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"I Wanna Know You" (CD single) (by David Archuleta, Miley Cyrus, Pop)

common sense media says

Idol star and Disney diva make clean music together.

parents & educators say
  • 33% say sexual content is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know this is an ultra-safe song that's as much about friendship as it is about boyfriend-girlfriend relationships. The lyrics imply very little sexuality or romantic interest. One line about a teenage fight could give parents pause, but the fight it refers to is about standing up for a sibling.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: One line hints at some type of high school fight- "There's a mark above your eye, you got it in July, fighting for your sister's reputation."
Sex: There's not even much flirtation happening on this song and the singers only go so far as to sing about wanting to "know you" or "find out what you know." In effect, the song could be about friendship as well as romance.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: The song debuted on Radio Disney and was featured in an on-air duet with the pair on the Hannah Montana television show.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Talk to your kids

Families can talk about pop stars, TV shows and record labels working together to capitalize off of each other. Do you think Miley Cyrus stays popular because she teams up with stars that tweens admire? What about David Archuleta -- why do you think he chose to appear on Hannah Montana? Do you think the two artists might gain new fans from this pair-up?

What's the story?

What's the story?

I WANNA KNOW YOU has the perfect recipe for pop success: Take one American Idol favorite, David Archuleta, pair him with a Disney superstar, Miley Cyrus, create an upbeat pop single, and release it on the tween-faves Hannah Montana and Radio Disney. The single covers feelings of admiration and respect, sprinkled with a bit of infatuation, making it a song that can appeal to multiple age groups.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Like puppy love itself, this song is light and happy, but tender and sincere nonetheless. The lyrics are surprisingly endearing and the infectious "whoah woah, oh oh ah" interspersed throughout reminds listeners that this is a well-produced pop track worthy of its artists. Archuleta naturally complements Cyrus's vocals. And with his cameo appearance on the Hannah Montana episode that featured this song, this might not be the last time we see Archuleta in an acting role.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: April 26, 2009
Label: Walt Disney Records
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 
 

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What parents & educators say

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 33% say sexual content is an issue
  • 33% say there are positive role models
  • 33% say there are positive messages
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icarly 101
teen, 14 years old
6
 
LUV IT!!!
This is one of disneys best ideas yet!! having one of the most famouse and young idol star David Archuleta singing with a very famouse teenage girl Hannah Montanah. It amde the song perfect! I LUV THIS SONG!!!!!!
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MileyLover
kid, 12 years old
6
 
U will lov it!!!!
I lov it!!!!!!!! i got it stuck in my head 4 2 weeks straight!!!!!! LOL lov David + Miley
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love2
parent of 19 year old
5
 
good
a good song but to much romance messages involved.
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Hilly
teen, 15 years old
5
 
David's Good, But...
It Would be better without sucky Miley Cyrus.
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Miss Sponge ...
teen, 13 years old
8
 
This song is the best ever!!!
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lavesh manglani
kid, 12 years old
6
 
it was a laughing show of the spi on liver
lqaughing show
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Philly30
adult
8
 
Cute Song
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SilverSnake
teen, 15 years old
7
 
Bout' Time there's a good song
I like this song! And it was on one of my favorite episodes of Hannah Montana.
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so watever
teen, 14 years old
5
 
great
a great song OK for kids!! but not kids 5 and under there is toooooooo much vilont message and romance.
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Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
2
 
Off for all ages, Miley Cyrus is a bad role model.
"I wanna know you" could mean anything. Sexually meaning in it, bigtime! Bad message and Miley is a bad role model. Consumerism is obvious because of the Radio Disney debut and the usage of the song in Hannah Montana. I wouldn't let my kids sing "I wanna know you" ever, causing the language tag. The violence is terrible! The lyric about bullying and hurting others is just plain awful!
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2442hayhay2442
parent of 10 , and 13 , 15 year old
7
 
Love the words
it was great i have took Jamie to all hannah's concerts!
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xXxTayxXx
kid, 12 years old
2
 
Can't Help But To Love This Song
Yes, this song could be about friendship... although it seems to be aimed at romance. Pretty catchy, and I really don't like Miley Cyrus. I think kids of all ages would have no problem listening.. Stop being over rated. This song isn't very sexual. At all. The only violence is tha one part.. which in't a big deal. It shows that 'David' cares about his 'sister', too. But, Miley is a bad role model. David? I think he's okay.
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