Adam Lambert - Whataya Want From Me

I wrote about the first single from Adam Lambert's debut album last month.  "For Your Entertainment" was a risky club song that gave him negative, yet somewhat good, publicity.  This time around he's taking a different approach.  "Whataya Want From Me" is a power ballad of some sort, and it's exactly what Adam needed.  The lyrics are incredibly suitable for his current situation.  During American Idol, everyone wanted to know more about his personal life.  After Idol, people thought he was sharing too much.  In the song, he asks exactly, "Whataya want from me?"  The single was originally written by, and for, P!nk.  In the end, it didn't make the final cut for her album, Funhouse.  I have to say, she wrote a really good song.  The chord progression is unique to today's radio, and the delivery of the lyrics is great.  It doesn't matter if you liked his previous single.  I would give this song a chance either way.  If you need a pop song with meaningful lyrics, here it is.

Adam Lambert - For Your Entertainment

Adam Lambert shocked the US with his debut live television performance.  He performed the title song from his album, "For Your Entertainment".  Many people thought the performance was too suggestive and not suitable for television.  All of this negative attention took away from the fact that he was actually promoting his lead single.  The song is very catchy and has great potential to be a mainstream radio hit.  The song was co-written by writer/producer Dr. Luke.  He's been known for working with the industry's top pop stars.  That's exactly what this song could make Adam Lambert, a pop star.  The songs chorus is comparable to those of many other popular dance and pop singers.  Combine this with the in-and-out pulsing beat, and you have your hit.  I would check out this song if you listen to artists such as Lady GaGa, Cascada, and the many other current dance/electro-pop artists.  Caution, this song is extremely different from his American Idol performances.  Don't expect a heartfelt ballad in "For Your Entertainment".