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"Changed Man" (CD single)

(2009, R&b/pop, by Chris Brown, Label: Jive)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 12.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Singer's apology song is cool, but not convincing.

The themes of this music are:   exploring emotions, fame, love, problems, sorrow

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The song lyrics talk a lot about change and seeking forgiveness. "But I'ma make it up to you, and show the world, I’m a changed man, 'cause you mean that much to me."
 

What to watch out for

  • Role models:

    As far as apology songs go, this one doesn't offer too much remorse, with lines like "Girl I know I told you, baby this ain’t over, this ain’t over, it ain’t over." which make the emotions feel more like coercion than repentance.
  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Changed Man" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this song seems like Brown's apology to Rihanna following his felony arrest for making criminal threats against her. But it's important to note that there's no mention of domestic violence, fighting, or abuse in the lyrics and no official word has been given on whether this leak is indeed an apology song.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about the re-emergance of Chris Brown onto the music scene and the timing of this "leak" with his release on probation.
  • Do you think Chris Brown needs to publically apologize to Rihanna? Do Brown's fans also deserve an apology? Since Chris Brown is a singer, is a song the best way to offer an apology?
  • Families can talk about role models and celebrities. Who are your role models and why? Do you expect that the celebrities you look up to will make mistakes? How do you choose a good role model?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. I rate this title on for age 9 and give it 2.0

    love that song

    You are so rude,but I love that song transform ya.

  2. I rate this title off for age 9 and give it 1.0

    Abuser talk about.

    I'm talk about a abuser and since it does'nt even matter to me because I never liked him any ways.

  3. I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 3.0

    YOU RIGHT GIRL

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 7 and give it 3.0

    Try again Chris

    Smooth...maybe. But Chris is a domestic abuser who America has gradually turned their back on. Write something more heartfelt directed exactly towards Rihanna (name mentioning) and I'll throw you a bone. Try again, pal.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    Nice song

    I'm not exactly a fan of Chris Brown, but I liked the song. Much better than you'd think.

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