Popular song lyrics that would be a red flag in real life - light hearted

[Unglamorousgranny]

Watched Cliff Richard singing Livin' Doll on MTV at the weekend. "Got a rovin' eye & that is why she satisfies my soul" "gonna lock her up in a trunk so no big hunk can steal her away"
So he's a cheat & a kidnapper!

Can you think of any others? There's no reason what so ever for this post, other than a change from all the worries we are all facing

Little Mix Black Magic - advocating drugging men to get them to stay.

at least I always think that, if the sexes were reversed, MNers would be horrified like they are about Baby It's Cold Outside.

And when your body’s had enough of me and you’re lying flat out on the floor, and when you think I’ve loved you all I can I’m gonna love you a little bit more. <shudder>

When you’re in love with a beautiful woman, it’s hard.

True! It's sad how much misogyny there is in pop songs

Billy Idol has a few problematic songs, but "Cradle of Love" is the worst. The video is pretty awful too.

"I'll give you something big enough to tear your ass in two" Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines

The whole song but this is

"You were always on my mind" (Elvis, Pet Shop Boys, others)

So you treat me like shit but it's OK because you were always thinking about me really? Fuck off.

But it was based on a school shooting ,and the reason she gave was that she didn't like Mondays.

Hang On In There Baby gives me the ick

Love Me Like You Do by Ellie Goulding

I'll let you set the pace
Cos I'm not thinking straight
My head's spinning around
I can't see clear no more
What are you waiting for?

Always makes me think she's been given Rohypnol

James Blunt "You're Beautiful" used as a wedding song - actually about stalking his ex while high....

The Police "don't stand so close to me"

Brown sugar - the Stones have stopped playing it as its about slavery...and people didn't get it.

Most "romantic" / "relationship" songs are pretty creepy when you break them down, but in particular

"This is gonna take a bit of getting used to,
But I know what's right for you…"

Umm thanks Gary Barlow....

Sorry I misunderstood, I realise now you were saying the person didn't realise it was based on a school shooting.

I know.

It's quite clear in the lyrics. Brenda Spencer is still in prison.

In the film "Yesterday" the main character launches into "She was just seventeen, if you know what I mean...". Paul McCartney was around 21 when they released I Saw Her Standing There" but it was completely incongruous in that film. In real life his friends would have told him that he was gross and out of order! He was around 30... (Really enjoyed it otherwise but that point struck me as so jarring.)

Actually that is about his baby being stillborn.

Black magic. Blurred lines (creepy asf)
Many of horror.

I always thought Adele's someone like you is a bit stalky.

I hate to turn up out of the blue, uninvited
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it
I had hoped you'd see my face
And that you'd be reminded that for me, it isn't over

You can’t beat “Come Outside” which was the late Wendy Richard of Eastenders fame and a guy I can’t remember the name of

Little doll it seems ages since we kissed)
Little doll think of all the fun we've missed
Coz it ain't right to wanna keep on dancing
There won't be any time left for romancing
Come outside,
(what for)
come outside
(what's the rush)
There's a lovely moon out there
(it's cold outside)
Come outside,
(why)
come outside
(you do keep on)
While we got time to spare
(I want another twist)

Now I went and promised your old man
That we'd be home about half past ten
Seems we've got just one more jive
Then we'll be starting home again
Come outside,
(get lost)
come outside
(go and ask lil)
There's a lovely moon out there
(you can go off people)
Come outside,
(give over)
come outside
(belt up)
While we got time to spare
(why don't you listen to the beat)

Little doll I know the band ain't bad
Little doll I'm a-getting kinda mad)
Coz it ain't right to wanna keep on dancing
There won't be any time left for romancing

Come outside,
(lay off)
come outside
(shove it)
There's a lovely moon out there
(you are a one)
Come outside,
(all right)
come outside
(not for too long)
While we got time for a bit of slap and tickle
(I'll slap and tickle you in a minute)
Oh come out for a bit of…….

the brackets are what Wendy sung!

I love Don't you want me baby.

The first verse is the entitled man whining on but the second is the comeback.

"I was working as a waitress in a cocktail bar
That much is true
But even then I knew I'd find a much better place
Either with or without you."

Also Every breathe you take was supposed to be creepy. It's a song about stalking.

There's one about showing you want it with your eyes despite what you say I heard few times in H&M that would give me the rage!

Walk this way, Run DMC and Aerosmith.

I met a cheerleader, was a real young bleeder
All the times I can reminisce
'Cause the best thing lovin' with her sister and her cousin
Only started with a little kiss, like this
See-saw swingin' with the boys in the school
With your feet flyin' up in the air
Singin' "Hey diddle-diddle with the kitty in the middle
Of the swing" like I didn't care

Knees up Mother Brown.
'If I catch you bending I'll saw your legs right off'
WTAF.

I agree with a PP that lots of songs make me think: just run!

However, the one that has made me angry the longest is Wild World by Cat Stevens. Passive aggressive, bullying crap just because she wants to leave him and live her life:

But if you wanna leave, take good care
I hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
But then a lot of nice things turn bad out there

Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
I'll always remember you like a child, girl

and more...

Fuck off, Cat. I'm not just a little girl with nothing to offer the world but a smile. I'm outta here!!

This is MEANT to be creepy tho? It's a stalker song, not a love song!

But that's exactly what it's meant to do? His arrogance is why she doesn't want him!

Mimi Webb, House on Fire.

"I'm gonna set your house on fire
I make friends with the head of police
To make sure he'd suspect me the least
If I'm caught I'll be out in a week
I got my story straight down to a T."

"She'll be outta town with the getaway driver
That's the way it feels when the flames get higher. Now I'ma set your house on fire."

I always feel surprised to hear this playing regularly on the radio and haven't heard of there being any backlash. I know it's supposed to be lighthearted but does make me think of all the people who've had an ex or current partner deliberately start a fire in their home to get back at them and just how incredibly serious that is.