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"Cowboy Casanova" (CD single) (by Carrie Underwood, Country)

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Country belter takes womanizer to task but keeps it clean.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that though this song is about a guy who plays the field, it's pretty harmless overall, including no swearing, sex talk, or other adult themes beyond a single reference to the guy being like a love drug to which girls get addicted. 

Positive messages: While the womanizing-guy theme doesn't send a great message about the way men behave in relationships, at least Underwood advises girls to steer clear of him.
Positive role models: Underwood has managed not to let her mega-star status affect her clean image, largely avoiding the questionable behavior that lands other young stars in the tabloids. In this song, she's calling the shots -- but why would anyone fall for a womanizer anyway?
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: One mention of a guy being "like a drug" to which you can get "addicted."
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  • Why have some American Idol contestants like Carrie Underwood continued to lead model lives after experiencing huge success, while others have become mired in controversy?

  • What are the best ways to avoid getting mixed-up with someone whom you know isn't good for you?

What's the story?

What's the story?

Among the most successful American Idol alums of all time, country-music powerhouse Carrie Underwood offers a command performance on COWBOY CASANOVA. The first cut from her upcoming album Play On, this song warns women away from an irresistable yet ultimately bad guy -- a "cool drink of water" who's actually a "devil in disguise" that will "mess with your mind" and "tell you anything you wanna hear." Despite this downbeat theme, the lyrics generally adhere to Underwood's clean image by omitting foul language or graphic descriptions, aside from one reference to the guy being "like a drug" to which girls can get "addicted."

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

"Cowboy Casanova" has all the makings of a country hit: Underwood's knock-out vocals, lots of slide guitar, and old-time fiddle. That said, it's no great feat of songwriting prowess, falling back on common country-music themes and arrangements that make the song a far cry from classics-material.  

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Released on: September 14, 2009
Label: Arista
Genre: Country
This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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txterchic22
teen, 15 years old
13
 
Amazing
this is my fave song now it is like amazing how it describes my ex boyfriend to a "t"
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justinbiebergi ...
kid, 10 years old
7
 
Perfect for 7+ u go carrie
An awesome song with a message i think the message is Find a good guy with a big heart and is smart not one that is just plain MEAN
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kiley jo
kid, 12 years old
8
 
my 4 yr. old sister loves this song and so do i! she says im going to be just like carrie underwood. when ever i watch her she always gets my ipod and listens to her and dance to her shes so funny!!!!!!
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mathgirlie
teen, 14 years old
10
 
Great song!
I love this song! It's a mix of Country and Rock, which sounds great alongside Carrie's voice!
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17camcam
parent of 19 year old
8
 
kids that are 9 and up
i Love it because it tells us girls that there are guys out there that we need to worry and watch out for
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Gaga4GaGa
kid, 13 years old
9
 
Carrie's Cowboy Casanova was called for a simple simile.
You guys are way too hard on Carrie! It's not important if there's just a little reference to him "being like a drug" and "getting addicted to his love". Why are you so harsh? It's not that important. It's a simile, not ACTUALLY getting addicted to a drug.
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taylorswiftfan667
kid, 13 years old
10
 
Awesome
LOVE YA CARRIE!!!
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h.m.222
kid, 12 years old
9
 
go CARRIE UNDERWOOD
Carrie Underwood is so sweet, nice, and well grounded to be a super star, model, and literally, on top of the world. All her songs are clean, and most of her music videos are too. I'm a C.U.F.S.
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rebma97
teen, 14 years old
12
 
Fun tune
Even though this song is about a womanizer, it's pretty clean. There is a line that says that the person's love is like a drug abs you get addicted to it, but it's not that bad.
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leftbehindcrazed8
teen, 14 years old
9
 
great song!!
This is a great song from a great role model, Carrie Underwood. The only reason I marked drugs is because of what Common Sense mentioned in their review, the line "he's like a curse/he's like a drug/you get addicted to his love" But this song is saying that a guy treated her badly and girls should be aware of that. Carrie still strives to be a great role model for tweens and teens.
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