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`Gimme More` (CD single)

(2007, Pop, by Britney Spears, Label: Jive)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 14.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Sexed-up Britney works the pole.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Song is basically about pole dancing.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    This song is full of sexual stuff -- both direct and indirect: "Center of attention, even when you're up against the wall/You got me in a crazy position (uh huh)/If you're on a mission (ooh)/You got my permission (ooohhh)," "We can get down like there's no one around," and "Gimme more gimme more babe/I just want more." The music video features Britney half naked gyrating against a pole in a strip club.
  • Language:

    Opens song with "It's Britney, bitch."
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About `Gimme More` (CD single)

Parents need to know that Britney's first single off her upcoming CD is basically about being a stripper. She opens the song with the no-nonsense "It's Britney, bitch" and continues to bring the 'tude until the last note. While the rest of the lyrics could be a lot worse, they aren't that tame either ("cameras are flashin' while we're dirty dancing" and "feels like the crowd was sayin'/Gimme more, gimme more"). The music video reinforces the stripper theme with Britney decked out in fishnets and a leather cropped jacket, dancing around a pole.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about shock value in music. Britney is known to be provocative. Does it help her sales? Why or why not? Could she be just as sexy and fun without being so sexual?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Maryland
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    On For 17

    I give this an on for 17 and an iffy for 14. I like the song!

  2. I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Perfect for teens, not tweens.

    Love it. Britney is amazing

  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Pennsylvania
    I rate this title off for age 15 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use
    • Negative message
    • Negative role models

    WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY 2 EXPLICIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    This song is downright innappropriate, as much as I like Britney Spears.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 3.0

    because of the foul language and sexual content I say 16+

    hi

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 16 and give it 3.0

    because of the foul language and sexual content I say 16+

    hi

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