The Internet reacted most efficiently when the track was made available via TikTok. With more than 15 million people viewing it and 2.5 million fans, the simple song has become a viral sensation with a host of cover versions and reactions which range from cute–like the Texas girls’ choir–to expressive displays of emotion from people who, like Savage aren’t feeling that the public recognizes their uniqueness. The track has since been extended beyond its initial 49-second version into an entire song, which is now accessible across all of the major streaming platforms and has caused Corook to book their first performances as headliner.
“I believe an overwhelming number of people on the Internet are screaming into the darkness, but we know if we’re listening to one another. There’s a reason why this song is a tune that everyone feels as if they’re being heard.
The power of this track lies in its capacity to entice you with its simplicity. With an acoustic guitar, The song calls to mind the protest music of Woody Guthrie and the quirky intimateness of “Anyone Other Than You” from the Moldy Peaches (immortalized in the 2007 film Juno). However, when the chorus comes in the gut, the emotion kicks in: “Why is everyone on the internet so rude?” Why is everyone scared of what they’ve never even seen?”
“I think there’s an enormous amount of people on the internet screaming in the dark, and nobody is certain if we’re listening to one another,” Savage told the Boston Globe. “I believe that, somehow, the song makes everyone feel like they’re being heard.”
It isn’t without risk to sing “If I Were a Fish,” which is a testimony to the ability of music to change and transform our culture. It began as a way to feel less lonely and has given way to the awe-inspiring realization that we’re truly just one of the fishes in the ocean.
There’s another track available, entitled “CGI.”
A few months ago, Corook released “CGI,” an album that Billboard describes as”a “deliciously lively track” featuring “bouncing basses.”
Corook revealed to FEMMUSIC.com that they started creating “CGI” after they became fascinated by an older toy synth that they bought at Goodwill for just $15.
“I took it home to my tiny studio located in Nashville and instantly made the loop with the crushed drums of vinyl and played some funky synth chords over it.” they continued.
After that, Corook asked their pal Ben Abraham, a musician who has collaborated with Sara Bareilles and Demi Lovato, to listen to their music on synth.
“We performed and danced to it for about 5 hours,” Corook said. “I wanted the song groovy, energetic, dance, and sweet. The track is about how hot I believe my girlfriend is after (almost) five years of being together. I’m an underdog who has somehow landed the woman of their dreams, and I will write silly songs about it until the day I pass away.”
Why Is Everyone Being So Mean About Chris Pine’s Song in ‘Wish’?
I will wear the musical theater snob hat and begin screaming about the Internet. Disney has released a new clip from its forthcoming film Wish, which features King Magnifico, played by Chris Pine, singing, “This is the Thank You I’m Given? !” It’s a typical song of a villain, so why does it cause an uproar on TikTok?
The first reaction on the track was it’s one of the “Lin-Manuel Miranda fiction Disney,” but that’s an entirely incorrect interpretation. A more accurate evaluation of the style of Lin-Manuel Miranda is also needed; however, trying to explain why people aren’t fans of his style is like speaking to a brick wall. I’m too concerned about my sanity to be entangled in it. But the reaction to this surprisingly benign villain track from a brand new Disney film has put the Internet in an eerie whirlwind filled with conspiracies. Do you have anything better to do?
Julia Michaels and Benjamin Rice composed the music for Wish with lyrics written by Michaels. However, many users on the Internet, including on TikTok, say that this is like they’ve given ChatGPT the query “Lin-Manuel Miranda’s song villains” and then got this. Naturally, there are valid concerns over the increasing use of A.I. generative in labor and the arts; however, some people enjoy running against Disney and have turned the song into a phenomenon. This is particularly annoying considering that Wish was composed by a pair of women: Jennifer Lee and Allison Moore.