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"Burnin' Up" (CD single) (by Jonas Brothers, Pop)

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Familial sensation heats up the charts.

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Parents need to know that this single is just a wee little steamier for the Jonas Brothers than the typical campy stuff we've heard from them in the past as the boys lament about a girl that they're hot for. It's still fine for tweens, though. The video is a tame James Bond-esque montage of the band fighting crime and saving the ladies from peril.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Innocent enough, but a tiny, teeny bit suggestive: "High heels, red dress/all by yourself/gotta catch my breath…I'm slipping into the lava/I'm trying to keep from going under/Baby, you turn the temperature hotter/'cause I'm burning up, burning up, for you baby."
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Obvious tie-in to the Jonas Brothers and all things Disney.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about Disney's marketing machine. Everything the company touches turns to gold. How are they so successful with their tween audience? What do you imagine a day in the marketing department is like? How do you think they know what kids are interested in?

What's the story?

What's the story?
The first single from their upcoming album A Little Bit Longer, BURNIN' UP is about the boys' temperature rising when they think about a girl. The lyrics are a tiny bit more direct and mature, but still completely fine for tweens -- especially girls. The song also features a rap from their bodyguard, Big Rob. In the video, the brothers are hanging poolside reading a script that has Nick playing James Bond, Joe in Miami Vice mode, and Kevin doing kung fu. What's a girl not to love about this adorable trio playing action heroes?

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The Jonas Brothers sure know how to turn up the heat for their fans. "Burnin' Up" is definitely a catchy little ditty that will capture the hearts of tween girls everywhere. They'll no doubt all want to be the girl that Nick, Joe, and Kevin are singing about, but whether they are or not, they'll still love this fun pop-rock number that these boys are so famous for churning out.

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Released on: June 20, 2008
Label: Disney
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Maria Dinoia
 
 

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reveiwer123987
kid, 13 years old
7
 
best for older kids
I love this song my friends danced to this for my 5th grade talent show.
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Floydclaptonblues
teen, 18 years old
 
Disney Churning Out More Overrated Pop Songs!
The music of "Burnin' Up" is poorly mixed; the bass is barely audible, and the drums sound very sloppy. The singing is better than on there other records, but they strain their voices at some parts, like always. Last but not least, the lyrics are atrocious and cheesy. Not meaning to advertise or promote, but another teen band named Red Barrett has placed very interesting music on Youtube that has a classic rock feel and could easily rival these second-hand pop stars. In all, this song is completely atrocious.
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DisneyChannelFan
kid, 10 years old
6
 
Burnin Up
I'm Slippin Into The Lava And I'm Trying To Keep From Going Other Baby,You Burn The Temperature Hotter Cause I'm Burnin Up Burnin Up From You Baby.Catchy Tune.I Love This Song So Much.I Even Memorized The Lines (On Top).My 3rd Favorite Song Ever.My Favorite Song From The Jonas Brothers. Good For 6 And Up.
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h.m.222
kid, 12 years old
7
 
QUIT YOUR LIEING!
The Jonas brothers are great role models for anybody. they are nice, good singers, and good looking. IDK why people say they don't like them. obvious lies, no doubt.
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Karluveva13
teen, 14 years old
10
 
This song is not the best Jonas Brothers song but it's still a little cool.
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hvdbfvhyusgdbf ...
kid, 12 years old
9
 
i like this song....................................................................
i love the song burning up because it is by the jones brothers.....................................
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jonas
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Earthgirl13
teen, 15 years old
11
 
This is so lame even for them. c'mon I heard a little girl sing bettr and she's only four years old. please this just crap to me people like them for their money and good looks.
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GoodGirl459
teen, 13 years old
3
 
great song
I love this song
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MasterViewer
teen, 16 years old
 
What in the world are they doing?
Man.....Are the Jonhus Brothers really trying to get fired?I saw the disney channel music video Burnin Up......and.....well....it sucked!!!Really guys..who would like this.What is the meaning of this music/video?It shows one of the brothers with......uhhhhh.......mustache???!!!Oh common!!!!How korney can this get?!!!Now I'm not sure if they edited it, but then again...........
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skidoo 4001
teen, 16 years old
 
ack this is terrible
i hate this song it is VULGER AND DISCUSTING in a stupid way. Nick jonas goes into WAY to many high notes, joe jonas is a bad singer all in all, kevin looks like a girl. And in the music video nick jonas is dating selena gomez ACK its discusting, i mean Selena+nick=a bad acting bad singing and a bad haired ugly baby who is self-centered ACK
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Katty316
teen, 13 years old
11
 
"This was the video ever, it looked so real!!! I was laughing so much i started cryin'"
This was sooooooooooooo awsome it is like you are right there by them. Very age appropriate and very fun, its perfect!!!
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candygirl99
kid, 13 years old
 
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wondergirl_is_back
teen, 17 years old
 
I love this song!!!!!
It's one of those songs that you just can't get enough of! The video is really cool and kind of like a action movie! There is nothing bad about this song at all and I love it! Don't forget that The Jonas Brothers and Demi Lovato are going on their Burning Up tour this summer!
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gospurs57
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Jonas Brothers meets Maroon 5
The chorus of "Burnin' Up" sounds similar to the chorus of "Makes Me Wonder" by Maroon 5, except there's no sexual references. The music video for "Burnin' Up" is similar to the video for "Wake Up Call" by Maroon 5, except there's no sex or violence. This song will no doubt have girls screaming and singing along to.
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angelgirl24676
teen, 16 years old
 
I LOVE THE JO BROS!!!
I love the Jonas Brothers! I recently saw them in concert, and they were fantastic! They are very grounded, and extremely talented. Deffinatly perfect for anyone my age.
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expert_reviewer
teen, 16 years old
 
Good Song
Though the Joe Bros aren't the best band
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joeismyhero12
teen, 16 years old
 
Everyone has to see this
WATCH IT! There is no ? about it! This is the best music video ive seen from the jonas brothers and ive been a fan since day one! I LOVE YOU JOE!!!!<3 sammie happy early birthday!
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bullard
teen, 16 years old
 
i laughed
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funky400
teen, 14 years old
 
It's so cool!
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