Please, don't get me wrong. This is America and if you want to make an album where you sing about killing cops and slapping w.h.ores and fing bi.tches then fine. But that doesn't make it a good thing to do. That is what I am saying. People do a lot of things that are bad, adultery being one, but I dont think it should be illegal. The messages portrayed in rap cannot be compared to the messeges in classic rock, yes there was drug use, but the anger and violence and hatred, and societal disinterest was not in it. Rock was an important part of the counter-culture movement, the stood for something, they had a positive message - change. Rap is not this, it is hate and anger. Parents need to realize this and regulate it themselves. I think it is wrong and dispicable, but we live in a free society and that is a sacrifice.
By the way, I had posted the lyrics of a song called "All you Ladies Pop your P.u.ss.y like This." It was a pretty disgustong song. But I am assuming that YNLissa or someone removed it. Guess it is offensive to some people. Go find the lyrics and you will realize that rock cannot be compared to this.
"Freedom is not Free"-Korean War Memorial, Washington DC.
Eminem is disgusting.. i even wonder why there are so many who stil adore him... eww...
quote:Well thats the chances people take when they buy the CD in the first place!
i agree... normally, i would really have to check out all the songs first before i buy a cd.. i check them out in the internet or something, then when i decide that their songs are so good, i would buy the cd.
i agree. recently i saw a cd case of eminem entitled "encore" the pic.s inside included him shooting people and their blood everywhere, and then to top it all off, there was a picture of him pointing the nuzzle of a gun inside of his mouth. can we say morbid? creepy? weird?
hmmm... personally, i dont really like rap although i find there are some that are good ones... but nowadays, rap music is definitely very trashy. I prefer country, jazz, a bit of pop, instrumental and classical music.
quote:Well thats sorta contradicting yourself. How can they sing about what they want but not sing about sex and violence. Their words aren't hurting anyone at all, If parents are worried about their children then they would monitor what their children would listen to and wouldn't have to worry about it.
i find music these days and artists very diappointing because most of their songs now tell us not to do drugs, not to do sex and that we should spread love and that sort of thing.... Like, the Black Eyed Peas' song "Where is the Love". It makes me disappointed that they are singing these inspirational songs and yet their own personal lives contradict what they are singing. If they are singing so that they would be good role models to the youth, they should also ACT what they sing. And also, many parents now cannot monitor their children easily because most of the music they are hearing more or less contains violent lyrics, cuss words and sexual stuff....
quote: Bauhaus is right when he says that we should let them do what they want, however, Bush is correct when he says that they should not sing about sex and violence.
Well thats sorta contradicting yourself. How can they sing about what they want but not sing about sex and violence. Their words aren't hurting anyone at all, If parents are worried about their children then they would monitor what their children would listen to and wouldn't have to worry about it.
quote:However, if indeed the rap songs or any songs for that matter include any lyrics about sex or violence, then they should be taken off the market or edited to a more profound or appropriate version of the song.
They already edit songs alot, I don't see why it should be takin off the mearket, you have to be atleast 17 or older to buy a cd with Parental advisories. These songs shouldn't offend anyone because they're not directed to any of us personally. Even country songs talk about drinking, cheating, etc. that isn't delivering a good message either than I guess. It's fine if you don't like rap music just don't listen to it than.
"I Dream away everyday, Try so hard to disregard The rhythm of t he rain that drops, And coincides with the beating of my heart"
I hate rap and I completely agree with Bauhaus AND Bush. Bauhaus is right when he says that we should let them do what they want, however, Bush is correct when he says that they should not sing about sex and violence. If Bush's comment is correct in many views, then what about rock? As a rock fan and only a fan of rock, what if the same was being said about rock music as to the aspect of drugs? Not that I'm saying that rock should also leave out the aspect of drugs, but that many types of music should be recognized for their lyrics and themes of the songs if rap is. I think it just depends on what the song is about. One thing is correct, it's fine if songs are about drugs and love. After all, half the times you don't even recognize that the songs are in fact about drugs and love. However, if indeed the rap songs or any songs for that matter include any lyrics about sex or violence, then they should be taken off the market or edited to a more profound or appropriate version of the song.
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quote:Originally posted by Bushsupporter: I'm not sure that anyone ever said they shouldn't be allowed to sing baout what they want, they were simply saying that they shouldn't sing about sex and violence constantly. Is is a bad example for the kids listening to it. It is the parents responsibility to monitor it.
What about classic rock that sing about drug use? Jefferson Airplane - White Rabbit, Eric Clapton - Cocaine, A lot of greatful dead songs, Hendrix, I can go on and on.
I'm not sure that anyone ever said they shouldn't be allowed to sing baout what they want, they were simply saying that they shouldn't sing about sex and violence constantly. Is is a bad example for the kids listening to it. It is the parents responsibility to monitor it.
"Freedom is not Free"-Korean War Memorial, Washington DC.
quote: I mean the singers who sing all these songs talk about sex love and nothing else
Umm yeah actually you pretty much did! You said that all they sing about is sex and LOVE. So that's saying that they shouldn't since you always said that this offends you and bothers you that,that is all they sing about.
quote: all im saying is it should b e less offensive!
How is songs about sex or love offensive to you?
quote:oh and dont roll your eyes at me untill u fully get what im saying, thanks.
Do you even fully get what your saying here? It really don't seem like it to me.
I have a question for you What do you think ,most songs are about these days? Even if it's not rap alot of the singers sing about sex or love.
"I Dream away everyday, Try so hard to disregard The rhythm of t he rain that drops, And coincides with the beating of my heart"
heres a message for celtic new age whatever it is: did i say rap shouldnt talk about love? all im saying is it should b e less offensive!!!!oh and dont roll your eyes at me untill u fully get what im saying, thanks.
quote:Originally posted by gonnabeheard: okay.... ur rite, parents should monitor the music and stuff but im not saying they should totally quit the music industry!!!!! all im saying is that their lyrics could be less degrading toward women and less offensive.
quote:Originally posted by gonnabeheard: ok.... there are so many little boys and girls listening to all this music and it absolutely does nothing for them. I mean the singers who sing all these songs talk about sex love and nothing else!!!!!!!!! I know rap isnt the only music that talks about these topics.but whatever the music, There are millions of young teens looking up to people and famous celebrities in the media so heres a question for them: are you proud of the influence your music has on young teens like me?????????
yea i am proud of that message rap is about coming from practically nothing its hope for yong people who dont have money for college or rich well-respected parents to speak up for them in a job interview some rap is about sex and parties but those rappers last for 2 weeks when you listen to a record from snoop eminem 50 cent obie trice or 2pac you get what they've been through but obviously you've never lived anything like that so you cant feel it and i cant blame you for that
sometimes we have to ignore the things that we don't agree with. Ignore the ignorance of others. We really shouldn't get offended too mcuh by song lyrics, it isn't anything personal and everyone (In there right mind and conscientiousness ) knows that not all women are what the rappers clam them to be. This is a free country where people can say almost anything they want. Girls talk badly about guys alot as well. Just think of it this way "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to my death your right to say it"
"I Dream away everyday, Try so hard to disregard The rhythm of t he rain that drops, And coincides with the beating of my heart"
okay.... ur rite, parents should monitor the music and stuff but im not saying they should totally quit the music industry!!!!! all im saying is that their lyrics could be less degrading toward women and less offensive.
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