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"Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)" (CD single)
- By DJ Frank E, Enrique Iglesias, Ludacris
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Super-suggestive lyrics in sexually charged pop song.
Parents say
Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Tonight (I'm Loving You)" is the clean version of a more explicit tune titled "Tonight (I'm F--kin' You)." The title is the only difference between the two versions, with both featuring the same lyrics that are extremely suggestive -- yet not outright descriptive -- about sex. That said, parents of tweens might want to look for more age-appropriate dance tunes.
What's the story?
"TONIGHT (I'M LOVIN' YOU)" is one of two versions of the same single by Enrique Iglesias -- the other exchanges the word "lovin'" with "f--kin'" in the title. Otherwise, the two songs share the same lyrics, which are steamy enough to completely fog up any window yet aren't outright graphic. Sample lyrics include: "When I get you on the springs Imma make you fall
/ You got that body
that make me wanna get on the boat just to see you dance
/ And I love the way you shake that ass, turn around and let me see them pants." This ode to a one-night stand may be OK for older teens but is just out of range for younger ears.
Is it any good?
Iglesias isn't the best part of his own song; the guest rap by Ludacris and slick beats (compliments of DJ Frank E) are what get your feet moving. They help to overshadow Iglesias' somewhat cheesy "ooh-oohing," making this song more than just another so-so entry on the dance scene.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why Enrique Iglesias might have decided to release the same song under two different titles.
How does the impact of the song change when its title goes from clean to explicit? Do you think the title change makes the song better or worse? Why?
What are your family's rules about songs with racy lyrics?
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This song is just WRONG!
Ok there are three things wrong with this song.
A) To much talk about s**
B) To much swearing
C) Not respectable to woman in anway shape or form
Conclusion: Dumb song don't listen to it..
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What happened to the old Enrique?
Once upon a time, I loved Enrique Iglesias. His music was unique (Ring My Bells, anyone?), and certainly didn't have anything to do with the autotuned one-night-stands-galore music that was (and still is) dominating the radio. But with this song, he completely chucks his old style of music out the window! What happened to the old Enrique?
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Kid, 12 years old
May 26, 2011
AGE
terrible song
I don't like this song and that "ooooo"ing is so cheesy and lame. The video is VERY inappropriate no one under 18 can watch it!
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Kid, 11 years old
February 17, 2011
AGE
I like it, but I totally wish he wouldnt swear that's what keeps me from buying the song that rapper guy totally ruins the song.
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AGE
tween to teen song
luv it not good for yuonger than 12
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AGE
bad song
really bad song. not for tweens. It makes teens and tweens make the wrong choices which would probably lead to you know what.
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AGE
No
Bad and innapropriate. The explicit version has the F word instead of loving.
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REVIEW FOR EXPLICIT VERSION
Catchy, but the sexual content is moderate and ''f--k'' is said every time the chorus comes on.
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| Artists: | DJ Frank E, Enrique Iglesias, Ludacris |
| Release date: | January 5, 2011 |
| Label: | Universal |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | Yes |
| Edited version available: | Yes |
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