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`Touch My Body` (CD single)

(2008, Pop, by Mariah Carey, Label: Universal)
  • 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?

    2.0
  • Common Sense says

    We know from the title what Mariah wants us to do.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 14–15

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    She comes across as a total narcissist.
  • Violence:

    Mariah threatens to "hunt you down" with dire (but unspecified) consequences if you put videos of your secret rendezvous up on YouTube, and we don't think she means a time-out.
  • Sex:

    A lot of heavy breathing around lyrics that urge the listener to "Let me wrap my thighs all around your waist/just a little taste...c'mon and give me what I deserve." The video shows Mariah in breast-baring, short outfits.
  • Language:

    A lot of suggestion, but no actual four-letter words.
  • Consumerism:

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

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About `Touch My Body` (CD single)

Parents need to know that this single is about predatory sex with a partner who can't be trusted enough not to be warned to keep videos of a tryst off YouTube. Although there are no four-letter words, the intention is crystal-clear and specific. The music video is all about Mariah's large chest and long legs, and shows her in revealing outfits.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about pop stars changing their images. Why do they try to push the envelope with new releases when their past innocent albums were mega hits? Are they really "maturing" or do they just want to try something new? Families can also discuss getting to know someone before jumping into bed. If you really trusted your lover, you probably wouldn't have to threaten him or her to keep romantic details behind closed doors. Have you ever been embarrassed because someone shared information or photographs you thought were private?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Missouri
    I rate this title off for age 13 and give it 1.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    One Star

    Mariah Carey drops yet another piece of rubbish.

  2. I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    I really like the beat, but the song is too sexual. =P

  3. I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    Make your own video to replace it

    The video contains Carey in breast-baring outfits. That's over kid's heads. For under 13, make your own music video.

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title iffy for age 16 and give it 2.0

    ugh

    gross

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 2.0

    I don't like it.

    I don't like the song, I don't like Mariah. The song is I think a lot worse than what these other people are saying is so horrible. I think this song is pretty gross.

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