`Touch My Body` (CD single)

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Common Sense Media says

We know from the title what Mariah wants us to do.
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.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that this single is about predatory sex with a partner who can't be trusted enough not to be warned to keep videos of a tryst off YouTube. Although there are no four-letter words, the intention is crystal-clear and specific. The music video is all about Mariah's large chest and long legs, and shows her in revealing outfits.

  • She comes across as a total narcissist.
  • Mariah threatens to "hunt you down" with dire (but unspecified) consequences if you put videos of your secret rendezvous up on YouTube, and we don't think she means a time-out.
  • A lot of heavy breathing around lyrics that urge the listener to "Let me wrap my thighs all around your waist/just a little taste...c'mon and give me what I deserve." The video shows Mariah in breast-baring, short outfits.

What's the story?

Mariah Carey wants you to touch her body, but if you dare tell anyone -- or take secret photos and post them on YouTube or anything like that -- she'll hunt you down and make you really, really sorry. That's the gist of "Touch My Body," her new, very monotonous single, accompanied by provocative photos that (we presume) the artist has posted on YouTube and elsewhere herself.


Is it any good?

 

With repetitive lyrics over lackluster synthesized tracks, Mariah's considerable vocal chops take a backseat. It will be interesting (but maybe not that interesting) to hear the rest of her forthcoming CD, E=MC2, which is due out in April (check back soon for our review).


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about pop stars changing their images. Why do they try to push the envelope with new releases when their past innocent albums were mega hits? Are they really "maturing" or do they just want to try something new? Families can also discuss getting to know someone before jumping into bed. If you really trusted your lover, you probably wouldn't have to threaten him or her to keep romantic details behind closed doors. Have you ever been embarrassed because someone shared information or photographs you thought were private?


This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
what was she thinking????
this song is meant for 17 year olds. even if younger kids listen to it who would want to? ever time i here it on the radio i turn it off because i think it is gross! the video is worse! STAY AWAY!!!!!!

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Teen, 17 years old
April 9, 2008
 
Seriously? This is one of the lamest songs I've ever heard.

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Teen, 15 years old
April 9, 2008
 
OMG BEST SONG EVA
i ttly love this song.. if you dont listin to the words its alot better. i love the beat. but the words are very ... sexual.. so is the music video.. best song tho

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Teen, 18 years old
April 9, 2008
 
I laughed
I think that this video is a success because the boy that is in it he will make you laugh by the way he dances

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Teen, 15 years old
March 9, 2010
 
Ughh
No, Mariah Carey is 40! She shouldn't be in inappropriate late teens/young adults clothes! She's older than my mom!

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Teen, 14 years old
August 6, 2009
 
I really like the beat, but the song is too sexual. =P

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Teen, 16 years old
February 16, 2009
 
ugh
gross

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Teen, 16 years old
April 9, 2008
 
I don't like it.
I don't like the song, I don't like Mariah. The song is I think a lot worse than what these other people are saying is so horrible. I think this song is pretty gross.

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Teen, 14 years old
September 9, 2011
 
MARIAH<3
I think y'all are over-reacting, Mariah is AMAZING, and so is the song. And sex is human nature, get over it, we all will learn at some time in our lives.

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Educator and Parent of 11 year old
July 29, 2009
 
Make your own video to replace it
The video contains Carey in breast-baring outfits. That's over kid's heads. For under 13, make your own music video.

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This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
Artist:Mariah Carey
Release date:February 12, 2008
Label:Universal
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Kathi Kamen Goldmark
 

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