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"I Wanna Go" (CD Single)
- By Britney Spears
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Brit tones down the sex, partying in fairly clean track.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "I Wanna Go" is one of the cleaner songs in Britney Spears' catalog. It doesn't have any profanity or hardcore sexual descriptions; there's just one indirect reference to a sexual situation ("We keep my hands above the sheets when the lights go out"). Though the track alludes to partying, it's still a fairly innocuous choice overall -- especially as far as Spears' songs go.
What's the story?
"I WANNA GO" is a single from the album Femme Fatale by dance-pop queen Britney Spears. Like several other tracks on the album, this song tones the eyebrow-raising lyrics way down, omitting the super-provocative sexual references that have marked many of Spears' previous hits. Though Brit packs a punch to the paparazzi ("Shame on me to need release") and talks about wanting to take out her "freak," that's as far as it goes, making this song an age-appropriate choice for younger fans of the pop star.
Is it any good?
The Auto-Tune abounds in this track, though it's only a weak mask for Spears' so-so vocals. But at this stage in her career, Brit is so iconic that her fans continue to clamor for anything that bears her musical stamp. The synth-beat behind the song is catchy enough, with a cute whistle that makes the song a bit less run-of-the-mill.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the meaning behind the lyrics "Shame on me to need release ... I wanna go all the way, taking out my freak tonight." Spears has been known to complain about the media's intense scrutiny; what message is she sending them in this song?
How can you cope with situations in which you feel the weight of others' expectations and you just want to cut loose?
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Britney tones down, but not enough for tweens
Though this song does have quiet a few off-color refrences, including a lyric that makes a refrence to "being a little innappropriate". I still don't think Britney Spears is a good role model, and I have decided to not buy her music, because she is very trashy (in my opinion), and her music is not for any kids. Although the beat is quite catchy, Britney's voice sounds very doctored up. I think it should be for 15 year olds, or whatever age you think your child is appropriate enough to listen to this. I'm a teen and I've decided not to listen to it at all, so, that's my opinion. Just use caution with exposing your child to Britney Spears.
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Kid, 11 years old
July 11, 2011
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"commonsensemedia.org , really?"
I love this song! It's not for 12 year olds! I'd say a mature 10 year old or 9 year old could listen to it! There is no sex or sexual things at all in this song! No drinking either! Just about having fun and doing what you want (i.e. having a party) and I party and I'm a teen/preteen. It is a great song and commonsensemedia.org , really? This song has nothing bad in it!
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Mildly trashy auto-tuned pop
It's just another mildly trashy auto-tuned pop song.
The lyrics are somewhat clean, I guess.
The lyrics don't actually make sense...Ya know? like, I can't figure out what the song means.
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i wannna give it a thumbs up
a great song from one of my favorite arstists the song is great and the lyrics are enhoyable iwannna listen
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Iffy for Tweens
It's a calmer song for Britney. It's still iffy for tweens though.
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Was I the only one......... i mean i like the song alot but.....
Seriously when i first heard the song I thought she was singing about *cough* masturbation *cough*
sry but its true
with lyrics "Shame on me To need release Uncontrollably "
"I wanna show all the dirt I got running through my mind, whoa"
"There's a countdown waiting for me to erupt Time to blow out"
"I've been told do what you do with it We keep both my hands above the blanket When the light's out"
it was very hard NOT to think that was what the song was about
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Kid, 12 years old
August 24, 2011
AGE
OK for teens but inappropriate for tweens
12+
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Kid, 12 years old
August 3, 2011
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i wanna goooooo all the way
this song can have a bad message for little kids like if they get the video it will have a lot o languge and sexual behavior
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Kid, 11 years old
November 9, 2011
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Haha! I am so lovin' the music video!
I heard the song and thought,it was great!Searched YouTube for the music vid and....."F**** you,f*** you,f*** you.You're cool!F**** you. I'm out."LOL!Though some innapropriate parts where she reveals her,y'now,chest and touching the butt of a male fan.But mostly,I laughed!
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| Artist: | Britney Spears |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | July 1, 2011 |
| Label: | Jive Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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