Why does everyone hate We Built This City by Starship? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

TMC · 04-24-2025, 06:03 PM

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We Built This City by Starship was a huge hit in 1985. It was a number one song which went on to become a rock classic and radio staple. In more recent years, however, it has been labelled as one of the worst songs ever. Even Starship vocalist Grace Slick has called the song 'stupid'. But why has it gained this unfortunate label and is there any weight to it?

Let's go through the full story behind We Built This City and examine just why it's become known as one of the worst songs ever.

Dude111 · 04-24-2025, 07:45 PM

I like that song.... People who think that now have brainwashed/reprogrammed minds and its really sad......

biffbronson · 05-23-2025, 08:25 AM

FYI: In radio commercials for Starship's current tour, this is the song that's used. So obviously claims of it being hated are grossly exaggerated...!

Dude111 · 05-28-2025, 05:22 AM

Yes I would say so!!

Edward216 · 06-05-2025, 02:46 AM

Because the music and lyrics really are stupid!

I can't believe anybody has to ask that question! Just wow.

Ed.

05-23-2025, 08:25 AM	#3
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,374	FYI: In radio commercials for Starship's current tour, this is the song that's used. So obviously claims of it being hated are grossly exaggerated...!
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04-24-2025, 07:45 PM	#2
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,845	I like that song.... People who think that now have brainwashed/reprogrammed minds and its really sad......

05-28-2025, 05:22 AM	#4
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 35,845	Yes I would say so!!

06-05-2025, 02:46 AM	#5
Edward216 Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 18, 2014 Location: Central Time Zone Posts: 4,630	Because the music and lyrics really are stupid! I can't believe anybody has to ask that question! Just wow. Ed.