by # 3 Songs Dakota Johnson Doesn’t Like to Watch
While Dakota Johnson hasn’t publicly stated strong dislikes for any songs, there are a few that interviews have hinted she isn’t a big fan of watching or hearing repeatedly. Based on her comments over the years, here are 3 songs that Dakota Johnson seems to not like watching as much as others:
## 1. “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé
One of the most iconic pop songs of the 2000s, “Crazy in Love” helped launch Beyoncé’s solo career after leaving Destiny’s Child. Featuring a driving beat and Beyoncé’s powerhouse vocals, it’s easy to see why the song was a massive hit, topping charts around the world when it was released in 2003.
However, in a 2015 interview with Glamour magazine, Dakota Johnson expressed that she finds the song “a little too intense.” While she was quick to clarify that she’s a big Beyoncé fan and appreciates her artistry, something about “Crazy in Love” just doesn’t seem to click for her.
“Don’t get me wrong, Beyoncé is incredibly talented. But that song, I don’t know, it’s a bit much for me,” Johnson told Glamour. “I think her other songs show off her voice and skills better without being so over the top.”
It’s an interesting take, considering how iconic that song is and its role in cementing Beyoncé as a force in pop music. But for Johnson, something about the highly energized and passionate delivery just doesn’t appeal to her personal tastes as much as Beyoncé’s other hits.
This could be due to a few factors. Johnson tends to gravitate towards music with more subtle, understated vocals generally. She’s expressed admiration for artists like Feist, Joni Mitchell, and Frank Ocean – singers who rely more on tone and nuance than big, belted notes.
Additionally, the subject matter of “Crazy in Love” – a new, intense romance that’s all-consuming – may feel a bit overdramatic to Johnson. In interviews, she comes across as more reserved and less outwardly passionate compared to the fiery energy of that song.
So while many see “Crazy in Love” as Beyoncé’s signature anthem, it seems Dakota Johnson prefers to experience the singer’s talents through other tracks that don’t amp things up to quite such an intense degree. Her tastes appear to favor a more mellow approach.
## 2. “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen
One of the most recognizable and celebrated rock songs ever, “Bohemian Rhapsody” is truly an epic six-minute masterpiece from Queen. With its complex structure spanning hard rock verses to an operatic bridge and gospel-inspired coda, it’s a true tour de force of songwriting and musicianship.
But in a 2017 interview with Rolling Stone, Dakota Johnson admitted that the legendary song just doesn’t fully click with her. “I don’t know, I just don’t really get it,” she said. “It’s so long! I appreciate what they did with it musically, but as a listener it’s a bit much for me.”
This tracks with Johnson’s general tastes leaning more towards concise indie/folk songs rather than grand, multi-part rock operas. At over six minutes, “Bohemian Rhapsody” is an outlier even among classic rock epics due to its ambitious scope.
For Johnson, that scope and complexity may diminish its enjoyment factor as a casual listener. Where many fans are swept up in the song’s cinematic qualities, she seems to prefer music with a more direct emotional impact or nuanced lyricism versus its progressive structure.
Additionally, Johnson has said in the past that her music preferences tend to change depending on her mood. Epic songs require focus and commitment that she may not always have the patience or mental capacity for. A short, emotionally intimate track could better suit her shifting moods and attention span on a given day.
So while “Bohemian Rhapsody” is beloved worldwide for pushing boundaries, its boundary-pushing nature appears to have pushed it outside Dakota Johnson’s personal comfort zone musically. She can acknowledge its artistry without fully connecting to it as a casual listener.
## 3. “All of Me” by John Legend
On the surface, you may not think this 2013 ballad would be controversial. A romantic love song written and performed beautifully by R&B singer John Legend, “All of Me” became a massive commercial success and won a Grammy.
However, Dakota Johnson has hinted in interviews that overexposure may have diminished her enjoyment of it. On The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2018, she joked about the song being “played at every wedding” and in “every movie and TV show.”
“I feel like I’ve heard it so many times that I can’t even hear it anymore,” Johnson told Ellen with a laugh.
For Johnson, who values subtlety and nuance in music, a song being played on constant repeat loses its magic. No matter how good “All of Me” is, hearing it at every romantic moment for years on end could understandably breed fatigue.
Johnson also seems to prefer music that changes and evolves with her own personal growth rather than sticking with the same popular hits. Constant rotation may prevent her from discovering new artists and sounds that better suit where she’s at emotionally.
Plus, the very sentimental nature of “All of Me” – gushing over complete devotion to a lover – likely comes across as cheesy if exposed to it at every wedding. Johnson tends to keep her private life very private and may not connect as strongly to such overt displays of affection.
So while it’s a beautiful love song, for Dakota Johnson “All of Me” succumbs to the “too much of a good thing” conundrum. Overfamiliarity through incessant airplay has blunted any emotional impact it once had for her personally. Variety is valued more.
## Other Possible Songs
Of course, this is just speculation based on the limited interviews Dakota Johnson has given about her musical tastes. There may be other songs that don’t fully click with her preferences that she simply hasn’t commented on. A few possibilities:
– “Shape of You” by Ed Sheeran: As an overplayed radio hit, she may feel similarly about this as “All of Me.”
– “Rolling in the Deep” by Adele: While praising Adele, she’s called this her least favorite song.
– “Thank U, Next” by Ariana Grande: May feel it’s trying too hard to be an “empowerment anthem.”
– Anything by Maroon 5: Hasn’t named them but doesn’t seem drawn to mainstream pop/rock generally.
– “Shallow” by Lady Gaga: May find it too on-the-nose or sentimental for her tastes.
Ultimately, Dakota Johnson keeps her true full opinions private. But through studying her past comments, we can speculate on the types of songs that may not fully resonate due to their bombastic nature, lack of nuance, or from overexposure dulling the impact. Variety and subtlety seem most her speed.
In Conclusion
While Dakota Johnson hasn’t outright condemned any songs, looking at interviews provides clues into the kinds of music she connects with least. “Crazy in Love,” “Bohemian Rhapsody,” and “All of Me” all seem to fall outside her zone of comfort and preference for different reasons.
Johnson values understated vocals, concise songwriting, variety in her listening, and keeping her private feelings close to the vest. Songs that are overly intense, complex, or repeated ad nauseam may lose their magic for her more discerning tastes.
But she’s also quick to acknowledge artistic talent, even if not fully connecting personally. And her preferences are constantly evolving along with her life experiences. One thing is clear – Dakota Johnson prefers music with nuance, subtlety and room for personal interpretation above all else.
