Tightrope walking inexperienced funambulists will often walk barefoot so that the wire can be grasped between the big and second toe. This is more often done when using a rope, as the softer and silkier fibres are less taxing on the bare foot than the harder and more abrasive braided wire. The word "funambulism" or the phrase ""walking a tightrope"" is also used in a metaphorical setting not referring to any actual acrobatic acts. For instance, politicians are said to "walk a tightrope" when trying to balance two opposing views with little room for compromise. The term can also be used in
Love Is a Four Letter Word (album) drama soundtrack for some." Loh Chuan Junn from MediaCorp's xinmsn opined that "every song on this album is listenable, but when put on loop, Mraz's relentlessly upbeat and happy romanticism grows increasing annoying for even the least cynical." In the United Kingdom, the album debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart behind Adeles "21" by a margin of 44 copies. It sold 17,021 copies and is Mraz' highest-charting album there. In the United States, "Love Is a Four Letter Word" debuted at number two on the "Billboard" 200, becoming his highest-charting album. It sold 102,000 copies in its