idc what anyone says, Freaky Friday was an absolute bop
Oh wow this actually looks really exciting! And glad it’s for a great cause
Ariana 'I don't know if I'm white or black' :rip:
is the "white or black" comment a dig at people accusing her of blackfishing?
This is looking to be an iconic mess lmao. Like We Are The World but it doesn't take itself seriously.
Surprised they didn't save this for a gimmicky 'Earth Day' release on Tuesday (Earth Day). Guess that's why it's out this week though!
Interesting idea... could this revolutionise the 'big group ensemble' charity songs?
That Ariana line has killed me
GOODBYE EARTH
Awww this is cute.
Shame that some artists literally get about 2 words but suppose they didn’t want the song being like half an hour
Decent enough song and for a great cause
ZEEEEEEBRA
IT'S ZE BRA
Did I really just hear the line ‘We forgive You Germany’ LOL
I love this
The video is really good too. Such a great message!
bit WTF on first listen but definitely growing on me! Quite original to have a charity song that's doesn't take itself so seriously and in turn will probably generate more publicity so clever move Leo! Love both the video and the song as they're very clear about what the intention is without coming across as preachy. I'm interested to see if radio take to it or whether it will remain a viral hit but I'm glad this is in the world and nice to see a climate change charity song for a change!
The video and the song as a whole package is great and a lot of fun, but not sure if I would listen to the song itself out of context.
It's fun but I'm really not going to feel the need to return to it...
The video was so much fun and really joyous, really made me smile! The song is catchy af too, very odd so might take a few listen to stand on its own (if at all), but it's cute. I don't think it's meant to be a huge pop hit or anything though so that's fine. Maybe I'll go back to it but watch it as the video instead idk
Ari as a zebra is highkey shade and what is her line?!
SCREAMING
I know it’s meant to be jokey, but the ‘we forgive you Germany’ line is so silly and patronising, and very ironic when they’re a lot more eco-friendly than America!
From The Lion King Original Soundtrack (2019)
I hate that I'm kinda obsessed with this now ffs
This is so bad lol
A friend a BMG of mine who told me about this song ages ago said they’ve been expecting it to be a big #1 debut for ages. The video cost 1.5 million. But it could...miss the top 40?
They really should’ve built more hype around this, think it would’ve helped. Even if they ended up setting expectations far too high it would’ve helped with initial sales and streaming
They also really don’t seem to be harping on all the big names at all. You woundnt know all the big celebs on it unless you look into it or actually watch the video
Chris Brown confirmed as a bigger pull than all of the 'Earth' artists combined.
Hmmm not really sure what to make of it as a song, definitely not bad & the chorus is quite catchy (if basic as hell) but for a charity record all the excessive swearing & celebs bigging themselves up (as well as the questionable lyrics already highlighted in this thread) definitely make me lean away from it more. To me it doesn't feel very sincere at all & I have my doubts as to whether the majority of these celebs are in any way genuine environmentalists.
At least it is raising awareness & spreading a good word (not that I can even take any highground here whatsoever as I throw my milk carton into the non-recycling binbag).
I suppose not having any featured artists doesn't help, Freaky Friday was obviously with Chris Brown but "Earth featuring Backstreet Boys, Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Halsey, Wiz Khalifa, Kevin Hart, Miguel, Rita Ora, PSY, Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg, Lil Jon, Adam Levine, Shawn Mendes, John Legend, Charlie Puth, Lil Yachty, Joel Embiid, Brendon Urie, Zac Brown, Sia, Hailee Steinfeld, Katy Perry, Ed Sheeran, Meghan Trainor, Tory Lanez, Bad Bunny & Kris Wu" is probably too much
It's funny cause I saw loads about this on my timeline in the lead up to its release - Bieber's name alone generated a load of publicity! I honestly think a long credit like that would only have helped the song get more of an initial fanbase boost from Arianators, Beliebers, etc trying to get their faves another hit. It would've been pretty short-lived cause otherwise I feel like it's quite well known there's big names involved in this song, certainly amongst the people I follow anyway.
It's not becoming a huge worldwide #1 cause it's just not good enough really - it's not got the "cool" factor of Freaky Friday or the catchiness/replayability either. It does the trick and for what it's worth I think it's a fun and unique take on the charity ensemble formula (a few dodgy lyrics aside), but I can't say I'm compelled to listen more than once.
Yeah. At the very least the crediting should've been "feat. Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Katy Perry & Various Artists". I feel like those 3 names do the most on the song, so would benefit from a separate credit.
EDIT: I also don't think it helps having the cursing in the song. The video and lyrics (for the most part) are SO child friendly! Pretty sure that would've boosted YT views a whole lot more and probaly would've gone a bit more viral with little pre-schoolers dancing to it and stuff.
Freaky Friday took ages to take off, dunno why people were expecting this to be #1 straight away???
It's got great intentions, the video is wonderfully animated, is sometimes quite funny (Leonardo DiCaprio's bit did make me chuckle) and it's actually quite a catchy chorus, shame then it's ruined by the absolutely awfully cringeworthy toilet and sex humour throughout and stupid lyrics about 'lol I'm an animal' as well as the country lyrics already mentioned in this thread which were a bit dodgy, it could've been a bit more serious and focused and made much more of an impact. As it stands, it's a bit of a mess and I don't know if I'll listen to it regularly, but I support it staying in the public eye as the message is of course a great one.
Well this is certainly a thing that exists. I don't know why Lil Dicky of all people is trying to make a new 'We Are The World', this really doesn't work on any level, apart from a decently made music video. And I did let out a solitary giggle at Lil Jon's cameo. I appreciate the message behind it but not surprised at all that this has underperformed so far.
This probably one of the sweariest charity singles of all time.
Justin Bieber as Baboon
Ariana Grande as Zebra
Halsey as Lion cub
Zac Brown as Cow
Brendon Urie as Pig
Hailee Steinfeld as Mushroom ("Common Fungus")
Wiz Khalifa as Skunk
Snoop Dogg as Marijuana
Kevin Hart as Kanye West
Adam Levine as Vultures
Shawn Mendes as Rhinos
Charlie Puth as Giraffe
Sia as Kangaroo
Miley Cyrus as Elephant
Lil Jon as Clam
Rita Ora as Wolf
Miguel as Squirrel
Katy Perry as Pony
Lil Yachty as HPV
Ed Sheeran as Koala
Meghan Trainor, Joel Embiid, Tory Lanez, John Legend as playback vocalists
PSY, Bad Bunny, Kris Wu as the "We Love the Earth" choir
Backstreet Boys as the Credits
Leonardo DiCaprio as Himself
Lil Dicky a one-trick pony?
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