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Post by Daniel on Oct 31, 2018 20:38:34 GMT 1
 FINAL CHALLENGE
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Post by Callum on Nov 1, 2018 1:48:41 GMT 1
courtesy of Dennis, from the saddest songs threadFRIEDA LIVÊRIE'S FINAL STATEMENT First of all, I would like to thank everyone for a great season! I really liked a lot of the songs sent in general myself, and although the Wo(r)kroom seemed a bit angsty at times, everyone was overall lovely and honestly, this season wouldn't be as good as it was without you all. Special thanks go to:- Daniel, for the concept obviously and his absolutely fantastic hosting, I don't think I've ever seen someone put in so much effort and, honestly, no level of praise will ever be enough. Fantastic as per usual  - The judges, as without them I wouldn't be here for their wonderful presence and expertise- Phoebe Struts, for being my biggest fan, a member of Team Phoeda and Rihanna and for not knowing Mamma Mia 2 released this summer- Cake Fart$, for being a member of Team Rihanna who was absolutely robbed for sending a good song- Delilah Grace, for being the most draggable contestant thus far given she's literally an inflatable made of latex- Colleen Green, for "I did not try to drag anyone," and for trying to drag people simultaneouslyBefore I go on to my statement on why I should win, I'd like to use this week as one final opportunity to use DSR as a platform for conveying myself - which is funnily enough the theme of this final challenge. That's the remarkable thing about DSR - people get to send many songs they like and have an opportunity to get their voices heard AND listened to, which actually doesn't happen very often in song contests.No bonus points for guessing which artist I was ever going to use for a challenge like this, but there are too many fitting songs of theirs. And to be honest, I am still stuck between 6 songs of theirs - but if I had to choose a song that represents me:Beach House | PPP PPP is a song I chose for three reasons: the first (and one I already touched on) is that I am not leaving DSR without sending my favourite band of all time - one that's been there for me in every situation possible. Victoria and Alex deserve nothing but absolute praise and worship for they are the two most perfect human beings in this world.
The next reason is that PPP, despite not being an extro itself, is a perfectly fitting song to end my run in the aesthetic sense. The song begins as a mellow dream pop melody and crescendos up to this idyllic psychedelic mayhem. (You should see it live, it's even better)
The third and overarching reason is that this song holds such a personal meaning to me that it's unreal. Although PPP itself is a song about love in the romantic aspect, it doesn't mean that to me - and never has - although it does share many common themes: bonding, trust.... devotion. What follows might be the snowflakiest and riskiest thing I have ever posted to be honest, but it's worth getting it out now as I may never have another chance to do it again.
swimming pool (x4) indigo deep blue deep blue:
Out in the heartland
I looked into your eyes
And I asked:
Are you ready?
Ready for this life?
Did you see it coming?
It happened so fast
Timing was perfect
Water on glass Maybe I felt invincible when I figuratively and indirectly asked to go the extra mile. It felt right at the time, and I guess it felt right for them too, or I was just gullible and naïve. But it all seemed well - I couldn't have "asked" at a better time and I don't think things could have been better than they were, even if they weren't entirely perfect. But then again, what is?
Like tracing figure eights
On ice in skates, oh well
And if this ice should break
It would be my mistake
A potential risk that always lingers in my mind - due to either my anxious disposition or the fact that I was walking on eggshells the whole time - is that everything will fall apart, and that scares me to death and back. But regardless of how everything would fall apart, I can't and won't antagonise the other person. Have they done things - and me - wrong? Yes. But I'll somehow find a way to blame myself for it. Or maybe it was me who was doing wrong the whole time, who knows.Between the cities
Between the thrills
There's something inside you
That doesn't sleep well The thing I've always been good at is being able to tell if something is wrong before it even becomes wrong. I don't think I've acted in most cases for my own sake, but my perception is still pretty good. Same goes for knowing when other people aren't what they used to be. Just because I don't speak up about it doesn't mean I am oblivious to the change. I feel it, and that's why I don't do anything about it.
Despite trying my hardest to revive what is already dying, even by doing what the lyrics suggest, I've come to acknowledge there's nothing more I can do in silence to repair what's left.
It won't last forever
Or maybe it will
The white clothes they gave you
You wear them so well
Someone once told me
In love, that you must
Place all you're given
In infinite trust The truth is that what exists is no longer mutual, but a state of uncertainty that has ripped me apart, although I know that's my own problem. I take things too seriously. One day I'll feel as though everything is beautiful - that the white clothes suit - and the next day, the littlest thing that doesn't even relate to me will happen and the white clothes become a disguise. I'm unable to trust - something that goes back a long way - and maybe that's why all of this is a mess, or maybe I've deluded myself into believing there is a mess when there isn't.
And to contextualise and metaphorise all of the above - the whole second half of the song pretty much outlines how it all feels. Like a desperate plea wanting to know how it came to be like this, and if there's anything that can be done to restore what once was to its heyday.
So... how does this song represent me? To summarise everything I've discussed:
I'm a delicate soul. I want to be the best person I can be for anyone, but all too often something happens and I end up wondering what on earth it means. I want things to be amazing, and I often shove all the problems to the back of my mind, but it's getting to a point now where I cannot deny everything's falling apart. I'm now at that make or break situation where I need to move on and learn how to trust again, or stay stuck in something that will eventually make me hit rock bottom.
I guess I'm also strong enough in the sense that I managed to post this lmaooo.
*~May I never touch upon this subject ever again and live a happy life~*
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Statistically, I've done better than any other queen, like... ever, which feels really strange. With a gorgeous and unprecedented +11 in the DoB and 4 main challenge wins under my belt (poor Weedy got her first caress), it's safe to say that I've understood and played the game as it's meant to be played. Moreover, I managed to stay true to myself by sending songs I liked (yes, that includes Sledgehammer) every week, and my choices have been heavily independent in the sense that I didn't ever feel the urge to ask anyone how well a song would do etc.. I always had faith in my choices - some of which you wouldn't expect to be sent to a contest - and I'm glad that faith paid off.
I took a little stumble in week 5, but what matters most is that I managed to recover from that - and even managed to win another 2 weeks afterwards. It shows that I am able to use my mistakes and develop a new and fresh approach to the game with them. I've also worked efficiently in a team: Team Phoeda will forever remain iconic and even though we didn't achieve the result we wanted in Team Rihanna, it is undeniable that we collaborated really well and that we chose our songs in high spirits.
Do I have any regrets? Absolutely not. I'm just really glad that I'm in the final 3 with two queens who deserve this just as much as I do. Junglepu$$y and Delilah are two amazing competitors - but in reality, you forget you're competing against them really but rather sharing songs together.
Once again, thank you all for an amazing season. I've discovered some true gems, broadened my horizons and learned a huge deal about contest playing - although to walk out of here with the crown rewarded for my hard work and effort put into my run here in DSR would be absolutely fantastic. |
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Post by Alper on Nov 1, 2018 20:24:45 GMT 1
  FINAL CHALLENGE
we made it gays!
Before I reveal my pick for the final challenge, I want to talk about my adventure in Daniel's Song Race so far.
I actually never expected to come so far in the competition! When I saw that I was casted in the line-up, I was extremely happy to represent myself with my songs and showcase my musical taste a bit. Hopefully it has paid off, and it's certain that I had an amazing time.
Miss Daniel, thank you for giving us all a chance to shine our own light to the world! I have to thank you a lot, as you've helped me overcome my fear of socializing in the forum, as I always felt that i was an outsider to the community, and thought that I'd be ignored because of that. Although, that is definitely a wrong idea, as this place has probably been the most welcoming environment in my entire life, considering the fact that I have been bullied a lot in my childhood, and I felt like this world meant nothing to me. Joining the forums was possibly the best decision I've ever made in my entire life, and I am so glad to be with all of you, ily all
My fellow top3 queens, I have had some spectacular moments with you, we shall not forget our queens that are sadly not here though! We have showcased our talents each week, and I really believe that each one of you have something common in your way, just like me being a fat pink balloon 
I shall not keep you waiting right?
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THE LYRICS
Eh mamá, me quiero matar
Hey mom, I want to kill myself
El mundo se va a la mierda
The world is going to hell
Y no he hecho nada
And I haven't done anything yet
Me dicen "Nada puedes tú hacer"
They say "There's nothing you can do"
"Sólo puedes entenderte a ti"
You can just understand yourself
"Y ahora esfuérzate por ser feliz"
"Now do your best to be happy"
Me siento tan loco
I feel so crazy
Y creo que estoy un poco loco
And I think I'm a little bit insane
Eh mamá, dime la verdad
Hey mom, tell me the truth
¿Qué es esta locura?
What is this madness?
¿Es real o me imaginé este infierno?
Is it real or I have imagined myself this underworld?
Este malinche va a matarme
This betrayal is going to kill me
Esta historia va a repetirse
This story is going to repeat itself
El mundo se va a la mierda
The world is going to hell
Y no sabes si te toca a ti
And you don't know if it will happen to you
Me siento tan loco
I feel so crazy
Y creo que estoy un poco loco
And I think I'm a little bit insane
Un instante y la vida se va
An instant and life fades away
En la tarde eterna que nos prometimos
In the endless afternoon we promised to ourselves
Tienes ritmo en el corazón
You have the beat in your heart
Pero te falta lo demás
But you're missing the rest
Me siento tan-, oh oh oh
I feel so-, oh oh oh
Y creo que-, oh oh oh
And I think that-, oh oh oh
Me siento tan-
I'm feeling so
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na, oh oh
(Me siento)
I'm feeling
Na na na, na na na
Na na na, na na na, oh oh
Me siento tan
I'm feeling so
Na na na, na na na
na na na na na
Loco
Crazy
I have decided that we should have some fun before ending this splendid season. The main reason I feel like "Locura" represents me is that I actually relate to the lyrics a lot, and delivers it quite nicely with a catchy tune and an amazing music video.
Hey mom, I want to kill myself
The world is going to hell
And I haven't done anything yet
They say "There's nothing you can do"
You can just understand yourself
Now do your best to be happy
There were times that I felt like the world is ending for me, and that I don't belong here. Flashbacks to 2 weeks ago, I opened up to someone for the first time about my parental issues, and it has always been a flaw in my life. I tried to hold on to this adventure and keep along with it, but I sometimes felt like just giving up. Thank god I didn't.
My struggles helped me get here to be honest. No one has a perfect life, everyone in the world has scars that hurt them time to time, memories that make you feel vulnerable, and people that make you feel weak. I just want everyone to not forget that, you are a human being, and you deserve the best in this world, everyone does.
Hopefully I haven't been too emotional, as Frieda Liveria's face looks disgusting when she cries. She sounds like a pig while doing that. So, don't cry hunny!
Okay... Why should I be crowned as winner?
My run in this season has been almost steady, with 2 challenge wins and 6 "high" placements. As I said, I am still shocked that I've made it this far, it feels so great to understand that I have redeemed myself with my song choices, and hopefully, made an impact on someone.
On the other hand, I feel like I was one of the most diverse queens in the competition, by sending songs in the Sakhan, Japanese, and now Spanish languages, and genre-wise, varying from pop to indie, to alternative music.
Me ending in the bottom 2 in Week 7 with one of my favourite songs of all times, made me think if I would succeed in this contest. Apparently, it did! The sing-off eventually ended in a double shantay, for the second time in the DSR history, previously being in a Season 2 sing-off that my dearest friend Madame Sheila stayed in the competition. That is actually a really nervous situation, and I'm so glad my efforts paid off in the challenges that I have participated in.
I have 2 very strong and statistically better competitors standing next to me, but I feel like I have a chance, if not, I was still so glad to be in this season.
Plastic bitch for the win! xx
Echoing my words from last week;
Bitch I am pumped up, ain't no runner-up
Air compressed, no detected stress
Made in China, just a few cents
The plastic queen presents
Grace to SNATCH.
Counting wins like THAT.
Hair so thick, songs so slick
Sounding mythical, made it clear
The winner is found, my dear
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Post by Eke on Nov 1, 2018 21:30:22 GMT 1
Junglepu$$yGuess who's arrived, yeah I'm that bitch nowFirstly I want to thank each and every one of you who has been a part of this season, either as a contestant or a judge, for making this season as fun as it has been. Big up Daniel obviously for making this season probably the most entertaining season yet, and completely upping the production value as well. I'm just incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be here still, after 12 weeks.
Being in the final with Miss Liverie and Miss Grace is also an honour, as both of them have been amazing throughout this entire season, both song-wise and as people. I couldn't have asked for a better top 3 to be a part of. Let's Eat Grandma - "I Will Be Waiting"LyricsThe feeling when your head gets
You'll know it when your head gets real
So feel it in the best way
And call it when the moment's revealed
And then you'll let your chest breathe and your head stream
And make headway for your day dreams
And there's thinking, you'd try to excavate the feelings but they'd stay in
It's like the rhythm of the beat is just a feeling
But there's no need to feel the way that it does
When you're running and you feel so above it
And there's reason why we are redone
So pull yourself into the wind and say
I will be waiting for you, ah
I will be waiting for you, ah
It's late
But I will keep waiting for you
It's late
But I will be waiting
So pull yourself together now, pull it all together now
Open up your head until your tears are streaming out
And they’ll be people in the line up, spinning safely round in cycles
Then our hands are at the corner of your desk until the ink runs out
And then you'll see yourself in the mirror of the pearls
With people singing out like that's the way, 'cause that's the way
Now all your leaves will change with season
Count to eight to hear the gleaming
Be prepared 'cause when you see it
Everything will start competing
And I will be waiting for you, ah
I will be waiting for you, ah
It's late
But I will keep waiting for you
It's late
But I will be waiting
I will be waiting for you
And for the first time, this is the first time
I will be waiting for you
And for the first time, this is the first time (it's figured out)
I will be waiting for you
And for the first time, this is the first time
I will be waiting for you
And for the first time, this is the first time (it's figured out)
And for the first time, this is the first time
And for the first time, this is the first time (it's figured out) I have chosen this song because I feel like for me it carries an important meaning. It's a song that really focuses on change and how to embrace it - "I Will Be Waiting" - not for someone in my life, but waiting for the universe, waiting for change, waiting for a better tomorrow. It's a song that I can not only listen to casually, but I can also put it on when I'm feeling down about something, as it helps lift my spirits and create hope in what's to come.
It's rare when songs truly get me emotional, and until I paid more attention to the lyrics of this one, it didn't either. Once I really started listening to the lyrics and trying to process them, they really hit me, as it was at a time when I was feeling quite down about things and didn't feel like opening up to anyone. Those times have passed, but the lyrics of "I Will Be Waiting" still carry those connotations for me. Why should I win?Being completely honest: I shouldn't. I don't feel like I am really deserving of a victory this season over my other two competitors, though mainly Frieda. Of course, I've given almost 100% in every challenge, and it's clear from my results: 3 wins and just a single bottom 2, and a very high DoB score of 7. That being said though, looking back I do think I could've given more in certain challenges, and my competitors, especially Frieda, have very strong track records comparatively.
On a higher note, I'd just like to bring out some of the entries I've sent this season that I'd consider to be my favourites. "Hand of God" and "Grey Days" are, without a doubt, my absolute favourites and I was incredibly happy to see both of them win their respective challenges; I was also very happy with "Põhjatuuled", "Marzipan" and "Dragonborn", even if those three didn't score as well.
All in all, I would absolutely love to win, don't get me wrong, however I just don't think this is my season. I understand I'm meant to convince Daniel to pick me as the winner, but there's really nothing I could say, in my opinion, that would be convincing enough at this stage. Therefore, I'll leave it at that. |
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Post by Daniel on Nov 3, 2018 15:33:20 GMT 1
SEASON 4 FINAL RESULTS TONIGHT AT 20:00CET
Season 4 has come to and end, so why not end the most successful season thus far with a big viewing party?
We will have a throwback to the most exciting moments of the season and will reveal the results of the Miss Musicality and
Miss Congeniality votes and of course, the superstar of the season will be crowned!
The Togethertube link will be posted roughly an hour before the show! |
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Post by Daniel on Nov 3, 2018 18:43:05 GMT 1
SEASON 4 FINAL RESULTS
JOIN NOW for a review of the whole season!
The Grand Finale Results will start at about 20:00CET! |
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