The Sea (by Corinne Bailey Rae, Soul)
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Luscious love songs filled with deep but clean emotions.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that even though this album deals with the singer's own personal loss, the lyrics aren't too heavy or morose. The love songs stay nearly squeaky clean, aside from a few sensual lines about wanting someone and laying down with a man on "Are You Here" and "Closer." But for the most part, the ambient soul is teen-friendly and well-balanced in offering some depth, but not too much drama.
Positive role models:
Most of the love songs are about exploring deep emotions and working through grief and loss in a positive way. Bailey Rae's own personal experiences with this process can also demonstrate that there is life after loss.
Sex:
Kissing, references to waking up together, and desire can all be found on the album, but the sentiment is more romantic than sexual. "Closer" includes the breathy lines "I wanna, I wanna get close to you."
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
"Paris Nights/New York Mornings" mentions cigarettes once.
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