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"Naturally" (CD single) (by Selena Gomez, Pop music for kids)

common sense media says

Safe but predictable song suffers from artificial sound.

parents & educators say
  • 100% say there are positive messages
  • 67% say there are positive role models
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that there are no surprises to be found on this popular single. It's squeaky clean in the tradition of other Disney pop stars, with nondescript references like "when we collide sparks fly" that are hardly racy.

Positive messages: Gomez sings about being attracted to someone's genuine nature. "How you choose to express yourself, it's all your own and I can tell, it comes naturally"
Positive role models: By focusing on intangible qualities, Gomez takes attention away from the usual subjects of love songs: physical attractiveness and surface beauty. "You follow what you feel inside, it's intuitive, you don't have to try, it comes naturally."
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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
  • Families can talk about pop stars from the Disney Channel. What do they all have in common? Do they all share similar physical traits? How do these attributes make you feel about your own body image?
  • Talk about socially active celebrities. Selena Gomez recently posted videos urging viewers to contribute to organizations helping in the rescue efforts in Haiti. Does seeing a favorite star contribute to a good cause make you want to help as well?
  • Discuss the difference between flirtatious lyrics and inappropriate content. Where does your family draw the line? Are there certain songs that you know will be okay and others that you know you shouldn't listen to? Can you sometimes predict a song's content by the artist who's singing it?

What's the story?

What's the story?
NATURALLY is the second single off of The Wizards of Waverly Place star Selena Gomez's debut album Kiss and Tell. It's a fast-paced electronic pop love song about infatuation and falling in love effortlessly. The song and album also feature Selena Gomez's band The Scene.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
It would be hard to pick out "Naturally" from the string of other fun-loving songs released by Disney teen stars over the past few years. The repetitive lyrics don't offer anything really imaginative, and the closest they come to creative thinking is the metaphor of comparing two lovers to thunder and lightening. With an upbeat high-energy flavor, the pop single isn't hard to listen to, but just stays too safe using an all too familiar formula.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: January 10, 2010
Label: Hollywood Records
Genre: Pop music for kids
This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 
 

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Based on 3 parent & educator reviews:
  • 100% say there are positive messages
  • 67% say there are positive role models
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Donkey 10000
kid, 12 years old
2
 
It's a good song for every body, (some adults might not)
It's a really good song!
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xXxTayxXx
kid, 12 years old
8
 
Beautiful Song! (Ignore the remixes!!!)
This song is really beautiful and has a positive message if you understand it. (The message is to love somebody for themselves, not their looks or popularity.) The remixes are GIGANTIC fails, though.
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leftbehindcrazed8
teen, 14 years old
10
 
great choice for pre-teens
Selena Gomez is a great role model, and this song is extremely safe for pre-teens. This song is all about not caring about someone's looks and caring about someone's personality. Great song, much better choice for tweens than Ke$ha and Katy Perry.
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VelvetGirl353
kid, 11 years old
6
 
Good MSG
This song is great and beautiful It has a msg, but only if you can understand it...
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MilkCookies
kid, 13 years old
6
 
Umm... Does It Matter
I really like this song. I personally think a child of any age can listen to a song it's sound of the voice and the beat. I would only discard this with the interference of dirty langues
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bel8910
teen, 15 years old
8
 
Great Song
I love this song. This is one of the first songs that got me into selena gomez's songs. I have both her cds. She is awesome!
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pizzavince
teen, 15 years old
10
 
Groovy
I absolutely love this song. It has a great message and is quite catchy!
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Meow314159
teen, 15 years old
5
 
This is a wonderful song, and Selena Gomez is a good role model!
To all Parents: Selena Gomez is the perfect role model for anyone. So far she hasn't done anything bad like other Disney Stars (Yes, I'm looking at you Miley) and I think this song is squeaky clean! It is also good and it has a good beat to it. Plus, it has a good message to be yourself and be natural. Selena is awesome, and I hope she stays that way!
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MillyMolly
teen, 15 years old
6
 
Good role model
Shes great and sweet, and I really like this song to.
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carmen gomez
kid, 13 years old
12
 
angel ice heart
heres the LYRICS OF A YEAR WITHOUT RAIN can u feel when i think about u with every breath i take every mintune no matter what i do my world iz an empty place . like i been wanderin in the dearst for a 1,0000 days [ouh] dont know if its mirag but i alwaYS SEE ur face baby ... more and i went to her connert berfore at the target center and they every year so buy urself tickets for and get the vip so u can meet her and it coast ths 1,500 dollers so hurry up she come at feb. 11 so hurry the tickets will end at feb .10 for vip just only those and heres a secert she iz my big sister so i got my self 4 free heyoh bye sister i love u sister and selena gomez !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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bpixie
teen, 16 years old
7
 
Catchy and Predictable = Perfect Disney song!
COME ON. Give her a break, she's SEVENTEEN --- no, she's not Beyonce, but seriously! She's a young pop disney star, so this is the stuff that she's SUPPOSED to be singing, in the exact same way. Artificial song? And you call Hannah Montana a good show? I'm disappointed. I really thought this song was catchy, and she has an OK voice, too. Don't rag on the young!
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uh duh
kid, 11 years old
2
 
good even though its selena gomez
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dancing girl
kid, 12 years old
7
 
I used to love it so much, but I still like it though.
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biancaxheartxm ...
kid, 12 years old
9
 
Nothing bad
Nothing bad in it. I put 9+ Because some kids don't know as much about relationships and this song talks allot about that.
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Firegirl8500
kid, 11 years old
4
 
Naturally awesome!
Love it!!!!!!!! Naturally awesome!
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vovoko
parent of 8 year old
7
 
It IS AWSOME
I love it LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
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XxlockxX
teen, 14 years old
3
 
Awesome!!
It's an amazingly awesome song! She sings everything perfectly! Keep it up Selena!
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Pit bull loverr
kid, 12 years old
7
 
Love it
It kicked Party in the USA out of the top five! ithink...lol but the greatest song seleba gomez has ever writed!
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Corrine1028
adult
15
 
Good for everyone!
It comes naturally!:) I',m starting 2 love this song again!:) Don't know why I stopped! Anyway it's about being true to yourself!:) It doesn't have any cursing or swearing or anything like that!
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ArwenGraciaAlma
adult
8
 
8 and older
I think its a good love song & a harmless artsy video. Plus it has a good pop beat.
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