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"Just Dance" (CD single) (by Lady Gaga, Pop)

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Smash dance track about alcohol-fueled clubbing.

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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.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Some subtle lyrical references (and overtly suggestive video scenes): "I'm a hit it and flex and do it 'til tomorrow."
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: 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."
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What to talk about

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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?

What's the story?

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?

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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Released on: November 25, 2008
Label: Interscope Records
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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Equestrian.Sam ...
teen, 13 years old
8
 
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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HelloKitty101
kid, 11 years old
11
 
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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ohya
parent of 14 year old
10
 
boring after a while
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MeTheCrazyOne99
kid, 13 years old
11
 
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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Welchcritic09
kid, 10 years old
2
 
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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reveiwer123987
kid, 13 years old
10
 
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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MMART16
teen, 18 years old
2
 
ewwwwww
hate it lady caca
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ilovecookiez
teen, 14 years old
12
 
Just what age do you think people understand drinks?
So she's basically singing about her being drunk. So what? What do you expect will happen if someone under the age of 14 listens to it? Will they suddenly go to a bar and get drunk themselves? Come on! Stop it with the dumb "age appropiate" crap. It doesn't matter what age to watch/listen to something it just depends on how mature you are.
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CritiNumba1
teen, 16 years old
11
 
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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pinkkittyninja
kid, 13 years old
9
 
Good song but not as good as Lady Gaga's others
This is an OK song. It's well written and all but is it as good as Lady GaGa's other songs? Nopeeee. This is ne of her songs that i don't enjoy as much, but it's really good anyway! :D If you watched the video, then it'd be a little... more for the older crowd. But it's a good song to listen to anyway!
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BillyTheKidd
adult
10
 
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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rainydayqueen
parent of 13 and 21 year old
10
 
Great beats and song.Some innunendos about drinking and sex
I love this song and Lady Gaga even though her songs aren't exactly kid appropriate they are funny,great and enteratinng.And i think commonsense over exagerated about the drinking there really isn't that much references in the beggining there is a few but nothing explicit.And not much sex besides the line commonsense said and 'wish i could shut my playboy mouth/how'd i turn mustard inside out' and they are wrong about saying "Just Dance" is her most innapropriate song.And it's not it's actually very appropriate compared to her her other songs like "LoveGame" and "Christmas Tree" this song isn't as bad as you say.
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InfoGirl
kid, 10 years old
2
 
:(Club and party tune not appropriate for all audiences.
Sex...."How did my shirt get inside out?" "I'm a hit and flex do it 'til tomorrow". Drinking...."I can't see straight anymore" "What's the name of this club?I forgot but it'll be alright" "I think I had too much"
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ThenewWelxhGirl09
kid, 10 years old
7
 
Not the best song for most kids.....
Negative Messages...This song is kind of about drinking and parties. Sex/Sexual Phrases..."How did my shirt get inside out"?and "I'm a hit and flex do it 'til tomorrow". Drinking/Alcohol/Smoking/Drugs..."I think I had too much............." "I can't see straight anymore". OK. Now all you need to think about is if you wanna hear it...or let your family hear it.
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MusicCritic100
kid, 13 years old
11
 
This Still Hits 4 Stars For Gaga's Very First Single
Highlights: An awesome beat and clean lyrics that makes you wanna dance! Drinking: Phrases such as "I've had a little bit too much...", "I can't see straight anymore." Bad Message: The whole song is about being drunk and confused and not knowing how to handle it. Sex: "I'm a hit and flex and do it til tomorrow." and "How did my shirt get inside out?"
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GodBelieverGirl
kid, 13 years old
10
 
cool song, but influences drinking
I love this catchy beated song, but it's about being drunk since she says " I've had a bit too much." and "I love this record but I can't see straight anymore. Be careful.
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imm30
teen, 13 years old
8
 
I like it.
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Little Critic ...
teen, 15 years old
10
 
Dance to the Beat!
This song is pretty fun. I don't think the drinking here is too intense. I mean; do you really think a LITTLE KID will know what she means? Come on, people, think!
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Gaga4GaGa
kid, 13 years old
9
 
She doesn't shed positive light on getting drunk, exactly.
I don't understand why this has been rated iffy for 14+ while LoveGame was iffy for 13+! She doesn't exactly say she likes being excessively drunk while dancing because there's nothing else to do! To me she sounds scared and remorseful.
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usherrocksworld3
adult
6
 
its good to go however if you're kids say these words pshycotic or so thats bad :(
i think its perfect for all ages
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