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Kesha

Kesha

Date: Jun 14 2010

Themes: Music, Party, Pop Culture

Grammar: Definite & Indefinite Articles

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The pop singer Kesha’s lyrics may be superficial, but they aren’t sugar-coated. Her songs are all about boys, booze, and partying. The style is catchy, bouncy music with simple lyrics that make you want to dance, not think. But as Ella explains, Kesha’s appeal isn’t about how smart her music is. It’s about how real and fun she is. Listen to Ella try to convince Devan that Kesha is more than just a pop star in need of a timeout.

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Ella

Ella

Devan

Devan

Ella:  For some reason, I really just relate to Kesha’s music. I mean, I know she looks like a cracked-out Taylor Swift, you know, she’s like a bad-ass version of her. But there’s just something so intriguing about her.

Devan:  So what is it that you relate to? ‘Cause I saw the video for “Tik-Tok,” her big single that everybody’s in love with, and it was just like her waking up in a bathtub drunk and, you know, has like a bottle of Jack Daniels that she brushes her teeth with and all this craziness…

Ella:  I don’t know, I just…it’s not very bright or, you know, causing any innovative thinking, but I don’t think that’s the purpose in her music at all.

Devan:  Well, I…you know, this newspaper article called her the degenerate Hannah Montana.

Ella:  Yeah, I agree with that.

Devan:  I agree with that too, but do you think that’s sending a bad message to kids?

Ella:  I don’t know. I think parents should be parenting kids, not really the music. And if your kids are that affected by music, you’re not being a very good parent.

Devan:  That’s true.

Ella:  So I don’t think it’s very fair to blame it on the musicians, ‘cause they’re gonna put what they want out there.

 

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Ella relates to Kesha’s music and thinks that her songs are fun and genuine. Although her lyrics aren’t deep, it isn’t her intention to make people think. Her songs are about being young and carefree and having a crazy time.

Devan thinks Kesha might be sending a bad message to the young girls who listen to her songs and idolize her. Ella agrees that Kesha wouldn’t make the best role model. But she thinks it is parents’ responsibility to raise their children well. It isn’t the responsibility of pop stars like Kesha.

Do you think pop stars need to be good role models for kids? If you were a parent, would you let your children listen to songs that were all about drinking and partying?

 

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adomako richard

Ghana

hi glad to meet you

11:04 PM Jun 14 2010 |

Cabeto2007

Cabeto2007

Colombia

I think that kind of music could brake young people brains… seuriously

 

10:26 PM Jun 14 2010 |

Ridiom

Ridiom

Peru

Talking about carrot and ice cream I think one song can broke heart up itself.

09:40 PM Jun 14 2010 |

Hairfly

Hairfly

Brazil

I think interting lesson, but im my opinion the Kesha represent the trash POP music and every young like it.

What can i do ? if My son like it ?

 

04:30 PM Jun 14 2010 |

Khulood

United Arab Emirates

I agree with Ella that its the parent responsibility to monitor and raise their kids and not the music.

I guess I will not fully allow my children to listen to this type of Music which is all about partying, boys and booze.. it destroys our children mentally even though if we are monitoring taking care of them!

03:24 PM Jun 14 2010 |

Sheep1207

Sheep1207

Germany

I think it’s useful to explain the text and the meaning of this song to the kids. If they understand what she is singing, they might be thinking it’s bad and they don’t want to be like her.
But the sound of the song is great; I like to dance every time I’m hearing it :)
I hope you understand my words; my English is bad :)

01:57 PM Jun 14 2010 |

ads999111q

ads999111q

India

well…. her music just gets on our tongue..so her music can't be blamed & secondly.. the video isn't that bad… there r much more worse things going on in every coountry's TV or net..

01:42 PM Jun 14 2010 |

Snazz De

Snazz De

United Kingdom

ha ha ha .

12:30 PM Jun 14 2010 |

m_mahboob

m_mahboob

Pakistan

i must say that if a singer becoming a role model for the kids then he/she should do good things for the kids so they love them truely otherwise when the fact will reveal the kids will be disappointed

secondly, i would not let my kids to follow such role model who's showing negative elements to my kids

thirdly, yes it is parents responsibility to look after their kids and prevent them from wrong doing

06:21 AM Jun 14 2010 |

Ahshan

Ahshan

China

yes! absolutely! the pop stars must be a good role models for kids in any aspects!cus ,lots of children follow their behaviors, so as a pop star you need to make a positive image before public!

if i were a father ,i will not allow my kid to do something that is negative for him!

03:40 AM Jun 14 2010 |

Stephen.Han

China

interesting lesson…by the way i like music very muchhhhhhh…..

02:32 AM Jun 14 2010 |

Van-Shaw

Van-Shaw

China

In my opinion,if a singer or an actor can make u happy to sing or dance,he or she should be appreciated,right?? I know Kesha by her "Tik Tok",which relaxed me and danced with it,i love it..

01:10 AM Jun 14 2010 |

spacedragon

Brazil

interesting lesson…....

01:08 AM Jun 14 2010 |

Nasim

Nasim

India

If everybody had to be a role model we wont get villains for movies. Lol. Man, I love that bi##h. :p the music is cool, it makes you feel like dancing. And btw her music is mainly dance pop genre. Point out any musician from dance pop genre whose music has so called ‘deep meaning’. Its just ridiculous to just blame Ke$ha (why not use the official version)

07:02 PM Jun 01 2010 |

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