"Just Dance" (CD single)

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Common Sense Media says

Smash dance track about alcohol-fueled clubbing.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that although she doesn't advocate total debauchery, Lady Gaga glamorizes drinking and sex in both her image and song lyrics.

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  • Some subtle lyrical references (and overtly suggestive video scenes): "I'm a hit it and flex and do it 'til tomorrow."
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  • The whole premise of this song is drinking to excess: "I've had a little bit too much / I can't see straight anymore / What's the name of this club? / I can't remember but it's alright."

What's the story?

After penning tunes for Britney Spears, the Pussycat Dolls, Fergie, and other megastars, New York native Joanne Germanotta -- a.k.a. Lady Gaga -- ventured out on her own with her aptly named dance-pop single, JUST DANCE. Great move for Gaga: the song was nominated for a Grammy. A popular club tune, the song tells the story of someone who's had too much of something and has lost her bearings ("Where are my keys?I lost my phone"), and just wants to dance it off.


Is it any good?

 

Just Dance is one of those songs that grows on you with repeat play. Chalk that up to its addictive beats and Gaga's strong vocals. Several remixes of the song featuring pop greats like RedOne, Robots to Mars, and others have their own appeal as well. It's a good dance song that spins mostly in the clubs, where underage kids can't hear its lyrics about drinking to excess. But if your kids want to listen to this one, it's important to talk about enjoying the song for its beats --- not its message. Coupled with Gaga's penchant for barely-there costumes, the lyrics make the track too mature for young teens.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about why some people feel the need to drink alcohol to have fun or feel accepted. Why do some kids gravitate toward alcohol in social situations? What's the best way to respond when offered alcohol by a peer?


This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Teen, 14 years old
March 11, 2011
 
Classic Lady GaGa Song
Classic Lady GaGa here. This is one of her early songs, but it's still great. It is about drinking, though. It's not too inappropriate; I don't think a 5 yr. old would get that having "a little bit too much" would refer to alcohol.

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Kid, 13 years old
December 22, 2009
 
better for older kids in music video
I think this is a nice song my friends did a dance to this for my 5th grade talent show.

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Kid, 13 years old
June 10, 2011
 
DANCEEEE!!!
I love this song. It has an awesome beat! But it has too many drinking references. The references are "I can barely see straight anymore.", and "Red wine!", and "I've had a bit too much". Other that that, it's a cool song. I listen to the versio without Colby O Donis, he kills the mood.

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Kid, 12 years old
June 4, 2011
 
Catchy but Yuck
Very catchy, okay song, but no good messages and it really isn't okay for anyone under eleven, and even then it's pause. Most kids under eleven wouldn't understand she is drunk in a club... um yuck!

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Parent of 15 year old
August 22, 2010
 
boring after a while

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Teen, 14 years old
August 4, 2010
 
I like it.

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Kid, 10 years old
April 10, 2011
 
GaGa is very insane and don't listen to her explicit music. "Iffy" 2+
Perverted. Negative Message:This song is about partying, drinking, and being in gang clubs. GaGa isn't a good role model, she is screwed up and never has good messages for young children or anyone at any age. Drinking/Drugs/Smoking/Beer:"I can't see straight anymore", and "I think I've had a little too much". and "What's the name of this club"? I can't remember but it's alright." Sex:"I'm a hit it and flex, do it 'til tomorrow". and "How did my shirt get inside out?" This may have been Lady GaGa's first single, but I hate it.

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Adult
September 1, 2010
 
AMAZING
Amazing song. Talented writer. Whats going to happen if your kids hear the phrase "i've had a little bit too much"?

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Teen, 18 years old
April 16, 2011
 
ewwwwww
hate it lady caca

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Teen, 16 years old
February 11, 2011
 
Pointless
This song is catchy, but stupid. She screams "Red Wine!" at the beginning. She goes "I'm a hit and flex, and I do it til tomorrow." She also goes "I think I've had too much, I can't see straight." Iffy for kids and stupid and pointless

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This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Artist:Lady Gaga
Release date:November 25, 2008
Label:Interscope Records
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 

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