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"Don't Wanna Go Home" (CD Single)
- By Jason Derulo
- Genre: R&B
Common Sense Media says
Lots of drinking, belligerent behaviors in mature club tune.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Don't Wanna Go Home" has a laser-focus on drinking at the dance club until the wee hours of the morning -- along with some belligerent behavior when it finally comes time to close the club and the patrons don't want to leave. These negative messages are definitely not ones that parents will want their tweens and young teens to hear.
What's the story?
The title of R&B singer Jason Derulo's song "DON'T WANNA GO HOME" says a lot about its subject matter: the track talks about being out at a club all night long yet refusing to leave at closing time. Plenty of drinking goes on throughout the night, with the partygoers ultimately "losing control." The single doesn't feature profanity or vivid sexual descriptions, but its discussion of getting drunk and engaging in aggressive acts still puts the song beyond the reach of younger audiences.
Is it any good?
Though the ubiquitous synth-beat backs this dance tune, Jason Derulo's sassy yet smooth vocals give it a more distinct sound than the typical club track. Coupled with a catchy hook from Harry Belafonte's classic song "Day-O," Derulo's performance makes the song continue to run through your mind even after it's over.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the dangers involved in drinking to excess. What are some of the consequences that can come from overloading on alcohol?
Why do some young artists like Jason Derulo glorify drinking in their songs?
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Kid, 9 years old
August 27, 2011
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Kinda iffy for 10 & under
Beer for "Drink the whole bottle but it ain't over, over". Sexy for the girls in my lap line. Language for "B**ch, I'm a star!" and Violence for "Burn it down, to the flo-o-o-o". Kinda boring.
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i love this song
i love this song. there is one use of the word b**ch
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Great dance song with only some innuendos
The song in general is a fun beat to dance too. However, it includes a lot more drinking and drugs, such as the line "Turn the lights low 'cause we about to get blown," and other lines about drinking. Surprisingly, the sexual content isn't that bad, the only line is talking about girls on his lap. Other then those tiny details, it's an all together fun song to dance to!
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Kid, 11 years old
January 7, 2012
AGE
He saved this song
there is a use of the B word and i use to hate how that Henry guy sang it but Jason saved the whole song thank you jason.
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| Artist: | Jason Derulo |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | May 20, 2011 |
| Label: | Warner Brothers |
| Genre: | R&B |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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