Calling the World (by Rooney, Rock)
common sense media says
Appealing, cute-boy pop rock.
parents & educators say
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that these appealing, tween-friendly rockers play it safe with their lyrics. Two references to "bed" are the sexiest innuendo here, and one reference to "making you my punching bag" (metaphorically) is the most violent. "Help Me Find A Way" is an ode to the band's singer/guitarist's late father and talks about death. Though there's an "I'm really not boyfriend material -- when will you get it through your head?" subtext on several of the songs, the overall impression is one of a nice guy trying to figure out how to handle complex relationships.
Violence:
One girlfriend-as-punching-bag metaphor, but it's not violent sounding in context.
Sex:
"I meant every word I said/I never was lying when we talked in bed" is as steamy as it gets.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Insert with ringtone ads.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Not applicable.
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