They probably thought it fit better. And it's generally frowned upon to have repeating parts (pre-chorus/chorus/post-chorus) significantly change because it becomes harder to remember. Is this the first chorus? The third chorus? It's easier if it's just "The chorus." Legs & Heels / Nails & Perfume vs. Nails & Heels / Nails & Perfume
@@r0bz1985 I'd rather not spend 20 dollars on new razor blades and shaving cream every month and also purchase a new razor which is also around 25 bucks. I'll pass.
Not really, so many songs in the 2010s started inserting random dubstep in their tracks that it really doesn’t set it apart from other pop songs of our time
Nikki wrote this by herself & did a great job, Mitch only produced it, hence he was listed as a songwriter, she did not want to use it because by the time she was ready to record her album it was 2 years later, this was song was shopped around and Demi picked it up, they clearly used some of Nikki's vocals on Demi's like in the chorus, that electronic part at 0:08 and the big note at 2:27 and the whole bridge too. Anyway, they both win, Demi gets a big hit and Nikki gets tons of money for the songwriting credit
OKzs The big note in the official version is sang by Demi for sure!!! They are both very talented but there’s no reason Demi would put a different vocalist’s high note!
I adore the final version of the song but I think they should’ve had an extended version with the dubstep on the album as a deluxe track! That would’ve been sick!
yeah it just needed to be properly mixed and mastered and then it's a SMASH HIT. Can't believe she really gave this song away, this is her biggest hit.
Something to remember...there is a reason they call it a demo...while Nikki's version sounds like it is finished, (because she is a vocal master and everything has a decent balance) it is not. This was made to be enough to get the point across to the record company, which they weren't interested in for Nikki, because they wanted to go a different direction. Obviously, since the record company wasn't wanting to get behind it, Nikki's work stopped there to focus on other songs. No improvements or changes made to her version mixing or vocally, because at this point the song was dead. As the rumors are floating around say, (which are 100% true) Nikki started from scratch writing the song, and quite a bit of the lyrics (most in fact) we hers, and of course all of the vocal parts. When Demi heard the song and took it over for her album, she took it to the next level because it was already to go and she as an artist has a lot of power in the industry. She is a known artist who picked a song they wanted to do, the label of course approved (because they knew the song would be a hit), it's a done deal. (Note ,that this doesn't work for artists in the developmental stage as Nikki was) During Demi's taking over the track, she kept all of Nikki's Background vocals, added her own lead parts as well as some of her own BG vocals (like the higher notes that everyone keeps talking about that Nikki could easily have done), changed a few words, cut out the dub step part, etc. All in all though, this song says a lot about who Nikki is, and that makes it her song not matter what, because that is her soul for everyone see, well, hear.
Demi writes most of her songs, this was one of the exceptions. She didn't change the song's structure drastically because she thought it wouldn't be respectful to the original songwriter.
One of the best demo versions for song that I've heard thus far! I personally prefer Demi's voice, as it is in my opinion richer, stylistically versatile and more powerful. Plus my favorite part of the song is that very high note Demi added in the last hook.
i love this version because it's actually the original. Demi does it justice for sure,but this is Nikki's song. look it up if you don't believe me. haha. it's beautifully sung & written. & quite honestly,they sound pretty similar. don't diss the person who made it because then it wouldn't be what it is now.
you're right, I'm doing research about this song and Nikki was the original and wrote it herself but they didn't want to publish it but then Demi helped changing some lyrics and then published the song, this song is Nikki's
i guess she does get a bit shouty at certain live performance but i dont think heart attack studio is one of them, her belts sounds full and resonant to me. what i dislike about her is she lowers her lyrnx too much for my taste. th-cam.com/video/yxkOvo-Miyc/w-d-xo.html this is one of her best mixed note. now that i think about it i get your point, its a preference thing i suppose, demi could be considered more shouty compared nikki i guess :D but still that doesnt mean demi shouts, its just the lower lyrnx and big open sound kinda of technique
Demi may have a larger range, but it terms of vocal control, Nikki has her beat. Go watch Nikki live and go watch Demi live. However, Demi does make the sing with her riffing.
i've always loved demi's singing and this song in general but after hearing this, omg wow this should've been released as nikki's song and stayed just like that!!
Demi should keep the instrumental like this, is a lot more catchy and attractive though. In all the interviews, she said she was intending to do less electronic music and so... So what Neon Lights is doing on the record girl? You're totally wrong.
*I get what u mean, but I don't think it's an "extra layer"...i think Demi just took the last note up higher than Nikki did* Nikki went: "flaaAaaAaaames" ...and Demi went:"flaaAaaAaaAAMES!" ...hopefully that makes sense 😅
Mitch and Nikki did an excellent job on writing the song and Nikki did a VERY good job on laying out the vocals but thankfully Demi came and not only edited the lyrics abit but I'm mostly thankful for the vocal arrangement she did on the 3rd verse with the overlapping of the three octaves she displayed on the track. Clearly I would have liked it if this was Nikki's but I'm so happy Demi got her. Best song of her career AND the added notes Demi sang made it so much better. Phew. Love Demi
Affz' sem comparações com a voz da Demi né!! omg demi divaaaa qualquer coisa que ela fala,canta,faz,veste, é perfeita! sou bem Heart Attack com a voz da Demi ♥
Both versions are amazingly awesome! This one has a few extra little beats/musical melodies :) (idk how to say it). Nikki sounds a bit less feminine (not in a bad way). I like Demi's slightly better and Nikki also admitted Demi did a better job than herself. The reason being is that Nikki was over these feelings (it was fall 2011 in America) and she thought Demi's feelings for these song was good enough to sing it and I like Demi's voice for it too, but this is also awesome!!!!
I love Demi from the bottom of my heart, I love Demi's version from the bottom of my heart....but this one...a lil more eheh Those dubstep sounds are drug for my inner preadolescent ears
I have the CD (DEMI) and in the credits of Heart Attack, the song is written by Mitch Allan, Jason Evigan, Sean Douglas, Nikki Williams, Aaron Phillips and Demi Lovato :)
@@AlexFroot did you read what I wrote? I said I wonder how would sound if Sia SANG this song... I said it 'cause something in Nikki's voice reminds me of Sia. I know Nikki's work. Please, pay attention before playing smart and correcting comments you didn't even bother to understand the context.
Dane Trotter not really, she grabs songs from others and just changes like 4-5 lines thats it...i like demi a lot but i wish she actually wrote the entire song like other artists. if you check at the credits demi is at the very end of each song not at the beginning like it should be, she just co-writes the already written song and changes stuff that she doesn't like...still avery talented girl
she didn't she had help, look at the credentials, but thats not what i mean, i meant that demi just grabs songs from other unknown artists and changes a few details and thats it, she usually doesn't start from 0.
I personally prefer what Demi did in the middle-8. I think at the time the dubstep would have been cool but we all know that it would have been lost to time if they'd kept it.
why didn't they keep the dubstep, 12-year-old me would have rocked out to that
Wow I did not expect to see you here. Hello my melancholic monotone king
Because Demi asked for it to be removed. Mitch Allan (producer of the song) said that in an interview.
There is a version with demi with dubstep part :) you can look it up
@@dlailoukq What's it called ? I'm looking for it and no progress.
D'Angelo Wallace yall were 12 when this was released?
COWARDS, they should've kept "shave my legs" in the final song. y'all act shook but it's not like it isn't the damn truth
PREACH IT
AMEN!!
Thank you 🙏
Honestly
XD
Women are supposed to shave their legs regardless, so it's good they changed the lyric in the final version.
I like Demi's version but wow, this demo sounds amazing. My wig left my head after that dubstep break
💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀
Hahaha!! This comment 💀 😂
Its flat compared to demi's. Demi handles very well the chest notes and makes it sound fuller.
@@OYJluv Yeah I know, but I meant the dubstep break, it really slaps! Deserved to be on the final version
Go get me some glue, I will fix ur wig to your head so it never jumps off
shave my legs > paint my nails
correction, >>>>>>>
Painted nails sound more catty though. And more stereotypical.
They probably thought it fit better. And it's generally frowned upon to have repeating parts (pre-chorus/chorus/post-chorus) significantly change because it becomes harder to remember. Is this the first chorus? The third chorus? It's easier if it's just "The chorus." Legs & Heels / Nails & Perfume vs. Nails & Heels / Nails & Perfume
Oh my god.. imagine the boyfriend shaving the gfs legs .. yikesss
this is what Demi Lovato got writing credit for lmao
she kind of sounds like Demi but less dramatic
You mean "less interesting"... lol
The end chorus boring as hell
@@AtLeastITriedGames actually this sounds better. Her voice is less ott. Demi over emotes.
@@kbg12ila hard disagree
@@AtLeastITriedGames demi is sings kinda cringe
@@diogo9262 your grammar is kinda cringe.
'SHAVE MY LEGS' I'M CRYING
+Angio DDL I'M DYING
r0bz1985 lmao damn, chill
@@r0bz1985 never
@@r0bz1985 I'd rather not spend 20 dollars on new razor blades and shaving cream every month and also purchase a new razor which is also around 25 bucks. I'll pass.
I’m assuming you never shaved your legs before 😂
She says "shave my legs" at 0:37 for anyone who, like me, was struggling to find it after seeing so many comments about it.
Thank you! :D
Thanks!😜😂
WXLTER P_CKL_S ohhhh thanks. One of the most liked comments said "shave my legs at THE END" so I was skipping to the end of the song lmaowhdhe
@@mariahbd8365 I just couldn't find it at all
@@bigw2743 omg thank that was so sweet, i was really struggling.!!
This version has a dubstep part, which makes it more unique.
yeah, this version is less repetetive and more creative, to be honest
Eclesy's Galaxy Completely disagree, it's worse. It uses the same chorus loop for the Pre chorus. Making the chorus less of a chorus, it's repetitive.
W R Yea the pre-chorus needs to be tuned down
the dubstep part sounds generic af glad Demi removed it
Not really, so many songs in the 2010s started inserting random dubstep in their tracks that it really doesn’t set it apart from other pop songs of our time
i officially stan this version. thank you, TH-cam algorithms.
sis that dubstep drop snatched my weave clean off
Same
Right?!?
IM FUCKING BALD
Ouch 🙃
Nikki wrote this by herself & did a great job, Mitch only produced it, hence he was listed as a songwriter, she did not want to use it because by the time she was ready to record her album it was 2 years later, this was song was shopped around and Demi picked it up, they clearly used some of Nikki's vocals on Demi's like in the chorus, that electronic part at 0:08 and the big note at 2:27 and the whole bridge too. Anyway, they both win, Demi gets a big hit and Nikki gets tons of money for the songwriting credit
The layered harmony was all Demi in her version, what are you talking about?
Dane Trotter i know right hahaha
OKzs The big note in the official version is sang by Demi for sure!!! They are both very talented but there’s no reason Demi would put a different vocalist’s high note!
Why would Demi need someone to hit her high notes? Did you not hear her first 2 albums
The BiG NOTE was totally Demi! It's wayyyy more powerful than in this vers! There's no big note in this demo!
I adore the final version of the song but I think they should’ve had an extended version with the dubstep on the album as a deluxe track! That would’ve been sick!
they sound very similar. both have beautiful voices! no wonder demi picked up this song! :)
6 years later, thanks TH-cam
THEY SHOULDVE KEPT THST DUBSTEP PART. That sounded so good wtf
TheNraveles ahead of its time
Danna Banana the thing is a lot of songs had dubstep parts around this time but i still prefer it.
No
By the time this demo was made Dubstep was already halfway out the door.
It's not a good look for your lead single to be DOA.
@@mickeymouse220 They’re basically talking about the whole instrumental but mostly this part here 2:33
This sounds like the final version instead of demo. It sounds so clean. I love it
yeah it just needed to be properly mixed and mastered and then it's a SMASH HIT. Can't believe she really gave this song away, this is her biggest hit.
That dubstep part was fire!
Something to remember...there is a reason they call it a demo...while Nikki's version sounds like it is finished, (because she is a vocal master and everything has a decent balance) it is not. This was made to be enough to get the point across to the record company, which they weren't interested in for Nikki, because they wanted to go a different direction. Obviously, since the record company wasn't wanting to get behind it, Nikki's work stopped there to focus on other songs. No improvements or changes made to her version mixing or vocally, because at this point the song was dead. As the rumors are floating around say, (which are 100% true) Nikki started from scratch writing the song, and quite a bit of the lyrics (most in fact) we hers, and of course all of the vocal parts. When Demi heard the song and took it over for her album, she took it to the next level because it was already to go and she as an artist has a lot of power in the industry. She is a known artist who picked a song they wanted to do, the label of course approved (because they knew the song would be a hit), it's a done deal. (Note ,that this doesn't work for artists in the developmental stage as Nikki was) During Demi's taking over the track, she kept all of Nikki's Background vocals, added her own lead parts as well as some of her own BG vocals (like the higher notes that everyone keeps talking about that Nikki could easily have done), changed a few words, cut out the dub step part, etc. All in all though, this song says a lot about who Nikki is, and that makes it her song not matter what, because that is her soul for everyone see, well, hear.
just to clarify, demi sang all the bg and harmonies herself in her version. proof is the videos on youtube showcasing filtered vocals
She has a phenomenal voice😍
She should have kept this song for herself. I love her voice
I just love that chorus of this version! (beats and effects) :D
I thought I was the only one. Haha
So basicly she did all the work for Demi, even layed down runs.....
That's how it generally works, singers who don't write their own stuff basically just cover songs that are given to them
Yes, some songs they write and some they buy
Demi writes most of her songs, this was one of the exceptions. She didn't change the song's structure drastically because she thought it wouldn't be respectful to the original songwriter.
@ bullshit
André Tostes that's not how it works lmao
One of the best demo versions for song that I've heard thus far! I personally prefer Demi's voice, as it is in my opinion richer, stylistically versatile and more powerful. Plus my favorite part of the song is that very high note Demi added in the last hook.
i love this version because it's actually the original. Demi does it justice for sure,but this is Nikki's song. look it up if you don't believe me. haha. it's beautifully sung & written. & quite honestly,they sound pretty similar. don't diss the person who made it because then it wouldn't be what it is now.
you're right, I'm doing research about this song and Nikki was the original and wrote it herself but they didn't want to publish it but then Demi helped changing some lyrics and then published the song, this song is Nikki's
The beat in this song just smashes you.
I love her voice. Second I like how this version isn’t as rushed through. It’s a lot more fun and has a retro vibe
I like Demi but I think this sounds much lil bit better than Demi’s version. It sounds natural and not like she’s screaming.
Sebastian Mateo agree
you may not like demis tone but shes definitely not screaming. in fact nikki was a having a bit harder time with the higher notes
@@theblitz1687 her chest notes are shouty, very obvious and can be annoying. But it's her technique so..
i guess she does get a bit shouty at certain live performance but i dont think heart attack studio is one of them, her belts sounds full and resonant to me. what i dislike about her is she lowers her lyrnx too much for my taste.
th-cam.com/video/yxkOvo-Miyc/w-d-xo.html this is one of her best mixed note.
now that i think about it i get your point, its a preference thing i suppose, demi could be considered more shouty compared nikki i guess :D but still that doesnt mean demi shouts, its just the lower lyrnx and big open sound kinda of technique
it called belting not screaming
i loveee this version specially the dubstep part😍🔥
Demi may have a larger range, but it terms of vocal control, Nikki has her beat. Go watch Nikki live and go watch Demi live. However, Demi does make the sing with her riffing.
th-cam.com/video/wtbcaWnybzs/w-d-xo.html ..
2:30 OMG! This brk was amazing! Why isn't in the official version?
@Christian Dixie tragic
Oh. Demi kept nikki's beginning part of 'putting my defenses up, cause i dont wanna fall in love' but then added herself cos they sound similar.
Cute
Chris Pretorius it was obviously demi in her version, are you dumb?
Jacob Smollet they clearly kept nikki’s backing vocals.
Well, they sound similar, but not the same. Demi sang the part, but kept Nikki's as a background vocal.
The *“shave my legs”* part was so unexpected and amazing!
This is the first time I've felt emotion while listening to this song and I knew it for years. Nikki version is soulful!
i've always loved demi's singing and this song in general but after hearing this, omg wow this should've been released as nikki's song and stayed just like that!!
Demi should keep the instrumental like this, is a lot more catchy and attractive though. In all the interviews, she said she was intending to do less electronic music and so... So what Neon Lights is doing on the record girl? You're totally wrong.
Lucas Eduardo Menezes no the dubstep was trash sjsjs
@@knorenknor3493 dubstep was trending at the time
Demi should have never been on this song in the first place. Nikki's is better
@@lucaseduardomenezes3418 which is why she didn’t keep the dubstep breakdown on the demo track? The song would’ve aged horribly.
This demo could totally pass off as a remix of Demi’s LFNKSNFKNSF
Holly shit this demo sounds as good as the actual song.
2:30 Demi added an extra layer of vocal here that Nikki hadnt
*I get what u mean, but I don't think it's an "extra layer"...i think Demi just took the last note up higher than Nikki did*
Nikki went: "flaaAaaAaaames"
...and Demi went:"flaaAaaAaaAAMES!"
...hopefully that makes sense 😅
@@BigBrainBryan In fact, from what I heard in the Demi version, it has a less melodic line than in the demo in that part
I love both versions love Demi's cause her voice is flawless and Nikki has a dubstep feel which i love at the moment
This is actually so much more technically. The creativity in this is mad. ❤️😍😭
2:32 omg the dance break. i want to put that dance break into Demi's version. it will sounds like award show performance of her 😭💕
The Demo itself was a bomb... Demi bring something but girlssssss this Demo is sick, Nikki can keep this as her own n be big.
Nikki did write the song but Demi changed a few lyrics and got the dubstep break edited out
this demo cleared my skin
Mitch and Nikki did an excellent job on writing the song and Nikki did a VERY good job on laying out the vocals but thankfully Demi came and not only edited the lyrics abit but I'm mostly thankful for the vocal arrangement she did on the 3rd verse with the overlapping of the three octaves she displayed on the track. Clearly I would have liked it if this was Nikki's but I'm so happy Demi got her. Best song of her career AND the added notes Demi sang made it so much better. Phew. Love Demi
Wow .This sounds really good. But demi's input of the riffs and runs and the high note at the end of the song just made it more powerful.
Love this version just as well as Demi's 😍😍😍😍
It’s crazy how these demos sound so much like the final fingers. Like it makes sense why they do it but still
What a beautiful voice!! ❤❤
“Shave my legs” LMAO!!! Im CRYING RN!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
When the dubstep came out, i be like " OMG !"
Affz' sem comparações com a voz da Demi né!! omg demi divaaaa qualquer coisa que ela fala,canta,faz,veste, é perfeita! sou bem Heart Attack com a voz da Demi ♥
WHY DID THEY REMOVE THE DUBSTEP PART ?????
I actually really like the shave my legs part cuz she has a progressive mindset unlike many people commenting.
I’m obsessed with this version now!
I would really love it if Demi performed this version with the dubstep live.
Surprising that the "cry for help" part was in the original, I felt like that rang true for the struggles that Demi went through
I love her version!
Whoaa that dubstep part!
this is so much better omfg bye demi
I love this version so much more ...
Am i the only one who thinks they both sound the same?
Demi's has a slightly darker, heavier tone.
yes
nope
I'm sorry, but you're deaf.
i dont think they sound the same. Demi's voice is more metallic.
This is really good for a demo!
I remember my daycare used to overplay this song when I was 5. I'm so young but feel so old
This version is missing the high note at 3:03 that is the trademark of this song!
cause that’s a demo
It sounds so empty without it lol
But it has a dubstep which is better than the high note in my opinion.
@@juliaana4372 no that's demi
You rock,girl!!!
I really love this
Ta perfeita. As duas tem um jeito diferente de cantar e ficou bom nas duas vozes :3
Demi and Nikki, both are great :)
this is gold
I really like this part 2:30, Hope Demi do too!
im guessing she didnt if it was edited out of demi's version
Both versions are amazingly awesome!
This one has a few extra little beats/musical melodies :) (idk how to say it).
Nikki sounds a bit less feminine (not in a bad way). I like Demi's slightly better and Nikki also admitted Demi did a better job than herself. The reason being is that Nikki was over these feelings (it was fall 2011 in America) and she thought Demi's feelings for these song was good enough to sing it and I like Demi's voice for it too, but this is also awesome!!!!
I like this version of the song more I remember listening to this song while being sad and my mom came in the room singing it such a good moment
damn. with that dubstep, demo could've had a #1 hit by now.
chayensweet dubstep was well on its way out by summer 2013
The dubstep made heartattack on extreme
omg, amazing!!
Ficou legal, gente. E a batida depois de "and i burst into flames" ficou MUITO foda :)
as much as i love demis, i actually prefer this, but both are amazing
I like the dubstep drop but it feels oddly timed where as the final studio version feels more smooth and organized.
Meu Deus, na VOZ DA DEMI É BEM MAIS PERFEITOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Yall acting like woman who doesn't shave her legs is something that doesnt exist. 😂
I love Demi from the bottom of my heart, I love Demi's version from the bottom of my heart....but this one...a lil more eheh
Those dubstep sounds are drug for my inner preadolescent ears
I remember this song is bomb on highschool
Without Nikki creating this song Demi wouldn’t had recreated or written this song .
why now TH-cam???
Would love to hear this version with Demi's vocals over it
This is really good
Thanks😁💖😊✨🎉
I miss the *DEMI* era
I have the CD (DEMI) and in the credits of Heart Attack, the song is written by Mitch Allan, Jason Evigan, Sean Douglas, Nikki Williams, Aaron Phillips and Demi Lovato :)
Me dá um arrepio😍♥️♥️♥️
SHAVE MY LEGS XD XD
This makes me wonder how would sound if Sia sang this and I love it
Hun Nikki wrote the song not sia
@@AlexFroot did you read what I wrote? I said I wonder how would sound if Sia SANG this song... I said it 'cause something in Nikki's voice reminds me of Sia. I know Nikki's work. Please, pay attention before playing smart and correcting comments you didn't even bother to understand the context.
Bruh this is so good wtff
Nikki Williams really rock this song
Holy shoot this version is amazing. The beat is much more unique and the singer doesn't throw her voice around like Demi did.
Love it. U r good!!
Demi best
this demo is amazing tho
Demi is a good singer, shame she doesn't write her songs anymore.
She writes most of her songs, just because she hasn't written some of the songs she's recorded, doesn't mean she doesn't write any, ffs.
Dane Trotter not really, she grabs songs from others and just changes like 4-5 lines thats it...i like demi a lot but i wish she actually wrote the entire song like other artists. if you check at the credits demi is at the very end of each song not at the beginning like it should be, she just co-writes the already written song and changes stuff that she doesn't like...still avery talented girl
Alex REid she wrote warrior and shouldn't come back herself
Alex REid and many other songs
she didn't she had help, look at the credentials, but thats not what i mean, i meant that demi just grabs songs from other unknown artists and changes a few details and thats it, she usually doesn't start from 0.
I personally prefer what Demi did in the middle-8. I think at the time the dubstep would have been cool but we all know that it would have been lost to time if they'd kept it.