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"Live Like We're Dying" (CD single) (by Kris Allen, Pop)

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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.  

Positive messages: This song includes a great message: never miss a chance to tell someone you care.
Positive role models: With a committed relationship and drama-free lifestyle, Allen is an exceptionally solid role model.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

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  • 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?

What's the story?

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?

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.      

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Released on: September 21, 2009
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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Bobismyholmie
teen, 14 years old
 
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!

kaytopian
teen, 14 years old
 
positive and uplifting
i absoulutley luv this song!!!!it makes you want to get on your feet and dance!!!

kitkat3798
teen, 13 years old
 
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.

bradley4846
teen, 17 years old
 
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+

hudstrige
kid, 11 years old
 
good
I think it's really good and catchy

Libstudent9
teen, 14 years old
 
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

SeraphinaRox
teen, 17 years old
 
Educational!
It teaches you how many seconds are in a day. :D

BugGirl
kid, 13 years old
 
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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