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"Knock You Down" (CD single)

(2009, Hip-hop, by Keri Hilson, Label: Interscope Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 9, age appropriate for kids over 11; suggested age 12.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Torn between two lovers, hip-hop star keeps it clean.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 12 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The song implies a love triangle in which a girl falls for a new guy. The video illustrates this storyline but it never gets violent or threatening.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    The metaphor of "love knocking you down" is used throughout the song to mean catching someone by surprise.

  • Sex:

    Not an issue.

  • Language:

    West uses the word "bitch" in one of his rap verses.

  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Knock You Down" (CD single)

Parents need to know that this R&B/hip-hop single is clean. The phrase "knock you down" is used to mean getting caught off guard by an intense jolt of feelings.

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  • Families can talk about the phrase "knock you down." Will young listeners understand the difference between a description of an emotional hit and a physical one?
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  1. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    boss lady re-re
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive consumerism

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    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    I LOVE THIS SONG IT SEND A GOOD MESSAGE

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  2. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    peacechick
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    LUV IT!!! ROCK ON!!

    I LUV TIS SONG SOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!! OMG!!!! LOL!!!! TTFN!!!!

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    flutegirl1997
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    thats kanye west.

    i love this song...think the whole swearing deal is rediculous and completely unnecessary and the song couldve gone fine without it, but, you know, thats kanye west. :D awesome song. totally relevant :D

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  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
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    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

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  5. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Sexy 4 U
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Good role models

    Wow These song Rocks 4 Life

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