Emily is Smiling

Here's this week's Top 5 review... but considering that the majority of the top 5 songs are the same as last week, I thought I'd go ahead and review the top 10 today.  If I don't have a review underneath a song, that means I've reviewed it before and you'll find the review either here or here.

1. THUMBS DOWN: "Born This Way" by Lady Gaga

2. THUMBS DOWN: "F**** You" by Cee Lo Green

3. ISH: "Grenade" by Bruno Mars

4. THUMBS DOWN: "I Need a Doctor" by Dr. Dre, featuring Eminem and Skylar Grey
Several artists contributed to this popular song, but I'm going to have to give it a thumbs down.  There is a ton of cussing in this song.  The f-word is used 10 times.  The s-word is used twice.  The a-word is used once.  Other derogatory terms like fa***t and bas**** are also used.  After listening to all of the swearing in this song, I almost felt like I needed to take a shower.  They're so filthy.  Overall, the song seems to be about someone who has been hurt, but it's filled with anger and bitterness.  I couldn't find anything uplifting about it. 

5. THUMBS UP: "Firework" by Katy Perry

6. THUMBS DOWN: "F***ing Perfect" by P!nk

7. THUMBS DOWN: "S&M" by Rihanna

8. THUMBS UP: "Never Say Never" by Justin Bieber, featuring Jaden Smith
Justin Bieber is not my style of music, but this song is clean, which is more than I can say about most of the songs on this top 10 list.  The song has a good message, although it kind of contradicts itself.  Never say never? He just said it twice. ;)  But the lyrics encourage kids to stand up for what they believe and strive to achieve their dreams, which is commendable.  "I will never say never.  I will fight till forever.  Whenever you knock me down, I will not stay on the ground.  Pick it up, pick it up... and never say never." 

Jaden Smith raps the bridge of this song and is adorable.  "No pun intended, but was raised with the power of Will."  Ha!  The song also mentions a Bible reference at one point.  "I gotta be the best, and yes, we're the flyest.  Like David and Goliath, I conquered the giant."  Overall, the song seems encouraging and inspiring to young kids and to all of you teenage girls reading this blog who secretly (or not so secretly) love Justin Bieber.

9. THUMBS DOWN: "Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)" by Enrique Iglesias, featuring Ludacris and DJ Frank E

10. THUMBS DOWN: "Black and Yellow" by Wiz Khalifa