Todrick Hall - Papi (feat. Nicole Scherzinger) [Official Music Video]

[@fantasyrealmgaming1199]

todrick: "her intentions could be innocent" me: " *ARE YOU LISTENING TO WHAT THIS WOMAN IS SAYING SIR?!* "

[@treg489]

Dead ass 😂😂

[@scintillatingblue2874]

🤣🤣🤣

[@angelmidnight2228]

Yeah 😘😂

[@marcusbangemu6041]

Lmao like there is nothing innocent about her intentions 😂

[@jesse4147]

bruh she fully said your sexy piece of chocolate like cmon

[@Pinkwolf-x4g]

Nicole is a HELL of a vocalist ! damn

[@aleckzanderburroughs1442]

She is so underrated

[@indiamoore3953]

YESSS

[@skylight_gameuse]

have you seen her version of the phantom of the opera?

[@rongoines6600]

@@skylight_gameuse I HAVE it is awesome!!!

[@skylight_gameuse]

@@rongoines6600 not everyone can hit those notes

[@alisonschwab7842]

This is one of my favorite songs in this entire production. The songwriting is so good. I wish Nicole did more like this. And "you've never touched a boob in your whole life, and she's got two of them!" is hilarious. Thank you for your art, Todrick.

[@johnmeldacaymat2385]

Lol I was feeling the song so good and when that part came I simply cant help it but laugh

[@itsgenez]

the girl version "you never touch and ab in your whole life, and he got six of them"

[@johnmeldacaymat2385]

+genese saintil technically you only have one ab. It's just six-packed.

[@swampwife]

+genese saintil you'd never touched a ball in your life and he's got two of them lmao

[@itsgenez]

Alexia Tineo​ 😂😂😂

[@keantha4149]

I love this whole 'movie' and how Todrick used play-on-words to allude back to the story. Papi sounds like poppy, the red flowers in the field of dreams and excess in the book. She even wears poppy flowers on her dress at the end. All about giving into dreams and temptation.

[@princessadrigirl6774]

I realized that too when I saw the poppy-covered dresses! Such a cool detail

[@HarmonyLaskoCoolChicVids14]

I'm coming back to this years later and just marveling at how much of a genius he is. I have a few things to say: 1. The subject matter. He's highlighting that men can also get harrassed in the music industry, which is mentioned even less than women, so not a lot. He's not only speaking for himself(assuming this is accurate) but for others in a similar situation. 2. Writing good songs is hard, but connecting them all to a theme is even harder. I applaud Todrick for sticking with the Wizard of Oz theme throughout the whole album. As you may know, there's an infamous poppy scene in twoo where Dorothy and the gang are succummbing and being put into eternal sleep, and later in the Wiz the poppies are depicted as dancers that 'seduce' people into staying with them forever. I love how he ties the harrassment analogy in there, as she's luring him with a promosing career("I can almost see your name in lights" "Destiny's calling and your future is so clear") but the outcome is uncertain. This is a scare tactic that many talent agencies use to get people to go with them, harrassment + assault included along w a promising career, that many people in the industry fall victim to. Overall, Todrick is a hugely underrated performer/storyteller, go listen to him, that's all i have to say. Thank you. Side note: Nicole Scherzinger can freakin' SIIIINNGG!!!!

[@treyrhodes1611]

Papi sounds similar to poppy. Also her dress in the last scene is covered in poppies! It makes too much sense...he is so clever! Good catch

[@niltash4ever]

Nicole is like a singing goddess

[@emiliahagner]

@@treyrhodes1611 And she also has poppies on her desk in the office scene.

[@kimnichols4417]

He confirmed that he was in a similar situation to this song, but he turned them down IRL.

[@DSchae2165]

yes, the industries harassment and sexual "promise to success" is the first thing that came to mind. Todrick has done something in a few videos that I am grateful for ... he put himself in the woman's place of how he's treated in the video -- or using male models as background as many video's place women. Women are not 'trophies', and this is a theme Todrick has used subtly in his videos. I'm sure the LGBT community is treated similarly as women in the industry.

[@YayaDIYCreations]

This still gives me chills!! Such a deep meaning and visually stunning!

[@bellagrasso3560]

There is such a deep meaning here for Todrick and everyone is kinda blowing it off.. it's true art. He should get more credit for this

[@uniquesongstress]

He basically used the concept of the Poppies from the 1978 version of the movie "The Wiz" as a plot device to show how you can be lead astray from your path by something/someone, without actually knowing that, that's what going on. If you've seen The Wiz you'll understand. In The Wiz, the poppies were actually these really beautiful women, and you had to past by them on the yellow brick road in order to get to the Emerald City. They were dressed in really tight clothing, they were dancing and music was playing in the background. Dorothy and her crew were sucked into their charms and started walking and dancing with them, they in turn sprinkled them with some type of dust that put them to sleep. The poppies were sent by Evilene (the same character as the wicked witch of the west) to lure them away from seeing the Wizard and right into her hands.

[@brittlandrum7672]

joe hammond Actually the person above was right on the nose.

[@ashadavis5896]

Poppy seeds dude 😭

[@gabby_bear]

Channel name don’t you think that both interpretations can’t exist together? Joe has a great point that there’s definitely a theme of the predatory nature of “show biz”

[@dreyhaynes4299]

Asha Davis no the flower that makes drugs like heroine and morphine you know opium

[@sommer2492]

I like how it switches from red to blue- red is her fantasy. She's sexy, confident, her hair is down, and Todrick is reciprocating her advances (leading the dance with her, staring down her shirt), but blue is the reality of it all- her hair is up, she's leading the dance, and Todrick is visibly uncomfortable. Just a neat lil detail.

[@ScarletRose2020]

wow as many times as Ive watched this Im just now noticing that detail haha I know im like a whole year late but just read this comment.

[@jeselleante270]

I was almost done with the song but I’m restarting now🤣 Knew this song for a long time, I knew the lighting etc but didn’t realize that leading the dance was a metaphorical touch ;(

[@MzGenie201]

Nicole is so underrated. She SANG tf out of this! Poppy... sooo clever and artistic on Todrick's part, I love this!

[@onngroovecdboomboxtransfor2723]

whats w u guys w that word

[@sarasosebee2556]

Katie Love Hue TV what word??

[@peechyk99]

Uuuoppp Xi

[@vaijoaozinho]

POPPY! Gosh, I'm so f**king mind blown now!

[@majdelghribi3763]

what does poppy mean or refer to?

[@tellarknightMS]

Nicole: You have potential Trevor Todrick: Its Todrick Nicole:Whatever Producers:Yes!

[@Unknown-jc4oz]

Ikr :DDD so funny

[@sebb6185]

@@PERLACUER What?

[@laraoliveira4341]

auhauhauhauhauhau

[@wandaromain8488]

Made me laugh, too!

[@emma-di5ly]

Nicole Scherzinger is one of the best voices in modern music, and Todrick is one of the most creative and talented people in modern entertainment. What a pair. I can't believe that I only just found this!

[@sandiilovesu4077]

Right I'm like why am I just now seeing this 🔥🔥🔥

[@seth_bty5050]

nicole : idk if i'm your body type Todrick : I like boys I like pecs Like them arms when they flex Like that print, in them sweats Tell them girls, thank you next

[@alexwatson5961]

HAHAHAHHA. Nice. :p

[@Verysleepyash]

SMOOTH

[@melissafeist3433]

Yass😂😂

[@cipilatoz]

Yasss

[@RonRonStubbings]

Kira Hodgson I like both

[@ふれでりか-i3c]

It's chilling how in the end, one moment Todrick looks determined to take advantage of the situation, probably telling himself this is nothing and he's the one using her to get what he wants, then next moment she's on top of him looking so dominant and uncontrollable, starkly reminding him of how she's the one using him and not the other way around, how he is not in control of this situation at all because she's too powerful and too unreliable, and he seems unsure again whether he's made the right choice. I love both of their acting so much

[@misspriss2482]

@Mardisa Hassan 3:14-3:21

[@TheNoRedemption]

NICOLE IS SLAYING THE MANNEQUIN CHALLENGE

[@sablestudios98]

TheNoRedemption damn straight!

[@JordannAlexander]

TheNoRedemption That's a good one 😂😂😂

[@HandledMirror]

Nicole, in the mannequin challenge you, froze the competition, but on the runway, you stood still. You're safe.

[@rupaul6200]

i read that in trixie mattel's ru impression voice

[@HandledMirror]

that was what i was aiming for aha

[@BugsBunnyyyyyyy]

Todrick's gay panic is so ridiculously clear in this video

[@isobelgrace2325]

He looks scared shit the whole video 🥺

[@stephaniejohnson229]

This gay panic is right up there with Santana from Glee for me.

[@ReroutedBeanDip]

I had gay panic for him! 😱

[@shakawalker5184]

I felt for Nicole and I'm gay gay. Just her POV. Subdudsing a guy. A TOP. Hehehe.

[@bubarimbubarino96]

Totally LoL 😂😂😂

[@Minoritynomad]

Todrick has long been ahead of his time. I remember hearing this but didn't put it all together. Well done.

[@britneyspearshoran6321]

Minority Nomad sweetie, this shit been happening for over 50 years so no he's not ahead

[@ToriBusiness]

@@britneyspearshoran6321 he's ahead and even more

[@MizzFujin]

chills. holy shit Nicole's voice is phenomenal.

[@abayomi5743]

So true. (Sorry, my finger slipped and I accidentally pressed dislike.)

[@indiamoore3953]

YES

[@indiamoore3953]

YESSSS

[@noodlenado7827]

Yeeees

[@itspronouncedcreasedabell]

"You know once she's had the chocolate then she's never going back" I CHOKED

[@Hewwo333]

On the chocolate?

[@leaflet7738]

@@Hewwo333 🍆🍫

[@kayla-zl1ni]

TJ Banks I choked too

[@breemitch3293]

@@leaflet7738 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

[@leaflet7738]

@@breemitch3293 😉

[@annbenson6802]

Todrick: Shes not my body type My bisexual self: SHE IS MY BODY TYPE

[@benie8678]

ah yes, my long lost twin

[@crooked_mermaid]

YES JUST YES

[@courtneywilliams3006]

I finally met people who think the same way as me when watching this

[@marsrivera6050]

Haha yes! Let me get a taste of that caramel! 😉

[@enculiar4267]

Mari the inquisitive yesss😼

[@nekomander]

I really love the direction on this. At the beginning she's cute and sexy but a little pushy and by the end she moves like a predator and he is powerless. Also Nicole effing kills the vocals on this. She is so talented.

[@Henry-cf4oo]

Been a fan of hers from her days with the Pussycat dolls, didn't even bother for the mess with the other girls.

[@ginaverso]

Well, when one realizes the song is about sexual abuse against minors in the business, the predator part stops being sexy (if ever was) and becomes disturbing.

[@inky_tea4186]

So true!!

[@meme-ih1wb]

@@ginaverso its not just minors but people in general who gets into the music industry

[@maiarobinson3931]

@@ginaverso no no its not

[@lydiascott5808]

Can we just talk about how great the video editing/visual effects are in this video? Like how it goes back and forth between office lady to hair down lady to sexy flower lady

[@naechan1779]

'sexy flower lady'

[@lakichipu9023]

*”she got two of them”* I died in that part 😂 Edit: Tysm for the likes y’all 🥺✨💛

[@pimpingporygon8229]

I hope she has two of them

[@choneyb54]

😂😂😂💙👍👍👍

[@anyjones273]

And I oop

[@carlycchapman]

SAME 🤣🤣

[@barbarafriggland5349]

Same 😆🙈

[@eerobbin]

Years later and this line still stays with me: How many one hit wonders sit and wonder why we never knew of them?" 😔

[@shakawalker5184]

Lil Nas x is only I can think about

[@storysurgeon5922]

@@shakawalker5184 say what? Lil nas x has three songs that were on the top when he released them. He hasn't released much since then

[@shakawalker5184]

@@storysurgeon5922 he realease s Christmas song called holiday yesterday check it out

[@lighting-beam1405]

No one acknowledged how Nicole was singing her face off on this song.

[@Esoteraeon]

Straight goose bumps, this woman can SING

[@sparrowwilson4514]

She’s epic. She’s so talented. Love me some Scherzinger. Todrick’s voice is also smooth as silk. (On another note, this song is hilarious 😂)

[@melvinspencer7703]

That's why I am always listening to this song....she is under rated..... severely

[@kkibela]

Why do people. Keep saying she can't sing. I'm so confused

[@AtlasBDM]

katy k because they dont know she is pussycat doll herself

[@jenniferwoods3305]

It just hit me that this is Todrick’s version of the flower field. Being lulled into ‘sleep’, thinking everything is okay. It’s fine, everyone is doing it. This is how you make it in this world. Doesn’t matter what you were supposed to be doing, what goals you were striving for, just ‘sleep’ and everything will be okay. Oh god. My heart.

[@sunflowercentral7155]

This is genius

[@uniquesongstress]

This correlated strongly to the Poppies in the movie the Wiz. Go watch it and you'll see.

[@mariosblago94]

It's rare when someone sings about the struggles of braking into the entertainment industry, and sexual harassment... Todrik really is ahead of his time. This is deep. Also, Nicole's vocals, damn! O.O'

[@NixenNight]

he's gay...thats what he is also getting at

[@mariosblago94]

@@NixenNight really? he is? no... I would have never guessed. And here I thought the entire "I like boys" was about him being super straight... /sarcastic gasp

[@NixenNight]

@@mariosblago94 not what I meant dude

[@znuffyztruggles5744]

@@NixenNight even if he was straight, a woman trying this on a guy would still be sexual harrasment, his sexuality doesn't really matter, all it does is make the point easier to grasp for some.

[@Frooggii]

Actually it's not. There are tons of songs by many artists that sing and rap about the industry struggles and abuse. The cries are not only in music, but in other forms of social media. Actors/actresses as well. You just have to listen carefully. They're really crying out for help.

[@daniellebeverly18]

She does not get enough credit . Her voice phenomenal! Her ability to go between soft and belting..:and that note at the end…..incredible.

[@Lexicakes]

Why did I just realize Nicole has a killer voice. There voices good really good together

[@Lexicakes]

Go really good together

[@axel23a]

Agreed! (Don't take it the wrong way, but it's "Their," btw) Regards

[@Lexicakes]

Axel Uhalde yep I know thanks

[@ImHighAFro]

you know she was the only one who sang in pussycat dolls the others were just dance who lip synced lol #justsaying 😉

[@EoghanAmI]

Look for her version of Don't Cry For Me Argentina..... beyond

[@ShaNellC326]

This man is a damn genius..the entire visual album was AH-AMAZING!!!!

[@tomlittlestone3388]

wrong, it's AAAAHHHHHH-MAMAMAZINGDINGELING ;)

[@theempress4444]

ShaNellC326 I agree!! I can't even think of another (or better) word to describe it. He should be mainstream, his whole team, the dedication, the music, the meaning. All of it is 100%.

[@partypomegranate95]

Nicole Scherzinger could literally sing the bee movie script and I would love it she has such a great voice

[@kfaith106]

I cry every time he says “but I don’t know”. So heartbreaking the mess people have to endure in this industry. I just want to hug all these poor babies and destroy all the predators. 😥

[@Ash-jn4fb]

Sweet comment 😢. Felt that too.

[@sibeeriano]

Why this shit isnt viral?! ITS AKA-AMAZING! Im speechless

[@helloxons]

Amazing...

[@isabelhajjar]

Facundo Layton it's certainly an aca-disappointed that it doesn't have more views!

[@renatodias7691]

+Beau Voc shutt up HATER

[@julienne1092]

Nice bitch perfect reference 😂😂

[@isabelhajjar]

Renato Dias no, i mean, it’s sad that it doesn’t have more views bc it’s such a great video...

[@fapnir5932]

this wasnt featuring nicole this was SHOWCASING nicole god damn her vocals

[@samiaahmad8705]

This was amazing! Why doesn't it have a billion views?! The acting was perfect. The choreography was perfect. The singing was perfect (Nicole's part was just undescribable). The song was just amazing! Todrick's got some serious song writing skills.

[@MsSweetKandi]

The best thing about this is his reaction, bruh just look at his face. I"M DYING

[@aspen.productions4924]

Todrick: "She's gotta know she's not my body type" Me: Well she is my body type so step aside please

[@martinl.4352]

LOL same

[@doro8248]

Amen 🍾

[@sunflowercentral7155]

Deadass tho

[@jointhearumanati8065]

Lol Same

[@Wickedstrife]

Been that way since the pussycat dolls.

[@WillOnAWhim]

NOTE TO SELF: DON'T SING THIS AROUND MOM EVER AGAIN. Probably the most awkward 10 secs of my life.

[@USA1morph2025]

hahaha

[@charitymorris4657]

WillOnAWhim 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 oh god

[@kbrincefield1122]

WillOnAWhim Yep I know how you fill I sang this song in front of my sister and she ran to my dad and told him what I sang and he laugh so hard

[@ironicfangirl7446]

WillOnAWhim My Mom joined me in my singing AHAHAHAHA😂😂😂

[@Elienaisuper2]

Lucky of me, my mom doesn't know english :3

[@chaithevillain3680]

"You know once she's had the chocolate then she's never going back" 😂😂 lmfao I love that part

[@ariannaparker8851]

Same 😭😍💯

[@artinamalone6498]

same

[@NicoleMasonNLM]

YESSSSS!♥

[@sarayahclark4511]

😂😂

[@teurai24]

I've never touched a boob and she's got 2🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@AA-qt1hi]

"Lay it all on me, you little sexy piece of cho-co-late!!" is my favorite line. She just brings it with such ...umph!!!

[@midnight_snacckk]

I know people are focusing on the lyrics but I'm just wondering where she got that bra? Its pretty

[@erotemi]

:-D

[@sharlenegallinger5321]

I was thinking the exact thing😂😂

[@nekopayne5605]

I was thinking the same thing! Like, link please? 🤣

[@MedusaGhostyBackup]

Sameeee

[@Silver-nm2if]

I agree

[@RhiJones]

This song is my favourite from the album 😍😍

[@lisawilliams714]

well hey Rhi :)

[@RhiJones]

Hey xD

[@azalearichardson9113]

This is one of those videos that i want to see "the making of"

[@remindmel8r]

This song is slightly dark and sad. I'm sorry if this happened to you Todrick. What a beautiful and epic way to communicate the experience

[@sarahnkanu]

Agreed !

[@maggiemay37]

I got that feeling from blah off of the full visual album

[@bbygirl8033]

All of the stuff in the album is true expect the wizard of oz theme

[@anna0786]

remindmel8r wait that happened to him? (new here lol)

[@remindmel8r]

someone pressuring him into sex

[@Islander255]

What I love about Todrick's videos is he makes sure everyone can fucking SING. All his guest stars have live-performance, Broadway-level quality. Compare it to so many pop stars who strain to find the right note without autotune. Nicole Scherzinger is such a joy to listen to!

[@Shelbirds]

Flipping love how there is a music video for every song!!!SLAY

[@Shelbirds]

Anyone else?!?

[@ramisabashar7217]

There are music videos for each of the songs because he made a visual album. Todrick posted the entire hour length album on his channel, as well.

[@goofy4yungi]

I love this song😂❤

[@faithandrewsoneal4467]

look uo straight out of oz. it's kinda like lemonade in the way it's continous videos like a movie

[@faithandrewsoneal4467]

look uo straight out of oz. it's kinda like lemonade in the way it's continous videos like a movie

[@dianadonna9897]

How did u manage to get her in this omg !!!! Amazing !!! That proves how amazing u r

[@Blacharrt]

She was a fan of todricks, she mentioned him in a interview before they did this, how he is such a hard worker and his videos were amazing. So i think that is why she decided to it.

[@titavaughns7698]

Blacharrt That's Awesome!!!!!

[@deshyphoenyxzlove6538]

Why is todrick so clever with these songs i like would've never thought of this like WTF?!!!

[@mizwaffie0604]

0:39 LOL this expression kills me everytime 😂

[@hollygrassihoying6374]

I can't believe Todrick was able to stay calm! If I was acting alongside Nicole Scherzinger I'd DIE

[@davitpetrosyan8252]

holly grassi hoying I KNOW RIGHT ❤😂

[@dedsecretr0255]

Well I mean he is you know im gonna stop

[@grace-lw6lm]

i died at 0:37. Lort have mercy on my soul!!!!!!

[@Imjudgingjudy]

AYYYYY PAPI 😍😍😍😍 TODRICK IS SO TALENTED IT HURTS

[@tiffanyerskine7971]

Honestlyyy

[@Imjudgingjudy]

TypicallyTiffany HES SO AMAZING

[@Dira091998]

IKR I DONT GET IT WHY CAN A PERSON BE SO TALENTED

[@kia527]

preach

[@Imjudgingjudy]

Atia Nadira Lumban Tobing magic .

[@virtualreality-hg5kr]

Nicole was freaking FIERCE! urgh.. goosebumps all over.

[@DreamingLovely]

Same.

[@xcaseyxo]

Why have I only just discovered this in 2020 🥺

[@andreeaafc4670]

Sameeee 😭

[@LaloRuiiz]

So sad :(

[@tomikahalley26]

Me too dammm

[@clairealexander140]

Same

[@typhainecrosnier]

saaame omg i can't believe we missed that for so long!

[@sabinaexy6860]

Why why why why WHY isn't Nicole making music like this?????? 😩😩 I miss her!

[@gachalifelover1305]

I know right

[@HS-jz4op]

She could make a comeback I think. I mean I would listen to her without a doubt.

[@renatodias7691]

Sabina Exy check her new songs_ have u lost your fucking mind, one more shot they are amazing

[@samuelpreston7547]

Sabina Exy because we have her as 1 of the judges on The X Factor UK.

[@camilahansen9851]

Samuel Preston yeah cause her music career went down the drain, that's why she signed a 10 million dollar contract with xfactor to "judge"

[@Kittyscrazyfurrmusic]

I want to cut Mrs. Scherzinger some slack! Really great move to be so brave to portray the one who is harassing! It's so exaggerated but the message comes across brilliantly!

[@kianaschannel8331]

Why is this not on the charts ??

[@anyjones273]

She has a great voice in this especially the high notes.

[@MySensualWorld]

She can sing much higher than that too, she can sing opera too! Nicole is such an underated singer.

[@user-kf2oi4sq5b]

Nicole is such a talented singer though, like honestly, can only imagine the amount of hars work she puts in. Also, she and Todrick are killing this song, I am in love!!!!!!!

[@daisyb1534]

He needs to do a WORLD TOUR cause I NEED to see him

[@Oltorf]

for real. can we get a london show?

[@elizag6644]

ALSO DON'T FORGET AUSTRALIA

[@Annngggeee]

Yes please don't forget Australia we get left out sometimes !

[@kristi.m.]

country named Georgia is waiting too :*

[@queen_363]

yasss yes he do

[@j.avienn]

YESSS!! ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONGS FROM THE ALBUM WHO AGREES?

[@joellehill9627]

me! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR HIM TO DO THIS SONG SO THAT I DON'T HAVE TO FAST FORWARD THROUGH THE WHOLE ALBUM.😍

[@johnmeldacaymat2385]

+Joelle Hill OH YES ME TOO THIS IS ONE OF MY FAVES AND I ALWAYS WANNA LISTEN TO THIS SO I ALWAYS FAST FORWARD THE WHOLE VIDEO AND I ALSO LOVE TO TYPE IN ALL CAPS

[@adrienthealien3248]

I am so gay, but I fully believe this song is the reason I believed I was bisexual for a minute

[@shakawalker5184]

Same ‼️‼️‼️🏳️‍🌈 what to do

[@justanotheranimationchanne5725]

aesthetic attraction is one hell of a drug

[@gacha-kaithegaygachist161]

Same 🥲

[@rickovery]

I would certainly consider switching teams for a day for Nicole!

[@rickovery]

@@JordanLeetheBoi 😋

[@mzkhilari]

So I'm realizing this song's title is probably a play on words reference to a significant element of the movie (like a lot the other songs), and Papi is a play on words for "Poppy". Probably in reference to dangerous the poppy fields that made dorthy fall asleep! So cool todrick

[@exclusiveaddition5491]

Yup..plus the poppys on their dress

[@danisnotonfireandphilisama5616]

plus shes trying to sleep with him

[@mzkhilari]

+Tiara Chapman THANK YOU for that-- now it makes sense; It didn't for the life of me click as to why she had all those flowers plastered on her dress

[@mzkhilari]

+danisnotonfire andphilisamazing oh my god, I didn't catch that, todrick is a geniussssssss

[@bluemoon330]

There is also a vase of poppies on the desk.

[@harmonizer87261]

NIcole gave me chills. It still baffles me that she couldn't have a successful solo career. With the right material she could ve done a lot.

[@theringedmonster]

there u have it. she had really bad material. i didn't like her music at all, but she kills it in this song. also in the video, she acted well in it.

[@annalisebroderickify]

nicole has such a killer voice!!

[@bakaichigo]

So, I just want to say that everything about this is BOMB, especially Nicole's vocals... The message creeped me the f*k out, but I'm not counting that as a bad since I totally get what this was criticizing. Props for making such a great, repeatable track that ALSO performs amazingly as critique of the industry that _sticks with you_ after. Really took me on _that_ journey.

[@naomisherred166]

This is genius! Highlighting sexual predation in music industry and the references to Wizard of Oz too. Nicole was perfect choice as she is so sensual, her voice is almost hypnotic at points plus she becomes very predatory in a very sexy way at the end...one of my fave songs ever

[@carfleeze5275]

What are the references to the wizard of Oz

[@kirby2190]

@@carfleeze5275 The poppy plant from Wizard of oz.

[@chancer9170]

@@carfleeze5275 and the fact that she’s trying to get him to sleep with her like the poppies put them all to sleep

[@MellowJelly]

Honestly I think this song outlines the inner-conflict that somebody in the gay community who would be considered "passing" goes through. People who can "pass" as straight, I've noticed, are often viewed as having an easier time in society because they don't need to be open. But the video made me think that there must be a lot of internal conflict because of the fact that Todrick can pass as an attractive person to women, not only men. Todrick could have pursued his career in music fronting as a straight man and lied to himself as a sacrifice to get what he wanted, or he could be out and honest and true to himself but probably face a harder time because of today's society and how gay people are treated and seen. Nicole in the video represents people in society who control a lot behind the scenes and get to pick and choose who they put out into the media. The way she sees or rather wants Todrick to be a straight, masculine man because he is attractive and can pass as straight outlines the inner-conflict somebody might go through if they can pass as a straight person. It's definitely easier to make it if you're straight in this society but at what cost? He would not be himself if he was in the closet. Probably a lot of famous actors and musicians in the past have pretended to be straight to get where they are because they felt like they had to, or they felt safer that way. Somebody else has also mentioned sexual misconduct and harassment in the workplace being symbolized here, which it certainly is! Nicole's character is clearly saying she's only going to promote Todrick if he sleeps with her! Which must happen a _lot_ in Hollywood, not only to young women but absolutely to young men as well.

[@lyndsaypimentel6245]

1:10 what is nicole doing with todricks tie lolol 😂😂

[@CandyBraces]

Lover Of All Things Jungkook I FIND IT FUNNY WHEREVER I GO I FIND FELLOW ARMYS NO MATTER WHAT VIDEO I AM WATCHING CX

[@xColmGx]

She’s just using the tie as a prop to action the fact that this is their secret...

[@CupOfTae_SugaKookies_Sprite]

Ron Grize lol we're like mosquitoes in the summer...... All over the place and you can't get rid of us.

[@RonnieStewartJr]

I wish Nicole would release more music with this rock influence, it suits her voice so fucking well.

[@cookies6455]

I agree!! :) Any type of bombastic musical number suits her so well!

[@missdemicarla]

Most underrated song. I’m still back to listen again in Oct 2019! 😱😍

[@obrian2]

missdemicarla same lol my favorite song

[@alexanderzhmurov9624]

ditto

[@Lupin788]

@@obrian2 Mine too. And there are a lot of amazing songs in the entire production. Still bummed that this visual album was ignored by all the music awards organizations.

[@hopelessrunaway9597]

Ikr god I still love this song

[@NATI2VA2CA]

2020

[@Mario-lh2dj]

His face at 0:39 😂😂😂

[@jaylenhoskins4085]

my face when my teacher gives me homework

[@babymaxxie]

When my teacher says that the bell doesn't dismiss me, she does but there's a second til class ends

[@mallow610]

YES YES YES YES

[@erinwright3351]

This is creative genius on so many levels (as is "Low"). Musical Theater Pop! What a FABULOUS new genre.

[@LegalVampire]

Todrick needs to make a broadway musical~

[@Crowethegoblin]

bunny he was a one of the lead roles in the musical kinky boots

[@louisebelcher7494]

bunny that’s what this is from

[@aeris_sniper]

Yasss

[@MrXavian12]

This is from straight outta oz his personal musical he made

[@thesamuelrios2181]

bunny he has kinky boots, Chicago, cats

[@mariotexeira3918]

Damn. Nicole is so underrated. she's a much better vocalist and performer than most of these female artists out there.

[@Thea_the_aries]

"once she's had the chocolate then she's never going back" Todrick all ready know😂😂😂

[@MaryKnows]

Scherzy with the VOCAL!!

[@Elizabeth-wx9ux]

“WHOSE NEVER TOUCHED A BOOB IN HIS LIFE AND SHES GOT TWO OF THEM!” Best line in the whole song 😂🤣

[@hadesmylovely6675]

its I'v not whose

[@Elizabeth-wx9ux]

kristina allred No it’s not. He actually says “whose”

[@fakeginger3333]

It's you've-

[@livismith5007]

Zoey Is Strange yeah flipping duckx is right. It's you've not whose.

[@fyl24]

The theme is actually very sad. But a great piece of work

[@kyliebishop8146]

"I've never touched a boob before and she's got two of them" I died laughing

[@dreamoon3713]

Kylie Bishop OMG me too xD

[@keepitreal-777]

She f..cking nealded this. Such amazing vocals .

[@bridgeyjaxn314]

I love this song their voices go so well together

[@lalelu379]

I love this so much. Nicole is amazing and it's a super important topic. People need to talk more about boys getting harrassed sexually bc it's of course a thing too. Not just girls get treated like this. Thx for making great music with even greater statements

[@yiklongtay6029]

If I were trying to convey this message, you would logically use a domineering man and a young lesbian due to the culture's subconsciously sexist bias. So it's pretty commendable that we have a piece that instead highlighted how men may have to deal with this BS as well

[@maxinesanders4162]

Fr granted it doesn't happen alot but it still is something we need to address In General male,female,and nonbinary,trans and others

[@0rangeeige199]

@@maxinesanders4162 you'd be suprised

[@mitchdiamond1]

@@maxinesanders4162I call bullshit on that. If you told me it was a pre requisite to get into the big leagues in most industries I’d believe you on principle. The entertainment industry is horrifically dangerous, no matter what field you’re in.

[@tomlittlestone3388]

Before I saw this video I thought "No I don't like Nicole"... omg, I was so wrong. She is a goddess. Freaking amazing work Trevor... ehm I mean Todrick 😤

[@cainbeyer4628]

Tom Littlestone whatever

[@dramagirl890]

Nicole is so damn talented, her voice is amazing. Real life siren, she's such a vixen

[@EricaBroadhurst]

her dress is bludy amazingg

[@noahk05]

Erica Broadhurst that's not how you spell "bloody" ,trust me I'm Aussie!

[@EricaBroadhurst]

noah krakau its just how you spell it in england sooo

[@noahk05]

Ok, but that's really weird, but I won't hate the English where weird anyway 😹

[@ForeverTheGamer]

English people still spell it 'bloody'.

[@EricaBroadhurst]

Simmiguy ok thx but its just how I say it

[@thanesgames9685]

I just can't get over how well the video is directed, on top of everything else. The image at 3:06 of them with her hand under his chin, looking like a predator about to devour him, is just incredible. Then the shifts of her expression in that shot for the next 20 seconds... pure magic. Anyone else think of the Great Gig in the Sky during her wailing from 3:20?

[@lanzcrisostomo1714]

No Todd, her intentions are not innocent.

[@dakotamarkeson839]

She wants to read the holy paenis

[@kitchenstove3440]

@@dakotamarkeson839 💀💀

[@chrisj8244]

@@dakotamarkeson839 HALLELUJAH

[@SilverAlaunt]

I'm watching this and thinking that it would be a moment of absolute gold if a Masked Singer contestant sang this song on the show.

[@misscertified]

Yooooooooooo... That would be crazy. Hell, have this as part of a smackdown performance...

[@Leanmeantigerqueen2000]

That sounds like it would be an awesome performance!👍

[@leighannjohnson8176]

Especially now that Todrick is on it!!

[@emma-di5ly]

Especially the Bull! Imagine

[@charlotteappleby8122]

Papi sounds like poppy Poppies in the Wizard of Oz made the characters sleep with them Nicole in this song is trying to seduce Todrick in to sleeping with her Todrick is so clever

[@MsMuffinQueenie]

Omg this is amazing

[@tomsutton8947]

And Nicole is wearing a poppy dress 😆😆

[@Zzzk23]

Also in the Wiz the poppies are dancers that seductively dance around the lion. I remember back in junior year of HS we had to keep changing coero BC it was either too sexy for school or too boring. But it was fun (especially because I'm usually very modest so I surprised everyone when I was the one who danced the most flirty).

[@jvlogsyt2390]

I feel stupid now lol

[@e-linamarie]

wAIT I DIDNT NOTICE THAT TF

[@TheHazelNutX]

i wish he was coming to the uk. i would buy those tickets in a heart beat damn

[@cakelove3966]

Same here!

[@chungum1]

He's coming from what I just read. Him and Nicole will perform on Xfactor

[@benp2753]

+Mary Davis WHAT🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

[@BiFuriouss]

Todrick is honestly a fucking genius. Papi = Poppy. like. fuckkk

[@wormtea]

what?

[@katrina_SJD]

Reika She’s wearing poppies

[@ItsMasonDrake]

Poppies, as in the part from Wizard of Oz. Both involve a spell being cast over "dorathy" just before they reach their goal.

[@diamondsrfoever2688]

No it's not = ... when u r sub u call a guy Papi ... in this song she is dominant one so she call him a poppy ... so it's not equal lol 😂

[@ItsMasonDrake]

Diamonds Rfoever I know that man, I was just saying how it related to Oz

[@heatherharvey9154]

Everything about this gives me chills. Nicole's vocals are absolutely incredible. I had no idea she can sing like that. Todrick's story and everyone who put this all together, absolute perfection! I love their voices together too.

[@Shucksofficial]

she is definitely MY body type

[@t_gang5503]

Shucks 69 likes, I don’t want to like so I’ll just say same

[@hannahgarbett2961]

Same dude... same! 😩

[@Leo-sd6pw]

Shucks I agree

[@Graveyard_Ghoulfriend666]

Saaaaaame

[@sunny.deviant]

Not exactly strait but, holy cow... The way you know Todrick isn’t the least bit strait is that there is no attraction to Nicole’s charms.

[@Lena-wp8lt]

someone forgot to water the plants, them poppy's is extra thirsty

[@erosagape7944]

TrillestSlayerLena Msp yhea shes going for caramel and chocolate.

[@miki7tv]

TrillestSlayerLena Msp this comment just made my day😂😂

[@olivia4177]

ArtsyLee 😂😂😂😂

[@fosixsix225]

Shaun Da Silveira poppy sound like papi

[@paramorefan2138]

Yeah some 1 need 2 take her 2 Hershey pensilva cuz she needs that chocolate

[@lisannespliet537]

I'm so fucking addicted to this song

[@ace.of.space.]

Nicole's singing gives me chills every time

[@NabilMiller88]

The vocals, I mean COME ON NICOLE. Out of this world!! Amazing

[@reigntheresa6939]

THIS IS WAY TO UNDERRATED

[@clexamemori3823]

Too*

[@clexamemori3823]

And YESSSS

[@JH-nf9in]

I can't believe I've lived my live so far without knowing this man existed...

[@whatthehell4917]

This song is genius. And true. And I love the fact that it is shown out of a boys perspective, lured by a female boss. The fact that it is part of Todricks biography gives me shivers. And I love this song. Still. Every bit of it. After 4 years of listening and always coming back to this masterpiece video.