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No Boundaries

(2009, Pop, by Kris Allen, Label: Sony Music)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 6; suggested age 10.
  • Is it any good?

    3.0
  • Common Sense says

    Idol winner's victory song is safe but cliched.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 10 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    Uplifting sentiments about not giving up on your dream: "With every step, you climb another mountain, Every breath, it's harder to believe, You'll make it through the pain, weather the hurricanes."
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    Not an issue.
  • Consumerism:

    Part of the American Idol franchise of stars, Kris Allen is the latest winner of the reality show contest and is being heavily promoted because of this.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About No Boundaries

Parents need to know that there's no sex, no violence, and not even one bit of attitude in this feel-good tune. With lyrics that are all about not giving up and succeeding despite adversity, the message is one parents can't object to (unless the cliched sentiment gets on your nerves).

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how this new American Idol differs from previous winners. What do you think of the different versions of this song? Do you prefer Allen's version or Adam Lambert's rendition? Does the thrill of the television competition help promote this song? Would you think differently about the song if it hadn't been featured on the show's finale?

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Most Recent Reviews

  1. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Tennessee
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    appropriate for all ages

    I think no boundaries is a great song with a good message and i think it is appropriate for all ages

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    for everyone

    Love it. It's for EVERYONE. Srsly. Love the message. The end.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Georgia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    I can not stand Kris Allen. Every time I hear him I wanna puke. Adam Lambert deffinatly should have won. I don't really like the lyrics that much either.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    Amazing!!

    Kris aleen is an amazing artist. He is such a talented singer as well as a great role model. I saw him in concert and blew me away

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