Music Details
Artist
Label
Genre
More details
See more music reviews

"Single" (CD single) (by New Kids on the Block, Pop)

common sense media says

Sweet, sappy, and just a teensy bit soulful.

parents & educators say
See 1 review | Review it

What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the New Kids on the Block have teamed up with Ne-Yo on a tween-friendly slow dance more appropriate for proms in the high school gym than the nightclub referenced in the lyrics.

Positive messages: Is the guy in the song moving in on someone else's sweetheart, or just being gracious to the ladies without dates?
Violence: Not applicable.
Sex: Nothing even close to explicit.
Language: Not applicable.
Consumerism: Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Music ("Let my song get you higher") is the only intoxicant.
Our ratings and reviews are informed by child development guidelines. Learn more.

More on "Single" (CD single)

What to talk about

Talk to your kids
Families can talk about the NKOTB reunion. Do you think teens today are as interested in their music as the teens from the '80s and '90s -- or is it outdated? Families can also talk about school dances. Do you feel pressured to have a date in order to enjoy going to a dance? Have you ever worried that no one will want to dance with you?

What's the story?

What's the story?
Wallflowers, take heart! The New Kids on the Block, with a little help from Ne-Yo, are here to save the day. Their newest single, "SINGLE," proclaims the availability of the Kids to "be your boyfriend 'til the song goes off," so put on your dancing shoes and prepare to hit the floor.

Is it any good?

Is it any good?
 
Sweet, sappy, and just a teensy bit soulful, "Single" offers to take up the slack left by a deadbeat or nonexistent boyfriend by dancing with every single girl in the room -- no strings attached. "Pretty mama if you're single/you don't gotta be alone tonight/so while the DJ plays this single/just pretend that I'm your man tonight" is about as gracious as it gets at a teen party; dance lovers who happen to be flying solo could do a whole lot worse. And if this music thing doesn't work out, the Kids just might have a future hiring themselves out as extra men on cruise ships.

Music themes & details

Music Details
Released on: August 12, 2008
Label: Interscope Records
Genre: Pop
This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 
 

Review It

 

Review "Single" (CD single)

Hang on! You need to be a member to post your review.
A safe community is important to us. Please observe our guidelines.
 

Most useful reviews by all members

Spongebob Fan
kid, 13 years old
11
 
Annoying Fluff.
NKOTB are old. They had a comeback, but it didn't last. This song, and their entire album, is annoying fluff. No goods, no bads, no reason to listen.
Flag as inappropriate 
was this review useful?
helped me decide | had useful details (1) | read my mind (1)

More reviews ...

An independent voice for families
Age-appropriate reviews
Advice on the big issues
 

vote now

Will you add "Single" (CD single) to your playlist?

Absolutely
Maybe
No way

Already listened to it? What do you think?

I recommend it
It's a pass
 

Great alternatives handpicked by our editors

Browse more music
About our rating system
ON: Content is appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child, some content may not be right for some kids
OFF: Not age appropriate for kids this age
Our child development rating guidelines