"[33], Greg Kot from the Chicago Tribune described the song's lyrics as "dunderheaded", while saying Thicke "scrapes bottom with his single-entendre come-on's. Robin Thicke's 2013 hit Blurred Lines may have been a hit at the time, but it was also marred by years of controversy. Come over here! The video was shot as a white cyclorama. "I realized that there are men who use that same language when taking advantage of a woman, and it doesn't matter that that's not my behavior," Williams revealed. T.I. That's what is fresh to me. I directed the girls to look into the camera, this is very intentional and they do it most of the time; they are in the power position. especially : something moving or … The performance began with Cyrus performing "We Can't Stop" in bear-themed attire. "[101] However, Motown legend Smokey Robinson stated that it was a mistake to use the same melody, and that he thought "Blurred Lines" was "absolutely a rip off. Blurred Lines (englisch für verschwommene Linien) ist ein Lied des US-amerikanischen R&B-Sängers Robin Thicke, zusammen mit dem Rapper T.I. The 2001 video for the N.E.R.D single "Lapdance" also featured models in two variant editions, one of which, like "Blurred Lines", is a topless version. View by: Highest Rated; Most Recent ; Oldest First +25. "'Blurred Lines is very much about my wife," he said, "It's about how she's a good girl, but she wants to be a bad girl. [81], In the lawsuit, Gaye's family was accused of making an invalid copyright claim since only expressions, not individual ideas can be protected. [14] In an interview with SiriusXM's The Howard Stern Show, Thicke said: "Blurred Lines is very much about my wife. Verse 2, I think means he's saying he's allowed to at least check her out & fantasize because of how good she looks. I hate these mixed messages. Es wurde am 15. "[68], In the United Kingdom, more than 20 universities banned the song from use at student events. [129], Credits and personnel adapted from Blurred Lines album liner notes. [93] The response among some observers regarding the decision was that it was incorrect; bassist and entertainment law attorney Joe Escalante stated that the jury's verdict "must have been based on emotions because it is not based on any notions of what is protectable under copyright law today. More soon! even though she said no!" 1 of the 2010s", "Week Ending Aug. 25, 2013. Thicke at first appears to contradict his claims that the song is about women empowerment in an interview given to GQ in May 2013, stating:[77], We tried to do everything that was taboo. You must want me, I know you want me. It’s a very powerful piece, especially when you can see the faces of people who have been sexually assaulted, what they were told, and who their attackers were. [3][4][5] However, Thicke claimed writing credits on the track, according to a Reuters article. [18][19] Its instrumentation consists of bass guitar, drums, and percussion. Kat Bein of Miami New Times described the visual as "misogynist", and said that it "objectifi[ed] naked women. [109] On June 7, 2013, Thicke performed the song alongside Pharrell on the British television chat show The Graham Norton Show. What I was trying to say was: "That man is trying to domesticate you, but you don't need no papers—let me liberate you." Featuring rapper T.I. "[14] Thicke also said the song was about his sexual desires with now ex-wife Paula Patton that inspired the song. "[31] Andy Kellman of AllMusic depicted "Blurred Lines" as an "marginalized genre of R&B". I wanted to deal with the misogynist, funny lyrics in a way where the girls were going to overpower the men. I'm like, "Of course it is. Thicke, in a July 2013 interview with The Daily Star (via Digital Spy), insisted the song was just "throwaway fun" as well as a celebration of female sexual empowerment. I see the you in me and the me in you. My wife is Mrs. Good Girl, but gradually over our marriage, I've turned her into a bad girl." geschrieben. Perform 'Blurred Lines' on 'The Voice, "Robin Thicke and Pharrell Perform 'Blurred Lines' on 'Ellen, "Watch: Robin Thicke, Psy & Bruno Mars Perform on 'Germany's Next Top Model' Finale", "Robin Thicke Performs 'Blurred Lines' With Pharrell On 'The Graham Norton Show, "Robin Thicke – Blurred Lines in the Live Lounge", "Robin Thicke Performs "Blurred Lines" on 'This Morning':watch", "Robin Thicke performs "Blurred Lines" in Studio 69", "Watch Robin Thicke Perform "Blurred LInes" on The Colbert Report", "Robin Thicke Performs with Iggy Azalea at MTV EMA", "Tears of joy: Pharrell 'happy' at awards show", "VMAs 2013: Miley Cyrus, Robin Thicke performance draws negative reactions from fellow celebrities – NY Daily News", "Thanks Miley! Songs: Robin & Marvin", "Week Ending Oct. 13, 2013. 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In the edited version, they are scantily clad and the hashtag "#BLURREDLINES" is seen at various points. The trial began on February 10, 2015. and Pharrell Williams – Blurred Lines", Billboard Canadian Hot 100#Songs with most weeks at number one, "Canada's Digital Music Sales Rise in 2013 Unlike the U.S.; Eminem, Robin Thicke Among Top Selling Artists", "Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines becomes fastest selling single of 2013! If they can't get the joke, I feel bad for them, but I'm not going to change the joke. Robin Thicke and Pharrell)", "Blurred Bynes by DWV (Detox, Willam & Vicky Vox)", "Weird Al Shows Off Big Dictionary in Robin Thicke Parody 'Word Crimes, "iTunes – Music – Blurred Lines (feat. T.I. Its current UK sales stand at 1,630,000. J Balvin & Pharrell) – Single by Robin Thicke", "iTunes – Musik – "Blurred Lines – Single" von Robin Thicke", "iTunes – Music – "Blurred Lines (The Remixes) [feat. [50] It sold over 5 million copies in just 22 weeks in the US, and 6 million in 29 weeks, faster than any other song in digital history.[52][53]. Like a zombie that just won’t stay dead, the “Blurred Lines… 1, 'Blurred Lines': 'We Didn't Know It Would Be This Big, "Robin Thicke on That Banned Video, Collaborating with 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar, and His New Film", "Robin Thicke's wife 'loves"'risqué music video", "Robin Thicke "Speaks On The Evolution & Popularity Of "Blurred Lines" On Howard Stern" Video", "Pharrell Williams On Juxtaposition And Seeing Sounds", "Summer song lawsuit exposes the 'Blurred Lines' of the US copyright system", "How the Blurred Lines scandal changed pop", "Is It Still Possible To Enjoy Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines'? [Laidback Luke Remix] – 4:40, This page was last edited on 18 January 2021, at 13:41. The song has nothing to do with belittling a woman or misogyny or anything. sort form. "Once the video came out, that changed the conversation," Thicke observed. [DallasK Remix] – 5:00, "Blurred Lines" (featuring Pharrell Williams and T.I.) The website of Rap-Up magazine described Thicke as looking "dapper" in "black suit", and that the trio were joined on stage by "sexy ladies during the steamy set". T.I. [80] Ultimately, Thicke and Williams (but not T.I.) Blurred Lines wurde von Pharrell produziert und von ihm zusammen mit Thicke und T.I. I know it was one of the most popular songs of last year and it had a certain amount of downloads, but honestly, that is not a display of whether it’s a good song or not. [56] After being on the site for just under one week, the unrated version of the video was removed from YouTube on March 30, 2013, citing violations of the site's terms of service that restricts the uploading of videos containing nudity, particularly if used in a sexual context. He and I would go back and forth where I'd sing a line and he'd be like, "Hey, hey, hey!" "[83] In an interview, Questlove also echoed Williams' statement, saying:[84]. Blurred Lines song meanings Add your thoughts 52 Comments. ", The Real Meaning Behind Blurred Lines By Robin Thicke. [60][61][62] The unrated version of "Blurred Lines" generated more than 1 million views in the days following its release on Vevo. T.I. But it was misconstrued. [76] In 2013 and 2014, Thicke and his wife Paula Patton's separation and divorce were covered extensively by the tabloid press including Thicke's efforts to reconcile with Patton. "Pharrell [Williams] and I... have a lot of respect for women. [89] Williams and Thicke filed a successful motion in limine to prevent a recording of "Got to Give it Up" from being played during the trial. When you pull back and look at the entire song, the point is: She's a good girl, and even good girls want to do things, and that's where you have the blurred lines. 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Only I didn’t know how to be in love, so I did the only thing I could to keep her close. [6] The song became the subject of a bitter legal dispute with the family of Gaye and Bridgeport Music, who argued the song infringed on copyrights to the song that inspired it. November 19, 2013)) began when Thicke, Williams and rapper TI (Clifford Harris Jr.), who performed the track, responded to concerns about the similarities between the two recordings and sought a declaratory judgment that there was no infringement. and Pharrell, Thicke's "Blurred Lines" came under fire this summer when critics called the song misogynistic and even "rapey" for its boundary-pushing lyrics and scandalous music video which is chock-full of naked female models. That said, I respect women who are watching out for negative images in pop culture and who find the nudity offensive, but I find [the video] meta and playful. [64], —Diane Martel Q&A with Eric Ducker, Grantland, June 26, 2013. One's minor and one's major. Club highlighted the song as an "old-man lecherousness and boys'-club friskiness" and said it "comes off as uncomfortable and demeaning. See more. ", "The Official Top 40 Biggest Selling Singles of the Millennium so far revealed", "Robin Thicke Chart History for Billboard Hot 100 Singles", "Robin Thicke Leads Hot 100 For 10th Week, Katy Perry's 'Roar' Debuts", "Uptown Funk Is Longest-Leading Hot 100 No. [35] The track rose from number 11 to number 6, giving Thicke his first top 10 hit in the US. When he changed his tune in 2019 about the song's social implications, Williams shared with GQ that he had since come to see its lyrics contextualized in what he called the "chauvinist culture in our country." [17] In "Blurred Lines", He says "The Robin Thicke lyrics are: "You don't need no papers," meaning, "You are not a possession. He has two versions: the unrated version and the edited version. The whole weekend is a blur to me. It was released on March 26, 2013, through Williams's label Star Trak Recordings as the lead single from Thicke's album Blurred Lines. To both videos' credit, all participants genuinely looked like they were having fun filming. [71] Students at the University of Exeter voted for a condemnation of the lyrics to be issued by the Students' Guild. We’ve done just about everything. Here's the song's true meaning. [26] The Ledger's James C. McKinley Jr praised "Blurred Lines" as a "catchy come-on". [10] The single was nominated for two Grammys at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards, including Record of the Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. Williams initially defended his song, saying the accusers were selectively picking apart the lyrics and the song was actually meant to empower women. He's a man, so he definitely did not make you. It's a feeling. Blurred Lines Quotes Showing 1-26 of 26 “It’s because I fell in love with this incredible girl my freshman year. T.I. Pre trial, US District Judge John Kronstadt made a ruling to prevent the Gayes’ attorney, Richard S. Busch, from playing the two recordings side-by-side, noting that it was the composit… Let’s be serious — when Blurred Lines by Robin Thicke first came out in in 2013, chances are you just thought it was a catchy song that was fun to dance along to. He told The New York Times, "I have never and would never write a song with any negative connotation like that." Everything that Pharrell produces is derivative of another song—but it's a homage. + Pharrell – Blurred Lines", "Japanese Music: Top Japanese Songs Chart – Billboard", "Robin Thicke Chart History (Luxembourg Digital Song Sales)", "Top 20 Ingles: Del 16 Al 22 de Septiembre del 2013", Dutchcharts.nl – Robin Thicke feat. I know you want it" and "Do it like it hurt... What, you don't like work" may have promoted that culture, with listeners calling it "rapey," according to The Guardian's Dorian Lynskey. With advancements in technology, many of the ideas in StarTrek now blur the lines between fact and fiction. Martel also sought out intentionally "gross" and "oversized" props to utilize in the video.[65]. [87][88], On October 30, 2014, United States District Court for the Central District of California Judge John A. Kronstadt ruled the Gaye family's lawsuit against Thicke and Williams could proceed, stating the plaintiffs "have made a sufficient showing that elements of 'Blurred Lines' may be substantially similar to protected, original elements of 'Got to Give It Up'." [111] Thicke performed the song on the 2013 BET Awards on June 30, 2013. I've never gotten to do that before. [128] On July 15, 2014, "Weird Al" Yankovic released a parody of the song entitled "Word Crimes" from his album Mandatory Fun. A controversial libidinous R&B party song about a woman in a nightclub who may or not be interested in a guy. What happens when you meet someone? his fourth, Pharrell his third, and Thicke's first number one hit in the US. [, "Blurred Lines" (featuring Pharrell Williams) [No Rap Version] – 3:50, "Blurred Lines" (featuring Pharrell and T.I.) It's about a man who is interested in a woman, already in a relationship, yet he is convinced that she's making a mistake and that deep-down she prefers to be with him. + Pharrell – Blurred Lines", Swedishcharts.com – Robin Thicke feat. + Pharrell – Blurred Lines", "Robin Thicke Chart History (Euro Digital Song Sales)", Robin Thicke: Blurred Lines (Feat. ", "Robin Thicke beats own record to score biggest one-week sale of the year! Or when I do? A music video for the song was released the same day. [Music Video – Clean] – 4:33, "Blurred Lines" (featuring Pharrell and T.I. "[28] Writing for Rolling Stone, Rob Sheffield described "Blurred Lines" as "the worst song of this or any other year." I thought about cheap props, crappy fun stuff. We are two independent beings who complement one another like photographs that are beautiful on their own but are enhanced when juxtaposed, creating an altogether new photograph.” [65], During a Q&A for Grantland Diane Martel explained that her desire was "to make videos that sell records" and "not to make videos that express my own obsessions, but to make videos that move units." [21], Dorian Lynskey of The Guardian, "Blurred Lines" is about a "woman in a nightclub who may or not be interested in [Thicke],"[22] while Jason Lipshutz of Billboard magazine commented that the song is about Thicke "trying to convince a 'good girl' to shed her plain-ass boyfriend and give in to the outlandish sexual temptations that he knows rumble deep within her. While the song rose to the top spot on Billboard's Hot 100 chart in June 2013, International Business Times reported, its music video made an even bigger splash with its casually glamorous depiction of nudity, leading YouTube to remove it and require a reshot SFW version. [39] The single was certified 10× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), denoting track-equivalent sales of 10,000,000 units in the US based on sales and streams. März 2013 veröffentlicht und erreichte in verschiedenen Ländern, darunter Deutschland und die USA, den ersten Platz der Charts. In a Q&A for Grantland.com, video director Diane Martel had this to say about the music video:[65]. T.I. Lyall Watson [42], In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart on June 2, 2013 ― for the week ending date June 8, 2013 ― selling 190,000 copies in its first week and becoming Britain's fastest-selling single of the year, though it was later passed by Avicii's "Wake Me Up" on July 21, 2013. + Pharrell – Blurred Lines", Austriancharts.at – Robin Thicke feat. [113][114] Thicke also performed the song complete with dancers in studio on The Howard Stern Show on Sirius XM Radio July 29, 2013. 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