Parents need to know that this is a steamy album with lots of seductive lyrics -- as well as moaning and purring. While many of the songs are catchy and danceable, the words and messages don't waiver much from the central theme: sex.
Positive messages:Some songs celebrate clubbing and partying, as well as the idea of acting in certain ways to get attention. On some tracks Spears shows off a strong character and talks about not being victimized or fooled.
Sex:On "Mmm Papi" Spears moans and sings seductively ("Lil' miss fast car,
I can really get far, and don't break my heart, let's make out (Let's make out! Let's make out!)." "Lace and Leather" is a sort of vocal strip tease that talks about lingerie and high heels.
Language:"Hell" is said once and "b-tch" is sung on the song "Lace and Leather." "Blur" includes the line, "This sh-t is way too f--king bright." But the expletives are edited out. The song "If You Seek Amy" contains a play on words you wouldn't want your tweens and teens to repeat.
Consumerism:A few songs include references to Spears buying what she wants. Having money is equated with power: "I get things, everything I wanted / My own way, your time, goldmines."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:"If U Seek Amy" makes references to smoking and drinking cocktails. "Blur" is about someone who can't remember what she did the night before, as if she in a drunken blackout.
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the song by itself is OK but the music video is REALLY NOT GOOD! They show britney waking around in her bra and undies! and the basic point of the song when she says "all eyes on me in the center of the ring just like a circus" it means all the boys are foucusing on her and how sexy she is! GROSS!
I love the song. but I do think it is bad for kids to see under 8. I think there is a little sex. so far this is my favorite artist. Iv'e only seen 4 music videos. And the lion might be scary for some kids.
It's a good album. There's the few swears, which I think 12 year olds probably hear every day and probably is in their vocabulary. If U Seek Amy, unless you have a dirty ear, you won't get it. I know I didn't get it the first time, its got a completely different meaning, so I think it's also ok. Mmm Papi says nothing graphic, just talks about making out, (?!?) which I'm pretty sure kids can handle. That's about it. The album is fine for a 12 year old to listen to.
May I start by saying that Britany Spears may very well be a sex addict, at least that's what she's advertising. Let me say also, that in If You Seek Amy the if you seek amy part is sped up fast to sound like fu*k me which is exactly why I think she's a sex addict. She is also a really bad role model, she does really bad thiings to get attention.
I am surprised no one has brought up the Song "If You Seek Amy"... A CLEAR homophonic name that can be interpreted as “F-@-C-K me”. Even the video leaves NO question as to what "If You Seek Amy" stands for as men during one chorus thrust their groins at Spears in a VERY sexual manner and Women do the same in the next...
I think she is just looking to sell whatever she can..... a warning should be on this one.
i aggree with common sense all Britney seems to focus on now adays is singing and talking about sex. the songs may sound good but listen closley to the words and watch the music videos ( there inaprpreat) but still i love the songs!
I think it should be on for 17 and many parents would not let their kids listen to her music because of the sexual messages in her lyrics. Great album and debut!
Sad. Why does Spears sound like a chipmunk nowadays? Sex filled content songs like Mmm papi and If you Seek Amy are full of it. Britney thinks she's so great and gorgeous well NEWS FLASH! There are hotter people out there who don't advertise their sexual lives on CD'S!
I love the song "Circus" and the song "Toxic", and "Baby One More Time". Those are the only songs I like by Britney Spears. Way too much language and innuendo.
Honey, I hate to break it to ya, you may need sex theripy.
I love the songs, but of course... the meaning. But I'm not going to diss the whole thing because the meaning is discusting. I still love the music and she has talent. Actually some of her songs do have good value.
I LOVE this CD! I got it for Christmas three or four years ago, and I still listen to it! I especially love the songs Blur and Circus. If U Seek Amy is sort of innuendo, but if a kid, for some reason listens to it, they probably won't get what it means, it took me a few months when I first got it. Not that I'm saying that you should let your five year old watch it, I'm just saying that if they hear it once or twice, it's not that big of a deal. Overall, some censored swearing (f,s...) but nothing TERRIBLE.
Britney, Britney, Britney. What are you going to do with your self. STOP SINGING SEX SONGS, hopefully. O.K. all done there. circus is all about being in the center stage hogging the spotlight. end o' story.
Listen close: "All the boys and all the girls are beggin' to if U seek Amy". Don't get it? Let's change it: "beggin' to F-U-seek Amy". STILL don't get it? I'll change all the words: "beggin' to F-*-C-K me". Yep. The f-bomb.