"I Won't Give Up" (CD Single)

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Common Sense Media says

Sweet, positive, and beautiful ballad has great message.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that "I Won't Give Up" is a super-positive song about pledging to work through problems with the person you care about, rather than letting those issues bring about the demise of your relationship. The track offers no profanity or graphic content of any kind, making it an especially good option for both younger and older listeners alike.
 

  • An exceptionally positive message about standing by the person you love in good times and bad.
  • Song is about the willingness to work through tough issues with someone you love.
     
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What's the story?

Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz promises to stand by his girl in "I WON'T GIVE UP" -- a sweet song that describes a realistic yet healthy relationship between two people who have their ups and downs but pledge to work through problems in order to keep their relationship strong. The only adult aspect of this song is its emotionally mature approach to romance, with lyrics that describe a positive approach to relationships: "I don't wanna be someone who walks away so easily / I'm here to stay and make the difference that I can make / Our differences they do a lot to teach us how to use the tools and gifts we got / ... We had to learn how to bend without the world caving in / I had to learn what I've got, and what I'm not, and who I am."
 


Is it any good?

 

Jason Mraz has clear, lovely vocals that are particularly well-suited for this sweet ballad. Though he would do well to consider breaking out of the ballad box a bit more often, he has clearly cornered the market for achingly beautiful love songs.  


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What families can talk about

  • Families can talk about strategies for resolving the inevitable problems that happen in even the strongest relationships. What can you do when you have an issue with someone you care about?

  • Who is Jason Mraz's target audience? Do you think his music appeals to certain age groups, or do his songs speak to multiple generations?
     


This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Teen, 16 years old
January 29, 2012
 
Good Song!
The Song is Good & Sweet. If you get a chance to listen to the song u should do so.

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Teen, 13 years old
May 12, 2012
 
Great song,unlike a lot on pop radio
I reecomend this song! It is wonderfull with an amazing mesage my personal favourite is " God knows we're worth it"

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This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
Artist:Jason Mraz
Type:Single
Release date:January 2, 2012
Label:Atlantic
Genre:Pop
Parental advisory:No
Edited version available:No

This review was written by Stephanie Bruzzese
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
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