"When I Look at You" (CD single)

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The movie is for teens, but the theme song is OK for kids.
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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that they don't have to worry about this Miley movie song as it's perfectly safe for nearly any age. And that's good news considering the single is probably going to be heard constantly while the movie is in theaters. The meaning of the sentimental lyrics doesn't necessarily relate to a romantic relationship, so even younger kids can "get" the message. The music video features mostly scenes from the movie, with a few romantic shots, but nothing that kids wouldn't see on primetime TV.

  • General love song message about looking to someone for inspiration and hope. "'Cause there's no guarantee that this life is easy, yeah, when my world is falling apart, when there's no light to break up the dark, that's when I, I, I look at you."
  • "You love me for who I am, like the stars hold the moon, right there where they belong and I know I'm not alone."

What's the story?

Of course if there's going to be a movie starring Miley Cyrus, it's no surprise that she's going to be the one performing the lead song off of the film's soundtrack. "WHEN I LOOK AT YOU" is a single that not only appears on the soundtrack to The Last Song, but also on Cyrus' EP The Time of Our Lives. To promote the Spanish version of the film, the track has also been recorded as a duet between Cyrus and David Bisbal, while in the States the song has floated around the pop charts for several months since its release.


Is it any good?

 

If you're a sucker for a power ballad, you're in luck! "When I Look at You" has all the makings of the emotionally epic single, including the slow build-up, powerful vocals, and sentimental lyrics. Cyrus belts out more mature vocals with a less tweeny-sound, and is a force when ripping through the chorus, never once letting things get too sweet or whiney. Combine that with the perfectly-matched movie snippets from the music video, and this song's appeal should stretch beyond just those given to over-the-top romantic tunes.


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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about Miley's movie, The Last Song. The film is rated PG, but do you think it's appropriate for kids as well as teens? Does Miley Cyrus automatically make an album, movie, or TV show OK for kids? Can a movie soundtrack be fine for all ages, even though the movie might not be?

  • What do you think about the song's message? Can depending on someone you love too much be dangerous? What are some ground rules for a healthy relationship? Are there things you shouldn't do even if you trust a boy or girlfriend completely?

  • Talk about how music is used to promote movies. Do you think Miley's success as a pop star is used here to market the movie and make her fans interested in the movie? Have you ever wanted to see a movie just because of the music that was used to promote it?


This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
Parent of 8 year old
June 3, 2010
 
do your thing
love it it so so great and fun for my child to learn great thing and meet his frand online

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Teen, 17 years old
May 16, 2010
 
the last song
i loved it soooooo... much .it is a very very very good movie! it's like about a romeo and jullet but it is kinda is they keep having obsticals and they keep finding ways to get through them! it is kinda a chick flick but it is a great movie

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Kid, 12 years old
April 16, 2010
 
Love It!
Love It!

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Teen, 14 years old
May 1, 2010
 
this is my favorite song in the entire world!!!!!!!!
my friends and l love to sing this song together. its such a fun song, and i love the movie to.

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Kid, 11 years old
April 26, 2011
 
Great song, much better than the movie!

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Teen, 16 years old
February 5, 2011
 
This song is great, there is nothing wrong with it. And the lyrics are beautiful.

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Kid, 12 years old
April 14, 2010
 
The coolest song by her
I love this song by miley cyrus

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Teen, 16 years old
February 11, 2011
 
Have someone other than Miley sing it and it's beautiful.
I would love this song even more if it weren't Miley singing it. I just don't believe she can sing period (or act). I do like the lyrics and tune a lot, and I love singing over Miley. The bridge is my favorite part in the whole song. It's clean enough for any kid; it's another heartfelt love song.

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Teen, 14 years old
October 10, 2010
 
great song even for miley haters!!!! (like me)
it's a great song even though I don't like miley cyrus!!!

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Teen, 15 years old
August 21, 2010
 
Good Lyrics and Melody
Wow, this is really good. I really like this song, its really pretty.

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This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
Artist:Miley Cyrus
Release date:March 23, 2010
Label:Hollywood Records
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No

This review was written by Jacqueline Rupp
 

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