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`Break the Ice` (CD single) (by Britney Spears, Pop)

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Fun dance music, but questionable sexy message.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the third single from Britney Spears' Blackout is about the same thing most of the other songs on the album are about: sex. She uses both subtle -- and not-so-subtle -- language to arouse a male counterpart. The cartoon music video features an anime version of Britney (looking nothing like her), and although there's one animated kiss, it isn't racy at all.

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Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: "We can turn the heat up if you wanna/Turn the lights down low if you wanna/Just wanna move you/But you're froze up/That's what I'm saying/Can you rise/To the occasion…And I can't get enough/So let me get it up" says it all.
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Families can talk about why Britney relies on sexual lyrics to sell albums. She's got the world at her fingertips, does she need to? Families can also discuss the example Britney is setting for young girls. Do you think she's a good role model? Why or why not? Read our tips for talking to kids about celebrity behavior.

What's the story?

What's the story?
"BREAK THE ICE" is about sex -- something Britney loves to sing about. The lyrics of this pop dance track aren't really that graphic, but are highly suggestive and get to the point.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Britney fans had to enter two "secret" passwords (they were provided) on BlackoutBall.com to view the premiere of the anime music video of "Break the Ice" featuring a cartoon version of the paparazzi's favorite celeb in a Mission Impossible-esque operation. Considering the constant train wrecks Britney has been having recently in front of the camera, it was probably better for her not to be on the screen, letting listeners instead focus on and appreciate the song and its pop-infused fun. She hits all the notes in this single, stressing the important ones and staying well in her vocal range. The bumpin' electronic drum baseline -- although replaced by a slowed down break at the end -- will have any teen practicing some dance moves in front of the mirror.

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Released on: March 12, 2008
Label: Jive Records
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Heidi Kotansky
 
 

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Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
13
 
Really Fun Beat; Iffy Sexual Content
This song is very iffy with the sexual themes that are very questionable. The beat makes it a perfect sleepover tune for 15 and up, though. Just pre-listen for kids under 15.
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sara4ever95
teen, 16 years old
11
 
love her
she is cool
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John-SF
adult
12
 
Great Dance Song--No Message
Pretty great dance song and fluff---no great message---pretty sexy britney and nothing too bad for kids
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musiccrazy101
teen, 15 years old
 
It's so Stupid!
This song is so weird, stupid, and idiotic. Britney Spears is the worst singer EVER! She was cool, but now she needs serious help and she's busted! Horrible song, Hate it!
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movieluver!<3
teen, 15 years old
 
bad example
she is still sending bad messages to kid manly girls! have u seen her video for the song "grimme more" all she does is the "POLL" little girls used to sing along to "hit me baby one more time" or "lucky" but now their moms won't let them because have of the song has to be beeped out because of bad words!
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