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While there were undoubtedly some incredible moments during the 2015 Grammy Awards (Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett! Hozier and Annie Lennox!), we couldn't help but notice that the artists opted for slower ballads, and as a result, offered a far less upbeat show than in past years.
From Adam Levine and Gwen Stefani (no special effects in their duet!) to Ariana Grande's slowed-down single "Just a Little Bit of Your Heart" (a far cry from the MTV Video Music Awards) the performances, albeit impressive, had a much more somber tone, leaving us yawning more than once as we suddenly felt a little glum.
Even artists who typically go all out with colorful props and theatrics—Katy Perry, Rihanna and Lady Gaga to name a few—chose acoustic tunes that highlighted their vocals, and with the exception of a few performances (Sia anyone?!), the back-to-back-to-back slow songs kind of made us want to fall asleep.
Although the sentimental singles couldn't stop Taylor Swift from dancing, the typically happy Pharrell Williams was caught by that pesky reaction camera looking less-than-thrilled (while seemingly judging T.Swift for her bliss).
Don't worry, Pharrell, you weren't the only one who was a little bit bored by the three-hour plus show.
Don't believe us? Here's proof we're all on the same page:
I'm about #FourFiveSeconds from sleeping, these #GRAMMYs are boring me the death.
? Ian Denton (@identon) February 9, 2015This Grammys is so boring. Almost all the songs performed are slow songs. #Grammys
? Whateveranyways (@ShanteleAwesome) February 9, 2015Is it just me or is this years Grammys significantly more boring than last years? #justsaying
? Michelle. (@Emrys221B) February 9, 2015I gotta hand it to the #GRAMMYs: I didn't think it was possible to make a show featuring the best musical talents of our time boring.
? Karen Walrond (@Chookooloonks) February 9, 2015The #Grammys are super boring. Everyone is singing ballads. ??????
? Larry Del Santo (@Ladelsanto) February 9, 2015I'm literally yawning. The #GRAMMYs are so boring this year!!
? Mark Sundstrom (@106th) February 9, 2015Are the #GRAMMYs trying to get us depressed with all these slow sad songs?? There's a thug somewhere watching like.. pic.twitter.com/8cKYjEzbx9
? Chris Williams (@ComedianChris) February 9, 2015who was the guy who said 'ok lets all do slow songs this year. it'll be funny' #grammys
? Christina Manduley (@cmanduley) February 9, 2015John Mayer: "Hey you kids, 6 inches apart while slow dancing, ok? Don't make me write you detention." #GRAMMYs
? rayne. (@rayne) February 9, 2015Are these slow songs meant to be lullabies for us viewers? #GRAMMYs
? Alyssa Bailey (@alyssabailey) February 9, 2015