"Tell Me Something I Don't Know"

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Common Sense Media says

Spunky soundtrack single from Disney Channel star.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this is a song from the movie Another Cinderella Story which is due for a DVD release in September. It's sung by the Disney Channel's Wizards of Waverly Place star, and is about being taken seriously and living your dreams -- even if with an air of stubbornness and childish wit. It's a spunky single, but suitable for any age.

  • Talks about growing up and beating the odds, denying criticism, and pursuing your dreams no matter what.
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What's the story?

"TELL ME SOMETHING I DON'T KNOW," sung by Selena Gomez, is a spunky single about living your dreams from the movie soundtrack of Another Cinderella Story starring The Disney Channel's Gomez and Drew Seely. The movie will be released on DVD September 16, and will also debut on ABC Family in late 2008.


Is it any good?

 

This is a peppy pop-rock track, that starts with thumping drum beats and hand claps, then features the 16-year-old Gomez singing in her sweet but sassy voice "Everybody tells me that it's wrong what I'm feeling/I shouldn't believe it/the dreams that I'm dreaming." The chorus rants "Tell me, tell me, tell me something I don't know," infectious almost to the point of annoying, but sure to have you singing it the rest of the day. The message is fun and feisty, and proves Gomez is more than just a pretty face and Demi Lovato's BFF.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about the popularity of teenage TV stars who also have music careers like Gomez, Miley Cyrus, and Raven-Symone. Do you think these stars would be as successful without the backing of a big name like Disney? Do you think these stars have real, lasting talent, or is their success related to the media hype that surrounds them?


This review was written by Jessica Dawson
Teen, 14 years old
April 2, 2010
 
MOST ANNOYING SONG EVER!!!
This song is way too repetitive. Plus, Selena Gomez's singing voice sounds way to fake and just bad. So that makes this song even worse.

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Teen, 14 years old
December 10, 2008
 
I LOVE THIS SONG!

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Kid, 13 years old
February 5, 2011
 
SELENA GOMEZ & THE SCENE A YEAR WITHOUT RAIN TOUR 2010 - 2011 AT JUNGLE BALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! DEC . 8 YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Kid, 10 years old
August 12, 2010
 
selena is above the mark yet again
I like this song the movie is good too.

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Teen, 16 years old
September 4, 2009
 
this is so annoying
bad annoying song that repeats the same old stuff. it is like "you're one in a million, one in a million, i know u r a chillion" and that stuff whatever. yes it may have positive message. if u want a song that repeats same old things but catchy, get "I Know You Want Me (Callo Ocho)."

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Teen, 15 years old
May 17, 2011
 
It's got a bit of a catchy beat, but overall it's an okay song. Selena doesn't have the strongest vocals, but she's okay.

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Teen, 16 years old
May 10, 2011
 
slena gomez u suck it!!!
worst worst than beber!!!!!!!!!

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Kid, 13 years old
August 21, 2010
 
love the song

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Parent of 8 and 9 year old
March 1, 2010
 
pure junk from disney
can't stand it. where's the humor? where's the fun? this ain't your dad's disney.

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Parent of 7 and 9 year old
December 19, 2009
 
LOVE IT
I loved the music. And I like the movie to.

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This review was written by Jessica Dawson
Artist:Selena Gomez
Release date:July 29, 2008
Label:Razor & Tie
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Jessica Dawson
 

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