Voter 8: Scene

Danity Kane’s “Damaged” is a standout pop-R&B track released in 2008 as the lead single from their second studio album, Welcome to the Dollhouse. It became one of their biggest hits, peaking at #10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Platinum certification from the RIAA 

🎵 Song Summary:

• Theme: “Damaged” explores the emotional aftermath of a broken relationship. The lyrics are a plea for healing, with the narrator asking a new partner if they have the patience and emotional tools to help mend a heart that’s been hurt before.

• Key Lyrics:

“Do you got a first aid kit handy? / Do you know how to patch up a wound?”

These lines metaphorically frame love as both the injury and the cure, emphasizing vulnerability and the need for trust 

• Musical Style: The song blends electropop and R&B with a catchy, rhythmic hook. The repetition of the word “damaged” and the spelling out of “h-e-a-r-t” give it a memorable, chant-like quality.

🎬 Music Video:

• Set in a futuristic, heart-themed environment, the video features the group performing in a stylized medical setting. The members appear as both patients and doctors, symbolizing the dual roles of being hurt and healing others.

• The video ends with a man waking up in his bedroom with a note reading “Tired of the damage – DK”, reinforcing the song’s emotional message .

🏆 Recognition:

• Nominated for Best Pop Video and Best Dancing in a Video at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards.

• Ranked #38 on Billboard’s “100 Greatest Girl Group Songs of All Time” in 2017

'Damaged' the eternal UK hit that never truly was.

What a song. A girl band classic to me.

I put Addy for Danity Kane but had them down initially as being Scene lol. Great choice there.

On 11/07/2025 at 15:16, Scene said:

12 Lauren Alaina

10 Escala

8 Dannii Minogue

7 Aiden Grimshaw

6 Agnes

5 Fleur East

4 Tove

3 Daiti

2 Liberty X

1 Only the Young

Agnes has managed to hold the lead all the way so far, but Escala and Tove are very close and a few others are well placed.

1	I Trance - Agnes	46	?
2	Kashmir - Escala	42	Chez Wombat
3	Borderline - Tove Styrke	40	?
4	You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers	35	Tafty
5	Bloodstream - Tokio Myers	35	?
6	Blood - Equador	29	?
7	Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye	27	?
8	Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East	26	ChrisJK
9	Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina	23	?
10	California - Amelia Lily	20	awardinary
11	Creep - Dannii Minogue	18	?
12	Racing Cars - Ruti	17	?
13	Damaged - Danity Kane	17	Scene
14	Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw	16	?
15	Domino - Saara Aalto	13	?
16	Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel	13	?
17	I Do - Only The Young	12	?
18	Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al.	12	Dobbo
19	Breathe - Liberty X	10	Jade
20	Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al.	6	?
21	Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy	5	gooddelta
22	Gladiator - Dami Im	2	?
23	Think Of You - Christina Grimmie	0	?

Next is Mangø

Voter 9: Mangø

“I Do” by Only The Young is a heartfelt pop ballad released in 2015, showcasing the group’s signature blend of youthful energy and emotional sincerity. The song was their debut single, following their appearance on The X Factor UK in 2014.

🎵 Song Summary:

• Theme: “I Do” is about unrequited love and the longing to be with someone who is already in a relationship. The lyrics express a deep emotional connection and the fantasy of a future together, even if it feels out of reach.

• Key Lyrics:

“If I had the chance, I would kiss you / I’d marry you now if I knew / That one day, they’d be out the picture / And I’d say ‘I do, I do, I do’.”

These lines reflect the narrator’s hope that one day they’ll have the opportunity to express their love fully and commit to the person they adore.

• Musical Style: The track blends acoustic pop with harmonized vocals, giving it a warm, romantic feel. It’s both catchy and emotionally resonant, with a sing-along chorus that highlights the group’s vocal chemistry.

• Music Video: The official video features the band members in various romantic and whimsical settings, reinforcing the song’s themes of love, longing, and daydreaming about “what could be”

Should I scream the name?

ONLY THE YOUNG!!!!!!

Oops poor Christina on last currently knowing what happened to her too 😔

On 11/07/2025 at 16:08, Mangø said:

Hi Julian,

Aside from Amelia Lily, all the others were new to me!

Here are my votes:

+12 Amelia Lily (always loved this)

+10 Fleur East (good use of the Chad Jackson sample, a great discovery!)

+08 Tove Styrke

+07 Saara Aalto

+06 Cher Lloyd

+05 Dami Im

+04 Daithi

+03 Ruti

+02 Diana Vickers

+01 Equador

Reggie & Bollie and Nolwenn narrowly missing out!

Thanks, looking forward to the results

And we finally have a change at the top!

1	Borderline - Tove Styrke	48	?
2	I Trance - Agnes	46	?
3	Kashmir - Escala	42	Chez Wombat
4	You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers	37	Tafty
5	Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East	36	ChrisJK
6	Bloodstream - Tokio Myers	35	?
7	California - Amelia Lily	32	awardinary
8	Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye	31	?
9	Blood - Equador	30	?
10	Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina	23	?
11	Racing Cars - Ruti	20	?
12	Domino - Saara Aalto	20	?
13	Creep - Dannii Minogue	18	?
14	Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al.	18	Dobbo
15	Damaged - Danity Kane	17	Scene
16	Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw	16	?
17	Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel	13	?
18	I Do - Only The Young	12	Mangø
19	Breathe - Liberty X	10	Jade
20	Gladiator - Dami Im	7	?
21	Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al.	6	?
22	Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy	5	gooddelta
23	Think Of You - Christina Grimmie	0	?

Next it’s AllStarBySmashMouth

Impressive to see somebody overhaul Agnes, although not surprised that it's Tove. A few songs from both artists could win this. Swedish Idol also responsible for Loreen and Måns.

Edited 16 hours ago16 hr by gooddelta

My poor brave Only The Young languishing down in the lower reaches of the table so far! I don't care what anyone says, 'I Do' is a CERTIFIABLE BANGER. Just good, pure unadulterated pop, it's so much fun!

Voter 10: AllStarBySmashMouth

Reggie 'N' Bollie’s “Rock With Me” is a vibrant, feel-good track released on December 15, 2017, as part of their album Uncommon Favours. The song features UK rapper Ironik and singer Lauren Murray, blending pop, dancehall, and R&B influences into a smooth, romantic anthem.

🎵 Song Summary:

• Theme: The lyrics revolve around romantic connection, loyalty, and emotional warmth. Each artist contributes a unique perspective on love and companionship, with a recurring invitation to “rock with me” as a metaphor for closeness and shared experience.

• Structure:

  • Reggie opens with a confident verse about turning someone’s life around with love and attention.

  • Ironik adds a reflective, apologetic tone, expressing regret and a desire to make things right.

  • Lauren Murray brings a soulful, melodic bridge, emphasizing emotional support and intimacy.

  • Bollie closes with a passionate verse, reinforcing the commitment and desire to win someone’s heart.

• Chorus:

“Baby do you wanna rock, you wanna rock, do you wanna rock with me?”

This catchy hook is repeated throughout, creating a warm, danceable vibe.

🎧 Style & Production:

• Produced by: David Ezra

• Musical Style: A mix of Afropop rhythms, UK urban pop, and R&B melodies, with a laid-back yet rhythmic beat that makes it ideal for both radio and dance floors.

Oh and @awardinary great send from Amelia Lily, such a banger! Kind of a shame it killed her career though, oops.

Oop. There's my kinda uninspired song choice.

I definitely wasn't Cher Lloyd!

Edited 16 hours ago16 hr by AllStarBySmashMouth

I was convinced Jonjo was behind Only the Young lmao, WD Mango an all out bop!

On 13/07/2025 at 16:22, AllStarBySmashMouth said:

+12 Kashmir - Escala, Britain’s Got Talent, 25/05/2009

+10 I Do - Only The Young, X Factor UK, 07/08/2015

+08 Borderline - Tove Styrke, Swedish Idol, 09/10/2014

+07 Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd, Mic Righteous, Zeph Ellis & Ghetts, X Factor UK, 07/11/2011

+06 I Trance - Agnes, Swedish Idol, 28/06/2019

+05 Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw, X Factor UK, 20/08/2012

+04 Blood - Equador (Bo Bruce), The Voice UK, 28/10/2016

+03 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers, X Factor UK, 03/05/2010

+02 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers, Britain’s Got Talent, 12/10/2017

+01 Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy, Star Academy, 23/01/2006

And the 12 for Escala takes them between the leading Swedish pop stars!

1	Borderline - Tove Styrke	56	?
2	Kashmir - Escala	54	Chez Wombat
3	I Trance - Agnes	52	?
4	You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers	40	Tafty
5	Bloodstream - Tokio Myers	37	?
6	Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East	36	ChrisJK
7	Blood - Equador	34	?
8	California - Amelia Lily	32	awardinary
9	Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye	31	?
10	Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al.	25	Dobbo
11	Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina	23	?
12	I Do - Only The Young	22	Mangø
13	Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw	21	?
14	Racing Cars - Ruti	20	?
15	Domino - Saara Aalto	20	?
16	Creep - Dannii Minogue	18	?
17	Damaged - Danity Kane	17	Scene
18	Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel	13	?
19	Breathe - Liberty X	10	Jade
20	Gladiator - Dami Im	7	?
21	Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al.	6	AllStarBySmashMouth
22	Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy	6	gooddelta
23	Think Of You - Christina Grimmie	0	?

Next it’s uhsting

A point 🤩 A(ll) star indeed. Meant to thank Chez earlier on too, and the commiserations.

1 minute ago, AllStarBySmashMouth said:

Oop. There's my kinda uninspired song choice.

I should point out that you had 2 artist clashes before settling on Reggie ‘n’ Bollie I think? Bo Bruce and another.

Voter 11: uhsting

(RIP Christina ❤️)

Christina Grimmie’s “Think of You” is a deeply emotional pop ballad from her 2013 debut studio album With Love. It showcases her heartfelt songwriting and vocal vulnerability, reflecting themes of love, loss, and remembrance.

🎵 Song Summary:

• Theme: The song is about reflecting on a past relationship that still lingers in memory. Despite trying to move on, the narrator finds themselves revisiting moments and emotions tied to someone they once loved deeply.

• Lyrics Highlights:

“I’m still letting you go, I just want you to know / That I think of you, think of you.”

These lines express the bittersweet process of healing—acknowledging the past while trying to move forward.

• Musical Style: A gentle, piano-driven arrangement supports Grimmie’s expressive vocals. The song builds gradually, layering strings and harmonies to heighten its emotional impact.

• Production:

  • Written by: Christina Grimmie and Andy Davis

  • Produced by: Andy Davis

  • Features contributions from Melodie Morris (cello) and Eric Robinson (engineering) 

📀 Album Context:

• With Love was released independently and marked Grimmie’s transition from YouTube covers to original music.

• “Think of You” is the tenth track on the album and one of its most introspective moments.

On 13/07/2025 at 17:30, uhsting said:

hi

12: 18 Bloodstream - Tokio Myers

10: 12 Gladiator - Dami Im

8: 17 Blood - Equador (Bo Bruce)

7: 23 I Trance - Agnes

6: 20 Domino - Saara Aalto

5: 22 Racing Cars - Ruti

4: 16 Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East

3: 11 Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye

2: 5 Kashmir - Escala

1: 6 You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers

this was hard to decide x

And she’s back! Agnes returns to the top with the votes from poor uhsting who is still currently on 0.

1	I Trance - Agnes	59	?
2	Borderline - Tove Styrke	56	?
3	Kashmir - Escala	56	Chez Wombat
4	Bloodstream - Tokio Myers	49	?
5	Blood - Equador	42	?
6	You’ll Never Get To Heaven - Diana Vickers	41	Tafty
7	Baby Don’t Dance - Fleur East	40	ChrisJK
8	Chameleon Life - Daithi featuring Raye	34	?
9	California - Amelia Lily	32	awardinary
10	Domino - Saara Aalto	26	?
11	Racing Cars - Ruti	25	?
12	Dub On The Track - Cher Lloyd et al.	25	Dobbo
13	Ladies In The ‘90s - Lauren Alaina	23	?
14	I Do - Only The Young	22	Mangø
15	Misty Eye - Aiden Grimshaw	21	?
16	Creep - Dannii Minogue	18	?
17	Damaged - Danity Kane	17	Scene
18	Gladiator - Dami Im	17	?
19	Alone By Heart - Clara Van Wel	13	?
20	Breathe - Liberty X	10	Jade
21	Rock With Me - Reggie ‘n’ Bollie et al.	6	AllStarBySmashMouth
22	Nolwenn Ohwo! - Nolwenn Leroy	6	gooddelta
23	Think Of You - Christina Grimmie	0	uhsting

 

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