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"Best Thing I Never Had" (CD Single)
- By Beyonce Knowles
- Genre: R&B
Common Sense Media says
R&B diva sings mostly clean song about bouncing a bad guy.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Best Thing I Never Had" is a fairly clean song that features no references to sex, substances, or violence and omits offensive language, with the exception of "ass" and "sucks." That said, its theme -- a girl who sings about how glad she is that she didn't end up with a guy who turned out to be a jerk -- may be a bit too mature for younger tweens.
What's the story?
"BEST THING I NEVER HAD" is the second single from 4, the aptly titled fourth album from one of the world's biggest R&B superstars: Beyonce. True to her typical form, the singer keeps the song pretty clean, leaving out mature language (aside from a couple of milder words like "ass" and "sucks") and references to sex, substance use, or violence. The song's subject matter -- about a girl who dumps a bad guy and later celebrates what she feels was a good decision -- may be a little too adult for very young ears, but it's still a fairly clean pick overall.
Is it any good?
Beyonce's powerhouse pipes are once again on full display in this tune, supported by a catchy piano hook and a host of strong female backup voices. It's no "Single Ladies," but the song is still likable enough that it will surely gain entry into the growing list of hit Beyonce songs.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how this song's subject matter differs from Beyonce's real-life marriage to rapper Jay-Z. Why might Beyonce sing about a troubled relationship when she doesn't appear to have one?
What can you learn from a bad relationship that will help you avoid similar situations in the future?
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Im not dumb enough to ban it from my children because of one word
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The song is totally clean except for "You showed your a-s and i saw the real you", which i dont find that bad. Yes, there is a few uses of the word "sucks" (sucks to be you right now) but i dont really consider that a curse word. Other then that, the song is ok. I would let my kids listen to it.
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Lovely.
Great song! Beyoncé has a beautiful voice. :)
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Kid, 10 years old
March 14, 2012
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GREAT SONG!!
Great song with nothing sexual.
Profanity: "a**"
CSM who cares about the word "sucks"? SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS SUCKS!!
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Kid, 12 years old
March 10, 2012
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Very Good Message
This song is a really good song about a breakup and moving on. There is only one bad word.
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| Artist: | Beyonce Knowles |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | June 7, 2011 |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Genre: | R&B |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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