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"How to Love" (CD Single)
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Cleanest song yet from notoriously raunchy rapper.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "How to Love" is one of the cleanest singles released to date by Lil Wayne. There's no profanity or violence and just one muted reference each to sex and drinking. Moreover, the song offers a positive message to girls and women, encouraging them to have high self-esteem. For younger teens who just have to listen to Lil Wayne, this is the best choice around.
What's the story?
"HOW TO LOVE" is the first single from Lil Wayne's fourth album, Tha Carter IV. In a complete about-face from most of his previous releases, the infamously explicit rap star uses no profanity or graphic descriptions of sex, substance use, or violence to make his point: that a woman who has dated a string of bad guys should stop settling for less than the best. The unusually introspective and positive lyrics include: "You can't have a man look at you for five seconds without you being insecure, you never credit yourself ... You had a lot of crooks tryin' to steal your heart, never really had luck, couldn’t never figure out how to love ... I just want you to know that you deserve the best, you're beautiful ... And I want you to know, you're far from the usual." Though the song does include one brief allusion to sex and another to drinking, it's still a fairly inspirational pick for younger rap fans.
Is it any good?
In "How to Love," Lil Wayne shows off his vocal chops, and to good effect. True, he's no Chris Brown when it comes to singing -- but he's no Kanye West, either. With Wayne's simple delivery and a mellow, uncomplicated groove, this track turns out to be a pretty sweet little love song.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about why Lil Wayne would make so many songs that describe disrespectful behavior toward females, then release a single promoting positive attitudes toward them. Is this a mixed message?
How can you be respectful of others? What does it mean to have self-respect?
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Kid, 11 years old
July 13, 2011
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it is fine but he sings badly
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how to love
i hate it but it seams more soft...i don't like it at all
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how to love
its a catchy song its like his only song without kuss words... i like it
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Kid, 11 years old
September 15, 2011
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Squeaky Clean (with bubbles) (: <3
I LUV THIS SONG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My mom doesn't let me listen to Lil Wayne (reasons obvious) but she loves this! Great song choice!
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Kid, 12 years old
September 21, 2011
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love this song
i love this song so i love it <3
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Nothing Bad
Even though it talks about drinking a little bit, i dont find it bad at all. No cuss words and its a good song.
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Kid, 10 years old
September 23, 2011
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another awsome song by lil wayne
my bigger brothers gf listened to tht song that i mentioned to him after their breakup and i guess you can say tht it wrked.
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Kid, 11 years old
August 12, 2011
AGE
How to Keep a rap-CD in Kids reach!
o o
U It is VERY GOOD. It's
Positive, but not stupid, annoying or corny!
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| Artist: | Lil Wayne |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | June 27, 2011 |
| Label: | Cash Money Records |
| Genre: | Rap |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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