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"The Lazy Song" (CD Single)
- By Bruno Mars
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Mostly clean single about taking a break from the rat race.
Parents say
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Kids say
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that while "The Lazy Song" doesn't have any graphic language or mention adult topics like substance use or violence, it does include a couple of lines about having sex and "strutting in my birthday suit." Still, these references are the exception in what's overall a clean song that's OK for younger teens. The song's message is mostly positive: Ignore the cell phone, and take a day to unwind.
What's the story?
"THE LAZY SONG" is the third single from velvet-voiced singer Bruno Mars's debut album, Doo Wops and Hooligans. The story behind the tune is all about taking time out from life's hectic pace to spend a day "not doing anything." Though it includes a couple of eyebrow-raising lines about finding a "really nice girl" and having some "really nice sex," as well as strutting around in your "birthday suit," the song omits any profanity or hardcore mentions of adult topics -- making it an age-appropriate choice for teens.
Is it any good?
With a lighthearted sound akin to his single "Billionaire" with Travie McCoy, Mars has created another pop anthem with mass appeal. Hissweet vocal high tones add to the fun, demonstrating once again why he's become a fixture at the top of the charts.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about taking a day off to relax. Why is it so hard to make time to unwind? Do you feel pressure to be connected all the time?
The song encourages listeners to ignore their phones and relax; is this realistic? Could you take a break from your phone or computer for a day?
What would your perfect "lazy day" be like?
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Kid, 11 years old
May 29, 2011
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Relax! It's called the Lazy Day not the Uptight Day!!!
I mean, the "hand in my pants" part was just too much, but Bruno has been so clean and good, now he's talking about s*x and "strutting in his birthday suit". Overall, a lot of my friends (and me!) listen to it and I don't think It's that bad, I just don't sing that part. And, yes, I'm a girl.
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Kid, 12 years old
May 26, 2011
AGE
Funny song
I like the song and the music video is hilarious. There's nothing bad about this song except for the part where he sings "I'll meet a real nice girl, have some real nice sex" part. The "throw a hand in my pants" part is gross but it's something you do when you're lazy.
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It's hilarious. Really. So very funny. However, if I had children, I probably wouldn't want them to hear stuff about things "hanging loose" and "throwing your hands in your pants" and "having really nice sex"
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my lazy review :D
haha, i love this song. it makes me smile in a way :D
but that part that says "have some really nice sex" isn't very good to hear o.o
but besides that, its a catchy song thats great to hear during the summer when you wind down .
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Kid, 10 years old
May 18, 2011
AGE
Good, clean song.
A few sexual lines but nothing bad.
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AGE
Great song
Good song, so good for all ages :) And it's not like a really little kid is gong to repeat and understand the sexual content!
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Ok for teens/Tweens but not for kids
I love this song but my concerns are sex behavior that one line about "find a really nice girl, have some really nice sex." Also, "turn the TV on, throw my hand in my pants" and "I'll just strut in my birthday suit and let everything hang loose."
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Kid, 11 years old
May 7, 2011
AGE
A simple clean song of being lazy sometimes.
This song is good. It's about not to be so hurried everyday and take a day to relax.
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| Artist: | Bruno Mars |
| Release date: | April 5, 2011 |
| Label: | Elektra |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
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