 | ON: Content is age-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. |
 | NOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age. |
"Speak Now" (CD single)
- By Taylor Swift
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Clean song filled with childish fantasies; OK for older kids
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that in this single Taylor Swift once again indulges in fantasy -- this time, about breaking up a marriage ceremony that's about to occur between the guy she loves and another girl. While Swift sticks to her usual m.o. of no mature content or swearing, her repeated focus on living in a fantasy world may find parents wanting to discuss the differences between dreams and real life with their kids.
What's the story?
The second single from her full-length CD of the same name, "SPEAK NOW" once again finds pop-country sweetheart Taylor Swift singing the blues about a guy she may lose. This time, the guy in question is about to marry the "wrong girl" with a "snotty little family." Swift fantasizes about speaking out at the point in the ceremony where witnesses are asked to "speak now or forever hold your peace," and when she actually does, the guy abruptly halts the ceremony and runs away with her. As usual, Taylor doesn't use foul language or mature references to get her story across, but her repeated themes of living in an alternate reality may raise an eyebrow among some parents.
Is it any good?
"Speak Now" doesn't find Taylor at her musical best: while her vocals have a light, lovely tone, she clearly can't belt it out like peers such as Carrie Underwood. In earlier tunes, power chords help to cover up her sometimes-shaky vocals, but this song finds Swift singing almost a capella at certain points. Coupled with a few jarringly atypical lyrics like "snotty," and the overall affect is a bit less fluid than the usual Taylor hit.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the plusses and minuses of daydreaming. What are some of the positive things that can result from dreaming big?
On the other hand, what are some of the pitfalls involved in living too much in a fantasy world?
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Kid, 11 years old
July 5, 2011
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good
Really cute song!!! Not my fav song on the album, but still really good!! Taylor Swift is my second role model!!! My first is my youth directors wife!!
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good
i like it, but one thing common sense media forgot to say it's that in the song Better Than Revenge she says ''she's an actress, but she's better known for the things that she does on the mattress''... OK for ages 11 and up.
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Perfect song for anybody!
Amazing song... Don't have a complaint. My whole family loves it from my 8yr old to my 16 yr old!
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Kid, 10 years old
April 24, 2011
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Age Appropriate For 7+, Younger Than Seven Kids Could Listen If They Wanted To:)
I don't see what's wrong with this song. I think it's good because she's always clean in her songs.
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Cute, sweet song
This song is about interrupting a wedding, but it's in a daydream. It's a cute song with not many positive messages, but it's not very negative, either. It's a clean song, so anyone can listen to it.
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AGE
taylor is amazing!=)
i love taylor swift :) amazing singer, great role model!!! :)
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AGE
I have to say, I really love this song. The lyrics themselves are beautiful, and to top it all off, she has a great voice.Her songs always have a beautiful theme. It's not inappropriate or anything of that nature, but, I think the theme of marrige will be easier for oler kids to comprehend.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 16, 2011
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My role model!!!!!!!!
She is my 1 role model!!!!!!!! Luv her and everything she does.
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LUV IT!!!!!!!!
This is my third favorite song by Taylor Swift, behind "Never Grow Up" and "Back To December". I love this song! Great message, great story, great meaning, great singer, great song!!!!
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| Artist: | Taylor Swift |
| Release date: | October 5, 2010 |
| Label: | Big Machine Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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