Resources for Educators
Song: “Cupid Shuffle” (mp3) by Cupid on the album, Time for a Change (CD).
Length: 3:51
Lyrics: Safe.
Topic: Safe. Directions on which dance moves to do for this song.
Theme: dancing.
Recommended Age: Any.
Genre: R&B.
Year: 2007.
Video: (MTV | YouTube). Shots many different people dancing to the song in a variety of settings.
Song: “Airplanes [feat. Hayley Williams Of Paramore] (Amended Album Version)” (mp3) by B.o.B. on the album, B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray [Clean] (CD).
Length: 2:59
Lyrics: Caution:
h-word at 1:44
censored s-word at 2:08
Topic: Safe. The song is about regretting mistakes we’ve made and longing for a better today.
Theme: regret and longing.
Recommended Age: High School because of language.
Genre: Rap.
Year: 2010.
Video: (AOL Music | YouTube). Shots of B.o.B. and Hayley Williams singing with interesting lighting and video effects.