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"(What Doesn't Kill You Makes You) Stronger" (CD Single)
- By Kelly Clarkson
- Genre: Pop
Common Sense Media says
Self-esteem reigns supreme in clean, uplifting pop single.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that "(What Doesn't Kill You Makes You) Stronger" is a very clean, positive track about not allowing a failed romantic relationship to ruin your life. Aside from one light reference to sharing a bed, it includes no adult content or profanity -- focusing instead on a girl who has the courage to leave the wrong guy and feel better about herself for it. It's an especially good pick for the legions of young Kelly Clarkson fans who are just starting to navigate romantic relationships.
What's the story?
"(What Doesn't Kill You Makes You) Stronger" is the second single from the fifth full-length album by Kelly Clarkson, the very first American Idol winner. Known for clean songs that include positive messages about having high self-esteem and not settling for second best, Clarkson sings about more of the same in this single -- telling a guy who wronged her that she can do just fine on her own: "Think you left me broken down/Baby, you don't know a thing about me, 'cause you're dead wrong/What doesn't kill you makes you stronger/Doesn't mean I'm lonely when I'm alone."
Is it any good?
When you have a vocal gift like Kelly Clarkson's, there's not much you can do to make a song go wrong. Her killer chops are on display again in this track, and while the pop-rock arrangement is a bit formulaic, you can't help but enjoy the tune for Clarkson's vocals alone.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about how to have a good time doing stuff by yourself. What are some of the benefits that can come from spending time on your own?
Why do so many young people define themselves by whether they are in a relationship? Is there pressure to be partnered up? Why is it better to be alone than in an unhealthy relationship?
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Good music and messages
I love this song! It has positive messages about not staying in a bad relationship, like her other single, "Mr. Know It All." There's nothing innapropriate except on implication of sex: "You know the bed feels warmer/Sleeping here alone."
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Kid, 11 years old
February 5, 2012
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WOOOOOO!!! ONCORE!
Man, THIS SONG BRINGS OUT MY HAPPY 8D! Lol. My self esteem is GREAT when I'm listening to this song! It REALLY brings it up! That's why I'm rating it 6+. I hope there are more of these songs in the future :D!
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This song Makes you stronger
This is a amazing amzing song i cant not tell you why but it a masterpiece kelly clarksons best simple as that
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Kid, 9 years old
February 23, 2012
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HORRIBLE
HORRIBLE IT'S SO ANNOYING ALL IT GOES LEIK IS WHAT DOESN'T KILL OU MAKES YOU STRONGER IT'S HORRIBEL
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Great song!
This is a great song NOTHING bad in it that your kids will understand a good break from thing like Party rock anthem
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Tracklisting
This CD has proven very popular with parents and children alike. One of the better ones for kids in my opinion. For the full tracklisting go to pressplaymusic dot com dot au
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Good song with a great message
I've heard this song on the radio and it's really good. It has a really positive message about self-esteem and bouncing back up after encountering challenges. OK for kids 9+. Sex: One brief reference to sleeping together, but nothing too major is mentioned.
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Kid, 11 years old
February 12, 2012
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What dosent kill you will let you kill common sense
i dont care what anyonr else thinks its a really good song
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Elite Song - Very Clean
Not only is this song amazingly good and has very strong vocals, it is also clean. Kelly Clarkson does an excellent job of hitting every single note in the song. The beat behind her also helps a lot, and that formula together = a massive radio hit, which in fact it has become. Great song for building up self-esteem - many people really like it for that reason. It's a good thing to teach kids of any age.
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amazing positive song
Unlike so many pop Music today this delivers an amazingly positive message.However I heard one lyric that I wasn't so happy about " You know the bed feels warmer sleeping here alone".But overall I reccommend it!
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| Artist: | Kelly Clarkson |
| Type: | Single |
| Release date: | January 24, 2012 |
| Label: | RCA |
| Genre: | Pop |
| Parental advisory: | No |
| Edited version available: | No |
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