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"Don't Trust Me" (CD single)
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Eccentric hip-hop duo lashes out at women in R-rated tune.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this track earns its parental advisory label, with the group giving a pretty caustic account of a guy who's upset that his girl refuses his desires. The edited version of the song isn't much different, simply bleeping out f--k but retaining all the references to hos, cigarettes, and the like.
What's the story?
The uniquely named hip-hop duo 3OH!3 (pronounced "three oh three") is unconventional in more ways than one. For example, frenetic members Sean Foreman and Nathaniel Motte frequently don theme-park-style costumes (think a giant Winnie the Pooh) and perform skits during their shows. However, the lyrics of the group's breakout single, DON'T TRUST ME, reveal the same relationship insecurities experienced by many other young adults. These lyrics lash out at the object of the jilted singer's affections, painting an unflattering portrait of a girl whom we find out has rejected the guy singing about her: "Don't trust a ho, never trust a ho / Won't trust a ho, 'cause the ho won't trust me."
Is it any good?
Though 3OH!3's music is often classified as hip-hop, this is not your typical hip-hop song. The guys deliver their lines in a half-rap, half-singing style over a backdrop that's closer to electronic pop than hip-hop. The end result -- which is reminiscent of the Black Eyed Peas' rap-singing combo -- is somewhat catchy, if not truly groundbreaking.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the impact that lyrics may have in the real world. Does hearing a male artist refer to a girl in his song as a "ho" make fans of the tune feel they can do the same in their own lives? On the flip side, are artists who advocate mutual respect among people effectively encouraging similar attitudes in their fans? Learn how to decode music and lyrics.
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Give These Guys A Break!
Please!!! Give 3OH!3 a break!!! Once ur kids are in 5th grade (Im in 6th) they will have already heard all off this. If one of ur kids friends has an ipod or mp3 player they may hear it with out u knowing, but oh well
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It is very inappropriate, but is also purely for fun. It shouldn't influence anyone's opinions on anything.
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Kid, 12 years old
February 27, 2011
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Don't Trust This Song For Your Kids
I have a love-hate relationship with this song. The song emphasizes how men manipulate women, but also makes an effective and clever case about not gaining trust in women like that and to take possession of a deascent relationship with deascent person.
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Kid, 12 years old
July 2, 2010
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Good Song
A really good song. All that i found bad about it is 1 f-bomb.
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worst song in the world
30!3 is a good band but this song went 2222 far i say startruck was better
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The Helen Keller line is offensive. There's also the issue of the f-bomb at the beginning, but we hear that stuff every day at school so its not anything new. I love this band myself!
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I love 3OH!3. I met them in concert last year on Warped Tour, and it made me so happy!!!!!
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Good song but highly inappropriate i,e "do the Helen Keller and
shut your lips" and "I ain't F***ing scared of him'.Definitely 14+
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Inappropriate (But Catchy) Tune
I like it, but not only is it inappropriate, it's disrespectful. However, this song has a good beat and is VERY catchy, just keep away from younger children, unless you get the clean version which, of course, still has parts going over children's heads, but you may be a little shocked. Pre-listen, maybe, or don't let them listen at all. Then make a decision.
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