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unapologeticallyzayn · 10 months

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I still think the promo wasn't clever tho. Bradford is zayn's hometown what they did there wasn't promo, it's not a big town people there already know zayn and it's not a tourist destination no one outside of bradford (and zayn's fans who already follow him on socials) saw what happened there, i think it was more something zayn wanted to do out of fond memories. Even the billboard stuff isn't enough on it's own, it's not the first time he got billboards, maybe not as many but he still had them, that's more something people will distractly look at it's not a motivation to listen to the actual song, fans did a better/more useful promo by asking to many reactors on youtube to make a video about the song. The social media was a good start considering his presence online sucked before but if they want people,as in gp, to actually listen to him they needed to pay for less billboards and posters around and more for big plylists on spotify and of course big radios even booking him radio interviews would've been a better move (at least for capital and i heart radio) but till now they did none of that. Zayn was away from the radar for so long that they need to bring interest about him again, i'm not saying it's easy partly for rca and partly for zayn's fault too the situation now it's not the best, they can't just put something out and hope for the best, zayn has not the same support of taylor swift for example,( who still by the way went on tv shows/made an appearance to one of 1975 conerts ecc) to promote her last album. What they need to do is something more similar to what Niall Horan's team did, booking him different radios/podcasts ecc interviews, giving him good playlisting and getting constantly his songs on radios, another very good thing they're doing his making him do a festival summer tour, to that add his place as judge on the voice and you'll see how clever their promo is compared to zayn's one.

Yeah, for real Zayn's stans went all out! They really came through for him.

Oh definitely Z needs to do more physical interviews and just keep the GP's mind on him but that also depends what they've all agreed on.

His interview on CHD was a HUGE, MASSIVE step for him, so when it comes to physical interviews, I guess we gotta give this time.

Also Niall and Zayn have different personalities so they really cant plan for Z what they did for Niall.

I've seen Zayn on soooo many playlists though, which ones do you think are better for him?

#And there's also a possibility Z doesnt care about any of this😭#zayn #and promo #playlisting #interviews

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shippingalongnicely · 2 years

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This pic bc I love it as he was so beautiful and alive at this performance ❤

I've seen a number of posts saying Louis' management sucks, they never promote him, don't take advantage of opportunities for him etc ... I don't want to address his team as I don't really know anything about this, but I have been thinking more generally about Louis and fame and his visible presence and have come up with a few ideas I've been wondering about ...

After the insanity that was 1D, their ridiculous schedule, the presumed stunts, the possibly mercurial nature of his (hopefully real relationship) with H, maybe Louis didn't want to be involved with all of that craziness and pressure again (tho fingers crossed he and H are still going strong).

Once he was free from Syco and what looked to me like deliberate suppression of him as an artist was over, maybe he wanted to let his music filter out and let it organically reach people without using the full-on media circus I reckon he'd come to despise.

He's always been good at using social media, and it seems to me his fan base has only grown via the various platforms.

He seems more interested in an independent approach to music promotion and distribution and his Spotify plays, livestream concert subscriptions (Guinness Record baby!!), success of the afhf and quickly sold out world tour gigs imho indicate that this approach isn't failing him.

I'm not saying The Gods Above haven't been actively working against him, and I suspect he's made enemies in high places in the industry with his take no bullshit approach, but I would not be at all surprised if he's trying to set up a new paradigm in the industry, and if so, more power to him!

#Louis #Louis Tomlinson #music industry #media circus #independent artists #cunning plan #alternative paradigm #re-write the script #world domination #devious and stealthy little pumpkin

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kpopnonous · 4 years

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NOTE: the pictures used here will be of different girls because I want all types of female readers, all different races and culture to feel comfortable reading my works.

Y/N - Your Name

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After scrolling through Instagram and watching a few videos I decided to interact with my fans by streaming, but I couldn't pick between Outlast and Resident Evil. I went on twitter and asked them.

Wait. . . is that, that one dude from BTS? I scroll through his profile to see that it was him.

I've only ever listened to there music once or twice, never really got deep into the whole Kpop music and fandom.

Damn the poor boy can't like someone's tweet without being shipped.

I decided to do his request and play outlast, as I've seen a few of my favourite Youtubers play the game and gave it high reviews.

I only shake my head. These people are extra. The dude just wanted to comment on someone's profile.

'Maybe I should give him a message after I finish?' I thought to myself

I started setting up to play the game.

"Hey guys, so seeing as my music video became #1 on both the Spotify and Top Billboard I decided to stream to thank you for supporting me! So today we are going to play outlast because who doesn't love to shit their pants and see weird people getting killed?!" I said with a smile. I loaded the game and feel like backing out already.

I saw the dude from the screen go inside the creepy house

"See this is why I don't understand people, you see a scary looking house and you INSTANTLY go inside, like that doesn't make any sense. It's like he has a death wise." I exclaimed.

I looked at the comments section and read a few of them out loud.

" ' He's a reporter that's why' Not me, I ain't going there, you're crazy if I'm gonna risk my life for that!"

I kept playing until I saw a few naked men

"What the fuck? WHY IS THERE NAKED MEN CHASING ME THO?! THIS IS WACK AS FUCK! Yo-yo yo-yo, where the fuck do I hide? Sorry sorry for cursing but I'm not going to die today satan!" I shouted at the computer.

I kept playing for 2 more hours until I got tired of it.

"Okay guys, I had enough of this bull, I'll play some other time. Hope you guys enjoyed this video and please keep supporting me! You guys make me feel like we are actually a family the way we comfort and support each other. See you guys next week!" I said happily as I ended the stream and shut down my computer.

'Yeah after the game you picked that nearly made me shit my pants'

Dude seems nice. Maybe I should follow him and try to talk to him more?' I questioned myself but still did it.

Maybe this will make his night better?

After I've liked a few messages I decided to go offline and started watching Riverdale. A few of my fan recommended this show to me and I was excited about the first two seasons until I got to season 3. I did not enjoy the crazy madness that took place.

After a few more episodes I decided to sleep since I have a busy day tomorrow.

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not, but let me know! .

After a few more episodes I decided to sleep since I have a busy day tomorrow.

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So I made this because I've been wanting to start back writing, yes this is somewhat a new account. I had one before but wanted a fresh start. I'd see some Social Media types of books and there isn't much talking so idk if you guys are fine with this or not, but let me know! Personally I don't like how this came out but eh

Jungkook x Reader

(This was supposed to be a BTS x Reader)

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flowersinmytimemachine · 5 years

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The German song that mentions Mclennon

Okay so as I've already said, there is a song in German that names John, Paul and also Yoko Ono. They are only mentioned in the chorus but concerning the topic of the song I think it is worth talking about.

The song is called "Kogong" by Mark Forster. (Sollten das hier deutschsprachige Leute lesen, bitte tötet mich nicht :D)

Here is the official music video:

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1. About the singer

Mark Forster is a 35-year-old German Singer-Songwriter. He had his first major hit in 2014 and ever since has been able to become one of Germanys most famous pop singers. He is known for his catchy and easy-going tunes. Most of the songs talk about love, self-confidence or just having a good time.

Just like many people, I know a bunch of his songs without really being a fan. They just play his hits on the radio ALL THE TIME. Despite his fame, some people say that his songs literally sound more or less the same. (If you want to get a better idea of his usual sound, some of my favourites are: "Flash mich", "Au revoir", EFF- "Stimme")

Why am I telling you all of this? Well, "Kogong" is quite the opposite of that. Maybe you could hear that this song sounds rather melancholic and slow. And guess what? That piano that you can hear in the background? Yep, that's Pauls piano. Mark Forster literally flew to London just to record this song at Abbey Road Studios. He says:

"We recorded 'Kogong' at Abbey Road Studios, in Studio 2, where the Beatles made all their records. And the piano that you can hear in 'Kogong' is the same piano that Paul Mccartney played 'Let It Be' on. That was quite special for me and my band and I think you can hear that the old Beatles spirit somewhat comes through in it."

Kogong came out in 2017. It was released on the only album by Forster that has an overall more serious sound. So what exactly is "Kogong" about?

2. The lyrics

Here are two pictures, one with the German lyrics and one with a translation by me.

When you read the lyrics, you will probably see that it is kinda hard to understand, especially after only one listen. Quite a few phrases don't seem to make a lot of sense. Well German audiences were not so happy either with this piece. Some said that the melody is good even though nobody was used to this kind of song by Forster. But the comments online seem to share the same opinion on the text: Forster probably only wanted to show that he is also able to write more intellectual sounding songs. Many just view it as avantgardist crap. Then again the video has 20 Mio views on YouTube and is currently his 6th most listened to song on Spotify so 🤔

But now about the interesting stuff. How could ANYONE who knows at least the slightest bit about Mclennon not stumble across this line:

"I am fucking Yoko Ono. My heart is Paul and John."

My heart is Paul and John? Yes Mark, I couldn't have said it any better myself. So ever since this song came out, I was curious what all these confusing lyrics could mean. Where is the connection between this one line and the rest of the song? What did Mark Forster say about it?

3. Interpretation

Here is a statement by Forster:

"Kogong is the sound of the heart when it's listening. The song is about small and big things that my heart told me but that I kind of couldn't really hear. I really hope that I'll be able to pay more attention to it in the future, so maybe this song is my new start."

So the subject of the song is not really able to listen to its heart. Furthermore, the lyrics hint on multiple topics and problems that the person has to face:

Being not happy at all, maybe even depressed ("you're not fine, you're only half-way fine"), this could also suggest that the subject has to keep up a facade while suffering inside

Problems in a relationship, marriage or even having an affair ("what you still want from her", "you hug eachother for far too long")

Self-image, Self-acceptance ("Wherever you are, you will always be yourself", "you need your peace")

The above mentioned quote says that this is a personal song. Another time he said that he realised that he wanted to become a singer while walking on the Road to Santiago (hence the line about hiking).

In another interview he stated that he tries to write in the same way as he thinks minus the rhymes. Overall short phrases which came to his mind.

So in concern of listening to ones heart: The lyrics suggest that the subject is not only unable to listen to its heart but rather actively ignores it due to outer circumstances. ("I don't want to hear a thing and am beating my chest like King Kong.").

Seems like there is a constant dispute between the heart and the subject. Which finally leads us to the line:

"I am fucking Yoko Ono, my heart is Paul and John."

How could a seemingly average pop singer connect a song about inner conflicts, love and self-image to John, Paul and Yoko Ono??

Well Forster said that he literally grew up with the Beatles and that they influenced him deeply. But to connect specific names to this topic, he couldn't only have been enjoying their songs. He has to know about their history and especially about their break-up. I've read a few opinions that "John" is only in there because it rhymes with "Kogong". So if he came up with that name and him being a Beatles fan, maybe the association to John Lennon isn't that far off. But why "fucking Yoko Ono"? Mark says:

"Yoko Ono is often accused of breaking up* the Beatles. And sometimes that's how I feel about my heart: Yoko Ono brings me and my heart apart." (*literally bringing apart)

?Eh?

Tbh that's hella confusing. I think he was kinda joking tho since he also states that the "fucking" is in there because of that British town. Which obviously makes no sense. Since Forster is serious about the rest of the song, its almost like he doesn't really want to talk about the true meaning of that line.

I mean the "John" could have suited only as a filler word at first. But I just don't think that other songwriters would automatically then connect that to Yoko Ono and especially Paul. Furthermore John and Paul form an unity here in the symbol of the heart. Despite the songs topic that's just such an romantic association.

Of course the average listener could easily say that this is all random nonsense. But for me who is genuinely interested in the Beatles/ Mclennon, this line doesn't seem out of context.

So if we take the lyrics of Kogong seriously, Mark Forster connects difficult romantic relationships and listening to your heart with John and Paul. Btw I know that Yoko didn't break up the Beatles, but Mark Forster is only talking about the infamous accusation of such. And even if he's only referring to the rumored breakup, wouldn't it be Beatles VS Yoko or Beatles VS John and Yoko? No, Mark Forster has to put John and Paul on one side and due to the metaphor with the heart, they together are portrayed as something pure, something romantic.

4. Conclusion

Well I can't really break the song down to every little phrase and its possible meaning. I think this post is already long enough 😅

Nevertheless "Kogong" by Mark Forster talks about conflicts with the inner-self concering love or becoming the person that you really are. All of this is quite explicitely connected to John and Paul (and Yoko) in the peak line of the chorus. (Just the way Forster sings this part is so...honest and amazing..). In my opinion, Mark Forster implies a really close (possible even romantic) connection between Paul and John while being put up against Yoko.

Shipping Mclennon or viewing their relationship as very close/romantic is often connected with horny teenagers on social media who make up crazy theories to satisfy their own desires. But here we have a man in his 30s who seemingly hints on similar ideas concerning their relationship in one of his most famous songs. And I know that this is not the first time that pop culture mentions their connection in that way but its actually the first very serious approach that I know of.

And maybe I am really reading too much into all of this. ( I mean I'm a Mclennon shipper after all lol) But in the end we still have a man who flew all the way to London just to sing-scream "I am fucking Yoko Ono, my heart is Paul and John" at Abbey Road Studios and I think that's pretty cool.

If you finished this mess till the end, thank you so much and let me know your opinion on it! ☺️🙌

(Sorry for any writing mistakes and I also have the sources of the quotes at hand, but obviously they are in German)

#mclennon #john lennon #paul mccartney

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jeena-aesthetic · 6 years

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this isn't yourself at all. do all the questions.

wow you’re right, i definitely did not just ask myself to answer all the questions because i’m bored as shit. how’d you know?

Spotify, SoundCloud, or Pandora? I pay for Spotify premium and I’m a broke college student, that’s how much I love Spotify

is your room messy or clean? ....yes. an organized mess.

what color are your eyes? a shade of blue, varies from very blue to like a gray-blue

do you like your name? why? yeah i like it bc it’s kinda common as people know it and it’s on personalized stuff but not common enough where you can’t go a day without seeing someone who has the same name as you

what is your relationship status? i’ve got a boy but he hasn’t talked to me at all today ??? so ???? that may change (i’m slightly kidding, it’s literally fine but like i need validation so i will just stress in silence)

describe your personality in 3 words or less funny, worrisome, precise

what color hair do you have? dirty blonde

what kind of car do you drive? color? hyundai, black

where do you shop? mostly online, but target has become my main store

how would you describe your style? you tried to look nice and it kinda worked or it’s a miracle you put pants on today... no inbetween

favorite social media account either twitter or instagram

what size bed do you have? my one at home is a full but the ones at college are twin xl

any siblings? 2

if you can live anywhere in the world where would it be? why? probably somewhere in europe, probably like spain or norway or something. it’s really beautiful there and i mean you still get snow but it’s not fucking freezing so it’s a win win

favorite snapchat filter? i don’t really use filters i just use bitmojis

favorite makeup brand(s) i know nothing about makeup lol

how many times a week do you shower? i mainly shower every other day, if not more than that so it depends

favorite tv show? one tree hill made me emo and i’m currently rewatching glee so

shoe size? fuck if i knew, you try the shoes on and if they fit you buy them

how tall are you? fuck if i know, probably like 5′7″ or 5′8″

sandals or sneakers? sandals probs

do you go to the gym? hahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

describe your dream date currently i am in the christmas mood so like if jake came down and we went to the rotary lights i’d cry tears of joy

how much money do you have in your wallet at the moment? likeeeeeeeee $40 I think ? doesn’t really matter

what color socks are you wearing? orange

how many pillows do you sleep with? one

do you have a job? what do you do? lol no not yet, i’m gonna get a summer job working at a dog daycare tho

how many friends do you have? like 2

whats the worst thing you have ever done? hold on to things i shouldn’t have

whats your favorite candle scent? I LOVE CANDLES LITERALLY ANYTHING

3 favorite boy names meh

3 favorite girl names too much thinking

favorite actor? i feel like i’m obligated to say channing tatum but that ain’t even true... probably david tennant

favorite actress? emma watson probs

who is your celebrity crush? why does no one come to mind anymore....sad

favorite movie? Mean girls or pitch perfect... or high school musical. actually no LEMONADE MOUTH

do you read a lot? whats your favorite book? the last book i read was for my anthropology class and it was all about pregnancy and babies... i don’t really wanna read books for a while now

money or brains? theoretically with brains should also come money.....so brains

do you have a nickname? what is it? they called me jeena in high school... hence the url

how many times have you been to the hospital? probably the one time when i was born in one

top 10 favorite songs ain’t nobody got time for that... my spotify username is nikna40 tho

do you take any medications daily? nope

what is your skin type? (oily, dry, etc) yes

what is your biggest fear? drowning

how many kids do you want? like two probably

whats your go to hair style? um. washing my hair and whatever happens, happens

what type of house do you live in? (big, small, etc) both are fairly big and almost like farmhousy

who is your role model? me bitch

what was the last compliment you received? i take each like on my tweets as a compliment

what was the last text you sent? okie

how old were you when you found out santa wasn’t real? i mean i’ve suspected it since i was like 4... da fuck who just comes into our house and knows exactly what we want ??? why won’t i hear our cows mooing at the reindeer ???

what is your dream car? my current car but with automatic locks and cruise control

opinion on smoking? FUCK IT THAT’S THE ONE THING I CAN’T TOLERATE WHO THOUGHT THAT WAS A GOOD IDEA

do you go to college? lol yah

what is your dream job? marrying rich and becoming a housewife

would you rather live in rural areas or the suburbs? rural

do you take shampoo and conditioner bottles from hotels? no that shit ain’t good

do you have freckles? yes

do you smile for pictures? yes

how many pictures do you have on your phone? too many

have you ever peed in the woods? um no

do you still watch cartoons? um no

do you prefer chicken nuggets from Wendy’s or McDonalds? CULVERS CHICKEN TENDERS

Favorite dipping sauce? ranch

what do you wear to bed? literally the clothes i wore all day if i didn’t wear jeans

have you ever won a spelling bee? noep

what are your hobbies? crying. jk looking at memes, watching netflix, making playlists, photography

can you draw? HA no

do you play an instrument? i played saxophone in high school, kinda wanna learn ukulele and piano

what was the last concert you saw? gavin degraw

tea or coffee? tea

Starbucks or Dunkin Donuts? um neither

do you want to get married? at some point

what is your crush’s first and last initial? JN

are you going to change your last name when you get married? if it has a nice ring to it probably

what color looks best on you? yellow or like turquoise

do you miss anyone right now? kinda :/

do you sleep with your door open or closed? closed

do you believe in ghosts? yes

what is your biggest pet peeve? WHEN YOU LIVE WITH BOYS AND THEY CAN’T LEARN TO PUT THE TOILET SEAT DOWN. OR WHEN PEOPLE PUT IN TOILET PAPER THE WRONG WAY

last person you called` kirstie probs

favorite ice cream flavor? cookie dough

regular oreos or golden oreos? da fuck are golden oreos

chocolate or rainbow sprinkles? rainbow

what shirt are you wearing? a shirt

what is your phone background? whatever the default was. lot of diamonds.

are you outgoing or shy? still kinda shy

do you like it when people play with your hair? YES

do you like your neighbors? they aight

do you wash your face? at night? in the morning? yes, in the morning

have you ever been high? lol no

have you ever been drunk? lol yes

last thing you ate? christmas cookie

favorite lyrics right now nothing really comes to mind atm

summer or winter? summer

day or night? day

dark, milk, or white chocolate? white chocolate

favorite month? september

what is your zodiac sign libra

who was the last person you cried in front of? my boi

#Anonymous

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