Behind the Chorus to “Call Me Maybe”

the fact that walk the moon- shut up and dance is on the list immediately gives it credibility

 

cool list, but mr. brightside is way too high.

 

Ocean Avenue should be way higher.

 

Was surprised I didn't see "All The Small Things" but then remembered Enema was released in 1999. Still slightly surprised Blink didn't make the list for something from TOYPAJ or Untitled.

 

First date woulda been perfect

 

Noooopppppe

 

Disagree with it being too high. The chorus and the description of it are perfect.

 

Strongly agree.

Strongly disagree.

 

Didn't expect this to be a controversial opinion...

I completely disagree lol. I don't see how Mr. Brightside is catchier than things like Empire State of Mind or The Middle (just to pick out a few of the top 10). Hell, I'd say Somebody Told Me is the catchier chorus if we're comparing Hot Fuss. The verses imo make Mr. Brightside the great song it is

 

Good to see JEW make the top 10.

 

Not sure how big they are in America, but this list definitely needs at least one Marianas Trench song. Josh Ramsay is a genius when it comes to writing choruses

 

wow I was going to say kelly clarkson since you've been gone should be on there and I found it sitting in the number 2 slot. amazing lol

 

Gonna have to respectfully disagree. I mean, I love the verses of that song, don't get me wrong. But come on, that chorus! "Open up my eager eyyyyyyes/cuz I'm Mr. Briiiiiightsiide." How is that not the best/most memorable part of the song? It's stuck in my head right now! Ha

 

This list is fascinating but it contains way too many recent songs. The bulk of the list is comprised of songs that have really stood the test of time. Some of the more recent choices, well, I personally doubt that they'll stand the test of time...but obviously...

Only time will tell.

 

"Mr. Brightside" seriously bugs me because almost the entire song is just one note. Literally. He barely sings anything outside of one note. The whole song. Just one note. One. Do I sound monotonous and redundant? So does he.

 

That was the first song that came to mind, or "I Miss You" (if Tom's "don't waste your time on me....." is considered the chorus, which I'm not entirely sure it is).

 

It's hard to say any of these are catchier than the next, haha. I started singing all of them in my head as I read along

 

CRJ is a great songwriter, which surprised me because initially (despite being obsessed with Call Me Maybe) I didn't realize she wrote her own stuff. That song definitely deserves a top spot. I spent a bit of time going to clubs (gay clubs, so maybe a different taste preference to certain types of music ) during the summer that song came out, and this song was always a banger.

I do agree that many of the older songs on the upper part of the list should be higher up. All the Things She Said for instance is a chorus I still hear people randomly singing all these years later.

 

I mean, apparently she had a lot of help from Josh Ramsay with that huge hit, but for the most part that's what I've heard.

 

Surprised I Write Sins didn't make it.

 

good call

 

nah i'm with you, Mr. Brightside is one of the weaker tracks on a decent stadium pop rock album.

glad to see Wrecking Ball and Since U Been Gone so high up here. and i guess i can't dispute Call Me Maybe at number 1. i'm on team pre-chorus and bridge for that song though. also, CRJ is 31 years old? holy shit

in my head though, i'm thinking, like, "where's Ballad of El Goodo? where's The Night they Drove Old Dixie Down? where's Sister Golden Hair?" before quelling my outrage cause it was 21st century

second the I Write Sins snub too

 

Bias, and completely subjective, but "Ocean Avenue" is far far too low on this list.

 

I think the monotonous vocal melody is actually part of the brilliance of the song. It breaks up the monotone at a few key moments that really compliment the chord progression, creating a really simple yet catchy melody that stands out among other pop rock bands.