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"Run the World (Girls)" (CD Single)
- By Beyonce Knowles
- Genre: R&B
Common Sense Media says
Upbeat track encourages girls to be strong, independent.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Run the World (Girls)" is an exceptionally positive song that encourages girls to believe in themselves and their ability to stand on their own. It includes no sexual references or graphic language and only one fleeting mention of drinking ("Have me raise a glass for the college grads"). The song is a great choice for tweens and teens.
What's the story?
"RUN THE WORLD (GIRLS)" is a single by uber-famous R&B singer Beyonce that's all about positive girl power. The song focuses on telling girls not to underestimate themselves, but rather to harness their inner strength and skills to make their own dreams come true. There's no profanity or adult content, aside from one mild reference to drinking: "Have me raise a glass to all the college grads." It's exactly the kind of tune that parents would want impressionable young girls to hear.
Is it any good?
Musically, "Run the World (Girls)" borrows heavily from the rap/R&B sound espoused by peers like Nicki Minaj: somewhat frenzied arrangements featuring high-pitched, Auto-Tuned vocals and lots of rat-a-tat beats. It's a 180 from former Beyonce tracks that showcase her powerhouse vocals first and foremost, but those who prefer the new approach won't be able to get enough of the single.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the lessons young girls can take from Beyonce's real life, which mirrors her message in these lyrics.
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Powerful song for girls
It's a great song with a message for girls that they are strong, powerful, and can achieve anything. I want to get it for my daughter's IPOD.
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I love this song but the review is a bit...off
Okay, I'm a huge Beyonce fan...
Overall, the song is great and I love the messages it gives me as a young woman...Girls do run the world
However, language is questionable in the lyrics....
1)" I think I need a barber cuz none of these N*****(insert racial slur against blacks) can fade me
2)"Boy, I'm just playing....Hope you still like me....F U Pay me*
Now for teens it's not a big deal(we here this quite a bit in school) but i'm sure parents wouldn't like their young 9 or 10 year old daughters walking around saying that N words can't fade them or telling boys, F U pay me
Still a great song...Make sure u get the unedited version if you get it for your daughters :) Still has a great message....
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Kid, 11 years old
September 4, 2011
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Really good.
She did steal this song from someone but I like it.
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Kid, 10 years old
June 17, 2011
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Beyonce's new song
Disappointing, but good message.
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Kid, 12 years old
July 3, 2011
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Catchy, has a good message....
Awesome song! It has a fantastic message as well! Nuff said.
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Kid, 11 years old
October 21, 2011
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Take that...BOYS!
Like it better than Single Ladies.GIRL POWER!This world is not just BOY POWER,god. :D
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Kid, 10 years old
August 26, 2011
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Dance routine song
I am doing a dance routine for run the world and i aboulutley adore it!It is very upbeat and i know this dance will do well at competions becuase this song is beast!
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Kid, 12 years old
August 10, 2011
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Really great
It tells you to be really great for girls.
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| Artist: | Beyonce Knowles |
| Release date: | April 21, 2011 |
| Label: | Columbia |
| Genre: | R&B |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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