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"Domino" (CD Single)
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Katy Perry-penned pop tune with a few sexual metaphors.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Domino," a song co-written by notoriously steamy pop singer Katy Perry, features some thinly veiled sexual metaphors about dancing. Beyond the sexual references, however, the single offers no profanity or other mature references to substance use or violence. While it's generally out of reach for the youngest tweens, the track is an acceptable pick for older tweens and teens.
What's the story?
British pop star Jessie J teams up with American pop princess Katy Perry in "DOMINO," a track that Perry co-wrote about getting down and dirty on the dance floor. While the tune is nowhere near as risque as some of Perry's own releases, it's still a more mature song compared with Jessie J's debut hit single "Price Tag," featuring a few pretty racy lines: "Rock my world into the sunlight / Make this dream the best I've ever known / Dirty dancing in the moonlight / Take me down like I'm a domino."
Is it any good?
After such a refreshingly distinctive and cute debut single, Jessie J's follow up -- which could easily be mistaken for a Katy Perry song -- is somewhat disappointing. From the lyrics to the music, it sounds like Perry in almost every way, which the talented Jessie J doesn't need to do in order to produce a hit song.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about whether Katy Perry's influence on this tune may help or hurt Jessie J. What are some of the benefits that Jessie J may experience as a result of this collaboration?
Jessie J's previous hit, "Price Tag," was an exceptionally clean single. What effect might ratcheting up the maturity level of this song have on Jessie's audience?
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Kid, 11 years old
January 18, 2012
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Great song, sexual language
Sex: "I'm feeling sexy and free", "We can do this all night / D*mn, this love is skintight / Pull me like a bass drum", "Dirty dancing in the moonlight / Take me down like a domino" and some other sexual lyrics.
Profanity: "D*mn, this love is skintight".
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Sexy and Free
I love this song its one I always sing along with!
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nice song
i have it stuck in my head "i'm feeling sexy and free, like glitters raining on me, i'd like a shot of pure gold, i'm feeling like to exlplode, i can taste the tension like a cloud of smoke in the air. now i'm breathing like i'm running cause your taking me there, dont you know, you spin out of control!" this is the first part lyrics
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Kid, 11 years old
January 29, 2012
AGE
Kinda not what I expect from Jessie J
But I like the catchiness of the tune better than "Price Tag". All songs I know from Jessie were positive messaged. Now here we are, her new single "Domino". With a few sexual words with the use of d***. Overall, it's still a good song that maybe older tweens might enjoy.
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Kid, 11 years old
January 29, 2012
AGE
Jessie, where are you?
I think this song is OK, but Jessie J has changed. I loved "Who You Are" & "Who's Laughing Now"...but this is too clubby for our Jessie. Yes, sure, it has a few "naughty words" but, overall, it's an OK song. But it sounds nothing like Katy Perry - surely you can see that!
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amazing song!
I love it but it wouldn't really appeal to younger children than me. I also heard the word 'sexy' but it isn't that bad.
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Kid, 12 years old
January 28, 2012
AGE
Umm...
this is a good song but i think when she says "take me down like I'm a domino" she means, well, you know...anyway she actually sounds pretty good :)
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The lovely Jessie J produces another hit! :)
Jessie J has really blown up recently, and for good reason too. Starting with "Price Tag" and now "Domino" this lovely lady is quickly climbing the charts to success! True there are a couple references, but only those who are looking for them will really care about them. I love the little finger thing she does in the video when she sings "I think I'm about to explode!" This dance tune is one you should definitely listen to.
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SEXY
LOVE THIS SONG .......... but they do not say any thing about the first part ....... " im filling sexy and free " all so " im breething like im running becuz your taking me there" " we can do this all night " "turn this club skin tight baby come one " when we tuch dont ever let me go " dirty dancing in to moon night take me down like im a domino"
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Kid, 12 years old
March 10, 2012
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This song is FUN!
This is one of Jessie J's best songs. This song makes you want to dance.
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