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"Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" (CD Single)
- By Katy Perry
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Party tune is all about casual sex, drinking to excess.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)" describes just about everything a parent wouldn't want a teen to do: drinking to the point of blacking out, having risky sexual encounters with strangers, maxing out credit cards, and breaking the law. No consequences are described, making the negative behavior seem fun. Although there's no profanity, the iffy actions described in the song make the single too mature for kids and tweens.
What's the story?
Racy pop star Katy Perry raises eyebrows once again with "Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)," a single from her album Teenage Dream that reads like a laundry list of negative behavior: sex with strangers, drinking every weekend to the point of blacking out, getting arrested, and even maxing out credit cards. While it doesn't use profanity or describe hardcore substance use, this song still describes scenarios in which no parent wants to imagine a child.
Is it any good?
Though her risque lyrics are undoubtedly a draw, part of Perry's appeal is her extremely catchy pop hooks -- including this one, penned in part by uber-producers Dr. Luke and Max Martin (who were also behind massive hits by Ke$ha, Pink, Kelly Clarkson, and others). You can't help but sing along with Perry to this party anthem, despite its questionable content.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the real-life consequences of the behavior described in the song. What could happen if you drank to the point of blacking out?
What are the consequences of hooking up with a stranger? What happens if you max out your credit card? Or break the law?
How could you rewrite this song in a more positive way?
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A little advise from a parent to another
"describes just about everything a parent wouldn't want a teen to do". It really depends on the parenting-style or your influence on your child. If this kind of songs have more influence on your child. you should ask yourself. WHAT KIND OF A PARENT ARE YOU.
And for the song
Maybe the songs message is bad. But. Its a little catchy
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Kid, 10 years old
July 14, 2011
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This Song is Great, There's Just a Lot of Hardcore Partying and Drinking References.
This is a great song! If you notice I put 10 and up, I know I'm nine but oh well. REVIEW TIME! Sexual content/sex:"We went streaking in the park skinny dipping in the dark then had a menage a trois." Language: "D--n" is used TWICE! DID YOU HEAR THAT COMMON SENSE(no offense AGAIN)!? I guess you don't think that that's a bad word!! She said it LOUD AND CLEAR!! But it's really not a big deal I just can't believe you didn't notice it. Drinking/Drugs/Smoking/Partying: This song is kind of about reckless partying. "There's a pounding in my head, glitter all over the room"/ "I smell like a mini-bar, DJ's passed out in the yard"/ "This a hickie or a bruise?"/ "Pictures of last night ended up online, I'm screwed, oh well. It's a blacked out blur but I'm pretty sure it ruled, d*mn". "Yeah we danced on tabletops, and we took too many shots"/ "And got kicked out of the bar"/ "Trying to connect the dots, don't know what to tell my boss, think the city towed my car, chandelier is on the floor. Ripped my favorite party dress, warrant's out for my arrest"/ "I think we broke the law, always say we're gonna stop". Also, you got the lyrics wrong AGAIN. I know this doesn't matter at all, but it's not "black-top blur", it's "blacked out blur". I know there was no reason to point that out, I just felt like it. OH I FORGOT YOU GOT THE PICTURE WRONG FOR THIS ONE TOO. That is an alternative picture but it's still not the official picture. In conclusion, this song is great.
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Really over the top
Don't get me wrong - this song is seriously inappropriate. There are horrible messages, and two uses of d**n (although swearing doesn't bother me). But the fact is everything is SO over the top there is absolutely no way anyone could take it seriously. So as long as you aren't planning on going out and copying what they do in this song you should be fine.
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iffy for 15 seriously?!
i think this is the best of her songs sinse california gurls. its an awesome song. this plays at school. i listen 2 kanye west eminem lil wayne and nicki minaj. this is nuthing 4 me!
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Kid, 10 years old
July 10, 2011
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fun song not good for youngsteerrrss
Best song ever,but includes things not good for young kids.
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fav katy perry song!
I love this song! It's currently my favorite Katy Perry song, next to "Brick By Brick", and "California Gurls". It's so fun, and super catchy, and the music video is hilarious!!! The only language is she says "d-mn" twice. And for sexual content: The only thing is "we went streaking in the park, skinny dipping in the dark, then had a menage a trois". That line is actually very eyebrow raising, I used to hate this song, I thought it was too inappropriate. The partying/drinking/drugs/smoking is ""There's a pounding in my head, glitter all over the room"/ "I smell like a mini-bar, DJ's passed out in the yard"/ "This a hickie or a bruise?"/ "Pictures of last night ended up online, I'm screwed, oh well. It's a blacked out blur but I'm pretty sure it ruled, d*mn". "Yeah we danced on tabletops, and we took too many shots"/ "And got kicked out of the bar"/ "Trying to connect the dots, don't know what to tell my boss, think the city towed my car, chandelier is on the floor. Ripped my favorite party dress, warrant's out for my arrest"/ "I think we broke the law, always say we're gonna stop". Other than that I LOVE this song!
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a party song to watch out for
its a good song but watch out for the lyrics and behavior of partying
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Kid, 12 years old
July 24, 2011
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Catchy but iffy
Really catchy good song, but REALLY iffy for anyone under 11.
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Kid, 11 years old
July 20, 2011
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not exactly appropiet must be mature enough to handle
of course u shouldnt repeat the lyrics of course u should be aroun ten or maybe 11 before you start listening to katy perry and also this song you must be able to know things like this are wrong and understand the consequences of doing such things. The song has a great beat though and i mostly listen to older music such as the beatles ,rolling stones (which always arent approppiete),janis joplin, and elton john ,but i once did go through a phase of loving this music. If you are younger though i suggest not buying the album but buying it from itunes and putting it on some king of ipod cover is not appropiete
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| Artist: | Katy Perry |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | June 27, 2011 |
| Label: | Capitol |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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