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"You and I" (CD Single)
Common Sense Media says
Cleaner-than-average love song from edgy pop diva.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "You and I" is among the cleaner tunes in Lady Gaga's repertoire. There's no profanity or violence, and it only has a few lines about drinking and sex. There's one mention of "serving Jesus Christ." Though the romantic relationship described in the song is on the mature side, it's still an overall OK track for younger Gaga fans.
What's the story?
"YOU AND I," a song from Lady Gaga's second record, Born This Way, is a mostly clean ode to a guy she's head over heels about. With profanity and violence nowhere to be found, the single is one of the better choices for younger fans who can't get enough of the pop diva's music.
Is it any good?
So much of Lady Gaga's music is influenced by the '80s, including this tune -- her nod to the big '80s power ballad. In a refreshing departure from her synth-based hooks, the hook here is all about booming percussion, piano, and guitar, which serve as a super-fun backdrop to her powerhouse vocals.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how Lady Gaga often weaves the theme of religion into songs that also include mature references to things like sex and drinking. Is this a mixed message? Why or why not?
The dual focus on religion and sex has also been a common theme for one of the biggest pop stars of all time: Madonna. What are some of the similarities and differences between the treatment of these topics by the two singers?
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Kid, 11 years old
September 30, 2011
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LOVE IT!
Good song, Clean lyrics, but some mature lines....I think preteens will like it!
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You and good
This song is a great song reminds me of a shania twain song but it was produced by her ex husband overall a good rock /pop song
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You and I.
Well. It's a good enough song in my opinion, but what I really love about it is the fact that she recorded several versions so that when they played the song in a certain state, it would have that state instead of just one version with one state played all over America.
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Rather Clean and good
13 and up. Maybe some mature 11 and 12s. It just has some mode sexual content and drinking references. "Sit back down where we made love the first time""My lipstick on you're face" "taste like wiskey when you kiss me""With no close on". But it also has a message about love And never giving up. She says she will always worship jeasus and her daddy.
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Kid, 10 years old
October 10, 2011
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Great Song.
Honestly, this song is more of country than pop I think. But there's really nothing bad in this song. I think it's fine. I may only be ten, but I know it's fine.
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Tame
Cute and a pretty tame song. Reference to a bar, but no real drinking. It's a nice song about true love.
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Yes!
Beautiful song! An istant classic! This is real music from a true artist!
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i agree with common sense
really cool and different song for Lady Gaga. I like it a lot. What great vocals she has. A little sexy the song though.
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| Artist: | Lady Gaga |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | August 16, 2011 |
| Label: | Interscope Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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