one of my fave songs of all time
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Energizing call to action sends positive message to teens.
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for Ages 14 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About "Get on Your Boots" (CD single)
Parents need to know that the "sexy boots" in this song are a metaphor for going to work, and true to the band's counter-culture roots, the work to be done is fixing the world's problems. It's a rocking, danceable song whose lyrics may go over tweens' heads, but could find an audience with teens seeking an inspiring message.
Read our full review by Jacqueline Rupp
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- I rate this title on for age 12 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
AWESOME
- I rate this title iffy for age 11 and give it
Despite iffiness, this tune still succeeds.
This single from U2's latest (and close to weakest, IMO) album is rocking and innuendo-laced at the same time. It took an online search to find out what those "Boots" were, but ignoring the sexual content, it does contain some interesting ideas. Is this new song a new classic for U2?: No. Is it an enjoyable song that stands on its own merits?: Absolutely yes.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
This is like "Horizon's" "Vertigo!"
It's one of my favorite tracks on the album!
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