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"One and the Same" (CD single) (by Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Soundtrack)

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Pop BFFs sing about friendship and acceptance.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this duet by Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato promotes admirable qualities like loyalty, acceptance, and friendship. The song is from the soundtrack for the Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program.

Positive messages: The song focuses on how friends can be different but still be buddies. "You come from here, I come from there...you can call me uncool but it's a simple fact, I got your back!"
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Not applicable.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: This is the first musical release in support of the latest Disney Channel movie, Princess Protection Program.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.
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Families can talk about how real life influences music. Demi Lovato and Selena Gomez are close friends in real life. Do you think this makes the single more believable? Maybe more enjoyable? Is Disney capitalizing on this friendship because it is something young girls can easily relate to?

What's the story?

What's the story?

Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato collaborate on this first release from the soundtrack of the Disney Channel movie Princess Protection Program. ONE AND THE SAME is all about enjoying a close girlfriend-to-girlfriend relationship, despite differences in background, personalities, and styles, and is loosely based on the premise of the movie.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 

Disney scores another successful musical soundtrack song with One and the Same. The song's message of tolerance and acceptance is a good one for tweens navigating new social territory. The driving pop-rock guitars, cute lyrics, and racing beats work well with the Gomez/Lovato sound. Their effervescent vocals and rockin' chorus should make even parents want to bob their heads along (at least for the first 50 listens).

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Released on: June 7, 2009
Label: Disney
Genre: Soundtrack
This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 
 

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Firegirl8500
kid, 11 years old
4
 
One & The Same
Loved It!!!!!!
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geneva yancy
parent of 13 year old
17
 
it is good for all ages
i love this song it reminds me of me and my bff
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Kylita
teen, 15 years old
5
 
Perfect for any kid who knows anything about friendship!
I love it and think it is just great for all kids
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mearilyn
kid, 10 years old
4
 
loved it
Ithought that you guyzez music was AZMIAING
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taylorswiftrox4
kid, 10 years old
7
 
good
A good song with a message although it has the work freakin as in freakin out in it
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rebma97
teen, 14 years old
6
 
Okay
It's an alright song. Nothint innapropriate in it. Kids will probably like it because it has their favorite Disney stars singing it.
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MikaylaaMadisonn
teen, 16 years old
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Love this song.
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theshowwassomu ...
kid, 11 years old
5
 
Really good song
This is a really good song.Sometimes,really good songs get stuck in my head,and this one does.I highly recommend this song for anybody.
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Cooldee
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Friendship song.
This is a good song to sing.
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rainydayqueen
parent of 13 and 21 year old
17
 
my earsare bleeding
selena and demi can't sing and they sound even worse together
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merline22
kid, 9 years old
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ZoeApril1377
kid, 11 years old
6
 
A Wonderful Song for Everyone!
This is a great song with a really positive message about friendship. It shows that friends will have fights ('And you can call me uncool') but true friends will get over them ('But it's a simple fact, I still got your back'). You can also tell that they are singing about girls who are completely different (the beginning lines are 'You come from here, I come from there, you rock out in your room, I rock a world premier). The tune is very catchy, and Demi L. and Selena G. are amazing singers. Although one or two lyrics revolve around being 'Cool' and 'Freaks', the song is overall a positive song with good messages and nothing you should be concerned about hearing. Thank you for reading my review.
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harrypotter671
kid, 11 years old
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Good for all kids!
There is absolutely nothing wrong with this song! I think it is absolutely appropriate for young children, though they may not particularly like it yet. It was originally a Disney Channel song, so it isn't very interesting for older tweens and teens. It is a very positive song and doesn't include any bad things. Would definitely reccomend to young kids!
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