There's nothing more exciting than your favorite artist releasing a new song. From the second they announce they're dropping a new single to the moments before the official release, your emotions are absolutely everywhere. This summer has seen some fantastic new material. Kesha released her first song in four years on July 6th, and it is fantastic. Seriously, go listen to it if you haven't already. On July 11th, Demi Lovato is releasing a new single, Sorry Not Sorry, and Selena Gomez has announced her latest single, Fetish, that doesn't have an official release date. Suffice to say, I'm pretty freaking excited right now. Those are just a couple of songs I'm looking forward to, and I bet you have waited eagerly for new material as well. Since she is one of my favorite artists of all time, here are the stages of waiting for a new single to drop, as told by Demi Lovato.
1. Your favorite artist has been quiet for a while, when suddenly...
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Bam! Out of nowhere they post on their Instagram or Twitter, teasing a special announcement coming soon. You don't know what it is for sure, but you can guess...
2. A new song is CONFIRMED
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3. You find other fans because you're all collectively freaking out on social media and irl
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Nothing brings people together like mutual anticipation.
4. You're just happy all the time
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Suddenly the week doesn't seem as bad because you know you get a new song in a few days. Your Monday Blues has been temporarily alleviated.
5. Waiting takes forever
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Even though you're happy and excited, it feels like you have to wait years, so to pass the time...
6. You discuss the artist's previous work with other fans
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and try to figure out what direction they're going to go with the new song. With all the possibilities laid out in front of you, it is only natural to...
7. Prepare for the worst case scenario
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What if you don't absolutely LOVE this song? What if it totally sucks? It happens, but one song won't ruin the rest of their music. Besides, it is good for artists to explore, even if it doesn't turn out perfect.
8. The release date is so close, you can almost reach out and touch it
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At this point, you want the waiting to be over already. What do we want? New music! When do we want it? Now!
9. Finally, it's time for the midnight freak out
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If you're a huge fan, you're probably awake at 11:59 PM the night before, ready to instantly download the musical genius your favorite artist has created.
10. The clock strikes twelve; you hit play...
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and you basically have a euphoria-induced heart attack.
11. The song is FABULOUS
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Now it's time to play it on an endless loop and go through this entire cycle all over again. The wait is totally worth it.
