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"LoveGame" (CD single) (by Lady Gaga, Pop)

common sense media says

Club queen likes her beats catchy and her lyrics dirty.


parents & educators say
  • 82% say sexual content is an issue
  • 29% say language is an issue

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that though Lady Gaga often stops short of using extremely foul language in her lyrics, she typically runs right up to the line with her sexual euphemisms -- and this song is no exception.

Positive messages: Not applicable.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Lots of barely subtle and outright overt references to sex: "I wanna take a ride on your disco stick … / I'm on a mission and it involves some heavy touching … / I'm educated in sex … / I can see you staring there from across the block, with a smile on your mouth and your hand on your -- huh!"
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

More on "LoveGame" (CD single)

What to talk about

Talk to your kids

Families can talk about the conflicting messages that young people often hear surrounding casual vs. serious romantic relationships. Should teens always be encouraged to avoid serious romances simply because they're young? Is it OK for young adults to date multiple people at the same time? 

What's the story?

What's the story?

Lady Gaga's at it again with the single LOVEGAME, which follows suit with her previous hits by chronicling the romantic escapades that unfold against a backdrop of dance beats. As in songs past, "LoveGame" still finds Gaga torn between just wanting to have some "fun" (i.e., casual sex) and hoping for a deeper love connection: "I wanna kiss you / But if I do, I might miss you … / Hold me and love me / Just wanna touch you for a minute / Maybe three seconds is enough / For my heart to quit it."

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Particularly catchy dance beats are Lady Gaga's forte, so it comes as no surprise that the beats in "LoveGame" get under your skin. While the song is a tad slower than other Gaga tunes, that's not a bad thing, and it also includes other elements of her trademark sound -- such as an appealing mix of sung and spoken lines -- that have earned her music many spins. With this hit-making combination once again in effect on "LoveGame," the track is already getting plenty of play in the clubs.

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Released on: May 12, 2009
Label: Interscope Records
Genre: Pop

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 
 

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What parents & educators say

10
Based on 17 parent & educator reviews:
  • 82% say sexual content is an issue
  • 29% say language is an issue

Most useful reviews by all members

ParamoreFan09
teen, 15 years old
 
13+?! The lyrics are horrible! They're all about sex! This song has a good beat but it's gross!

insightfulyoung1
kid, 13 years old
 
depends on what your kid thinks of sex
I am 11 and I happen to love Lady Gaga. Before you start to frown apon my parents, just know that I am mature for my age and have an understanding and a grasp on what sex is. In this song gaga portrays sex as a game, and does not take it serriously. Therefore I have to say that, although at age 11 I am mature enough to listen to this music, some children my age may not be. I have a good view on sex, and I know it is not a game. The music itself is the only reason I don't put my ipod on 0 volume.

rainydayqueen
parent of 13 and 21 year old
 
Great beats,funny lyrics but very dirty and sexual
I usually like Lady Gaga's music and i like this song too it's got a good beat and it's funny but the lyrics are very sexual like "I wanna take a ride on your disco stick/don't think too much just bust that stick/got my a-- squeezed by sexy cupid guess he wants to play a love game/hold me love me just wanna touch you for a minute/i'm on a mission and it involves some heavy touching/i'm educacated in sex yes and now i want it bad want it bad i love game/always starts the same with a boy and a girl and a ....... and a game are a bit worrisome but it is good for dancing.But if you think the song is bad you haven't the music video

Little Critic ...
teen, 15 years old
 
Bad
This song is just too inappropriate for kids, it involves to much talk about sex. I wouldn't let my kids listen to this.

 
title below.
There a lot of controversy over these type of music not being appropriate, no one cares about musicians through'n this type of music out unless it's pop. pop as in the majority. ya language is something that can be used with emotions and you won't become a devil worshiper. Now sex and drugs all depend on what there for. ya anti-sex, anti-drug but I'm talking about hey sex is something that isn't a bad thing when it's true. If a song has a story of how a guy/girl gets sexual active or wants to it all depends on the reason. Oh hey I'm lady goo-goo ga-ga I wana take a ride on ur disco stick because ur worth try'n and I'm horny oh and I'm not being sarcastic or parodying. That is were I would say were the bad is. Should it not be herd? I would say it is full of awareness but do "the kid" know that? Depends on how "good" of a parent you are. Your the reader; take what you think is best for whoever you're reading this for and do whatever you think would be the best. And I'm 15 you get more adult concerns if you say you're an adult(The positive concern depends on what you are).

Welchgirl09
kid, 10 years old
 
INAPPROPRIATE! DO NOT ALLOW KIDS 8 AND UNDER TO READ LYRICS I'M BEGGING YOU!
This involves sex talk. PLEASE DO NOT ALLOW KIDS! I haven't heard it, I've heard OF IT. She says ".....I wanna take a ride on your disco stick", and "...I'm educated in sex".

Bobismyholmie
teen, 14 years old
 
Ok for 10 year olds
Way to much iniproprite! ITs too Bad for younger kids! I was 10 when i heard it and i knew all about it!

Ckmj824
adult
 
Teens
"Love Game" as the song title is referring to sex, and "disco stick" is referring to the part of a man. She says "got my a** squeezed by sexy cupid" and "just wanna touch you for a minute", "I'm educated in sex" I would not let your child listen to this music if you want your child thinking about these things.

NovelLover
teen, 16 years old
 
Really. I don't think anyone should want to hear it. Even adults.
This song is terrible. All it talks about is s-x, the entire time! I mean! Give it a break, GaGa! Your songs are amazing, but I think you would make just as much money without this horrendously inappropriate song. Why can't you keep your songs to stuff such as Paparazzi, or Alejandro?

girl4natwolff
teen, 14 years old
 
Not for the little tykes.
I listen to this song for the catchy beat, not the lyrics. As a Christian, I find this song outrageously disgusting. I have seen three-year-olds on youtube singing this song! People! Wake up! I mean, listen to the lyrics! "let's have some fun this beat is sick, I wanna take a ride on your disco stick"! Whoever let's their little ones listen to this, is mentally ill.

ButterflyNM14
teen, 14 years old
 
Too suggestive for tweens and children.
The song itself is fun, catchy, and all around dark. Which is good, if it weren't for the lyrics. The worst of the lyrics is "I want to take a ride on your disco st_ck", which if you've survived through middle school, you'll understand what that's supposed to mean.

msenziecullen
teen, 14 years old
 
not a positive message
Lady Gaga is really amazing, She sings about what she wants... it's so original. The only thing I dont like about her music in general is the language.

mini starr
kid, 11 years old
 
BAD FOR KIDS NINE AND UNDER
seriously, i mean this song is not good. y would anybody write about something like that.

CrazyKaulitzWriter
teen, 15 years old
 
Too much sex. o-O
Very catchy. I found myself dancing to it (as with all of her tunes), but I would never for my life let my little sister listen to it. Still, I've got it stuck in my head now. AAAUUUGHHH!!!

GloryGirl
teen, 15 years old
 
Love ain't a game- then it ain't really love- DUH
Whoa! Hold up people's! I don't think so! "wanna take a ride on your disco stick?" - how CHARMING. Seriously. . . . that sends bad images in people's minds. Especially kids MY age! It's bad enough as it is with all the sex talk, now they're making songs!? I'm beginning to sound like a naggy parent at my school! Now people have ANOTHER term for the male part. . ( guys, man do I feel sorry 4 you sometimes ) man, hormones are hard enough to control for some people, now they got a song to get them started, and giving them ideas. . . besides, the song ain't very good either. Just dance is pretty good though.

Ggurl13
teen, 14 years old
 
Well truth is I love Lady Gaga n first I didn't know what she meant by a disco stick since I heard this song I start to understand it and little kids DON'T HEAR THIS SONG NEVER

LissaNicky
teen, 15 years old
 
HORRIBLE!!!!!!!
I the same as any other teen liking catchy songs but really? this is so disgusting and inappropriate!!! Imagine what kind of message this is putting in peoples heads?

willowfaierie
educator and parent of 11 year old
 
I heard it on 95.5 and the a-word wasn't edited. Her "disco stick" is actually a glow stick that she brings with her for use in live concerts.

bieberlover6
teen, 17 years old
 
If your kids listen to this song, your a bad parent
This song is TERRIBLE. It's about having sex for fun, unprotected. Drinking, drugs, and nothing but bad messages come from this song. If your children want a good GaGa song, listen to Born This Way. Much much much more appropriate!

mangafreak327
teen, 15 years old
 
no
yes it's a catchy song, but it's practically PG:13 rated. so if you wouldn't let your kids watch a movie rated PG:13 for sex, then they shouldn't listen to this song. it's simple.

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