[24] It then debuted on the Pop Songs chart for the week ending May 10, 2003,[25] eventually topping the chart for six weeks beginning on the week ending June 28, 2003. In the latter, though, I think Lorelai projected her own experiences onto Rory, which is why she failed to see Rory’s connection with Jess. [5] Clarkson helped rewrite the song with Lawrence, during which time one of her A&R managers, Keith Naftaly, suggested the song be re-titled "Miss Independent". Help us keep the conversation alive! Lorelai has her moments where she’s definitely relatable—and this quote is one of them. It the Netherlands, the song debuted on the Dutch Top 40 at number 27, eventually peaking at number 9. [3][4] Lawrence then collaborated with Christina Aguilera and Matt Morris to record "Miss Independence" for Aguilera's fourth studio album Stripped (2002). In The Way (U.S. iTunes bonus track) What's The … [22] The song received a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 2004 Grammy Awards, but lost out to Aguilera's "Beautiful". It samples the song "Forget About Me" by Keesha (Lil Bit). November 18, 2020, 12:00 am, by I’ve been a part of conversations in which fellow Gilmore Girls fans feel a kinship with Lorelai because they feel like she was a part of their life, guiding them and entertaining them at once. It seemed to me that Lorelai was afraid of opening that new chapter, and both she and Max expressed regret that they didn’t follow through with their wedding day. She was right in that their relationship probably wouldn’t have worked out in the long run had she done that, but I think the other thing was that she wanted to cut ties to her former world, and that included leaving Christopher behind. Nonetheless, it’s one of my favorite parts about her. "[13] Rachell Kipp of the Associated Press wrote that "Miss Independent" "sounds like a half-baked remake of Aguilera's 'Dirrty' (2002)"[14] The song has a length of three minutes and 35 seconds and is written in the key of B minor, Clarkson's vocal range spans from F♯3 to F♯5. Katie Bienvenue It’s no wonder she connected with Christopher; she was young and craved that kind of understanding from someone else, and though she did not end up with him, he was there for her at a time in her life when she needed to be heard the most. "[16] The video features Clarkson performing at a house party in reverse, starting from the morning after and working its way back to the previous night, where she appears attracted to a "surfer" whom she keeps seeing in mirrors. Two decades later, Lorelai is still a beloved character. She had money and privilege, but what she really wanted was to be understood by her parents, who couldn’t have been further from Lorelai’s world. Join Napster and play your favorite music offline. [23] It was also nominated for Choice Summer Song at the 2003 Teen Choice Awards. Her love life was certainly complicated enough. [5][16] Throughout 2003, she performed it on various television events, including the inaugural season of Australian Idol, The Late Show with David Letterman, and The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn. "[16] It premiered on MTV on June 2, 2003. Lorelai (Lauren Graham) of Gilmore Girls is a character that stands out in a multitude of ways. Anna Flaherty Miss Independent (Album Version) Ne-Yo From the album Year Of The Gentleman (Bonus Track Edition) Luke is good for her, too. She said, "It's very funny when the song came into play with me ... 'cause at that certain time of my life, I was actually going through that kind of thing," Clarkson said. Also appears on these Year End Charts 2 Bleeding Love Leona Lewis Also appears on these Year End Charts 3 No One ... Miss Independent Ne-Yo Also appears on these Year End Charts 58 There are conflicting reports of how the song was given Clarkson. I need my own break from reality, and sometimes, it just doesn’t have a place in my world. Clarkson premiered the song during the second season of American Idol, and has included it in set lists in most of her concert tours. [17] Rolling Stone wrote, "'A Moment Like This'was exactly the sort of treacly by-the-numbers ballad critics expected of a TV-contest winner; that's probably why its assertive follow-up, 'Miss Independent', was such a surprise". Internationally, the song also became a commercial success, becoming Clarkson's first single to chart outside of North America. Related Songs Sample chain found! Thank you as always for your support of 25YL! [2] The song was one of four songs on Thankful that Clarkson co-wrote; the others were "The Trouble With Love Is", "You Thought Wrong", and the title track "Thankful". She has previously written for The Daily Wildcat, Harness Magazine, Cultured Vultures, and Screen Rant, with 25YL being her newest writing venture. Plus, she’s proven it’s possible to have a wild brain of scary gibberish, live outside of reality from time to time, come out of obstacles in one piece, and take risks when necessary. It is the second single from his album Year of the Gentleman and was produced by Stargate. Lie To Me. She’s a mom when she needs to be—like immediately pointing out to Rory how wrong it was to sleep with Dean, who was married at the time, and when she was concerned over Rory’s relationship with Jess. From the album "Year Of The Gentleman (Bonus Track Edition)" by Ne-Yo on Napster Yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah [Verse 1] Ooh there's somethin about just somethin about the way she's move And I can't figure it out it's something about her. And once you hear the song, it's constantly in your head. Buy on Vinyl/CD. Lawrence later continued writing the song with Clarkson, who eventually recorded it. Even Rory would have loved to have him for a stepparent. "Miss Independent" is a R&B-styled pop song, whose lyrics tell of a story of an independent woman who finally allows herself to lower her emotional and communication barriers in order to fall in love. [31] It was certified Gold by Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 2006.[32]. Nonetheless, Lorelai made the best out of her circumstances, and lived in the potting shed with Rory at The Independence Inn, a fact which later disturbs Emily (Kelly Bishop), Lorelai’s mother, when Rory gives her a grand tour of their early years. The song generally received positive response from music critics, while criticism targeted the song's similarity to Aguilera's material. She said about the video, "The song is explosive and young and has some cool electronic beats, so we took the visual style from the music. They were so good for and to each other. Miss Independent Won't you come and spend a little time? She remarked, "You can hear a lot of her influence in 'Miss Independent', especially the hook. That has shown with a soft and strong Hip-Hop, yet sophistitcated style on his latest single Miss Independent, the second single from his 3rd album, Year Of The Gentleman. Download this Track. Instead, she took a hard road in which she earned everything on her own, refusing help from anyone. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). In the United Kingdom, the song was released as a CD single and a cassette single on August 12; a maxi single was released in Austria and Germany by BMG on the same date. [2] Clarkson — who was unaware of Aguilera or Morris' involvement until receiving the liner notes for Thankful — stated it was an A&R manager, who purposefully kept the information from her so she would not turn down the song; she said this to be the first example of "how people flat out lie or omit", and that what bothered her was that she had given interviews which made it look like she had written the song solely with Lawrence. No one is perfect. Lorelai was born into wealth but she wanted no part of her parents’ world. [19] Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine wrote that the song "gives Clarkson the youthful edge she desperately needs to balance out the Adult Contemporary goo of songs like 'Anytime' and 'A Moment Like This'. When you really know yourself, you feel comfortable speaking up … Def Jam 2008. [5] It was later released as a separate CD single on May 25, before being released as a 7" single, a 12" single, and a digital download on September 23. Natasha B.C. BY KIMONE FRANCIS Observer staff reporter francisk@jamaicaobserver.com. She was always trying to better their lives, and be a good role model. She always struggled to accept help—even when her house was threatened by termites, she refused help from everyone, even Luke. [20] On March 5, 2013, Billboard ranked the song number sixteen in its list of "Top 100 American Idol Hits of All Time".[21]. That, and Lorelai primarily had the opinion of Rory always being perfect—if Rory isn’t perfect, Lorelai steps back. eval(ez_write_tag([[580,400],'25yearslatersite_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_2',122,'0','0']));The impressive thing about Lorelai was that she made everything work at such a young age. Ads help fund this website and all our great content. About “Miss Independent” 3 contributors Released September 2008, this is Ne-Yo’s second single, going on to be certified double platinum by the RIAA and reaching number 7 … Lorelai is always herself. Sometimes you have to create your own humor, and this was a valuable lesson Lorelai taught to audiences. If you would like to write for 25YL leave us a message on our website here or send an email to: andrew@25YearsLaterSite.com. "Miss Independent" debuted at the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart at number 23 on the week ending May 3, 2003. She’s honest about problems—as she’s stated, she doesn’t like them, she avoids them when she can, and she doesn’t care for it when someone points them out to her. 'Miss Independent' begins with Clarkson singing in a throaty moan over a bangin' hip-hop beat, then bursts into a power-chord-propelled, disco-diva chorus that's not unlike Britney Spears' 'Stronger'". She doesn’t pretend to be someone she’s not, and she doesn’t care about impressing people. I think that’s part of why she took the opposite side. [36], Clarkson premiered "Miss Independent" on the second season of American Idol in May 2003. Single. She wanted Rory to have an easier life than she did, and she had watched Rory work hard to get to where she was for years. And track No. Miss Independent was released as the first single from Clarkson’s first studio album, Thankful. She loves pop culture, screenwriting, novels, and poetry. I got it." Kacie Lillejord I’m sure plenty of viewers would agree with me. 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[6] Clarkson also claimed to Bournemouth Daily Echo that RCA did not want the song on the album, and she argued with the label "to the point of literally crying" to get the song on the record. Mad. I admired that, in the end, she and Sookie (Melissa McCarthy) agreed that even if their business failed, at least they took the risk and would enjoy what time they did have with their venture. Nobody. Yet, the fact that Lorelai took that risk and wanted to further her career provided a good example for Rory; there were plenty of life lessons in the process that Rory undoubtedly picked up. Miss Independent - Ne-Yo - ... 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I didn’t love all her outfits but, like her, I appreciate a cute pair of boots, the perfect accessory, and color coordination. It’s sad, but Lorelai makes the best of it—she can laugh about how ridiculous it is that her parents don’t know who she really is, and have never really accepted her as such. [7] In The Soundtrack of My Life, Davis claimed Aguilera was "distinctly miffed" Lawrence passed on the song without her knowledge, and only subsided when both "Miss Independent" and Aguilera's own song "Beautiful" were both nominated Best Female Pop Vocal Performance, and "Beautiful" won. They talk fast, have a million pop culture references at the ready, and Lorelai especially isn’t one to hold back on the sarcasm, much to her parents’ chagrin. A 23-second sample of "Miss Independent, highlighting the musical composition. September 2, 2020, 12:00 am, Sign up for highlights and exclusive content. [5] The song was handed over to Clive Davis and Clarkson's then-manager Simon Fuller, who were looking for material for Clarkson's debut album Thankful (2003). Queen Elizabeth II, who has spent much of the coronavirus outbreak in self-isolation because of her age, will forego her traditional family Christmas, … [9] In 2009, the song was made available for purchase as downloadable content for the Rock Band, Rock Band 2, and Lego Rock Band video games. The thing about Lorelai is that we can learn a lot from her. So You Can Cry. Lorelai knew she had gotten herself into the mess she was in, but she never expected to be bailed out—instead, I think she saw it as a blessing in which she could start over, and raise her child the way she wanted to without input from her overbearing parents. Please disable your adblocker for 25YL, or pause it while you browse. Miss Independent Visually impaired 80-year-old makes, sells castor oil to care for self. "Miss Independent" is a song recorded by American singer Kelly Clarkson for her debut studio album Thankful (2003). We can learn from her mistakes and gain inspiration from her successes. "[12] Clarkson said that Aguilera's rhythmic style heavily influenced the song. 5. Then again, who does? However, one of my absolute favorite quotes from the show, naturally spoken by Lorelai, is this: “Reality has no place in our world.” Lorelai’s been handed plenty of reality, but she has a tendency to live outside of it, which seems to help her process. September 16, 2020, 12:00 am, by She even answers the phone with a cheery “Major disappointment speaking” on one occasion. [10], "Miss Independent" is a R&B-influenced pop song. Lorelai even jokes with Emily that she encourages her disapproval for a laugh—it became her coping mechanism. [11][2] Katherine St Asaph of Popdust noted that "it's the closest Kelly Clarkson's come to R&B. Stop This World. She gave Rory a completely different childhood experience—part of that was because Lorelai didn’t have the money her parents did, but a lot of it had to do with Lorelai wanting to be there for Rory, to know her daughter and to spend time with her doing silly things and just having fun. [15], The lyrics tells the story of an independent woman who was apprehensive about being in a relationship in fears of being rejected, she finally allows herself to break her emotional and communication barriers when she begins to fall in love. Rory begins to question everything, and instead of being there for her, Lorelai took the opposing side because she didn’t understand. [26] The song debuted on the main Billboard Hot 100 on the week ending May 17, 2003 at number 61,[27] eventually reaching at number 9 on the week ending July 19, 2003, becoming her second Top Ten single in the United States. by Honestly, I could relate. 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