Tony,
I understand where you're coming from, and I too agree that yes the standards have gone "much" lower. That's just today's music industry for you. I blame it all on Elvis He started shaking his hips then it all went down hill from there

You of course have the right to post your opinion about anything. I personally wasn't offended by it. Since I've been a member on this forum, I've noticed that the "mainstream" in terms of music on this forum or more classic traditional styles of music. I'm sure there are very few members here who share my taste in music. I just felt it was a little unfair to judge Gwen on this forum when (from what I've seen) the majority of the members do not either listen to or even play this style of music.

There's actual a good meaning behind this song..., even though the lyrics are a bit colorful Example: If you've seen the video Gwen is dressed as a cheerleader. If you know Gwen's history--she herself use to be a cheerleader. We all know how highschool was with the clicks and groups, and cheerleaders well--you know where I'm going with that.

Gwen is poking a little fun at cheerleaders because she knows what goes on not just by what you see, but from her own personal experience as one herself. She's basically saying in this song "I ain't gonna be no punk".. Meaning not a follower. She's promoting individualtiy--being yourself and not going with the crowd.

So even though the lyrics are somewhat vulgar and unacceptable to some. Today's youth related to the meaning of the song. Geez I can only imagine what my baby girl's going to be listening to

Squeak

[This message has been edited by squeak_D (edited 07-03-2006).]