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"What the Hell" (CD single)
- By Avril Lavigne
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Bouncy pop song is all about letting loose; OK for teens.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "What the Hell"
is a song about throwing caution to the wind and behaving without boundaries.
Though the song doesn't include profanity beyond "hell" or graphic references to sex or
substances, it has some suggestive lyrics about "making out,"
"messing in your bed," and "raging." The song also
describes not caring about whether these behaviors hurt another person's
feelings.
What's the story?
"WHAT THE HELL" is the first single from pop rockster Avril Lavigne's album Goodbye Lullaby, her first record since 2007's The Best Damn Thing. In this track, Lavigne sings "All my life I've been good, but now, I'm thinking what the hell" -- and proceeds to make out with guys, go out on a "million dates," and "rage." While she doesn't use any profanity beyond "hell" or make direct references to substance use, Lavigne's not-so-subtle descriptions of wild behavior make this track out of reach for the grade-school set.
Is it any good?
In "What the Hell," Lavigne sticks with the tried-and-true pop formula that made her famous, producing a tune that sports the same rapid-fire pop hook and saucy vocals as previous singles like "Girlfriend." While the song is far from original, it will undoubtedly appeal to Lavigne's loyal fan base and be blasted at slumber parties for some time.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how this song may parallel Avril
Lavigne's life at the time she wrote it -- when she had just ended her marriage to Sum 41 singer Deryck Whibley.What do you think of the song's message? Do you think a lot of teens get tired of being "good" all the time?
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I love this song even if kiddies can't listen to it.
Ok so What the hell! So it says hell a million and one times it's an awesome song that says I don't need you and I don't want to be a goodie two shoes any more I want to find myself and let loose somthing more people need to do. I feel that it actly has a postive message even if most don't see it just because she swears.....
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Kid, 9 years old
April 30, 2011
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Bad song, BAD SONG!
I have to say that because on tap tap 4, my friend tested it out. He said it was violent and just by the title, I knew it was a bad song.
NO ONE should hear this for it will lead you to total disaster.
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Avril's BAAAACCCKKKK
i love this song, it's really not that bad. its better than most of the stuff u hear on the radio
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Catchy dance tune for those who aren't sensitive to mild language.
My new favorite song! Of course just give me a day or two and I'll have a new fave song... that's just who I am. Letting loose and having a great time is the obvious theme of the song. Also going along with it is a guy, of course: "You say that I'm messin' with your head, Boy I like messin' in your bed" Apart from the regular use of h--- in the refrain it's a really good dance tune.
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all teens.(:
I personally love this song. Its so catchy and it says a message that no guy can take control of you...so what the hell? haha.
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Kid, 11 years old
May 6, 2011
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love the song!I think its ok for younger kids to listen to this but with songs like this you need to make sure that they know its just a song and thats not a good think to do.In the video she makes out with a guy, walks out in a bra and underwear and at the end when she says "la la la la la la la la la la la la la" she gets in bed with the guy
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Just gotta say it....
personally i think some stuff isnt like "oh- go do that- it's ok" but i mean somedays u really jsu tneed 2 say_
*WHAT THE HELL*
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It's very ative song
It's Great for 10 & Up , just let your kids , listen to this song it is a very energitic song and it lets kids jump up , run and stuff.
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Kid, 11 years old
April 24, 2011
AGE
This song has a cool beat, but the word h**l is pronounced a lot!
I like this song, even though the word h**l is pronounced 8 times.
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Good for older kids and up
Good song the word hell is used alot but otherwise there's nothing else that bad in this song
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| Artist: | Avril Lavigne |
| Release date: | January 18, 2011 |
| Label: | RCA |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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