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"Party Rock Anthem" (CD Single)
Common Sense Media says
Club tune is all about partying and casual hookups.
Parents say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Party Rock Anthem" is a dance-rap tune that describes dancing and drinking at a club, meeting lots of new girls, and then taking one of them home for the night. Though it's much less risque than a lot of other tunes with the same themes, the drinking and casual sex mentioned in the track still make it too mature for young ears.
What's the story?
"PARTY ROCK ANTHEM" is a single by L.A. dance-rap duo LMFAO -- an acronym that stands for "Laughing My F--king Ass Off" (the duo consists of the son and grandson of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy, Jr.). Though the group's name alludes to profanity, this single steers clear of graphic language. That said, it still touches on two adult topics: casual sex with someone you've just met on the dance floor, and drinking at the club. It's far from the most explicit tune to ever describe these things, but parents still won't want their younger kids taking any cues from this song.
Is it any good?
Any group so bold as to call their song an "anthem" had better be prepared to back it up with a pretty unforgettable track -- which this tune is not. There's nothing necessarily wrong with the song, it's just that the fairly straight-up synth hook and basic beats aren't really memorable. The track will fit in fine with the rotation at many clubs, but it likely won't be missed when it's gone.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the potential pitfalls involved in drinking too much while out with friends. What are some of the ways that alcohol can affect your decision-making abilities?
This song makes random hookups seem fun and harmless. What are the real consequences of casual sex?
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Just look at the band name, people.
This song is VERY catchy and the hot summer single, but the message is anything but positive. First the band name just has the f-word and the other word for donkey. Why not LMHO for laughing my head off; of course they choose profanity! References to hookups and the song uses a rude word for a woman. References to drinking and "party rock" (duh). Mentions Oprah and Led Zeppelin (no led in our zeppelin) but it will probably go over kids' heads. NOT for kids below high school.
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Party all long with this song
A great jam to party and dance to but watch out for sexual stuff and drinking
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Kid, 12 years old
August 21, 2011
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everyday i'm shufflin'
I know this song has a few bad references, but they played this at our middle school dance. I go to a Christian school and they played this! I personally love this song but it does have drinking references and other stuff. Everyone at the dance was shuffling to this song so EVERYDAY I'M SHUFFLIN'! peace! Oh, and i forgot to mention that it has a positive message in one part. They say "hating's bad.."
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Kid, 11 years old
August 24, 2011
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Great and don't worry-
This is such an upbeat song for when you are down. I would never guess that it had all of things comon sense media said.
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Good song but watch out!
I love this song soo much!! Just make sure you're aware of the lyrics.......
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party rock!!!!!
This is one rockin good song. It is great dancing music.
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Party Rock is definatly in the house tonight!
This song rules!!!!!!!!!
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Kid, 12 years old
August 21, 2011
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awesome song
i love this song. a bit of drinking. parents need to make sure their kid is mature enough for the drinking.
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Awsome song except its a little innapropriate
Sex:
One of the most suggestive lines in the whole song is "now you home with me, yeah naked now" but there is also "looking for your girl? She on my jock" and "Booty movin weight like she own the block". Also, in the video some of the outfits that the girls wear are sorta revealing
Language:
There isnt alot of language but one of the lines is "im running through these h-es like drano" and i wouldent want my child singing "yeah naked now" either. This is one of their more toned down songs as for language.
Product Placement:,
Im not really worried about this much, although for people who are, there is a LOT of it. As for mentioning people, led zepplin (no led in our zepplin) and oprah (gang of money,oprah doe)
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Kid, 11 years old
September 26, 2011
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awesome song!
the song is fine but younger kids wont understand it and some teens will understand LMFAO
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| Artist: | LMFAO |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | May 25, 2011 |
| Label: | Cherry Tree |
| Genre: | Hip-hop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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