"We Found Love" (CD Single)

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Common Sense Media says

Cleanest song yet from R&B diva; video is very sexual.
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redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that "We Found Love" is one of the cleanest songs that Rihanna has ever recorded. With no profanity, graphic sexual descriptions, or references to violence or substances, the track just has simple lyrics about falling in love with someone. That said, the super-sultry video showing a scantily clad Rihanna in a variety of different sex scenes is too intense for younger kids.

  • Falling in love is a beautiful thing.
  • Encourages listeners to open themselves up to love.
  • Not applicable.
  • Though the song's lyrics are clean, its video is quite racy, with a scantily clad Rihanna in a variety of different sex scenes.

What's the story?

"WE FOUND LOVE" is the first track off R&B diva Rihanna's sixth album. In a departure from her usual edgy approach, the singer keeps it really clean in this song, sticking with a more wholesome description of falling in love. However, the video takes a 180-degree turn, depicting the singer in several skimpy outfits and compromising positions with various men.


Is it any good?

 

This song's light, airy tones go well with RiRi's upbeat vocals. Though there's nothing complex to the arrangement, the single features a catchy, danceable vibe that will be right at home in the clubs (or at slumber parties and school dances).


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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about why Rihanna would pair a wholesome song with an especially explicit video. Is this a mixed message?

  • Does the video do a good job of relating the spirit of the song? Why or why not?


This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Teen, 13 years old
December 28, 2011
 
Hello it's Rihana!
the song is very good, but is more of a dance song. It's truly more for dancing then for just listining to in the car. the video is very innapropriate. She does drugs, kisses, and what more should I say folks it's Rihana!

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Teen, 16 years old
November 11, 2011
 
we found good
the song is good its just that the music video is wrong

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Kid, 12 years old
December 2, 2011
 
29
Ok the only reason i put sexy stuff is cuz of the vid

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Teen, 14 years old
December 1, 2011
 
rihanna is da besstt
maybe more like my age for the music video... ;)

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Teen, 15 years old
December 26, 2011
 
Oi! You've got your Rihanna in moi techno!
It's the kind of music I listen to when I'm playing Tetris: clubby techno. Lyrics are repetitive. The video is quite sexual, but one thing I'm surprised nobody has brought up is the fact that drug use is glorified as well. Good song though, I really like it.

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Kid, 11 years old
December 19, 2011
 
clean for R&B
It is clean for most of the songs now from her. She used to be a kids singer now she is R&B singer.

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Parent
October 21, 2011
 
OK.
Song is great! video is BAD!

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Kid, 12 years old
November 12, 2011
 
Great But The Video is Beyond Inappropriate! :)
Great song but video is very sensual and nude. Lots of dress' that are above limit! The lyrics are fine but repeated constantly! I don't even think Calvin Harris was actually singing? But song good video BAD!!!

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Kid, 11 years old
January 3, 2012
 
hi
This is one of Rihanna's cleanest song yet!

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Kid, 13 years old
October 28, 2011
 
Read
Okay but don't watch music video in a certain age.

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This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Artist:Rihanna
Type:Single
Release date:October 3, 2011
Label:Def Jam
Genre:R&B
Parental advisory:No
Edited version available:No

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 

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