Hits Daily Double is sticking by their earlier sales prediction for Adam Lambert and Susan Boyle.
Susan is going to be the big winner, coming in at #1 with 625-675K in sales. Adam Lambert’s For Your Entertainment is set to come in second, with 210-230K
Susan’s debut would be the year’s biggest debut, beating Eminem’s 608K for his Relapse album.
Lady Gaga’s seven-song Fame Monster EP will sell between 190-210k, putting her at #3. Her just-released two-disc Fame Monster deluxe edition should add another 130-150k to that album’s total.
Carrie Underwood is set to sell 100-120K this week.
sealily1c, actually, on my CD from Adamofficial in the lyrics for Pick U Up it says “It’s a trip/I’m a flip” … and “Imma pick you up”.
Not trying to start a war or anything….no idea what he means either : )
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sealily1c, I am the one who asked and the reason I asked is because I have the CD and the lyrics are included and clearly read “I’m a flip” three different times in “Pick U Up”. Now, I have decided it really doesn’t matter what he means by it since no one else seems to know either. It seems to be open for interpretation.
After listening to the song several times and reading the lyrics to try to figure out the meaning I have come to the conclusion that for this particular song the swinger/whore definition from urban dictionary is probably right since he opens the song with “Jumpin’ out the window, Movin’ on, Groovin’ on, Which way will the wind blow”.
I’m okay with that definition because it’s just a fun song with some amazing vocals mixed in. I love this album and am so glad he is selling so well. My favorite songs are “Soaked” and “Fever” but the whole album is listen worthy. I believe when Adam starts touring his sales will happen without question.
Oops…sorry about that guys. It is “I’m a flip”. I really think they should have supplied a magnifying glass with the CD!!! Print SO small. TOO small for my computer-wrecked eyes, apparently.
Sorry to cause confusion, consternation.
Anyway, regardless, I think Pick U Up is my third fav, after Loaded Smile (so Sexy) and Fever, which I think will the monster
hit for Adam that Lady Gagag predicted it would be (on some radio show)
I am hoping Adam will tour in Spring. Started saving into fund after I saw the Idols concert in Hamilton. I want to make a trip out of it…hope to get to opening night wherever that might be! Or maybe L.A. That would be awesome. I’ve never been there.
LOL, on the magnifying glass comment. I have actually seriously considered buying one since I have spent so much time reading the lyrics. And I, too, CAN”T wait to see him sing these songs live.
Performing live is where Adam is going to shine. All of the speculation about whether his sales will drop next week (they will) don’t bother me at all because I KNOW this is just the beginning for him as far as sales go. Once he starts touring word of mouth will fill seats and filled seats will sell albums.
Consider the lyrics in context:
“All my life I’ve been waiting, Passed my time Procrastinating
Now, It’s a trip, I’m a flip And flash right through the scene.”
It’s contrasting the former life of waiting around and doing nothing to the subsequent life on the move or speeding along imagery. Like flipping through a book (or channels on a TV), he’s flipping or flashing through the scene.
Great analysis!
Hi, the phrase “its a trip, I’m a flip” a flip is the very popular mini camera that you just flip open and it takes in the scene ~ my daughter said that the minute she heard the lyrics and thought it was cool that he is so current ~ its like he takes a quick survey shot of the scene and moves right through it – he’s got it, no need for procrastination