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Music Review: 'Tonight (I'm Lovin' You)' by Enrique Iglesias
Filed under: Music
Rated IFFY for Ages 14–15
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that "Tonight (I'm Loving You)" is the clean version of a more explicit tune titled "Tonight (I'm F--kin' You)." The title is the only difference between the two versions, with both featuring the same lyrics that are extremely suggestive -- yet not outright descriptive -- about sex. That said, parents of tweens might want to look for more age-appropriate dance tunes.
What to watch out for
Messages: This song's message about a night of passion isn't exactly negative, but it's too mature for young ears.
Role models: Not the best example for kids, as the song is about a one-night stand.
Violence: Not an issue.
Sex: While there are no outright specifics in this song, its lyrics are heavily suggestive: "I know you want me ... So put it on me, let's remove the space between me and you / Now rock your body, damn I like the way that you move / So give it to me, 'cause I already know what you wanna do."
Language: "Ass" and "damn" in both versions; "f--k" in explicit version.
Consumerism: Not an issue.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not an issue.
What's the Story?
"Tonight (I'm Loving' You)" is one of two versions of the same single by Enrique Iglesias -- the other exchanges the word "lovin'" with "f--kin'" in the title. Otherwise, the two songs share the same lyrics, which are steamy enough to completely fog up any window, yet aren't outright graphic. Sample lyrics include: "When I get you on the springs Imma make you fall / You got that body that make me wanna get on the boat just to see you dance / And I love the way you shake that ass, turn around and let me see them pants." This ode to a one-night stand may be OK for older teens but is just out of range for younger ears.
Is It Any Good?
Iglesias isn't the best part of his own song; the guest rap by Ludacris and slick beats (compliments of DJ Frank E) are what get your feet moving. They help to overshadow Iglesias' somewhat cheesy "ooh-oohing," making this song more than just another so-so entry on the dance scene.
Reviewed by Stephanie Bruzzese
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What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that "Tonight (I'm Loving You)" is the clean version of a more explicit tune titled "Tonight (I'm F--kin' You)." The title is the only difference between the two versions, with both featuring the same lyrics that are extremely suggestive -- yet not outright descriptive -- about sex. That said, parents of tweens might want to look for more age-appropriate dance tunes.
What to watch out for
Messages: This song's message about a night of passion isn't exactly negative, but it's too mature for young ears.
Role models: Not the best example for kids, as the song is about a one-night stand.
Violence: Not an issue.
Sex: While there are no outright specifics in this song, its lyrics are heavily suggestive: "I know you want me ... So put it on me, let's remove the space between me and you / Now rock your body, damn I like the way that you move / So give it to me, 'cause I already know what you wanna do."
Language: "Ass" and "damn" in both versions; "f--k" in explicit version.
Consumerism: Not an issue.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking: Not an issue.
What's the Story?
"Tonight (I'm Loving' You)" is one of two versions of the same single by Enrique Iglesias -- the other exchanges the word "lovin'" with "f--kin'" in the title. Otherwise, the two songs share the same lyrics, which are steamy enough to completely fog up any window, yet aren't outright graphic. Sample lyrics include: "When I get you on the springs Imma make you fall / You got that body that make me wanna get on the boat just to see you dance / And I love the way you shake that ass, turn around and let me see them pants." This ode to a one-night stand may be OK for older teens but is just out of range for younger ears.
Is It Any Good?
Iglesias isn't the best part of his own song; the guest rap by Ludacris and slick beats (compliments of DJ Frank E) are what get your feet moving. They help to overshadow Iglesias' somewhat cheesy "ooh-oohing," making this song more than just another so-so entry on the dance scene.
Reviewed by Stephanie Bruzzese
Want to get the latest ParentDish news and advice? Sign up for our newsletter!
Get more information for parents on media and technology by checking out Common Sense Media.
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