Take a breath, take it deep.
Calm yourself, he says to me.
If you play, you play for keeps.
Take a gun, and count to three.
I’m sweating now, moving slow,
No time to think, my turn to go.
And you can see my heart beating,
You can see it through my chest.
And I’m terrified, but I’m not leaving.
Know that I must pass this test,
So just pull the trigger.
As my life flashes before my eyes,
I’m wondering will I ever see another sunrise?
So many won’t get the chance to say goodbye,
But it’s too late to think of the value of my life.
~Rihanna, Russian Roulette
I love the music of this song. I love the beat, the melody, and the instrumentation. Rihanna’s voice is really amazing. The song is sexy and smooth. It’s irresistable, infectious. It gets inside your head and stays there. But these lyrics are disturbing.
They are disturbing because they show an incredible lack of judgement. They show an irreverence for one’s own life. They make Russian roulette sound exciting and fun, sexy and cool.
Russian roulette is not sexy! It’s suicide, plain and simple. It’s ugly, messy, and completely without any redeeming qualities. If played through to conclusion, Russian roulette never has a happy ending. To glorify something like that, to make it sound sexy and cool, is unforgivable.
Maybe I’m just getting old, and I’ve lost touch with the pulse of youth. Maybe it’s because I’m a parent of a teenager now, and I’m worried about the influences on her life that I can’t control. Maybe it’s because I have lost too many friends to suicide, and so I’m hyper-sensitive to anything related to the loss of life. But I can’t help it. As a spiritual person, I believe that all life is sacred.
I’ve written a lot about the spirituality of music, and how music is a secure connection to the Divine. Music inspires us, enraptures us, and raises our vibration. Music connects us with God faster than a four count on a backbeat. Indeed, few things in life are as inherently spiritual as music.
But just like any spiritual practice, music has a dark side; a shadow side that reflects our darkest fears and our basest emotions. Musicians have often succumbed to drugs, alcohol, or self-inflicted harm. Musicians such as Elvis, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, and Michael Jackson have all been taken from us because of thoughtless and reckless behavior.
That same destructive behavior also leads many music fans astray. Many people have fallen victim to suicide, murder, and other violent crimes because of something they heard in a song. Music is open to interpretation—or misinterpretation—by anyone who listens to it.
Misinterpretations of music can have truly tragic consequences. Rihanna’s Russian Roulette might cause another one of these tragedies, a tragedy that could have been avoided if someone (especially Rihanna herself) had taken the time to think about the potential consequences of her lyrics.
Artists need to listen to their own music and be aware of the message they are delivering. Artists need to take responsibility for their music, and ensure that they haven’t done anything to promote or glorify violence.
Of course, artists aren’t solely to blame for any tragedy that arises because of their music. They can’t read minds, and they can’t predict the future. They don’t have any way of knowing how their music might affect people who hear it. So whenever tragedy strikes (especially in the life of a teenager), the blame must also be shared by the parents and the peers of the victim.
As parents, we must be aware of the negative effects that music can have on our children. We should take a leading role in our children’s discovery and enjoyment of music. We need to be aware of what our children are listening to, and what kinds of music they enjoy. We don’t have to be experts, but we should at least be able to discuss issues intelligently with our kids as they come up. Of course, parents can’t be with their kids all the time, and so it is vitally important for teens to care for each other, too.
The greatest influence on teens is their peers. Because of this, I believe that teenagers have a responsibility to each other to prevent self-harm and violence. Teens should be friends to their friends. They should help each other understand the dangers and the potential problems that music can cause. Even so, we all know how peer pressure can lead teens astray. So ultimately, everyone has a responsibility to care for themselves.
It’s easy to be seduced by a good groove, a catchy melody, or a strong beat. It’s easy to sing along, and not really pay attention to the words you are singing. It’s easy to get lost in music. In fact, I highly recommend it from time to time. But just because you get lost doesn’t mean that you should lose yourself. You have a responsibility to yourself to maintain your own health and sanity. Don’t let the dark side of music turn you into another statistic.
Love always,
Jay
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Awesome post, Jay!! You know already how I feel about this particular song… as much as I adore Rihanna as an artist, I find this particular piece extremely disturbing.
Ironically, I just watched part of her interview with Dianne Sawyer in which she was saying she finally realized she couldn’t stay with Chris Brown after he beat her because of the message that would send to other young women. If they stayed with their abusive boyfriends and something terrible ended up happening, she “couldn’t be easy with that”.
I wonder how she’ll feel if she inadvertently popularizes the game of Russian Roulette among teens? I can’t believe no one stopped her from doing this. As you mentioned, the song is groovalicious, but the theme is nowhere near appropriate. I’m not in favor of censorship, just common SENSE.
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Wow, Jay, I can’t believe this song’s lyrics!
I feel you, man, this is nuts! Are you kidding me???
There exists so many groovalicious ways to rip a beat, I can’t understand why anyone would choose lyrics that could in any way promote violence. I totally agree with you.
I know it’s not near as damaging or the same level of inappropriateness, but I can remember my Mom telling me stories about my grandmother ripping my Mom a new one for wanting to listen to Elvis. “Ohh, the hip swinging is going to make all you girls want to go and get pregnant. You are NOT allowed to listen to that junk!”
I wonder what Grandma would say about this. She’s probably looking down right now and shaking her head with disgust…
Powerful post, Jay, great job! Thanks for your thoughts about this. They really mean a lot since I’m familiar with your strong connection to music; I always wondered what you thought about music lyrics such as these. I appreciate reading your thoughts. And, as always, they’re a pleasure to read.
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Hi Jay – This is very interesting territory you’re covering. So often artists speak in metaphor, imagery, and symbol. Music particularly speaks to me that way, and at that level I could believe this song has a deeper meaning. Often, artistic imagery is like a dream, and this dream might be asking me to look at where I’m too reckless in my life, or what part of me I’ve pushed away and toyed with like a dangerous game. That said, however, teenagers don’t always have the ability to discern between what’s literal and symbolic; plus, our culture so idolizes our stars, musical and otherwise, that teens perceive them as demi-gods who can do no wrong, who provide a sort of twisted advice. And I guess I wonder if the artists themselves even have a clue about how much power they have. Sigh. This all actually makes me quite sad. Because we’ve gotten so far into the shadow side these days that getting out seems daunting. And like Lisis says, common sense rather than censorship. But how do we get there?
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Jay, I couldn’t agree more, with everything you’ve written. I just got back from being in the car and caught a catchy tune on the radio… then I heard something about take a gun and pull the trigger, and was kind of mortified that this came out of the sultry song I was enjoying, 15 minutes later I was at home reading your blog. It was THIS exact song!! So weird, really!!
Are we getting old? Maybe a wee bit, or just wiser. I’m a few years older than you and my daughter is still an adolescent really, though she just turned 21 this week. She loves her music, it means a lot to her. I loved my music too then, I still do, but back then I NEEDED it in a way I don’t need it anymore. Young people really identify themselves with their music, and find themselves in it. I’d hate for her or any of her friends to listen to this song when they feel down or alone. It’s really despicable that Rhianna would sing this.
I understand the violence in some songs, the things that tell a story. I understand artistic license and all that. I grew up liking rap before it was mainstream. I still like hiphop, too, though I like a lot of other music styles as well. I get the whole music thing, like you do, too… but this angers me. But it wouldn’t be the first time I feel this pop star has let people down.
I didn’t know she made a public statement recently about leaving Chris Brown (as Lisis mentioned) but I think she sent a poor message then, too, when she didn’t leave him right away. I think stars that have a young following have a moral responsibility to their fans. Maybe that’s idealistic, I don’t know. My daughter was a young teen when Brittany was wreathing around on stage but that didn’t really bother me – I had Madonna was I was her age. But to me, this is something else entirely. Shame on Rhianna. Shame, shame.
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I should probably point out that it was a conversation with Lisis that inspired this post. She is the one who heard the song first, and asked me to write about it. In a perfect world, that little fact would have been placed in the post itself. I just couldn’t make it work there, so I’m making sure that I give credit here in the comments. Thank you, Lisis, for inspiring me.
@Lisis – Yeah, she is in real danger of popularizing Russian roulette among teens. I mean, it’s just so blatantly sexualized and glorified here, I can’t imagine that it *wouldn’t* cause a resurgence in popularity. I’m not a fan of censorship either…but like you said, there should be some common sense involved. I don’t think anyone really thought this one through all the way.
@Lori – It’s amazing how far we (as a society) have slipped in the past 50 years, isn’t it? As you’ve pointed out, people used to think Elvis was the Devil incarnate, and then a few years later, the Beatles were demonized, and then Ozzy, then Kurt Cobain, and now bands like Korn have taken over the mantle of “Head Corruptor of Youth”. That’s why I put that paragraph in there about “Maybe I’m just getting old…”, because I want to make sure that I’m just not over-reacting. Maybe we all *have* been corrupted by the music of our youth, maybe that’s just the way it goes. But this…Russian roulette… has really set off an alarm deep inside of me.
@Patty – That’s a very good point, and I’m glad someone brought it up. You see, I want to believe that Rihanna intended this song to be more metaphorical…not describing a “real” game of Russian roulette, but rather maybe some of the things she went through with Chris Brown. But like you said, I don’t think that young people have developed the skills necessary to distinguish the metaphorical from the literal..and that could lead to tragedy. I just don’t see how a group of kids could hear this song, and make the intellectual leap from “She’s going to kill herself” to “This song is an exploration of the dangers of misguided love and control issues in a dysfunctional relationship.” You raise a very good question: How *do* we get artists to recognize their power, and exercise self-control and common sense? How do we get them to censor themselves so that we’re not relying on external parties to do it for them?
@Miche – I think that’s the part that scares me the most…the song itself is just so *good*, and you don’t even realize what she’s saying until it smacks you in the face. The message is almost subliminal, because the music is so awesome.
Like you, I don’t mind violence if there’s a point to it. I understand Tupac and Dr. Dre rapping about violence, because there’s a strong sense of this is what NOT to do. They’re describing life on the streets, and what it’s really like. I think the difference is that what they are describing is real-life, and what Rihanna is describing is some fantasized, dreamy violence. She treats Russian roulette like it’s a fun party game…something all the cool kids are doing. I like what you said about young people really identifying with their music. I think that is very true. And that’s what scares me the most about this song in particular. As always, thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I agree completely, music and lyrics can be a powerful tool for good or bad.
I used to sing for a rock band that covered classic rock songs. At first I thought nothing of the lyrics or the sensuous riffs, but when I had to practice some of the songs daily, they affected my spirit. I felt like I was standing in a shadowy place.
I finally had to quit and now trying to go solo so I could pick songs that lifted my spirit…and songs that I didn’t have to worry singing around my kids.
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Wow Jay, you hit on so many important things here I don’t know where to start. I don’t know Rihanna’s music – or anything about her for that matter – so can’t really comment on that.
What comes up for me is the role of ‘artists’ (whether producing art or entertainment – not sure where the boundary is) in shaping our cultures. I think many artists want it both ways – they want to reflect what goes on in our societies and at the same time want to influence it. Often this gets mixed up – as do the boundaries between fantasy and real life (for example computer games).
The reality is that in many parts of the world there is a lot of violence – war, domestic violence, abuse, crime etc. and it is never sexy or chic for the victims. Artists have always reflected violence in their work (just take a look in any art gallery and youll find a lot of pain and suffering shown) and, in my opinion, have contributed to raising awareness about it. Sometimes they show the horror of it and at other times they glorify it (the picture of the US flag being raised at Iwo Jima comes to mind for some reason). But they do influence it – for better or worse.
One feature of modern times is the commercialisation of artists (in the broadest terms) and the drive for profit has often meant targetting those who are most easily influenced – ie the young. Teenagers spend a lot of money on music, for example, and are easily swayed by what is deemed cool.
I hope no-one starts playing Russian Roullette as a result of the this song. I’m sure Rihanna had no intention of making it cool or attractive – and I guess she just didn’t think about it that way. But ignorance is not a good excuse for irresponsible action. And as you say, ther are others involved. Not least those promoting these artists who seem to regard stirring up attention as part of their job to make money. They are just as responsible (maybe more so) for these acts of stupidity.
Fortunately there are plenty of artists from all fields who do take their responsibility seriously and use their power to influence for positive change.
Great post, my friend.
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What a great post, Jay! I’d listened to a sample of the Rihanna song but hadn’t really taken in the lyrics and… wow… That’s pretty intense stuff. That line you highlighted near the end of your post really stuck with me. Thanks for writing this… it was awesome to read!
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Hi Jay. I went and listened to this song as I would listen to any other – without paying attention to the lyrics. I really enjoyed it. As I detailed in my latest post, even when we are not paying attention to something, our brain hears it and remembers it. So who knows what impact this may have on people who listen to lyrics and those who don’t. I agree with the sentiment here. Shame on Rhianna. But sometimes she still looks hot.
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@Jewel – I went through much the same thing when I was in a band. I used to love playing Cocaine by Eric Clapton. But the more I played it, the more I realized that it was glorifying drug use…which stood in stark contrast to my own strict anti-drug life philosophy. I think that eventually, all musicians have to make a choice. Will you stay true to yourself, or become a slave to what’s popular? I’m glad that you have chosen to stay true to yourself.
@Ian – Thank you for commenting. I knew as soon as I write this that I wanted your opinion, since you’re my resident expert on non-violence. I like how you put it: “Ignorance is not a good excuse for irresponsible action.” This is so true. Too often, people use ignorance as a shield, and that needs to stop.
@Dani – I think that’s what makes this song so dangerous. It’s really easy to listen to it without paying attention to the lyrics. And then it sinks in, almost subliminally. That’s a dangerous “implant” to be carrying around…especially for teens.
@Stephen – lol, I agree. She looks hot. No argument from me on that one! And I really like how this post fits in with your latest on intuition. it really is scary (or cool, depending on how you look at it) how things can seep into our subconsciousness.
Jay,
As a parent I totally agree with you here. Good post.
Hi Jay — thanks for this — it reminds me of how I tend to nourish my shadow side with the music I listen to, which is usually quite aggressive. I’ve done that for a long time, and yet I haven’t committed any violent felonies.
My sense is that music can sometimes serve as a way of honoring that shadow part, and can actually prevent us from acting it out in more destructive ways.
I’m mom to a teenager with Asperger’s Syndrome, a high-functioning form of autism. He interprets life very literally. A song like this would have an awful impact on him because he doesn’t interpret; he takes lyrics at face value.
Responsible for himself? Yes, but…. with a mind that reacts and interprets in a way not neurotypical, our society is a complex and dangerous place.
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@Sunny – Thanks, Sunny! As always, it’s good to see you here.
@Chris – That’s the way I feel about it…although I’ve never put it quite so elegantly before. I like my hardcore heavy metal and rap, I like being able to express those feelings without actually acting them out. I think, though, that this song is very different from that kind of music. This song isn’t aggressive, or angry…it’s sultry and sexy, except for the lyrics. My fear is that it will lead teens to treat their lives carelessly.
@Daisy – That must be very difficult to handle as a parent. I can’t imagine how much harder that makes everything, but especially music, films, and television. That opens up an entirely new conversation, because I can see where a lot of different things in our society would cause all kinds of problems. A complex and dangerous place, indeed. Thank you for sharing that.
Jay, awesome post. I’ve been a HUGE music lover ever since I can remember. Music has had such a profound effect on me. The 18 year-old in me would say Jay, chill out it is just a song with some powerful lyrics. But as someone a little more than twice that age, I know that there is much more to the story. These lyrics have ways of creeping into the subconscious of its listeners. I’m especially angered and troubled with hip hop/rap lyrics in general which tend to glorify and glamorize guns and violence. I really don’t understand it. If I were a parent, I would be very concerned about my kids listening to this.
Kudos to you for this well-written post that really captures this concern from a parental and spiritual perspective.
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Hi Jay,
So many thoughts come to mind. First of all, awesome post and I agree with you that many songs have lyrics which are horrible. I think that is why so many young people are clueless about human interactions and are lacking in compassion.
Another thought that comes to mind, which no one ever really focuses on, is that usually artists are troubled people. I mean….let’s face it, society really does not encourage children to be artists because most people think that they will not succeed or that they will be poor or that it is a kind of career that is not a career. Many of the people that you listed (Joplin, Hendrix and so on) had troubled lives. That pain seeped into their work and was a cry for help.
Often people are blind to the pain of others and so they put that pain in their work. Granted this does not excuse any sense of responsibility. It just shows that a cry for help should not be ignored by those around the person who is screaming for attention.
One other point, Rihanna was a victim of abuse and abuse messes people up. Yes, they can heal and overcome it but it does leave scars. So maybe the lyrics are a reflection of the pain she endured. Again, not an excuse but a possible explanation.
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Wow, I’m glad I’m not a Rhianna fan! I can’t imagine how hard it would be to parent a teenager these days (or any day, really). So first of all, I commend you for bringing this subject up. Kids are prone to their over-active egos (aka, conscious minds) running the show, and might not be aware enough to realize what’s going on. Egos thrive on drama. Mine sure did when I was a teenager. I loved any angst-filled song, especially if Robert Smith sang it (and that guy could really be a downer, but not as much as The Smiths… yikes!). Anyway, as I’ve grown older I recognize that when I’m full of love, I shy away from negativity, angst, sadness, or anything that brings my energy down. When I’m struggling, though, and ego-driven, I crave those things. Misery loves company, as the saying goes. So it makes me wonder if others are like that, too, and if so, can we do a better job at teaching – or perpetuating – love?
What do you think, Jay? Could it help keep kids away from such downer-type music, or do you think I’m barking up the wrong (Pollyanna-inhabited) tree?
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I like Chris Edgar’s take on this…mostly because parents can’t control what music their kids listen too. It becomes another fight and if Chris is right it’s just not worth it.
Personally I wouldn’t listen to Chris Brown after his domestic violence charge. To me it’s like supporting what he did. My daughter disagrees and my granddaughter…I can’t believe the rap in her ipod. But hey I have no influence or control.
I happend to watch the life story of Lil’ Wayne on MTV yesterday. He won the award for best rapper. That was his goal. He looks like he’s almost 60 not 30. He works around the clock and has no time for his family. He brags about his drug addicted life style and is currently in trouble for gun and drug possession.
Do I think he’s a success? Hell no! I do believe he will die young. It’s almost predictable.
Byron Katie says we shouldn’t judge anything. I see her point but it’s hard not too. So I focus on what I like and listen too. Everyone else including my daughter and granddaughter are on their own path and will figure it out themselves;)
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@Tim – Yeah, I know what you mean. my OWN 18 year-old self would tell me to chill out. In fact, I daresay that my 18 year-old self would be downright offended to know that I had written this. It’s amazing what a little maturity will do to a guy, isn’t it?
@Nadia – That’s a very good point. So many artists (including Rihanna, I think) are just in so much pain…they really suffer on the inside, and they get almost no support from society. it makes me wonder if there could be a way to help them, to reach out to them and offer them support and understanding. Musicians (like everyone else) need love and compassion…and not the false shadows that they always seem to receive.
@Megan – Oh, I definitely think we could all do a better job of teaching and perpetuating love…there’s no doubt about that. Like I just said in my reply to Nadia, I wish there was some way we could reach out to artists and help heal some of their pain. I don’t know how that would be accomplished, though. And yeah, I think we could do the same thing with kids, especially teens. I don’t know if it would keep them away from the downer music, but at least it would give them more weapons to use in the fight against the darkness.
@Tess – That’s very wise. I know I can’t control what my daughter listens to, and like you said, any attempt will just cause a fight and it’s not worth it. I just want to make sure that she knows what she is listening to, and understands that (in this particular case) Russian roulette is not something cool. I guess, all we can do is share our thoughts and feelings (as much as possible), and hope we have given them the tools they need to make smart decisions for themselves.
Once again, not being into the spiritual thing, I’m weighing in on a different wavelength. I can relate a great deal to Rihanna’s situation — though I’m not familiar with her music — of being beaten by someone she feels she “loves.” Though I wasn’t beaten, that day was coming in my last marriage. At the time that you say this song was out, I would be quite surprised if she wasn’t feeling suicidal and expressing her feelings through this song. Someone who’s been beaten in a so-called love relationship often has such a low opinion of themselves that they might just see Russian roulette as a silly pastime that just could end their misery — or prolong it.
I credit Janis Joplin with helping me survive. I related so well to the extreme pain of her life and her music, pain that I don’t think she could express without the drugs she used that ended up killing her. Her music is so empty of hope — just the way I felt. Knowing someone else could feel that much pain, too, comforted me over and over as I tried to find a way through it. And I was a teenager.
I think parents should pay attention to whether their kids are depressed and why. In my case, it was all about the parents.
Remember all the controversy with Metallica in the 80’s…parents blaming the lyrics for kids committing suicide?
Honestly…I am on the fence here…
Here’s the thing, this will always be an issue because of “the right to free speech.” I am not saying I like the lyrics to Russian Roulette…they are pretty horrifying. But I think that, as an artist, Rhianna was expressing her pain.
This is a very tough topic you write about…and you bring up very valid issues. I agree that music (good and bad) influences our lives. But do lyrics like Metallica’s or Rihanna’s cause suicide? Or have the seeds been so deeply set that music or no music…if you are going to kill yourself, does it really make a difference? I am not sure that anyone can really answer that question.
Whew…really powerful and thought provoking post!
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@Dot – Yeah, I can see how someone who is in a lot of pain might see Russian roulette as a way out. Partially, that’s what scares me about these lyrics. It almost makes Russian roulette acceptable. Someone could hear this and think “Well, it’s not really suicide, it’s just a game, and if I die, well, oh well.” It’s deceptive and seductive at the same time.
@Caroline – I don’t think that music “causes” suicide. Just as I used to play Dungeons and Dragons, and I used to get so mad when people thought that it caused suicide or murder, or served as a gateway into the occult. In fact, I believe that it’s the opposite with both music and D&D…I think it helps give kids an outlet for thier frustrations and grief. And like Dot mentioned, it can help them feel less alone.
But my thoughts on this song are that someone will commit suicide accidentally, by playing the game and not realizing how dangerous and well, final, it is. Someone could hear this song and thing that Russian roulette is just a cool game, without any real consequences, and kill themselves without ever feeling depressed or suicidal.
Hi Jay!
I’m often astounded at the lyrics of songs today’s kids listen to, as you are, and the commentors as well. Seems it has gotten worse since my kids were teens – well the whole explosion of the internet is another thing parents try to “censure” isn’t it? We want to keep them close and protect them – they are pulling in the opposite direction and want their freedom. I giggled when you said you might be getting old. Yeah Jay. You are! It’s ok – it happens! haha!
The thing is, when I was in high school in the 60’s my parents were nearly hysterical over what was “out there” too. There were a few kids who committed suicide then too. This whole scenario today is just today’s expression of what was and is, every parent’s nightmare. Teenagers. Admittedly there is more out there today, but all the more reason for parents to NOT give in so easily when kids are little. Giving in to the pressures kids use with the “but everyone has one!” is nuts!
For example, I was absolutely horrified when I heard some mom on the news complaining that some horrible idiot was sending frightening texts to her 10 YEAR OLD, who was then too scared to sleep. Did it ever occur to her that a 10 yr. old isn’t old enough/mature enough to even HAVE a cell phone with text capabilities? She is sending that kid out into a cyber world he is not ready for – yeah, duh, there are bad guys out there mom!
Every decade has a certain number of kids who rebel no matter what parents do. Love em while they are young, protect them and train them right from wrong and then back off and get on your knees and pray you did enough.
Cocaine was a band favorite I eventually refused to sing
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@Suzen – I love your last sentence: “Love em while they are young, protect them and train them right from wrong and then back off and get on your knees and pray you did enough.” If anyone ever wrote an instruction book for parenting, that should definitely be the cliffs notes version. How perfect! Thank you for that, I’m going to carry it with me from now on.
@Jewel – Three cheers for coincidences! That’s awesome that we have that in common.
Just getting caught up here…couldn’t agree more, very well put…
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These are some great points about the lyrics. Some people claim that lyrics don’t have adverse affects but they do. I am not in favor of censorship, but like you, I do believe that parents should be involved in the musics that their kids listen to.
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