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"Lighters" (CD Single)
- By Bad Meets Evil
- Genre: Rap
Common Sense Media says
Rap duo cuts aggressive, profanity-laced track.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that although "Lighters" isn't the most explicit rap tune ever recorded, it does include some allusions to sex, marijuana, and violence, along with a fairly hefty helping of profanity ("f--k," the "N" word, "s--t"). In addition, a thread of heavy aggression runs throughout the track, with lyrics that describe a relentless drive to be at the top of the rap game: "I would never do nothing to let you cowards f--k my world up /If I was you, I would duck, or get struck like lightening / I swear to God I'll be the f--king illest in this music there is or there ever will be, disagree?" All told, the song is too mature for tweens and even younger teens.
What's the story?
"LIGHTERS" is the first single from the album Hell: The Sequel by rap duo Bad Meets Evil -- a.k.a. Eminem and Royce the 5'9". The two are joined on the track by smooth R&B crooner Bruno Mars, who sings the chorus between the aggressive verses performed by Em and Royce. While the rappers don't come out with full-force violence, substance use, or sexual references (though the song still contains a few references of all three), they do use lots of profanity and hostile metaphors to describe how they rose -- and plan to stay at -- the top. Because of that, the tune is too mature for younger kids.
Is it any good?
It's not surprising that Eminem would once again be at the top of the charts after returning to the music scene given his immense talent for rhyming. His prowess for both writing and delivery shows through on this track, complemented by respectable performances from Royce and (especially) Mars.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the especially personal quality of these lyrics, which describe Eminem's own story about early fame followed by struggles and time out of the spotlight before resuming his career. Does this song make him more or less sympathetic?
What might cause a huge star like Eminem to begin to struggle in life when he seemed to have it all?
Are the explicit lyrics necessary? Why or why not?
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Awsome
this song is awesome god nows y dey rated it 16 looool dats juss retarded common sense even rates songs omg dats stupid
and we all know its parents dat pretend to be 13 and rate them high hahahaha ur so bait and u thhink uve fooled us
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Language Not a Problem for 12+
This song is great. honestly, no matter what language is used, it shouldn't be an excuse to rate things worse than 12+, because kids start to use that language around that age, so they will hear it more often at school. Honestly, I heard more profanity in the same amount of time in 4th grade. And, if you listen the point of the song is about being the best at what you are and standing up for yourself. Like, Eminem said, the only thing i ever quit was using [drugs].
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Kid, 11 years old
July 19, 2011
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A sky full of Awesome!
An inspiring song by an inspiring rapper. Eminem QUIT using drugs, and earned his career. A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL!!!
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17 is WAY too high.
Personally, I love this song. It's extremely catchy(:
I can understand why this song is for put at 17 plus but really? It's actually not that bad. Listen to 6 ft 7ft by Lil Wayne and you'll see what I mean. Walk into my school for a few minutes and you'll hear students singing this and using the words regularly. Pause on 17 is WAY too high. The only thing is making sure your kids don't use the language.
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AGE
okay:)
It may have bad language, but I only hear this song on the radio...and everything is blocked out, but from what little i can hear, it's fine!
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emenem bad romodel!
i only like the part bruno mars sings!!!! every other word emenem sings is bleeped out on the radio!
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All I wanna see, is a sky full of lighters.
Okay, so this song may not use very good language, and the Bruno Mars an Eminem duo isn't one most people think of. But, the only time I ever hear this song is on the radio, where all the bad words are bleeped out, so honestly, it's okay in my opinion.
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Kid, 10 years old
November 2, 2011
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like it
it's okay i like royce da 59's part but there's alot of swearing
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Kid, 12 years old
November 18, 2011
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Great song!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone my age has heard worse language. Awesome song!!!!!
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| Artist: | Bad Meets Evil |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | June 14, 2011 |
| Label: | Shady Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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