American recording artist, P!nk collaborated with Fun’s lead singer Nate Ruess and released “Just Give Me a Reason” from her album, The Truth About Love on April 12, 2013. P!nk had originally written the song for herself, but later realized that she needed someone else to accompany her because it was more of a conversation than a single perspective song. She asked Ruess from indie band, Fun, to record the song with her as a duet. Ruess agreed and helped finish write the track. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Jody Rosen from Rolling Stone referred to the song as the best track on Pink’s album, “P!nk dials back from the drama, letting the melody and sentiments do their work,” she said. It starts off with a slow piano melody as P!nk sings the first verse and introduces the bass guitar and the drums. Ruess sings the second verse and the rest of the song is sung as a duet. Then comes around in full circle to end with a similar piano solo played in the introduction. P!nk and Ruess sing about desperately wanting to hold onto a relationship although it seems to be falling apart. This experience was personal for P!nk because her and her husband had separated in 2008, but reconnected in 2009. Pink’s tour begins October 2013.
Just bent
May 10, 2013
About the Contributor
Vivian Buenrostro, Co-Editor-in-Cheif
Senior Vivian Buenrostro is not only a writer for The Downey Legend online newspaper, but has also taken on the responsibility of Co-Editor-In-Chief. Having been a part of the newspaper staff since her sophomore year, she has experience with the different positions and has even held the positions of Arts and Entertainment Section Editor and Song of the Week Editor. “Newspaper has been one awesome ride these past three years,” Buenrostro said. “I’ve learned skills that are applicable to everything and anything.” Although Co-Editor-In-Chief is a tough and tedious job, Buenrostro is ready to take on the challenge. Throughout this year on staff she hopes to build a close bond with all of the staff members and have productive deadlines.
When she is not running the staff or writing stories, Buenrostro enjoys jogs around her neighborhood, making healthy shakes and other concoctions, or swimming in the waves at Huntington Beach. “Time doesn’t really exist when I’m in the ocean,” Buenrostro said. Buenrostro also loves live music; she has been to various concerts including Young the Giant, Arctic Monkeys, and Walk the Moon. Buenrostro plans to graduate and attend an out of state school far from California. “As much as I love Downey High,” Buenrostro said, “I can’t wait to go to college in a new environment.” While away at college she hopes to major in biology and medicine to start her path towards her career goal of being a doctor. Buenrostro aims to make her final year at Downey High School rewarding in both her academics and her position on The Downey Legend staff.