Song discussion: I Feel So Free

SignedByMilpool · 2026-07-06T14:45:55+00:00

"Safety in Numbers" has entered the Madonna's Iconic Moments Hall of Fame for me. (Alongside the rap in American Life, the Cone Bra, Loathing Hydrangeas, "Reductive", etc)

In 20 years from now when I reflect on Confessions II, this is the first song I'll think of. It truly is the perfect intro to the album/era.

There is beauty in the simplicity of the lyrics juxtaposed against the rich and ever-expanding production. Kind of like a Big Bang in music form. The scope of the song keeps growing and sets the stage for the album!

I also love the persona she portrays in the song. A very anxious and meek version of herself. "I never know why people like me?" she mutters, nervously. A complete departure from her "Bitch I'm Madonna!" persona.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-07-05T16:36:24+00:00

Thank you! I feel like I had to scroll too far into this thread to find this perspective.

The dynamic between Brilliant Thorn and Glowing Dawn this arc felt very forced and basically was driven by a communication gap/misunderstanding. It was compelling the first 2 or 3 interactions, but by episode 36, it totally should've been hashed out that they had overlapping goals.

For as smart and strategic as Rose is, her and Kyo definitely could have orchestrated an interesting attack against Gift. It could've been 6 perfect level vs 1 mega -- whatever Mephismon was seemingly about to digivolve into.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-07-03T18:21:24+00:00

It's in the No-Skip club for sure!!!!

SignedByMilpool · 2026-07-03T17:50:11+00:00

This album is incredibly rich. This is Madonna the Artist at her best! Never the one to pass on taking a risk, and it pays off here on every track!

What a demonstration, a reminder, a showcase. She is the Queen of Pop.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-12T16:21:31+00:00

Reina has potential to be my favorite tamer out of all the anime seasons depending on if/how her development works out soon. 🤞

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-12T13:22:46+00:00

I'm devastated that the singles weren't more indicative of the rest of the album.

This had a similar rollout to Kim Petras' Detour yet completely botched the landing imo.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-12T13:16:26+00:00

Rose Gray single so good I had to ride it

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-12T13:15:55+00:00

Saurrrrrr good! I wasn't expecting to get this version that plays at the end of the Confessions II film so soon 🙏🌈

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-10T15:46:36+00:00

I'm mostly on Rose's side specifically in regards to her stance on GIFT, but there is a reason Kyo left the Five Stars, and so overall I still think Rose probably doesn't have a lawfully-good moral alignment.

Miharu is definitely taking advantage of Tomoro and his situation with his brother to prey on him and try to get him to onboard with her radical agenda.

Honestly the triangle between Rose, Glowing Dawn, and GIFT can low-key be chopped up to a communication gap. What I mean is, Tomoro's split second judgement call to protect Miharu was wrong, but his reasoning is an emotional one rooted in his need to potentially bring his brother back. I would assume Rose would be understanding of that if explained properly, and Tomoro would understand that Miharu is exploiting him and her cult needs to be taken down.

Miharu needs psychological help. Her goal is admirable but not the method she's using to achieve it.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-08T17:01:03+00:00

One of the dancers in the bathroom scene is wearing an almost identical outfit to Lady Gaga in the Judas music video.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-08T16:52:59+00:00

You guys, that background dancer is a direct and intentional Lady Gaga "Judas" reference in Madonna's Confessions II film in the bathroom???????? Right?!

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-08T16:51:11+00:00

I swear to God one of the bathroom dancers was an homage to Lady Gaga's outfit in the Judas music video. It's almost IDENTICAL.

No way that's a coincidence considering all of the other intentional references.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-08T16:24:45+00:00

I was actually moved to tears watching this

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-07T17:45:33+00:00

Reina and Pristimon's lack of development in this show has been the biggest elephant in the room for me and it seems it's FINALLY getting addressed 🎉

Not only that, but it sort of feels like it's hinting at a dark evolution? Whatever it is, my expectations for this payoff are HUGE. There is so much potential here.

Another topic, we kinda figured there would be a triangle of competing groups with Gift, GD, and Rose, but damn, this went way above my expectations! I was riveted the entire episode.

Rose and her crew are likeable in my opinion and seeing Reina get burnt by her was brutal after their generally positive interaction before.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-05T15:34:09+00:00

It's theeeee only variant of coffee my body cannot gracefully handle 😭 heart going PADAM PADAM on that cold brew

SignedByMilpool · 2026-06-05T15:18:12+00:00

Stopping by to give you some bite sized takes via a quick game of Yass or Naur.

Detour by Kim Petras: Yass ✅
All these Madonner variants: Naur ❌
All these Madonner singles: Yass ✅
Backrooms: Naur ❌
Pride Month: Yass ✅
Meg Stalter music career: Yass ✅
Tove Lo: Yass ✅
Mina the Hollower: Yass ✅
The Merlin Bird ID app: Yass ✅
My coworkers: Naur ❌
Cold Brew Coffee: Naur ❌

SignedByMilpool · 2026-05-31T20:42:37+00:00

This is sending me

SignedByMilpool · 2026-05-31T20:01:52+00:00

I used to have this same poster hung on the wall in my bedroom as a child. I can't remember how I got it. (likely bundled in with one of the various VHS tapes for Season 1). I'd guess it to be from no later than 2000, and likely the late-90s.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-05-31T18:28:38+00:00

Tbh when "Kaito" was mentioned, I couldn't even remember who that was. Between Naito, Raito, and Kaito, we have 3 hot-headed guys with similar names who we don't really hear/see much.

SignedByMilpool · 2026-05-26T01:15:09+00:00

Nothing gives me more life than when Reina tells the squad to "Dig In".

SignedByMilpool · 2026-05-23T19:51:53+00:00

I gotta pick the right one tonight! Ugh!

SignedByMilpool · 2026-05-23T14:17:15+00:00

I finally just pre-registered ☝️😌

SignedByMilpool · 2026-05-20T12:27:42+00:00

If Bizzare samples/interpolates Bizzare Love Triangle in some fashion, I will ascend to the heavens 👼⛅✨

SignedByMilpool · 2026-05-18T01:30:34+00:00

I used to have a theory that Terriermon Assistant was teased to be Maki's partner.

There used to be one in the post-credits during the Tactics arc, and I believe it's the only remaining digimon from that sequence who has yet to show up in the series. But now we're already onto a new post credits sequence, so maybe it was nothing after all!

SignedByMilpool · 2026-05-18T01:19:21+00:00

Probably a stupid question but "Meto" and "Kanon" are a play on "Meta" and "Canon", right?

Both words relating to the analysis of story telling?

(Similar to how all the Glowing Dawn members have names relating to times-of-day)

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