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"Hit the Lights" (CD Single)
- By Selena Gomez
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Upbeat tune about letting go of doubt, reaching for dreams.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "Hit the Lights" is an uplifting single about taking life by the horns. Though it includes a line about "losing control," the context is to let go of the fears you may have about following your dreams. With no profanity or adult content aside from one muted reference to drinking ("raise your glass"), the song is an especially positive, motivational pick for younger tweens and teens who are feeling insecure.
What's the story?
"HIT THE LIGHTS" is the third single from When the Sun Goes Down, the third full-length album from Wizards of Waverly Place star Selena Gomez. In this uplifting track, Gomez encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and seize opportunities whenever they arise.
Is it any good?
Selena Gomez fans will find more of what they love in "Hit the Lights," a synth-pop song that sounds pretty similar to many of her previous hits. Though Gomez doesn't have near the vocal chops of her powerhouse boyfriend, Justin Bieber, she still manages to give a solid enough performance to pull this tune off.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about the reasons why some kids feel insecure. What are some of the steps you can take to overcome feelings of self-doubt and insecurity?
Do you think Selena Gomez does a good job of reflecting self-confidence in her personal life, as well as her music? Why or why not?
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Kid, 11 years old
December 11, 2011
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Hit The Great Song
Great song has uplifting message with only one use of "people raise your glasses"
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Very Good
It does have a couple uses of D*nm but other than that it is very fun up beat music definitely fun to dance too. :)
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Hit The Lights
I think Selena is a good role model. The song is pretty good.
I guess Disney didn't catch it, but if you think about it, it's better then some of the other words.
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So-so song with good messages, language the site didn't catch
If you listen to this song on Radio Disney, it is on for ages 7 and up and the Common Sense Media review fits it just fine. But if you listen to the version that is on her album, her music video, etc., it says "you're too d**n scared to fly". Common Sense Media didn't catch that.
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No language? OH PLEASE!!!
There is language in this song. The song mentions "d-mn" twice. The Radio Disney version is clean, but the normal version isn't. Also, one use of "screw(ed)"
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Kid, 11 years old
December 11, 2011
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hit the lights
They song uses 'too d*m scared to fly' and 'people raise your glasses'.
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Kid, 10 years old
December 16, 2011
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amzing!
ok it is amzing! selena is a very good role model and the song has to do with like take and chance and you can do it! it does have the D*mn word in it but she is 18 so you cant blame her. at least she dosent go like beepin swear words all over the place.
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Upbeat song by SelGomez about letting go of fear and just live (or dance)
I think my title says it all, lol. The only thing to really notice is d*mn and "people raise your glasses"
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Kid, 12 years old
December 19, 2011
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D@&m
She says Da%n like 2 or three times in the song "Hit the Lights"
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Kid, 12 years old
January 1, 2012
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The best CD ever.
It's a good CD.
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| Artist: | Selena Gomez |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | November 29, 2011 |
| Label: | Hollywood Records |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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