One of the most annoying issues with the music market today is that there are too many kid singers who don't even understand the emotion that they're supposed to be singing about (Selena Gomez, I'm looking at you.) However, Demi Lovato is no longer just another Disney kid, she's had some serious trauma in her life, and you can really feel the pain in her song. "Skyscraper" isn't some empowerment song meant to feel you good about yourself no matter who you are, it's a personal song about overcoming obstacles. And that really makes it all the much stronger.
The song starts out tender but it builds and becomes stronger and stronger. Demi sings about losing everything she has, and by the pain in her voice I find it quite believable. The emotional edge holds true throughout the song and builds into a very moving climax. The song's style fits very well with Demi and it seems like she's forming her own identity. The style itself is similar to a Kelly Clarkson ballad, and considering how powerful Kelly Clarkson can be, I'd say that's a good sign.
The song has already achieved positive reception by the world, and I wouldn't be surprised if it grows into a major hit of the year. 2011 certainly has the feeling of a more emotional songs, instead of nothing but dance, which we've seen by P!nk's "Perfect" and pretty much everything by Bruno Mars; so "Skyscraper" should fit in there. As for the future of Demi Lovato, I'd say that it could go two ways. One: With the momentum from "Skyscraper" she could launch herself into a successful followup; or two: Considering how it took a breakdown and trip to rehab to get this emotion she might have run dry and fail to come up with another hit.
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