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No Boundaries (by Kris Allen, Pop)

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Idol winner's victory song is safe but cliched.

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What parents need to know

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).

Positive 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."
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
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 applicable.
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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?

What's the story?

What's the story?

As is the tradition with American Idol grand finales, each final episode gives viewers a new American Idol and a new "winner's song." This is the song that is sung by the two final contestants and the first song to ultimately be released by the competitors. This season, that song is NO BOUNDARIES, a piece co-written by Season 8 judge Kara DioGuardi with Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allan. The song has become a success and a popular download for both the winner, Kris Allen, and runner-up, Adam Lambert.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

American Idol is a singing contest, so for vocal aptitude and singing style, Kris Allen gets high marks on this debut. His tone is controlled and he doesn't go in for melodrama. However, the flowery platitudes in "No Boundaries" know no bounds in the cliched lyrics. Does the world really need any more metaphors about scaling mountains to achieve an aspiration? Too bad these songwriters couldn't be voted off the competition.

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Released on: May 21, 2009
Label: Sony Music
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 
 

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tealsweety
parent of 14 year old
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MikaylaaMadisonn
teen, 16 years old
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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.
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imattison
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i love him and thisis a real positve song.
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musicfan789
teen, 14 years old
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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
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tennisguy1847
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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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guiltfeeder
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for everyone
Love it. It's for EVERYONE. Srsly. Love the message. The end.
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rlong1
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Great song Ok for kids
This song is fine and has a fine message. There is no language or sex or violence in it its fine
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Bloody Gorgeous
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Kris Allen Rocks
but the song doesn't. I like his version of Heartless and Ain't no Sunshine better.
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