Hard, ha, ha, ha, hard Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson composed "We Are The World" which won a Grammy Award in 1985 for Song of the Year and Record of the Year. [40] The song has since been certified gold for sales of 10,000 units by the Swedish Recording Industry Association (GLF). Young, yo-yo-yo-young [28] During the song's ninth week on the chart it sold 319,000 copies; the following week it sold 411,000 copies and surpassed the two million paid downloads mark. Delain - We Are the Others (Ballad Version) Lyrics. It’s often hard to tell when her singing voice ends and the Vocoder processing kicks in. ), List of number-one singles of 2010 (Australia), List of UK Singles Chart number ones of the 2010s, "Kesha Says New Single Addresses Teen Suicides". The song has been performed in North America at the 2010 American Music Awards, and on her worldwide Get Sleazy Tour. Top Lyrics of 2010. I have absolutely no idea how these kids felt. "[12] Singers Josh Erdman and Ben Klute began posting cover versions of various songs on YouTube, later adding a logo to their videos originally titled "Legalize Gay". Upcoming Lyrics. [10] Musically, the song has been said to follow a musical structure similar to her debut single, "Tik Tok" (2009). [49] Stransky commented on the song's lyrical inspiration, noting the video does not follow the same message, saying "it doesn't so much inspire self esteem as much as it inspires just a plain ol', trashy, [Kesha]-ed out good time. [44] Kesha explained the idea behind the video as well as the experience during an interview with MTV News; she said that the video was different from her other videos, noting that it was going to show a sexier side of herself.[45]. Just know things do get better and you need to celebrate who you are. Till Odin gazed upon the dead. [50] "We R Who We R" was performed live for the first time in North America on November 21, 2010, at the 2010 American Music Awards. [39] In Sweden, "We R Who We R" debuted on the chart at position 22, which was its peak. Directed by Matthew Newton. We beat and blazed our trail of red. Popular Song Lyrics. A SONG OF THE ASCENTS. Grade: A “We Are Who We Are” is streaming in full via HBO Max. "[21] Hyden reviewed the song alongside fellow editor Genevieve Koski in a separate publication, giving the song a B and a D+, respectively. NET Bible A song of ascents. Part, pa-pa-pa-part Abebe wrote that the song embodied a "hollowed-out, free-of-yourself feeling", commenting that almost all electronic dance music imbues feelings "that are almost spiritual, that sense of being subsumed and out-of-body". Lyrics to 'We Are Who We Are' by Kesha. The duo completed the writing of "We Are the World" seven weeks after the release of "Do They Know It's Christmas? "We R Who We R" is an uptempo dance-pop song that uses a synth-heavy backing; the song incorporates techno and electropop styles. Musically, the song is a dance-pop song that incorporates elements of electropop; it uses a synth-infused beat as a backing with sounds interpreted as hand claps. What We Are Who We Are does share with its HBO teenage counterpart, however, is an attentiveness to youth culture, a big pillar of which remains … They say we’re crazy [8x] It’s who we are Doesn’t matter if we’ve gone too far Doesn’t matter if it’s all okay Doesn’t matter if it’s not our day Because it’s who we are Doesn’t matter if we’ve gone too far Doesn’t matter if it’s all okay On the one hand, being proud of whoever you are, whether you divert from the norm in whatever way you divert from the norm. Our bodies go numb May horns resound the mighty hall For we who fight, for we who fall (From video We catch a fall and resist. When the LORD restored the well-being of Zion, we thought we were dreaming. The We Are Who We Are Season 1 finale fades out on the sounds of Prince's "The Love We Make," as Fraser (Jack Dylan Grazer) and Caitlin (Jordan Kristine Seamón) share a … The group sings about how it is stronger together and with its fans, known as Army. We Are Who We Are Little Mix If you want to make this easier and play with a capo, transpose it down one half step and put the capo on 1st. The shirt's design was titled with the writing "We R Who We R" and was made for that year's National Coming Out Day. Dressin' it down, hittin' on dudes, hard, Got that glitter on my eyes The duo changed the logo to represent the song stating, "The lyrics obviously spoke to us, What these artists are doing means the world to the gay community. On We Are Who We Are Season 1 Episode 7, Colonel Wilson's decision comes back to haunt her, but what does it mean for the future of the base? I just felt like people hate because they don't understand or they're jealous, It's all coming from a very negative place and I really feel like people don't need to pay attention to that. Our bodies go numb Midway through the party Kesha changes outfits to an American-flag top and pink hot pants. They later stumbled upon Kesha's song and upon doing so they changed their logo to "Legalize Gay 'Cause We Are Who We Are". We'll be forever young The song became Kesha's fifth consecutive solo top ten hit in the United States, Canada, and Australia. We are who we are, but that doesn’t mean it’s who we’ll always be. [9] Kesha uses layered vocals that are enhanced in some parts with the use of Auto-Tune. Oh, we live, we die, we fall down. This post contains spoilers for all eight episodes of the HBO series We Are Who We Are. "Who We Are" is a song by American rock band Imagine Dragons. 1,000+ song search results for who we are . About We Are Family "We Are Family" is a song recorded by American vocal group Sister Sledge. Dan Savage, the original creator of the "It Gets Better" campaign, which Kesha participated in, stated that she and other music artists that wrote songs addressed to the gay community were vital in helping fans come to terms with their sexualities and identities. Production of the song was completed by Luke alongside Blanco and Ammo. With Jack Dylan Grazer, Jordan Kristine Seamón, Chloë Sevigny, Alice Braga. Just like the world is ours The music video for "We R Who We R" is presented as an underground party. [46] The video starts off with futuristic flashing lights. At some point in our lives, we have all heard phrases like, "Find your true voice," "Sing your own song," or "Dance to the rhythm of your own drum." The wheat flour that was distributed to the famine victims was different to the usual cereal we bought at the market. I'm just talkin' truth I'm telling you 'bout the shit we do We're Hawgood compared the song to the likes of Taylor Swift, Pink, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga, all of which "represent a new wave of young (and mostly straight) women who are providing the soundtrack for a generation of gay fans coming to terms with their identity in a time of turbulent and confusing cultural messages. Just like the world is ours "[12] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine called the track "infectious" and praised her honesty and sincerity on the track. We're tearin' it apart [29][30] On Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs and Pop chart, the song reached peaks of 27 and two, respectively. [46] Tanner Stransky from Entertainment Weekly was positive in his review of the video. 'Cause we are who we are Who we are, who we are It doesn't really matter What car you drive It's good to be alive 'Cause we are who we are Who we are, who we are There's beauty on the inside And so beautiful, whoa, whoa Yeah, yeah, yeah It doesn't really matter What you wear Let the people stare 'Cause we are who we are Who we are, who we are Part, pa-pa-pa-part The SDGs can change that, as … Ours, ou-ou-ou-ours DJ turn it up It's about damn time to live it up I'm so sick of being so serious It's making my brain delirious! I'm telling you 'bout the shit we do The song was released as the EP's lead single on October 22, 2010. Young, yo-yo-yo-young "Abracadabra" was inspired by Diana Ross and The Supremes. Beginning as the lead singer of The Commodores before launching his solo career in 1982, Richie is one of the most successful male recording artists of all-time, selling over 100 million records worldwide. Opening with a synth-infused backing and sounds interpreted as hand claps, Kesha opens the song by proclaiming, "Hot and dangerous if you're one of us, then roll with us 'Cause we make the hipsters fall in love". is a painting by French artist Paul Gauguin.The painting was created in Tahiti, and is in the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, Massachusetts, US.Viewed as a masterpiece by Gauguin, the painting is considered "a philosophical work comparable to the themes of the Gospels". Lyrics to 'We R Who We R' by Kesha. I'm just talkin' truth We are who we are! Who we are . After the release of the single on January 23, 2011, the song re-entered the chart at number one, selling in excess of 90,000 copies. Tour Update : The Adventures of Kesha and Macklemore Tour in 2018, NEW SONG: Shawn Mendes - "Wonder" - LYRICS, HOT SONG: BLACKPINK – "Lovesick Girls" - LYRICS, HOT SONG: Billie Eilish - "No Time To Die'" - LYRICS, 23 Boy Band Slow Jams That Made You Believe In Love, HOT SONG: 21 Savage x Metro Boomin - "My Dawg​" - LYRICS. In New Zealand, the song entered and peaked at number four in its first week on the chart. [26] The song was the 17th song in the history of the chart to debut at number one and became Kesha's fifth straight top-ten hit in the United States, and her third number one as well (second as a lead artist). You know we're superstars Got that glitter on my eyes, Stockings ripped all up the side [35] In Australia, "We R Who We R" debuted at number one on the chart on the issue date entitled November 17, 2010. This song is all about Jessie reassuring people that it’s okay to be sad sometimes, and it’s okay to cry about it, as long as you promise to stay true to who you are and not become somebody else. But Brian Little is more interested in moments when we transcend those traits — sometimes because our culture demands it of us, and sometimes because we demand it of ourselves. ), Tonight we're going hard Dumb, du-du-du-dumb [25], In the United States, "We R Who We R" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, selling over 280,000 digital copies. ", and one night before the song's first recording session, on January 21, 1985. "[7] Leah Greenblatt of Entertainment Weekly called the song a "companion piece" to Pink's "Raise Your Glass" citing their similar subject matter and close releases. It was written by Kesha, with Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Dr. Luke, Benny Blanco and Ammo. "Who We Be" is a song by American hip hop recording artist DMX, released as the second single from his fourth album The Great Depression (2001). "Kesha talks to EW about upcoming album 'Cannibal': 'It's fun as s--! Features Song Lyrics for Steve And Shawn's Who We Are album. It was the first song written and composed for the film by Mark Mancina, Opetaia Foa’i, and Lin-Manuel Miranda. "We R Who We R" was performed for the first time on the second season of The X Factor Australia on November 14, 2010. [38] The song has since been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of New Zealand (RIANZ) for sales of 15,000 units. [42] As of December 2011, the single has sold 326,000 copies in the United Kingdom. Numb, nu-nu-nu-numb Every weird thing about you is beautiful and makes life interesting. [9] Nitsuh Abebe from NY Magazine complimented the song's chorus and trance pop elements. What Are We? If you're one of us, then roll with us An entire generation of women found their voice in that song. [7] Lipshutz commented on the song's similarity to "Tik Tok", writing, "Instead of straying from the 'TiK ToK' formula, 'We R Who We R,' ... smartly maximizes [Kesha's] most appealing qualities." '[15], Alex Hawgood from The New York Times wrote that at first listen the song came across as another generic dance hit. An ex-con tries to get back custody of her son with the help of an idealistic young public defender and at the same time falls into a romantic fling with a traumatized former US soldier. "We Are Number One" is a song featured in "Robbie's Dream Team". [31][32] The song reached its 4 million sales mark in the United States in January 2014, her second song to reach that level. We'll be forever young We, the mankind, only seem to talk about health when it comes to emergencies, by which time, of course, it is rather late to act well for the global good in the long run. [6][7] Opening with a synth-infused backing and sounds interpreted as hand claps, Kesha opens the song by proclaiming, "Hot and dangerous if you're one of us, then roll with us 'Cause we make the hipsters fall in love". We connect a community of more than 200,000 families online through our Facebook page and Twitter channel . I'm just talkin' truth I'm telling you 'bout the shit we do We're "[22], In a separate publishing from The New York Times, David Browne criticized the song's overuse of processed vocals, writing that: "As heard on her current single 'We R Who We R' from her new mini-album, 'Cannibal,' Kesha has a thin, often computer-manipulated voice that recalls ’80s new-wave pop acts. Top Lyrics of 2011. Where Do We Come From? Two American teenagers come of age while living on an American military base in Italy. "[2], "We R Who We R" is an uptempo dance-pop song that uses a synth-heavy backing;[2] the song incorporates techno and electropop styles. (Let's go!) "[20] Steven Hyden from The A.V. [33] As of March 2016, the song has sold 4.1 million copies in the US. Dumb, du-du-du-dumb We help families who are approved to adopt search for children on our national photolisting and make inquiries directly to the children’s caseworkers. We were never welcome here We were never welcome here at all No. Young, yo-yo-yo-young The song also reached number one in the United Kingdom, Kesha's first number one solo single there, and topped the charts in Australia for three weeks. These days we live in, feel broken. The song is written in the key of C minor; Kesha's vocal range spans from the note of E♭4 to the note of E♭5. No war tomorrow, it's illusion. The Official Charts Company is based in County Hall, on the South Bank of the River Thames, in London. 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Directed by Matthew Newton. We're tearin' it apart With Julianne Nicholson, Zachary Quinto, Jess Weixler, Lea Thompson. Looking sick and sexyfied Then horn resounds the mighty hall. With this feat, the song became one of only ten songs to sell more than 300,000 copies in a single week more than once. "[5] She elaborated, "I was really affected by the suicides that have been happening, having been subject to very public hatred [myself]. [41] In the United Kingdom, "We R Who We R" entered the UK Singles Chart at position 95 on the issue dated January 8, 2011, and dropped off the chart the following week. NEW SONG: Shawn Mendes - "Wonder" - LYRICS; HOT SONG: BLACKPINK – "Lovesick Girls" - LYRICS (who you are) Brushing my hair, do I look perfect? DJ, turn it up Hyden reiterated his comments from the album review in his review of the song, but added that the song was sonically similar to her previous singles "Tik Tok" and "Take It Off", adding that on the song she "seems a little more self-aware, imploring each and every one of us to start 'dancing like we’re dumb.'". Psychologists like to talk about our traits, or defined characteristics that make us who we are. "[19] Rolling Stone's Will Hermes called the song "awesome. Two American teenagers come of age while living on an American military base in Italy. It is performed by Robbie Rotten, Bobby, Tobby, and Flobby.In late 2016, it became an Internet meme that spawned millions of remixes and helped raise money for Stefán Karl's cancer treatment.. On 11 December 2016, the actors who played Robbie's dream team performed the song live on Facebook. Say this is who we are. [53], In 2010, "We R Who We R" gained widespread support from the gay community. On the opposite end up the spectrum, Koski was critical of the song, criticizing her vocals with his consensus being that "I want to give every Kesha song an 'F' on principle, but objectively speaking, I know there are far worse songs out there, so let’s average out a subjective F and an objective C+ to a D+. DJ, turn it up 'Cause we make the hipsters fall in love What I'm going through is nothing compared to what they had to go through. 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We're dancing like we're dumb Recently Added. We beat and blazed our trail of red Till Odin gazed upon the dead Then horn resounds the mighty hall For those who fight, and those who fall For those who fight, and those who fall! The Steering Groups are convened t o develop core outcome domains within each of the streams of SONG – currently SONG-HD, SONG-Tx, SONG-Kids, SONG-PD, and SONG-PKD. For the performance she wore a mirrored body suit and a black leather jacket. Some promises really are made to be broken. And no, you don't wanna mess with us Ours, ou-ou-ou-ours We're sellin' our clothes, sleepin' in cars May horns resound the mighty hall. For those who fight, and those who fall. [8], Robert Copsey from Digital Spy gave the single five out of five stars. Created by Sean Conway, Paolo Giordano, Luca Guadagnino. DJ, turn it up But before “We Are the World” could achieve those feats, it had to be captured on tape—no simple feat considering the number of major recording artists slated to participate. Club, in the album review of Cannibal, wrote that her "let’s get fucking fucked-up" attitude on the track was a positive calling her "a complete and utter genius. Hawgood however praised the song for its hidden subtext intended to be a response to gay suicides. Got Jesus on my necklace [37] It's about damn time to live it up Top Lyrics of 2009. The video is presented as an underground party and has been described as showcasing a darker and sexier side of Kesha compared to previous videos. Looking sick and sexyfied Our bodies go numb, Numb, nu-nu-nu-numb Dumb, du-du-du-dumb Billboard Hot 100. "[14] In an album review of Cannibal, Newman referred to the song as a "great self-acceptance anthem. In the wake of news that bullying and harassment had led to multiple suicides of gay youth, Kesha wrote the song in hopes that it would become a pride anthem. It's a celebration of any sort of quirks or eccentricities. [13], Jocelyn Vena from MTV News gave the song a positive review, writing "[Kesha] has found a chart-topping formula, combin[ing] killer beats with lyrics about super-fun parties and hot pants. We're dancing like we're dumb [8] It has a basic sequence of Cm–Fm–E♭–A♭ as its chord progression. She stated that she was concerned with today's society, criticizing the fact that people have to hide themselves and pretend to be someone other than who they are. We are who we are! [51] Male background dancers surrounded the stage throughout the performance. Ours, ou-ou-ou-ours In We Are Who We Are, though, the line is but a throwaway one. "[11] Vena commented that, although the song was not groundbreaking and did not stray too far away from previous singles "Tik Tok" or "Take It Off", that hardly matters as "it's another uber-fun tune about how awesome it is to dance the night away" with an "inspired [message about] the recent rash of suicides among gay youth. The song's accompanying music video was directed by Hype Williams and was filmed in downtown Los Angeles. [7][8] Vocally, the song follows in the footsteps of Kesha's previous singles, as Kesha uses her talk-singing vocal style throughout the song. It also attained top-five positions on the Canadian, Japanese, and New Zealand charts. [26] The following week, the song dropped from number one to position five, as it sold another 220,000 copies. On the Mainstream Top 40 airplay chart the song rose in airplay 124%, when compared to the previous week, and jumped from 36 to 23 on that week's chart. DJ turn it up It's about damn time to live it up I'm so sick of being so serious It's making my brain delirious! The final scenes show Kesha dancing among fellow partygoers on a rooftop and smiling while singing "We R Who We R". The song is intended to inspire people to be themselves, and as a celebration of anyone deemed quirky or eccentric. 1s", "Nielsen Music: Canadian Update (November 5, 2010)", Australian-charts.com – Ke$ha – We R Who We R", "ARIA Charts – End Of Year Charts – Top 100 Singles 2010", Swedishcharts.com – Ke$ha – We R Who We R", "The Official Charts Advent Calendar: Day 3", "Ke$ha Spends More on Glitter Every Month Than Most People Spend on Rent". As the song's hook kicks in, Kesha is seen standing on the edge of a building; the music stops and Kesha stage jumps backwards off of the building's rooftop. He wrote, "we've never disputed that she carries it all off in a fashion that's frank, fearless and unashamedly fun." You know we're superstars, We are who we are! It’s not immediately clear how long the spot has been running or if there are other versions. [36] The song remained atop the charts for two weeks before dropping to the number two position. [43], The music video for the song was directed by Hype Williams and was filmed in downtown Los Angeles. Part, pa-pa-pa-part, You know we're superstars (French: D'où venons-nous ?Que sommes-nous ? The song has been compared to her debut single "Tik Tok" (2009), as it has a similar musical structure. List of Songs. She then turned the guitar around, revealing the word "hate" in black writing with a slash through it. Next, the “This is who we are” tagline appears in all caps followed by the NBC News logo. You know we're superstars Lyrics to 'We Are Golden' by MIKA: Teenage dreams in a teenage circus Running around like a clown on purpose Who gives a damn about the family you come from … [6] Melinda Newman of HitFix called the song "incredibly stupid, but it has the main ingredients to make it a global hit: an insistent beat and positive lyrics that promise to suspend time and keep us 'forever young,' or better yet, transport us back to a time when we felt like we were." Kesha, seen in a ponytail wearing gray and black makeup, chains, ripped stockings, and a sparkly one-piece leotard made of shards of broken glass, walks through the 2nd Street Tunnel with fellow partygoers. Through our mix of content and events, grassroots organizing, and our action platform, we are building a movement to end poverty. Who we are The SONG Initiative is led by an international 13-member Executive Committee who work in close collaboration with the Steering Groups, Expert Working Groups, Investigators and organisations worldwide. There is also a good chance these words have come from people who care about us and who want to help us find our way in the world with a deep sense of personal wellbeing, confidence and happiness. Tonight we're going hard [17] The Phoenix' Daniel Brockman felt that the song had a "lifting anthemic heft"[18] while Spin's Barry Walters said that with the song, "she sends out pride vibes to bullied gays. Kesha's vocals have been described as a talk-singing style that use layered Auto-Tune in some parts and vocoders. The song was originally recorded for the 2013 Soundtrack album The Hunger Games: Catching Fire – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, which serves as the official soundtrack to the 2013 American science-fiction adventure film The Hunger Games: Catching Fire.. © 2021 METROLYRICS, A RED VENTURES COMPANY. (Let's go! "[11] Jason Lipshutz from Billboard gave the song a positive review; he praised Dr. Luke's production and the song's chorus. [46] She is caught by the partygoers beneath her and the music resumes. [3][4], Kesha explained that she wanted the song to become a pride anthem; "I wanted to inspire people ... to be themselves. Ooooh, this is who we are, this is who we are, Ooooh, this is who we are. After being nominated for the 2011 Billboard Music Awards, Kesha elaborated on the song's initial inspiration. Song. "Who We Are" is a song by American alternative rock band Switchfoot, released on September 17, 2013, as the first track on the band's Fading West EP and one of two lead radio singles (alongside "Love Alone Is Worth the Fight")[1][2] promoting Switchfoot's ninth studio album, Fading West, which was released on January 14, 2014. The review concluded that the song "demonstrates that [Kesha] still has mileage left in her electro-pop sound as she gears up for her next album. We'll be forever young Newman referred to herself as one of the singer's biggest detractors, but wrote "I like one of her songs--or at least begrudgingly admire its crass charms. We're tearin' it apart. The power of the song, sung joyously in street marches, loudly ... second wave. Where Are We Going? Just like the world is ours The song peaked at number 60 on the Billboard Hot 100. Copyright: Writer(s): Jacob Hindlin, Lukasz Gottwald, Benjamin Levin, Joshua Coleman, Kesha Sebert Lyrics Terms of Use. [51] She then smashed the guitar into pieces, ending the performance. Some promises really are made to be broken. "Kesha 'Blows Some Stuff Up' For 'We R Who We R' Video Good-time girl says video for her first Cannibal single is 'a little bit sexy time. Hot and dangerous If you're one of us, then roll with us 'Cause we make the hipsters fall in love And we've got hot pants on and up It's making my brain delirious! Lyrics. Welcome to my revolution. [51] In 2011, Kesha embarked on her first headlining tour, the Get Sleazy Tour, where she performed "We R Who We R" alongside a cover of Beastie Boys track "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party! New Heart English Bible [A Song of Ascents.] [47][48] The scene features drag races and explosions in the background. Masterchef Australia Theme Song Lyrics.Main song words are Burning up in my heart like a flame like a fire shooting star In our souls we all know our dreams make us who we are. )", as a part of the concert's encore. 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