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"Alice" (CD single)
- By Avril Lavigne
- Genre: Soundtrack
Common Sense Media says
Spirited single from Alice movie is OK for tweens.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that despite the trippy sound effects and lyrics that begin by talking about "trippin out," there's nothing to worry about on this single. In fact, the soundtrack song actually offers up some good motivational advice about not giving up or giving in.
What's the story?
The story goes that Avril Lavigne wanted to be a part of the soundtrack to Disney's Alice and Wonderland so much that she wrote this song at the first sign of interest from the film's director, Tim Burton. It not only made it onto the album, After Alice, but it also leads off as its first single. If that wasn't inspiration enough to go after your goals, the message of the song should do it. Following the character of Alice, the song teaches listeners not to be bummed by a bad situation, even if that situation is falling down a rabbit hole into a Tim Burton CG fantasy world.
Is it any good?
Leading off with some funky audio effects that musically duplicate Alice's trip into Wonderland, this single unabashedly interprets Alice's emotional journey to self-awareness. It's fun, fresh, and a little feisty, and perfectly complements the tone of the irreverent film. Lavigne channels this modern fairy tale heroine and makes the character her own. Sometimes such a by-the-book nod to a film can seem hokey, but with this over-the-top flick, the single fits the wild fantasy ride.
Explore, discuss, enjoy
Families can talk about movie soundtracks and how musicians are used to promote films. How do music videos for soundtrack songs act as advertisements for the films that spawned them? Why is music so important in film? Can you think of a movie that was made better because of its soundtrack?
Families can talk about strong female characters in film and literature. Can you name any female characters that overcome obstacles or stereotypes? How do you think the character of Alice from Alice in Wonderland fits in to this description?
Families can talk about going after what you want. Avril Lavigne is reported to have aggressively pursued a spot on this soundtrack. Do you think this helped her nab a spot on the playlist? Does this song inspire you to chase a dream or aspiration? Can you think of anyone famous who is a good role model for perserverance.
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Kid, 12 years old
August 10, 2011
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AMAZING
I love Avril Lavigne, although she's a potty mouth, she is a good role model. She doesn't like to dress inappropriate and she refuses to even get close to being naked. She claims that "selling sex" is lame and low. This is NOTHING wrong with this song. It's squeaky clean! It's got a great message! I LOVE IT.
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Kid, 12 years old
March 13, 2011
AGE
Mild, loud, not the best
Very mild song, I like it okay. Sometimes she's pretty much screaming the lyrics, and I don't think that's showcasing her voice well.
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Kid, 10 years old
February 21, 2011
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Good Chica
I am begging to like this chica. The song Girlfriend and the music viedo are really growing on me.
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Teen, 13 years old
March 26, 2011
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I love this song!!!!!!! It's one of my favorties by Avril!! She's absoloutely amazing!!!
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Teen, 15 years old
March 6, 2010
AGE
Encouraging song for Tweens!
Avril sends a very powerful message to teens and tweens about believeing in yourself and to stand up for yourself!
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Teen, 13 years old
August 12, 2011
AGE
Great message!
There is nothing bad about this song. I love Avril Lavigne, although she's a potty mouth, she is a good role model. She doesn't like to dress inappropriate and she refuses to even get close to being naked. She claims that "selling sex" is lame and low. This is NOTHING wrong with this song. It's squeaky clean! It's got a great message! I LOVE IT. This song is about not giving up and standing no matter what people say. Always go on! And I didn't copy MeTheCrazyOne99, I AM that user, just a second edition!
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Kid, 7 years old
February 23, 2010
AGE
alice in wonderland
i am lising to it the song is called(undergound)ilove it
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Parent of 3 year old
May 22, 2010
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Kid, 7 years old
May 10, 2010
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love it
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Teen, 14 years old
October 11, 2011
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Great Messages About Being Strong and Keeping Your Head up
This song is a lovely song and I really like it when artists like Avril keep it clean. This song is so great and has a great motto about being strong and not letting life get you down, even when it gets hard to keep your head up. Nothing to worry about in this single, just a powerful message.
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| Artist: | Avril Lavigne |
| Release date: | February 2, 2010 |
| Label: | Buena Vista |
| Genre: | Soundtrack |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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