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"Shake It" (CD single)

(2008, Indie rock, by Metro Station, Label: Columbia)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    Boy rockers make PG-13 summer hit.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 13 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Discusses a boy's feelings about his girlfriend -- both hesitant ("I was thinking of places that I could hide") and eager ("your body's cold but girl we're getting so warm"). Seems to send a mixed message but is also very honest. In the music video there's a brief scene where the boys break into a theater and avoid the police, but only so all their friends can come together and dance.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Song is clearly about the physical relationship between a boy and a girl: "You're body's shaking/turn me on/so I can turn out the lights" and "You're on the bed but your clothes are lying right there" are the most graphic lines in this song.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Shake It" (CD single)

Parents need to know that although two of the band members have famous Hannah Montana siblings (Trace is Miley Cyrus' half brother and Mason is Mitchel's brother) this hit single doesn't sound very Disney. The lyrics aren't particularly graphic, but the sexually suggestive lyrics describe a scene where clothes are off and excitement is elevated.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about having a famous family member? Do you think being connected to a star sibling helps or hurts someone's career? Why do you think this band's sound is different from Miley and Mitchel's music? Families can also discuss the sexual innuendo in this song. Is this an appropriate way for a boy to talk about a girl? Is the artist talking about an emotional or a physical relationship?

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  1. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    this song is awesome but talks somewhat about sex

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 2.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

  3. I rate this title on for age 4 and give it 4.0

    I saw Uniqua dancing to it.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Illinois
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    Too Hard For Younger Kids Too Understand The Meaning For An Issue

    "Shake It" is a catchy song, with some sexual undertones. Besides the "You're on the bed but your clothes are lying right there" line (to which my friend responded "They're in their PJs!"), not much of the content is obviously pertaining to a physical relationship. Most younger kids can't read into lines like, "I'll take you home, If you don't leave me at the front door" enough to understand the song's real meaning. Overall, it's a great song.

  5. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 5.0

    It's a good song overall.

    The song is great. Even with some references to sex, it's good. Fun to dance to as well. Most people should let their children listen to the song.

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