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`Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)` CD single
- By Spice Girls
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Heartwarming, meaningful lyrics of devotion.
Parents say
Kids say
QUALITY
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that the lyrics are fine for any age -- it talks about the joy of finding a special love and pledging your commitment to that person. The video for the song, however, is sexually suggestive, with the Spice Girls wearing revealing outfits and moving and posing in very sensual ways. There's even the slightest suggestion of sexual initiation between two of the Girls (one caresses the other).
What's the story?
The Spice Girls single "HEADLINES (FRIENDSHIP NEVER ENDS)" should please fans of the reunited -- and certainly headline-making -- female pop group. They sing of love and devotion, with stirring lyrics that are fine for any age. It's a shame the video takes away from the message of the song; the Girls spend the entire video posing and writhing in sexy lingerie and revealing evening gowns, on top of fur-covered sofas (which is not surprising, actually, since the CD containing this single is carried by Victoria's Secret stores). Granted, the Girls have every right to be proud of the fact that they're still sexy and appealing, but it would have been nice if there were a connection between the heartwarming, meaningful lyrics of the song and the action in the video.
Is it any good?
The song, about finding a special love and pledging your devotion to that person, showcases a more mature Spice Girls sound, with pleasant harmonies and stirring lyrics. But for young tweens, stick to the music, because the video for the song displays the Girls as very sexually suggestive.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the message in the song's lyrics versus the message of the video. What do you think of the message the song conveys? Is it positive? Do you think the video fits with the song's lyrics and message? Why or why not? Do you think female artists need to show skin to sell their music?
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Kid, 12 years old
April 19, 2011
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Love it..
I love this song!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Concerned about image
I'm particularly concerned when a group aimed at teeny boppers is overly sexy and this group's link to Victoria's Secrets is particularly distrubing. Last time I went into that store to shop, its merchandise had moved from sexy to slutty. That's not where I want my preteen to go to pick up the latest music. I don't even want to shop there any more. Love good music for the kids, but am concerned when it patterns inappropriate behavior. The videos are getting worse and worse. Where does it stop? If you must buy this, have a talk about sexuality and what it means when girls are portrayed that way.
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Good song.
I love this song, but it refrecing/metioning sexual things.
Not good for kids under 13.
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Okay listen up people........
It's okay i geuss. Yeah like most hip-hop CDs there are some sexual refrences but what Cd doesn't. Even Country artists have sexual refrences in their CDs
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| Artist: | Spice Girls |
| Release date: | November 2, 2007 |
| Label: | Virgin Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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