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"Paranoid" (CD single)

(2009, Pop, by Jonas Brothers, Label: Hollywood Records)
  • Is it age appropriate?

    About our ratings

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 0, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 8.
  • Is it any good?

    4.0
  • Common Sense says

    JoBros reckon with the glare of fame in tween-friendly tune.

Why We Rated This on for Ages 8 and Up

The good stuff

  • Messages:

    The song discusses not trusting people and not fitting in, but in a light-hearted way.
 

What to watch out for

  • Violence:

    Not an issue.
  • Sex:

    Not an issue.
  • Language:

    "Freakin' out" is as close as this single gets to bad language.
  • Consumerism:

    Radio Disney debuted the song to much fanfare on the radio and there have been releases on cell phones and Facebook..
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Not an issue.
 

What Parents Need to Know

About "Paranoid" (CD single)

Parents need to know that the new Jonas Brothers single sticks with the formula that has made them a family favorite: rockin' tracks and kid-friendly lyrics. The song deals with a mildly negative issue, an ambiguous case of the Jo Bros feeling nervous, stressed, and out of sorts -- feelings most tweens can understand.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about how a popular act, like the Jonas Brothers, stays famous. Do you think fans of the group will automatically buy their new single or album just because it's from the trio? After listening to the song, would you have a different response to this song if you didn't know it was from the Jonas Brothers? Does being success make future success easier to obtain?

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  1. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in West Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 4.0

    I enjoyed it I loved anybody should have it!

    I love to hear the jonas brothers and this is proubly the second best. I cried in alot of the songs.

  2. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Vermont
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    I LOVE THIS SONG!!

    I'd rate it 3+ (wait- will 3- even care about them?)

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title on for age 8 and give it 5.0

    Love!!!

    If you like the Jonas Brothers, you will love there new single call Paranoid. I get paranoid sometimes, so I love how they made a song about it. Thereeeee Great!!!! haha,sound familiar? I will be buying there album June 16th, when it comes out!

  4. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 1.0

    I LOVE this song.

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    Another age-limit bending hit from the JoBros

    This song is a bit deeper than most JB songs, except maybe 'a little bit longer'(in which youngest band member Nick(16) sings about the reality of living with a incurable disease(type 1 diabetes)). The brothers wonder about what people are saying about them and get 'Paranoid', but still keep the song fresh, upbeat and as bubble gum-y as can be while pursuing these heavy questions. Careful lyrics and lots of rhythm insure that the real meaning of the song will go over the head of most younger listeners. This is the kind of song you can listen to in the car with kids of any age without having to worry about what you're exposing them to.

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