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Go Girl (CD Single)

(2008, R&b/pop, by Ciara, Label: )

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    3.0

  • Common Sense says

    Sexy talk, shallow values make Go Girl a no go.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    Ciara compares herself to other women and brags about how cool she is because she is hot and can put on a show. The term "go girl" is used to compliment a woman for being strong and working hard to earn money but also is used to praise women for having sexy bodies and multiple lovers.

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    In Ciara's world, if you are sexy you are cool. The single opens with the singer introducing herself, "I'm the incredible, super-sexual, call me 'Cici.' In part of the chorus, Ciara says she's the "Energizer Playboy bunny."

     

  • Language:

    In one verse Ciara plays with the word "sh-t" but doesn't say the entire word. In another instance, Ciara sings "Them other hoes just ain't that hot."

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Go Girl (CD Single)

Parents need to know that in this song the phrase "go girl" isn't a positive expression of female empowerment, but a description of someone who uses her sexuality to beat out rivals for men's attention.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about what message Ciara is sending to girls. Is Ciara telling young listeners that to be powerful and successful you have to be sexy? Can you think of any examples of where this is true? Conversely, think of some successful women who have used their smarts to get ahead rather than their looks.
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