this song is awesome but talks somewhat about sex
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"Shake It" (CD single)
(2008, Indie rock, by Metro Station, Label: Columbia)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 10, age appropriate for kids over 12; suggested age 13. -
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Common Sense says
Boy rockers make PG-13 summer hit.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13 and Up
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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.
Read our full review by Elise Knutsen
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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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- I rate this title on for age 4 and give it
I saw Uniqua dancing to it.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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.
- I rate this title on for age 9 and give it
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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