Do you wanna know which track will leave us?
It's actually a really pretty song.
That was released around the time I lost someone who I was really close with, so I hold it so closely to my heart.
I think this pretty much gives it way in case
you don't know the answer.
19. What You Don't Know
Score: 7,761.
Highest Score: 11 x 1 (
@.Vixen )
10 x 6 (
@Mr.Arroz ,
@Totto ,
@eyeline ,
@TrainJumper ,
@DJHazey ,
@Sweet Music )
Lowest Score: 3 x 1 (
@SloMover )
"What You Don't Know" is a pop ballad written by Mattias Lindblom, Billy Mann, and Anders Wollbeck for Monrose's second studio album,
Strictly Physical. It was co-produced by production teams Jiant and Snowflakers and released as the album's third single on December 7, 2007. The song has since reached the top ten in Germany and Slovenia. 'What You Don't Know' is their longest-charting single, beating both 'Shame' and 'Hot Summer', despite the fact tha the ballad only peaked at #6. The song has been acclaimed by the critics, usually being singled out as one of the best songs on the album.
So not only did some of you gave some ridiculously low scores to this amazing ballad, some of you actually had some down right terrible and untrue things to say about the song.
SloMover not only goes for all their ballads as he says
"I find Monrose's ballads to be too schmaltzy" but pursues and lies about how
"this is such a chore to get through." AS IF! You know you are damn wrong, Slomoomoo. You think these lies weren't enough? Well, here's some more lies.
EpicChocolat describes the song as
"Unremarkable, just OK". IN WHAT WORLD? That's a bit ironic, because
Txetxu describes the song as
"just ok, if a bit uninspired." and he believes that the label
"definitely picked out the wrong ballad out of the album". OH HELL NO. Not only is 'What You Don't Know' the best ballad on 'Strictly Physical', putting 'Yesterday's Gone' to absolute shame, it's also their best ballad ever, making 'Shame' sounds like a wet fart. SO YOU DIDN'T.
iheartpoptarts at least have the decency to say that this is
"pretty", but sadly comments further and deems it
"kind of a momentum killer." No, it's not! Having a ballad, especially such a great one after three uptempos and a midtempo isn't killing momentum, that's about time. You guys are killing me!
plasticFANTASTIC reminisces about the facts as he claims this was "their most succesful ballad chart wise" - which, obviously, is true. And maybe for a reason...you know, because like, it's absolutely groubdreaking? Just putting it out there. He pursues
"It's okay, but it was never my cup of tea. I liked their slowies with less put-on "power vocals" and more of a laidback vibe (see "burning")". I actually think 'What You Don't Know' is good middle-ground between this. It doesn't get dramatic until the second chorus and when it does, it does it so perfectly.
Now let's get moving to actual compliments about the song, because clearly this is the only thing 'What You Don't Know' should be getting.
Totto tells us
"I wish this was a solo Mandy track. Although I love Bahar sounds lovely on it, I wish that her and Senna were sick that day. Mandy’s voice on the chorus is magic, her voice is tailor made for this track." I couldn't agree more. Mandy has actually
covered the song solo-wise once, sadly she was sick, so she wasn't at her peak. Still, it truly is one of Mandy's shining moment. In fact, I would say this is easily her vocal peak. Never has Mandy ever sounded as good as she does on the first chorus of 'What You Don't Know'. Sure she might has provided stronger vocals, belt more impressive notes technique-wise, but she has never once sounded as beautiful as she does there. So YES Totto, for being right - once.
DJHazey shares with the truth tea as he claims that
"Everything about this song creates the perfect template for a girl group ballad. Seriously, the current groups should all sit down and take notes from this" YES! PREACH IT TO THE CHOIR, DON JUAN! This is genuinely the ballad each girlgroup should aspire to have at least once in their career. Either way, here's what else he had to say :
"The chorus's DNA comes from your classic power-ballad vocals, culminating with each "What you don't know is that I lie awake, wishing you were here tonight." I've got to give props to Mandy, because she owns this moment and really gives you those 'rollercoaster drop' butterflies every time she delivers this euphoric moment; euphoria that nearly disguises the heart-wrenching lyrics she's singing." Plus, some Mandy stanning? Well, you sure know how to talk to me on this one! I couldn't agree more. This is the truth tea, everyone. All the sinners, take a sip of that.
eyeline follows a pretty similar pattern in his short, but sweet comment, as he agrees that 'What You Don't Know' is
"One of the greatest girl group ballads". Yes! TELL'EM! Genuinely up there with the best of the Spice Girls. Ya'll better admit it. Finally,
Sprockrooster says
"Bring that emotional ballad on the table like true all-round queens. I would have loved more prominent piano overall." There's actually a more prominent piano version of it. It's called the "Candlelight Mix", although it strips the track from a lot of its production to do so.
Now I'll got shed a tear or two.
This is such a special song to me.