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`7 Things` (CD single) (by Miley Cyrus, Pop)

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Hannah Montana channels her rocker side.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this song is Miley on her own -- no Hannah Montana on the flip side -- so it's a little more "hardcore," if you can call it that. The 15 year old sings about a recent breakup and declares her "7 things I hate about you." Strong feelings, but the language is fine if you don't mind the word "hate." There's a line about being hypnotized because of a kiss.

Positive messages: Just a teenage girl singing about a break-up with a bit of anger as she describes some things she hate about a guy. She also talks about what she likes about him.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: "And when we kiss, I'm hypnotized" and "When we're intertwined everything's alright" is all there is.
Language: The worse it gets is "7 things I hate about you."
Consumerism: A mention of Levi's.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the dichotomy of Miley Cyrus and her alter-ego Hannah Montana. How do you think Miley has managed such success as both herself and another personality? Which one do you prefer? Why? How do you feel about the fact that Miley is so young and experiencing so much success so fast? Do you think the success will affect her because she's only 15?

What's the story?

What's the story?
"7 THINGS" is the first single to debut from Miley Cyrus' upcoming album, Breakout scheduled to be released July 22. It's an upbeat, in-your-face rocker rant, in which the 15-year-old Miley sings about the pain of a recent break-up. In the chorus, she gives a speedy list of the "7 things" she "hates about" her ex. ("You're vain/your games/you're insecure/you love me, you like her/you make me laugh/you make me cry.") The music goes back and forth between acoustic and hard rock guitar, as does Miley's voice from Tennessee twang to rocker-girl-done-wrong wallop.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The song's lyrics are cute and catchy, with a sort of reprieve in the end with Cyrus declaring the "7 things I like about you" ("Your hair/ your eyes/your old Levi's"). So it's not all hate and boy-bashing. It's a good lead to a much anticipated album from the Disney superstar, but parents should keep in mind this is Miley, not Hannah Montana, so the music and lyrics are a bit more direct, and a little less bubblegum.

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Released on: May 13, 2008
Label: Disney
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 
 

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texassweetie3
teen, 15 years old
 
it was great

crazyinlove13
teen, 15 years old
 
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm....
I just read the other comments people said about this song and they were way too harsh... I will be honest I'm not a huge fan of Miley Cyrus but I actually really like this song, it's catchy! The music video is a little strange but the song itself isn't that bad... I have a bf and I don't feel the way she does and I have an ex-bf and I still don't feel the way she does but still, I like the song!!! = )

Bila
teen, 16 years old
 
Miley's new album
Miley Cyrus isn't so clean. And that's the only reason why she rocked little kids world's and their parents. Teenagers hate her. So how long can she last now little miss centerfold. Yeah I'm a hatter.

Mojo02
teen, 15 years old
 
Ok
Not bad from the newly 'loco' star. All fans should totally listen. More rock than usal. =)

Hiya55karate9
kid, 10 years old
 
Great Song!
This is a great song! If you love to rock out, this is the song for you!

CritiNumba1
teen, 16 years old
 
CHEESY BARF
I just think this song is way to stupid.

DancerGirl4
teen, 16 years old
 
Awesome, iffy for younger children
I really like this song. It has a very catchy beat, and it's completely clean. There's nothing inappropriate. Iffy for younger children because it talks about kissing and she calls some guys "jerks".

PYEsinc
teen, 14 years old
 
APPROPRIATE FOR TEENS, IFFY FOR TWEENS!
Miley Cyrus mentions the word "hate" at least about 10 times. Of course, she also talks about kissing and breakup.

Cheyenne Houchen
teen, 14 years old
 
it go for all kids
It is by so it is by miley so it is not bad

camisado101
teen, 17 years old
 
Huh
I do think that this is one of Miley's better songs, but I'm not sure she should be writing lyrics about being in love, breaking up, and hating her ex. Its not that its too mature for her, I just think that its inapropriate to sing about at her age. And I really don't think this is okay for an 8 year old to listen to. I just don't think that a 3rd grader should be singing about being in love and having her heart broken.

sara4ever95
teen, 16 years old
 

Yasas10
teen, 15 years old
 
Singing It All The Time!
The fact that there's a hate and like part in this song makes is awesome! Certainly my favourite Miley song!

Mileyfan15
kid, 12 years old
 

funky400
teen, 14 years old
 

I luv miley ...
teen, 17 years old
 
It was awmasing concert
I really enjoyed the concert. Miley was such a good singer. Luv her look. Her clothes where awmasing. I really like the song "7 things"

angelgirl24676
teen, 16 years old
 
Don't Like Miley.
Sorry, don't like her. She's trashy, she's annoying, and she's screaming half the time. I just don't like her.

silly2xox
teen, 15 years old
 

 
Yes!
Give the poor girl a break, 8 years old? No No No, Little kids are exposed to kissing and hate from the begining just from classic disney movies~ this is more then fine~ this is for all ages

skater_gurl123
teen, 15 years old
 
7 Things I Hate About This Song...
It's snobby, stupid lyrics, all her songs are about boys or breakups, bad singing, not a catchy beat, rushes to sing the lyrics in time with the song, and too harsh on the ex!

Tsion
parent of 15 year old
 
A Fun,Fast, and Witty Single from Rising Star
7 THINGS is a CD Single by rising (well, she's pretty much risen) star Miley Cyrus. The chorus tells of the "7 things" she hates about her fictional ex (none bad), and in the end she decides to mention the 7 things she likes about him. It's fun and faced-paced, though not exhilarating. It also sounds like many of her other songs, which is by far a good thing. If she keeps coming out with songs as fun and clean as this, I'll keep listening.

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