Positive and Negative Songs
Loretta Lynn- The Pill
You wined me and dined me
When I was your girl
Promised if I'd be your wife
You'd show me the world
But all I've seen of this old world
Is a bed and a doctor bill
I'm tearin' down your brooder house
'Cause now I've got the pill
All these years I've stayed at home
While you had all your fun
And every year thats gone by
Another babys come
There's a gonna be some changes made
Right here on nursery hill
You've set this chicken your last time
'Cause now I've got the pill
This old maternity dress
I've got
Is goin' in the garbage
The clothes I'm wearin' from now on
Won't take up so much yardage
Miniskirts, hot pants and a few little fancy frills
Yeah I'm makin' up for all those years
Since I've got the pill
I'm tired of all your crowin'
How you and your hens play
While holdin' a couple in my arms
Another's on the way
This chicken's done tore up her nest
And I'm ready to make a deal
And ya can't afford to turn it down
'Cause you know I've got the pill
This incubator is overused
Because you've kept it filled
The feelin' good comes easy now
Since I've got the pill
It's gettin' dark it's roostin' time
Tonight's too good to be real
Oh but daddy don't you worry none
'Cause mama's got the pill
Oh daddy don't you worry none
'Cause mama's got the pill
BuckCherry-
Crazy Bitch
All right!
Break me down, you got a lovely face
We're going to your place
And now you got to freak me out
Scream so loud, getting fuckin' laid
You want me to stay, but I got to make my way
Hey
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good, I'm on top of it
When I dream, I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back to keep me right on
Hey
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good, I'm on top of it
When I dream, I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back to keep me right on
Take it off, the paper is your game
You jump in bed with fame
Another one night paid in full, uh
You're so fine, it won't be a loss
Cashing in the rocks, just to get you face to face
Hey
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good, I'm on top of it
When I dream, I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back to keep me right on
Hey
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good, I'm on top of it
When I dream, I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back to keep me right on
Get the video
Fuck you so good
Get the video
Fuck you so good
Crazy bitch
Crazy bitch
Crazy...bitch
Hey
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good, I'm on top of it
When I dream, I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back to keep me right on
Hey
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good, I'm on top of it
When I dream, I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back, come on
Baby girl
You want it all
To be a star
You'll have to go down
Take it off
No need to talk
You're crazy
But I like the way you fuck me
Hey
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good, I'm on top of it
When I dream, I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back to keep me right on
Hey
You're a crazy bitch
But you fuck so good, I'm on top of it
When I dream, I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down my back to keep me right on
You keep me right on
You're crazy
But I like the way you fuck me
The first song is called “The Pill” by prominent country artist Loretta Lynn. I had never heard the song before this assignment, nor do I ever listen to country music, but I found the lyrics really interesting. I think it’s really empowering that a woman is speaking up and taking control over her sexuality. She speaks out against the injustice of not being able to make your own choices about your body. I also like that she doesn’t totally dismiss the motherly role a woman can have, but she is saying she is more than a babymaker. She is asserting that birth control has now allowed her to be as free as she feels her man has been. Unfortunately, when you listen to the actual song, it seems less powerful because its very light-hearted country.
The second song is “Crazy Bitch” by the male rock band BuckCherry. I remember hearing this song a lot and always thinking it was catchy and kind of fun. However, this assignment was the first time I had actually read all the lyrics. I now think it is pretty negative towards women, and the fact that it’s catchy is even worse. The song repeatedly calls the woman a “crazy bitch” and reduces her entire worth to sex. Each time it talks about any intellectual or personality traits of the woman, he then contradicts it by saying the only thing she is good at is sex. Also, unlike the Loretta Lynn song, the melody is hard and aggressive. I definitely think that the gender of BuckCherry makes a big difference. I believe that the song would not have been as popular if it was a woman singing about a man. Actually, it would probably be considered controversial because of society holding onto gender roles.