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"Don't Trust Me" (CD single) (by 3OH!3, Hip-hop)

common sense media says

Eccentric hip-hop duo lashes out at women in R-rated tune.

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  • 83% say language is an issue
  • 67% say sexual content is an issue
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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.

Positive messages:
Refers to women as "hos."
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: An offensive reference to Helen Keller when describing a sex act: "I said shush girl, shut your lips / Do the Helen Keller and talk with your hips."
Language: One f-bomb.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Mention of smoking and drinking at a club. 
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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.

What's the story?

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?

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.

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Music Details
Released on: July 8, 2008
Genre: Hip-hop
Parental advisory: Yes
Edited version available: Yes
This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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Based on 6 parent & educator reviews:
  • 83% say language is an issue
  • 67% say sexual content is an issue
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roxas411
kid, 13 years old
17
 
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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heymonday101
teen, 15 years old
13
 
I love 3OH!3. I met them in concert last year on Warped Tour, and it made me so happy!!!!!
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aerogurl98
teen, 13 years old
2
 
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xxtaygirliexx
teen, 16 years old
14
 
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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omgloltxtme
teen, 14 years old
10
 
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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chalbridge zupe
kid, 12 years old
13
 
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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benbrm
kid, 12 years old
11
 
Good Song
A really good song. All that i found bad about it is 1 f-bomb.
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misschris01
teen, 18 years old
14
 
It is very inappropriate, but is also purely for fun. It shouldn't influence anyone's opinions on anything.
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killthelights
teen, 15 years old
11
 
Personally, I love this song. It does not send out great messages but has a really fun beat. Me and my friends love it, but I can see why parents would be a bit concerned.
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garden.gnome0003
teen, 16 years old
11
 
Music is Life!
I mean, come on! This is my favorite band! Well, yeah, the swear a lot, big deal! If you taught your kids right, they'll be smart enough to not repeat those swear words. It's all about the music! Music is life!
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brandonneo6425
kid, 13 years old
12
 
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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Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
12
 
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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Unwritten
teen, 14 years old
15
 
Meh
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Green Day forever
teen, 13 years old
11
 
OK song, but i've never been a big fan of 3OH!3.
Its OK, the only langauge is one f-cking and a couple h-e's, but not as bad as what kids hear at school. But 30H!3 aren't exactly good role models.
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Gracie.L.
kid, 12 years old
13
 
Love the tune, hate the lyrics
Okay,Okay people dont freak out! just chill. this song is super catchy and i will admit... its on my ipod along with the rest of the album. is not very appropriate but some times kids need tohave away to let there iffy side free. this song should be for 13+
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ohya
parent of 14 year old
14
 
PG-13 level song. explicit because of sexual references and a couple of uses of hoes,one f--king and mil alcohol reference.
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RayTheBigBro
kid, 12 years old
15
 
Horrible for all ages!!
Hurting woman is not okay under all circumstances! Sexual references and really bad role models. 3OH!3 is a very dirty band with dirty songs like "Starstrukk" and "Touchin On My". 3OH!3 should wash their mouths out with soap.
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Music4Life
teen, 14 years old
11
 
Come on parents, you know your kid has heard this. It's so catchy, it's hard to resist! The Helen Keller line was offensive, and that's my only prob with the song. Kind of insulting to women too, but that's just how songs like these are. The catchy ones that almost everyone loves. My little brother even knows this song! He's 6!
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Brybry102
teen, 15 years old
10
 
Great!
My cousin loved it when he WAS 7 , i did too! we would dance and sing along, its good! i have heard worse cussing then a little ol' F word.
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Listens to music
teen, 17 years old
15
 
Okay for older teens
Loved it. It uses the F bomb in the beginning and the song is mainly about w---es.
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