 | ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids. |
 | OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
`Gimme More` (CD single)
- By Britney Spears
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Sexed-up Britney works the pole.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that Britney's first single off her upcoming CD is basically about being a stripper. She opens the song with the no-nonsense "It's Britney, bitch" and continues to bring the 'tude until the last note. While the rest of the lyrics could be a lot worse, they aren't that tame either ("cameras are flashin' while we're dirty dancing" and "feels like the crowd was sayin'/Gimme more, gimme more"). The music video reinforces the stripper theme with Britney decked out in fishnets and a leather cropped jacket, dancing around a pole.
What's the story?
"It's Britney, bitch." That's how Britney Spears starts the first single from her recent CD, GIMME MORE, and that pretty much sets the tone for the entire song. The single is a huge hit -- on the radio, on iPods, and in dance clubs -- but kids might be disappointed with the repetitive, boring lyrics (how many times can she sing the chorus?) and the lagging beat.
Is it any good?
Parents might be disappointed by the fact this tween/teen sensation just can't keep it clean. She even goes as far as semi-simulating an orgasm while she sings, "I just can't control myself (more)/They want more? Well I'll give them more." Not sure if we want any more.
To read our review of Britney's entire album, go here.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about shock value in music. Britney is known to be provocative. Does it help her sales? Why or why not? Could she be just as sexy and fun without being so sexual?
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Love this song!
First of all, the song is NOT about being a stripper, that's just the music video. The song is about the media always wanting more of her. Its an excellent song, however it may be a little inappropriate for pre-teens.
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Video is not appropriate
This song isn't about anything sexual it is about the paparazzi wanting more till the point she gets on a pole... Idk think about it
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OMG
HAS BRITNEY GONE CRAZY??? this song is all about sex! she says it again and again and again! OMG
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We don't want more!!!
This song is an embarresment to britney spears. It has trashy lyrics and is just a waste of airplay. The only reason it will be succsesful is because it is her comeback single. Alot of sexual content, and the song opens with it's britney b--ch. Off 16+.
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lost her mind.
brittany spears write now is not mentally able to take of her own children who would let her work? in my opinion mothers should not let there children here her new song. it sets a bad example for her "fans" and leads brittany to believe this sort of behavior is right. the media has gone mad.
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Kid, 11 years old
July 7, 2011
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fine
this is not about pole dancing i have it on my mp3
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BRITS BACK
The song is pretty good, I dont hate Brit but I think shes awesome In music, but not too good in public at least shes getting better
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On For 17
I give this an on for 17 and an iffy for 14. I like the song!
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Perfect for teens, not tweens.
Love it. Britney is amazing
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| Artist: | Britney Spears |
| Release date: | August 30, 2007 |
| Label: | Jive Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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