I liked it better on MTV Unplugged, but that was my opnion. "Damned if I do ya, Damned if I don't" just sounds like a bad song let alone, sexual meaning, sexual references, tequila reference, and overall bad role model and message from the song makes it catchy, but innapropriate. 11 and up is iffy, about mature 12 or 13 and definitely 14 ok, I guess....
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"Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)" (CD single)
(2009, Punk rock, by All Time Low)
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 13; suggested age 14. -
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Common Sense says
Edgy title, mild lyrics make this tune all bark and no bite.
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for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About "Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't)" (CD single)
Parents need to know that this is a pretty tame song, aside from the "police scene, chalk line" analogy to feeling hurt by the object of your affections -- and the reference to drinking tequila shots as a way to cushion the blow.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about how drinking to try to numb painful feelings never truly succeeds. Since alcohol is ultimately a depressant, is it a good thing to try when you’re already feeling down? What are five other ways to try to make yourself feel better besides drinking?
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- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Unplugged Edition is the best
- I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Nothing really bad in this song, the use of D*mn many times. The title could also mean something sexual. The Music Video is a lot worse then the song and i think it should get a 14+ up or even 15+
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Some iffy stuff
"Damned if I do ya" is all I gotta say to make you re-think on the sexual stuff...
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Great song, bad message
Wow. isn't anyone smart enough to realize this song is straight up about sex. the band even said that is an interview.
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
Good song, but...
This is a very good song, except it does mention a tequila shot and judging by the title, there definitley is bad language that I think children shouldn't be exposed to because of the d word.
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