there isnt very much bad stuff on it it is mostly up-beat and love songs
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Hits are great; some lyrics have double meanings.
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for Ages 12 and Up
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About Rock Steady
Parents need to know that this is an upbeat collection of songs mostly about boys, and the ups and downs of liking them, or one in particular -- and it could be the wrong one. The lyrics aren't sexually explicit, but some of them are loaded with double meanings. On "Hella Good," for example, when Stefani wants to "keep on dancing," is she talking about dancing or something else? The lyrics cover long-distance love ("Making Out"), jealousy ("In My Head"), loving a bad boy ("Underneath It All"), giving the bad boy a second chance ("Don't Let Me Down"), and groupie backstage action ("Hey Baby").
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what teens are thinking about: What's okay to put up with in a romantic relationship and what isn't? When is it healthier to walk away? How can you tell when you're ready for something hot and heavy? How do you deal with someone you're really into being unfaithful, or not calling you when he/she promised, or not liking you as much as you like him/her? Families can also discuss whether or not Gwen Stefani is a good role model for women. How are the lyrics in this album different from No Doubt's more introspective previous album, Return of Saturn? How has Stefani's style and music changed since she got married, had a baby, and released her first solo album?
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Gwen Stefani is a very good role model, she is probably the most well put together celebrity of all. This album has some subjects that are inapropriate but probably will fly over there head! They are truely a great tween/teen band.
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