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"Good Girls Go Bad" (CD single)
- By Cobra Starship
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Gossip Girl star lends voice to one-night stand song.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that though this single doesn't include any graphic language or direct references to sex, it offers plenty of indirect sexual innuendo that's too mature for young ears.
What's the story?
Pop rock quintet Cobra Starship sings about elicit behavior in GOOD GIRLS GO BAD -- a track written by American Idols judge Kara DioGuardi and featuring guest vocals from Gossip Girls star Leighton Meester. In this single, Meester and lead vocalist Gabe Saporta trade off at the mic, with Saporta singing about setting his sights on a good girl whom he wants to "shake up," and Meester playing the part of the corruptible girl who can't "resist" the guy's charms. Though this back-and-forth contains no explicit language or overt sexual references, the overarching message about playing games with someone's emotions is hardly an exemplary one.
Is it any good?
Aside from Meester's solid vocal performance, not a lot distinguishes this song from the pop-rock pack. It's a danceable tune that undoubtedly makes for good filler music in the clubs and decent background music in the car, but otherwise, its uncreative hook and ho-hum sound are nothing new.
What families can talk about
Why would Cobra Starship reinforce the typical stereotypes of guys who want to use girls and girls who can't say no?
Listening to degrading sexual lyrics has been shown to speed sexual activity. Talk to your kids about sex and the media.
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even L likes it
even L likes it lol this is a great catchy song ^-^
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Umm, 13 and older.
Oh man i love this song!!! its sooo good. The only thing is that he is trying to make good girls go bad and do some scandalous things with him. Which makes the sexual behavior a little bit on the edge. Its almost like a song about giving into negative peer pressure. But I love it :)
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Kid, 12 years old
May 26, 2010
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suggesting negative behaviors
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Kid, 11 years old
May 26, 2010
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suggesting negative behaviors
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i love this song! i love the lyric(ooo...she gotta way with the boys in the place treat them like they dont have a chance. and he gotta way with the girls in the back acting like its to hott to dance...) LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!
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This was a very good song, and I really do like it
It certainly isn't a song to take seriously, just a playful club track. Don't knock the Starship!
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Great Dance Song
There is absolutly no swearing in this song, a few sexual refrences (but it takes a while to figure them out.
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Fine for 14+
No language, but the song is in reference to a one night stand, "Just one night couldn't be so wrong, you make me want to loose control."
Not too bad, though
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Kid, 12 years old
July 9, 2010
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I think this song sounds WAY to studio edited, and has a terrible message behind it. if you agree please complement!
I.H.G.G.G.B.
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| Artist: | Cobra Starship |
| Release date: | May 8, 2009 |
| Label: | Fueled by Ramen |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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