December 20, 20213 yr Author I get on my knees and beg you DgdqqATsGMY | 03. Sinner's Prayer 9.13 In third place (a shock bronze medal winner?), it's Sinner's Prayer that I haven't really seen garner that much love until now! The song is about declaring that one does not wish to break any hearts except for the person they are with. It is confessional, as Gaga claims she is a sinner and owns this and it was the first non-single to be performed live for the era. However, after its premiere at the Dive Bar, it was excluded from the Joanne World Tour and so has only ever been performed live once! In the song, Gaga is vulnerable and lays it all bare as she demands her lover loves her despite her flaws. It's done exceptionally well here, making the top 3 and out-doing songs that always get more vocal support so it's a surprise considering!
December 20, 20213 yr Author I did not see this happening when we first opened the rate. I thought it would come ~6th or so, but it's been a very pleasant surprise to see it smash. I love the lyrics to the song: they are so vulnerable! Also her vocals really shine on the song and the production is great, a complete vibe of a song and total package. Happy it's done this well even if it isn't my personal 3rd favourite, I'm happy to see the over-performance as it's not usually talked about as much as the other songs on the album!
December 20, 20213 yr Huge surprise tbh! I love it too but never thought it'd do this well overall. It's probably the most "indie-folk" song she's ever done and an amazing one, she should be proud :heart:
December 22, 20213 yr Author Young wild American ZuXIExPNRbU | 02. Diamond Heart 9.31 In second place, it's the album and tour opener. The stomping anthem about chasing the American dream and not letting anything stand in your way. Charting Gaga's own experience of being a dancer before finding the fame, the title also refers to the engagement ring given to her by Taylor Kinney (a heart-shaped diamond ring). Gaga tells of how the song came from the fire she had in her in the early days of her career: realising she wasn't perfect but knowing she had a heart made of steel and not letting anything take that away from her. Totally empowering and inspiration the song is a bold way of starting the album, setting the scene for the character of Joanne too who she goes on to explore throughout the rest of the album.
December 22, 20213 yr Author It's like that I've stopped breathing, but completely aware en2D_5TzXCA | 01. Million Reasons 10.36 There never was any competition - that average score! :o With a humongous victory, it seems that Gaga's first real ballad single has won over hearts of practically everyone and has comfortably been named the best song on Joanne. Initially released as a promotional single, but later upgraded to second single after its reception, it went on to become a signature ballad for her: a streaming and download smash. It deals with heartbreak and hope in a relationship and juxtaposes this with religious faith. After being performed at the Superbowl, the song shot into the top 5 in the US and became a commercial hit as a result. It was also critically acclaimed, gaining a Grammy nomination and being hailed as an album highlight by many. The music video continued on from the video for 'Perfect Illusion' and showed the importance of friendship in saving a person. It was performed live multiple times and has become a signature Joanne-era hit, including on here where you have named it the album's #1 song!
December 22, 20213 yr Wow over 10 for MR, what a classic :cheeseblock: So deserved though. Her best ballad!!
December 23, 20213 yr Author Million Reasons is a real beauty but Diamond Heart has my heart and will always be my winner here. Still, a killer top 2! Thanks to everyone that took part. Happy 5 years Joanne :heart:
