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"Party in the U.S.A." (CD single)

(2009, Pop, by Miley Cyrus, Label: Hollywood Records)

  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 10; suggested age 11.

  • Is it any good?

    4.0

  • Common Sense says

    Cyrus edges up the maturity scale with all-out party number.

The themes of this music are:   chasing your dreams, clubbing, dancing, life changes, partying

Why We Rated This on for Ages 11 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The message of the song is that pursuing your passion -- in this case, a love of music -- can make you happy.

  • Role models:

    Cyrus sings about how she overcame her feelings of inadequecy by relying on her love of music. However, this is the song that was performed at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards to much controversy because of the now infamous "stripper pole" dance routine.

 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.

  • Sex:

    The song includes very mild lines about dancing: "Noddin' my head like yeah, movin' my hips like yeah."

  • Language:

    Not an issue.

  • Consumerism:

    This single will be part of the album The Time of Our Lives, which will be sold exclusively at Wal-Mart stores, in support of the launch of Cyrus's clothing line collaboration with designer Max Azria.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Party in the U.S.A." (CD single)

Parents need to know that even though this was the song that launched the Teen Choice Awards controversy over Miley Cyrus's accompanying dance performance, the song itself isn't the least bit risque. Sure, Cyrus sings about "movin' her hips" but that's as far as this single goes in trying to be sexy. In fact, Cyrus shows herself as the outsider, wearing unfashionable shoes while other club-goers girls sport stilettos.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about Miley's performance of this song at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards. Was the dance number with accompanying stripper pole too risque for the tween and teen audience? Or, is the media making the performance too much of an issue?
  • This single will be included on Miley's next album, which will be exclusively sold at Wal-Mart stores, along with her line of clothing. Do you think the album will make tweens want to buy the clothes as well? What do you think about launching the album and clothing line at back-to-school time? Is it just a way to get kids to buy more Miley?
  • What do you think of Miley name-dropping on this single, giving both Jay-Z and Britney Spears a shout? Does it make the song more appealing if you are a Jay-Z or Britney fan?
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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    the boy in the s ...
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    EVERYONE IN 6th GRADE LOVES THIS SONG!!!!

    Everyone in my 6th grade loves this song!!!!! It's become a number 1 hit!!!

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  2. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    teamjacob13
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    good sonq!?

    she is a good role model but some people dont see her as a role model over the whole thing in the 'teen choise awards' of the striper pole rutine and over her dating a 20 somting guy abd obsseing over nick jonas like that people consetrait on her negative parts i love the song and her clothes to.

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  3. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    icarly 101
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 6 and give it 4.0

    A GREAT SONG

    This song has won the hearts and minds of many kids at my middle school. The song is age appropreat and very injoyable.

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  4. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    justin toomey ro ...
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
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    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    awesome song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    i love the song lisin to it 24 7 all day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! such a ture song such a ture song

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    rockonhm3
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
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    good

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