We all have those songs we love to dance to and sing along to. We may not always pay attention to the lyrics since the beat is so catchy or maybe there are some songs that go really fast and you can’t catch what they are saying. Or maybe there are lyrics that have hidden meaning or seem silly to us, but when you go to look at what they really say it can mean much more than you think. Take for example song Cake by the Ocean by DNCE (Joe Jonas’ new band):
why those feet cold?
We just getting started; don’t you tiptoe, tiptoe,
God damn
See you licking frosting from your own hands
Want another taste, I’m begging, yes ma’am
I’m tired of all this candy on the dry land, dry land, oh
You’re fucking delicious
Talk to me, girl
Talk to me, baby
I’m going blind from this sweet sweet craving, whoa-oh
Red velvet, vanilla, chocolate in my life
Funfetti, I’m ready; I need it every night
This song is clearly talking about sex. Lots of it.
There are some other songs I found that are super fun, but can impact kids’ sexualization. I thought this was an interesting topic to bring up because kids listen to the car radio and listen to their pandora, Iheart radio app ,and itunes and may come across a song that is a little racy and these songs can influence what kids find is fun, normal in culture. It’s important to educate our children and have discussions on what is appropriate behavior and what isn’t. Kids learn about life from what they see and hear. It’s important to guide them to stay true to their values.
Nicki Minaj: Superbass
“And I think I like him better with the fitted cap on
He ain’t even gotta try to put the mac on
He just gotta give me that look, when he give me that look
Then the panties comin’ off, off, unh.
Sir Mix-a-lot: Baby Got Back
“I like big butts and I cannot lie!”
Shakira: Hips Don’t Lie
My hips don’t lie
And I’m starting to feel it’s right
All the attraction, the tension
Don’t you see baby, this is perfection
And I am starting to feel you boy
Come on lets go, real slow
Britney Spears: I’m a Slave for You
I’m a slave for you, I cannot hold it, I cannot control it
I’m a slave for you, I won’t deny it, I’m not trying to hide it
Christina Aguilera: Genie in a Bottle
If you wanna be with me
Baby there’s a price to pay
I’m a genie in a bottle
You gotta rub me the right way
If you wanna be with me
I can make your wish come true
You gotta make a big impression (Oh yeah)
Gotta like what you do
Jessie J:Bang Bang
Bang bang into the room (I know you want it)
Bang bang all over you (I’ll let you have it)
Wait a minute let me take you there (ah)
Wait a minute tell you (ah)
Bang bang there goes your heart (I know you want it)
Back, back seat of my car (I’ll let you have it)
Hailee Steinfeld: Starving
I didn’t know that I was starving till I tasted you
Don’t need no butterflies when you give me the whole damn zoo
By the way, by the way, you do things to my body
I didn’t know that I was starving till I tasted you
Selena Gomez: Good for You
You say I give it to you hard
So bad, so bad
Make you never wanna leave
I won’t, I won’t
Gonna wear that dress you like, skin-tight
Do my hair up real, real nice
And syncopate my skin to how you’re breathing
‘Cause I just wanna look good for you, good for you.
Lil Jon: Bedrock
I’m attracted to her for her attractive ass
I be stuck to you like glue baby
Wanna spend it all on you baby
My room is the g-spot
Call me Mr. Flintstone
I can make your bedrock
Ludacris, Lil Jon, Usher: Lovers and Friends
I do, anything just to feel yo’ butt, why you, got me so messed up?
I don’t know but you gotta stop trippin’
be a good girl now turn around and get these whippins
you know you like it like that, you don’t have to fight back
here’s a pillow, bite…that
And I’ll be settin’ seperate plays
so on all the seperate days, yo’ legs can go they seperate, ways