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"The One That Got Away" (CD Single)
- By Katy Perry
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
One of Perry's cleaner songs -- despite a few iffy lines.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "The One That Got Away" is among the cleaner songs in Katy Perry's catalog. Its only mature lyrics include one mention of alcohol ("steal your parents' liquor"), making out, and getting a tattoo. Otherwise, this fairly clean tune contains no profanity or other extremely adult content -- making it one of the better choices for Perry's younger fans.
What's the story?
In her track "THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY" -- the sixth hit single from her album Teenage Dream -- pop princess Katy Perry sings about losing her teenage love. Though the two teens steal their parents' liquor, make out in a car, and get matching tattoos, the rest of the song is an account of an adult who wistfully wishes her teen romance had lasted.
Is it any good?
Perry can get away with releasing six songs off of one album, since so many of her tunes have an undeniable pop appeal. "The One That Got Away" is no exception, with its super-catchy synth hook and Perry's solid pipes.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the serious consequences that can result from underage drinking. Why do so many songs make light of this topic?
The song is about romanticizing a teenage romance, wishing it had stood the test of time. Why don't most teen relationships last?
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Kid, 10 years old
November 17, 2011
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eh
it is just i cant think of listening to it again no one under 12 to eleven should listen to this she is not a very good role model on the other hand if you dont watch the music vidio and just audio maybe that going to work maybe just a liltil
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Kid, 10 years old
November 15, 2011
AGE
Good Song
I think it's a great song without anything bad except for drinking liquor and making out.
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LOVE IT
Well, it is clean and it is a good song about love
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Kid, 12 years old
November 14, 2011
AGE
Katy's Best
Awesome Song! Nothing really bad in the song except for "steal your parents liquor" and "make out in your mustang" .
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Somewhat OK.
I love this song, but my children get iffy about it. I dont like the part about the liquor.
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AGE
One of her best!
They mention liquor, and making out but this will go over kids heads! It's so pretty and it is clean for katy. It is one of her best!
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Kid, 12 years old
November 27, 2011
AGE
katty perry
its goood but also bad in different
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Kid, 12 years old
November 13, 2011
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I Just LOVE this song!!!
Katy perry is one of my favorite singers and this is one of her bests! Two iffy lines but other then that, this is an AMAZING song!
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Kid, 12 years old
November 21, 2011
AGE
Awesome
This was one of her best songs. I love it . The video is not that inappropriate that much . I mean dang. It is a great song. It almost makes you cry becuase of the end. One of her best songs. You know what I am going to watch it now. I am 11 years old and I love it and their is no problem with it.
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| Artist: | Katy Perry |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | November 1, 2011 |
| Label: | Capitol |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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