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"Shake It" (CD single) (by Metro Station, Indie Rock)

common sense media says

Boy rockers make PG-13 summer hit.


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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that although two of the band members have famous Hannah Montana siblings (Trace is Miley Cyrus' half brother and Mason is Mitchel's brother) this hit single doesn't sound very Disney. The lyrics aren't particularly graphic, but the sexually suggestive lyrics describe a scene where clothes are off and excitement is elevated.

Positive messages: Discusses a boy's feelings about his girlfriend -- both hesitant ("I was thinking of places that I could hide") and eager ("your body's cold but girl we're getting so warm"). Seems to send a mixed message but is also very honest. In the music video there's a brief scene where the boys break into a theater and avoid the police, but only so all their friends can come together and dance.
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Song is clearly about the physical relationship between a boy and a girl: "You're body's shaking/turn me on/so I can turn out the lights" and "You're on the bed but your clothes are lying right there" are the most graphic lines in this song.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not applicable.

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What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about having a famous family member? Do you think being connected to a star sibling helps or hurts someone's career? Why do you think this band's sound is different from Miley and Mitchel's music? Families can also discuss the sexual innuendo in this song. Is this an appropriate way for a boy to talk about a girl? Is the artist talking about an emotional or a physical relationship?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Metro Station is an edgy rock pop group featuring Trace Cyrus (yes, Miley's older half brother), and the breakout single "SHAKE IT" is a provocative song about the growing relationship between a boy and a girl. While the lyrics may seem laced with innuendo, the lighthearted dancing music video (without any hint of a sexual relationship) suggests that the song isn't mean to offend, but rather to be a fun dance tune.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
The band has a fresh sound and is a nice break from the whiney rocker boy bands of late. They know how to push the envelop with their lyrics, but never get too lewd; think one step beyond the Jonas Brothers' "Burning Up." That being said, in light of all the explicit music out there, your kids could do much, much worse than this. "Shake It" is original, fun, and a good compromise between cheesy kids music and uncomfortably graphic songs for older teens. The upbeat tune may even have you singing along and after a few listens.

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Released on: June 1, 2008
Label: Columbia
Genre: Indie Rock

This review was written by Elise Knutsen
 
 

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benbrm
kid, 12 years old
 
this song is awesome but talks somewhat about sex

willowfaierie
educator and parent of 11 year old
 
I saw Uniqua dancing to it.

xMandaxPanda
teen, 14 years old
 
It's a good song overall.
The song is great. Even with some references to sex, it's good. Fun to dance to as well. Most people should let their children listen to the song.

eagledawn
teen, 16 years old
 
Not bad!
This song has a good beat and rhythm, but it's pretty suggestive.

putyourrecordson
teen, 14 years old
 
Almost Perfect For All Ages
Love this song, love Metro Station. It's a great song and except for those two lines, totally age appropriate for all.

Katy0
teen, 17 years old
 

em9508
teen, 16 years old
 
Lots of Fun
I think its fun to listen to and dance or what ever but i think the actually Cd and Band have better songs then Shake It, which is a very good song. Alot of songs are about sex and stuff though...

 
Good song- iffy lyrics
I really really enjoy this band but everyone of there songs either has sex, drinking or smoking refrences (some more direct then others) and its is soooo frustrating. But overall I think this is a great song to dance to and the lyrics are a tad sensual but the video does not imply anything like that. Overall I think this is a great song but the boys need to get a grip on their hormones and write some more appropriate songs!

fatcorgi1
parent
 
Fine For Most
I think this is an okay song, just that one line may bring the wrong picture to kids who understand it. Let your kids listen to it, there bound to listen to lryics like that with most songs that are intresting to kids 10+. Maybe let your nine year old listen to this but don't encourage it. Any kid with an older sibling over 10 will listen to stuff like this. The song is okay but not the but keep it a yes to 10 over, iffy for 9 and off for 8 and under. The role models arent the best with tattoos and they drink but the song is fine.

bookworm96
teen, 16 years old
 
Too Hard For Younger Kids Too Understand The Meaning For An Issue
"Shake It" is a catchy song, with some sexual undertones. Besides the "You're on the bed but your clothes are lying right there" line (to which my friend responded "They're in their PJs!"), not much of the content is obviously pertaining to a physical relationship. Most younger kids can't read into lines like, "I'll take you home, If you don't leave me at the front door" enough to understand the song's real meaning. Overall, it's a great song.

lauraliden95
teen, 17 years old
 
Sex-not good
This song is totally about sex and isn't appropriate for children under 15. It talks about stripping clothes off and the "fun" that goes on in the bedroom. Not appropriate.

Rosebud95
teen, 16 years old
 
Upbeat rock song is a bit iffy
This is a fun upbeat song but there's one line that is bluntly sexual.

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