There’s an admirable naivete to the lyrics, which aren’t grandiose or descriptive but are, instead, earnest and uncomplicated in a wearing-your-heart-on-your-sleeve kind of way. In direct contrast to “Any Kind of Guy,” “Count on You” is a beautifully-written song about first love and the fear that can come along with it. The vocal delivery, the electrifying post-chorus, James’s high note, the and let’s not forget about Kendall’s “Bring it back”? Perfection, all of it. However, that doesn’t change the fact that I love and will always passionately sing along to this song anytime it comes on shuffle. You shouldn’t have to change yourself to catch someone’s attention or to appeal to them if they don’t like you for who you are, then they’re not worth your time. Okay, I’ll admit it, the message on “Any Kind of Guy” is awful. I have to say, it’s a disgrace that “Paralyzed” isn’t on Spotify. What brings life to this track are the energetic and experimental vocals the intentional stuttering and frenzied feel is not only relatable, as the boys sing about feeling paralyzed around a crush, but it adds a touch of realism and makes the song more appealing. “Paralyzed” is tightly-composed, and that was an intentional move the fresh beat and bleak guitar feel restricted, like someone would when they’re frozen in place… it’s genius. Nothing was more bonding for Jack and I than singing, dancing and, finally, striking a back-to-back pose along to the, “Go and shake it up! Whatchu got to lose? / Go and make your luck with the life you choose / If you want it all, lay it on the line / It’s the only life you got, so you gotta live it big time.” #9) “Paralyzed” The bouncy, joyous piano, funky synths and contrasting, gritty guitar instantly bring me back to the nights I spent on the couch with my younger brother, watching each new episode of the show as it aired for the first time. If I had to pick one song to represent my childhood, this track (which was the theme song for the TV show) would be the obvious choice. But really, I wouldn’t want to be sleep-deprived for any other song. While the lyrics are… simplistic, to put it nicely, they make the track memorable and catchy-to the point where, as I’m trying to fall asleep, the echoing, “Oh yeah, oh yeahs” play on a loop in my brain. Honorable Mentions: “Til I Forget About You,” “All Over Again,” “We Are” and “Like Nobody’s Around.” #11) “Oh Yeah”įrom the dry synths and crisp percussion to the blazing guitar and confident vocals, “Oh Yeah” is groovy, and the whimsical bridge is easily the best of BTR’s entire discography. To celebrate the group’s 11th birthday, I’ll be counting down my top 11 songs by BTR. 28 is regarded as the anniversary of the creation of Big Time Rush (BTR), the band. The hour-long pilot episode, “Big Time Audition,” served as a preview of the series, which officially debuted in Jan. 28, 2009, Big Time Rush (the TV show) premiered to an audience of 3.6 million viewers. On this date, exactly 11 years ago on Nov. 28, 2009, is BTR’s anniversary, the group’s debut, self-titled album wasn’t released until Oct. (From left to right) James, Logan, Carlos and Kendall pose for a group photo.
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