I Gotta Feeling 〈ORIGINAL ◎〉

Will.i.am has stated the song was a "conscious decision" to provide an escape during low points in people's lives. He views the track as a representation of "joy," which he defines as a complex mix of being "pissed off" but choosing to hope anyway.

Interestingly, the track is tuned roughly 50 cents sharp, placing it "between keys" on a standard piano. This subtle deviation makes the song sound distinct from other radio tracks, likely triggering a unique psychological response. I Gotta Feeling

Critics often point out that the song’s entire premise is based on the expectation of fun rather than the experience of it. I Gotta Feeling