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"Mine" (CD single)
- By Taylor Swift
- Genre: Country
Common Sense Media says
An older, wiser (yet still clean) take on romance.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this single includes no profanity or direct references to adult themes like sex and substance use. That said, it's a more realistic take on romantic relationships than we've seen from Taylor Swift in the past, reflecting the star's own growing maturity. There's one suggestive line: "There's a drawer of my things at your place."
What's the story?
At long last, Taylor Swift fans can feast their ears on a new song, "MINE," from the uber-star's forthcoming second album, Speak Now. The tune finds Taylor once again talking about her favorite topic -- love -- only with a decidedly more mature, realistic perspective. The lyrics chronicle the progression of a new relationship from its first carefree days ("We were sitting there by the water / You put your arm around me for the first time") to years later, when the reality of things like paying the bills sets in. While optimism still wins out with Taylor in the end ("I ran out crying and you followed me out into the street / Braced myself for the goodbye ... and you took me by surprise, you said 'I'll never leave you alone'"), this is not the fairy-tale take on romance that we've seen in previous Swift songs. It's still OK for tweens, though parents should be aware that one line -- "There's a drawer of my things at your place" -- refer to a romantic sleep-over.
Is it any good?
From a musical standpoint, "Mine" is no earth-shattering feat of creativity from Taylor Swift. That said, it reveals the same rolling, carefree ease that have made past Swift songs so appealing, with another twangy pop-country hook that stays with you after the song's over.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the reality of romantic relationships: sometimes they're wonderful, sometimes they're challenging. How do you know the difference between a "normal" issue between two people, and one that reflects a fundamental problem?
What are five things two people in a relationship can do to keep the lines of communication open between them?
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Perfectly Fine!
I don't understand the bad reviews(they're all fromt he same person!) This song is perfectly fine for all ages! Eben the "suggestive line" isn't that bad. If I were 9, i wouldn't be able to make anything out of it. She's just showing that in that part of the song, they're very serious and in love, that doesn't mean anything.
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Sweet song about romance
I like this song. It's not one of my favorite TS songs, but it's good. It's a bit more mature than most of Taylor's songs, but there's nothing explit; however there's on semi-suggestive line: "There's a drawer of my things at your place." But I think it's fine for kids, even though they probably won't understand the lyrics.
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Kid, 10 years old
March 17, 2011
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great
YOU ARE THE BEST THING THATS EVER BEEN MINE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 10 years old
April 24, 2011
AGE
Great Song!
Great song! All of Taylor Swift's songs are clean, good, and positive!
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She is the best thing that's ever been mine!!
I LOVE this song. It's all about this guy who she meets and who she falls in love with. And about how he understands her. Its also about how he is someone who values her so much that even when they fight he still loves her and wants her back and doesn't want to leave her alone. In the video clip it shows all the way from the first time they met, to them getting married, having kids and growing up. It also shows what is meant to be Taylor as a kid and how she watched her parents fighting which is why she is guarded in love...
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AGE
Great song! Taylor outdone herself again!
I love this song. It's a reminder of a good relationship. And Common Sense Parent, just because you hate Taylor Swift doesn't mean this song is inappropriate, this is perfectly fine. You say that Ke$ha has much more appropriate songs only because you like her alcohol-filled songs, Ke$ha is way worse than Taylor Swift. Stop saying something is inappropriate just because you don't happen to like it, even if there's nothing wrong! Don't say a song is appropriate just because you like the song, even though it's not appropriate at all!
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Kid, 11 years old
February 7, 2011
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Hey common sense parent shut your trap and get a life, attention seeker.
i choss 8+ cause like it would be weird for under to be listening bout love they wont understand it..
BUT ITS SO CATCHY AND AWESOME!!
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Explicit single not for kids
Taylor Swift's single is not for children. The messages presented in the single "Mine" are very sexual and not age-appropiate. This explicit single is for adults only.
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| Artist: | Taylor Swift |
| Release date: | August 10, 2010 |
| Label: | Big Machine Records |
| Genre: | Country |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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