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"Love Sex Magic" (CD single) (by Ciara, R&B)

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The operative word in this song's title is "sex."

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that while this song lacks graphic language, the message is all about sex, plain and simple. Parents should be especially attuned to the video, which includes Ciara dancing on a strip-club stage and lots of full-body contact between her and Timberlake.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Lyrics include many sexual references, which the singers act out in the video: "Ya think ya can handle, boy, if I give you my squeeze? / And I need you to push it right back." "Baby show me, what's your favorite trick that you wanna use on me / And I'll volunteer / And I'll be flowing, and going till clothing disappears / And nothing but shoes on me."
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about how to tell when a video's over the top, referring to our Sex and Media Tips for guidance.

What's the story?

What's the story?
The third time's the charm for R&B singer Ciara, who's finally hit pay dirt with the chart-climbing single LOVE SEX MAGIC off her forthcoming third album, Fantasy Ride. Of course, it doesn't hurt having Justin Timberlake, who collaborates with Ciara on the single, along for the ride. The song's title says a lot about its content: the two singers engage in a repartee about sex using a magic-show analogy ("All night show with just you in the crowd / Doin' tricks you never seen"). The video shows some super steamy moments between the two.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
As a singer, Ciara's no Beyonce, which makes the track lack some of the fire that comes from a particularly strong voice. The best parts of the song are Timberlake's solos, demonstrating once again his gift for transforming a moderately appealing beat into a hit song by lending his electric vocals.

While the lyrics themselves steer clear of foul language, there's no debate about the song's subject matter.

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Music Details
Released on: March 13, 2009
Genre: R&B
This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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world32
parent of 14 , 16 , and 17 year old
12
 
Horrid Song.
Worst song ever!! The video is so stupid. :( Ciara, learn to sing.
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PYEsinc
teen, 14 years old
12
 
full of pop, but very sexy
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feirycupcake
kid, 13 years old
10
 
WHAT?!
LOVE AND SEX AND MAGIC!
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marilynmansonf ...
parent of and 10 , 14 , 17 year old
4
 
Seriously?
i really dont see the problem with sexual lyrics and stuff like that because as soon as kids know about this stuff the better because when theres a teen mentioning it he'll be like "What?" and he'll be very emparessed! Thats why i let my kids listen to anything, play anything and read anything!
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miachick123
teen, 14 years old
14
 
I love the song but not real appropriate
Great song. Catchy beat. All kids please have your parents approve the song before you put it on your iPod and start telling all your friends about it. It is not the best song for our age (10 - 14). It is inappropriate but great song.
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j Cullen
teen, 14 years old
12
 
good for people 12 and up
i liked it and i dont like some songs
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crissreviews
teen, 14 years old
13
 
I agree with moviemadness, but the beat IS catchy
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moviemadness
adult
12
 
Definitely NOT for Tweens/Young Teens
Love Sex Magic is chock full of breathy, steamy lyrics. The music video flashes between scenes of gyrating scantily clad dancers and a suggestively dancing couple. Not very well done. Not for kids.
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Jbobsession11
teen, 13 years old
10
 
Cool song but not very appropiate
This is of course a song called "love Sex magic".The good role model part is in a part in the lyrics they say "Lets slow it down so we fall in love" at least their not like jumping into it just for fun rather than love.The lyrics are a little risque but most of them are what we call "references".
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MiaFigureSkater6
teen, 14 years old
10
 
OMFG
I LOVE THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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iluvredsoles
adult
17
 
Not appropriate for kids
this song is far from appropriate for kids any under 17. its full of sexual lyrics and get waaay to steamy for kids to listen to. you might think it will go over there heads but it doesn't. You wouldn't want this song to get stuck into their heads and to be singing this one. Skip this cd
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TATIANA KAHIAN
kid, 11 years old
9
 
desgusting
IT IS SO ANNOYING+desgusting and stupid.
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