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"LoveGame" (CD single)
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Club queen likes her beats catchy and her lyrics dirty.
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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.
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?
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.
What families can talk about
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?
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13+?! The lyrics are horrible! They're all about sex! This song has a good beat but it's gross!
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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).
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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.
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| Artist: | Lady Gaga |
| Release date: | May 12, 2009 |
| Label: | Interscope Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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