You know those songs that you sing along to (very loudly) but you don't really know the words? Then when you figure them out, you are like "Oh yeah!!!!"
What about the song lyrics you figure out, and you are like "Seriously?" I have had a few of those "seriously?" moments this week with some songs I've been singing/humming along to.
1. Foster the People "Pumped Up Kicks"
This song has such a great beat and sound, but do you know the lyrics?
I thought it was talking about some kids....and then I see this when I look up the lyrics....
"All the other kids with the pumped up kicks better run, better run, faster than my gun....."
What? Seriously? This is terrible!
2. Pitbull feat. Neyo "Give Me Everything"
Great song. But the lyrics?
"Give me everything tonight. We might not have tomorrow; let's do it tonight."
"I might drink more than I should tonight; want to take you home tonight."
Doesn't this sound like a bad movie about a guy pressuring a girl to have sex? What the heck?
3. New Boyz feat. Chris Brown "Better With The Lights Off"
"Girl you look better with the lights off...."
Wow! What a way to boost a girl's self-esteem!
Now, I'm well aware that there have been violent and degrading lyrics in songs since the beginning, and to be honest, I'm not sure why these specific songs and lyrics bother me so much. And the thing is, I like the music. What is your opinion of these songs? Are there any songs that bother you? I'm anxious to hear your thoughts.
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