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"Live Like We're Dying" (CD single)
- By Kris Allen
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Idol winner's single sends a positive message.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this first song from the most recent American Idol winner is fine for kids of just about any age, offering a snappy beat and absolutely no foul language.
What's the story?
LIVE LIKE WE'RE DYING is the first single from American Idol Season 8 winner Kris Allen. True to its title, the song describes how people should live every day like it's their last and, subsequently, take every opportunity to express their affection to loved ones. Like Allen himself, the tune is super innocuous, avoiding any graphic language or other adult content; the only lyrics that give even the slightest pause are the reference to the common metaphor "we’re all staring down the barrel of a gun." While this clean approach is in line with Allen's personality, he can't take songwriting credits: those go to the Irish band The Script, which penned the track.
Is it any good?
Despite their enormous popularity on the show, most American Idol winners are not known for being big post-show smashes -- a fate that many are already predicting for fairly vanilla Kris Allen. They may not want to count him out so quickly, however: his debut track shows more originality and appeal than the first singles from other Idol winners. Its catchy hook gives it a surprisingly stand-out sound that attracts your attention, and Allen's vocals, though somewhat spotty on the show, are solid here. He may yet have a chance to break the streak of mediocre post-Idol careers.
What families can talk about
How can Kris Allen maintain his clean lifestyle and remain a good role model as his post-American Idol career kicks into high gear?
Who are some other young musicians like Allen that live upstanding lives and experience great career success?
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ITS NOT HIS SONG!!!
THIS SONG IS GREAT I LOVE IT! But it was the Scripts song why is Kris Allen getting all the credit? ITS THE SCRIPTS SONG!
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Kris Allen Gets 2 Thumbs Up!
I LOVE THIS SONG! I listen to it ALL the time. Kris Allen rocks, and his music really shows the world that there CAN be music without relating to anything inappropriate.
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positive and uplifting
i absoulutley luv this song!!!!it makes you want to get on your feet and dance!!!
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Not really good
chorus is good, but i dont think it will go on my ipod. There is nothing bad in this song. Probably a 7/8+
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what he is tring to tell you is that you gotta tell the people you are around tell them you love them and help them because later on they will help you
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Educational!
It teaches you how many seconds are in a day. :D
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WHAT?!
THIS SONG ROCKS! But, I nocticed it said this song was Kris Allen's. That is incorrect. Maybe he sang "Live Like We're Dying" a few times, but it was originally The Script's song. I just wanted people to know that The Script should get the credit.
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Kid, 11 years old
November 10, 2011
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good
I think it's really good and catchy
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| Artist: | Kris Allen |
| Release date: | September 21, 2009 |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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