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It Won't Be Soon Before Long

(2007, Pop, by Maroon 5, Label: A&M Records)
  • 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

    Lyrics are a bit more sexual than band's first CD.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Too whiny to have any kind of valuable message.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    One song describes a violent reaction to an unfaithful lover.
  • Sex:

    There's a fair amount of sexual innuendo and a few explicit lines: "So give it up, and don't pretend/And spread your arms and legs across the bed" and "Struggled to memorize/The way it felt between your thighs/Pleasure that made you cry/Feels so good to be bad."
  • Language:

    "F--k" appears in the chorus of "Makes Me Wonder."
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About It Won't Be Soon Before Long

Parents need to know that the word "f--k" is sprinkled a few times in "Makes Me Wonder." The boys love to sing about sex, although most of the lyrics are poetic enough to pass as innocuous. They do cross the line a few times ("So give it up, and don't pretend/And spread your arms and legs across the bed/And when you shake, you won't regret" and "Struggled to memorize/The way it felt between your thighs/Pleasure that made you cry/Feels so good to be bad," for example). One song talks about catching someone cheating on someone and shooting the secret lover. The rest is pleasant, safe (if whiny), cute-boy pop.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the issue of romantic or sexual jealousy as described in the song "Wake Up Call." How do you handle feelings of jealousy, or breaking up with a girlfriend or boyfriend? Is it possible to get through the pain and become friends?

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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 3.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    14 and up

    Sexual behavior and strong language appear, but great band.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Love it!

    I shouldn't listen to this CD but it is a great upbeat album!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 0.0

    i

    i hated it i only heard one song that i think isn't even on this cd. it stunk like my dogs butt

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title off for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Bad for kids or anyone!

    I was looking for maroon 5 on itunes, i wanted to buy the album untill i was listening to the song makes me wonder with my mom and we heard the Go- Da---- word! I Was shocked i heared The GD word,so my mom said i couldn't buy the album. I couldn't believe that there was any bad language in this album it said it was clean! Do not buy this album if you don't like to here bad language! Also there are stuff about sex. I don't think anyone should buy this CD...This album is not ok for kids!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0

    sex is only issue

    This band has greta music although adressing sex once and a while. Words like F*** are used, but hold no sexual perposes. Buy it and listen to it for the sound, not for the content.

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