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20 Songs by Female Artists That Would be Predatory and Degrading if Men Sang Them

Abusive lyrics aimed at ANY gender are wrong

Olivia Gemarro

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20 Songs by Female Artists That Would be Predatory and Degrading if Men Sang Them

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1. "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez

I think we can all agree that "Hands to Myself," though incredibly catchy and fun, has some not-so-subtle sexual implications that not everyone may appreciate.

Gomez tells her man that she "can't keep [her] hands to [herself] / no matter how hard [she's] trying to" in hopes that he will accept her advances because of how difficult it is for her to control herself. These lyrics suggest that just making an effort to respect your partner's wishes warrants their eventual agreement to sex as a reward for good behavior. And it gets even worse in the bridge when she nonchalantly sings, "I mean I could, but why would I want to?" If a male artist sang this song, there undoubtedly would be an outcry against it, and yet Gomez has not received any criticism for her lyrics at all.

2. "How to Be a Heartbreaker" by Marina and the Diamonds

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4. "Your Body" by Christina Aguilera

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5. "Ex's and Oh's" by Elle King

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6. "Blah Blah Blah" by Ke$ha

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7. "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor

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8. "Make Me…" by Britney Spears feat. G-Eazy

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9. "Work From Home" by Fifth Harmony feat. Ty Dolla $ign

10. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen

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11. "Obsessed" by Maggie Lindemann

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12. "Taste" by Betty Who

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13. "Get On Your Knees" by Nicki Minaj feat. Ariana Grande

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14. "Love Game" by Lady Gaga

15. "Peacock" by Katy Perry

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16. "S&M" by Rihanna

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17. "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga

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18. "Upgrade U" by Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z

19. "Talking Body" by Tove Lo

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20. "Hands on Me" by Ariana Grande

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20 Songs by Female Artists That Would be Predatory and Degrading if Men Sang Them

Abusive lyrics aimed at ANY gender are wrong

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1. "Hands to Myself" by Selena Gomez

2. "How to Be a Heartbreaker" by Marina and the Diamonds

4. "Your Body" by Christina Aguilera

5. "Ex's and Oh's" by Elle King

6. "Blah Blah Blah" by Ke$ha

7. "All About That Bass" by Meghan Trainor

8. "Make Me…" by Britney Spears feat. G-Eazy

9. "Work From Home" by Fifth Harmony feat. Ty Dolla $ign

10. "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen

11. "Obsessed" by Maggie Lindemann

12. "Taste" by Betty Who

13. "Get On Your Knees" by Nicki Minaj feat. Ariana Grande

14. "Love Game" by Lady Gaga

15. "Peacock" by Katy Perry

16. "S&M" by Rihanna

17. "Paparazzi" by Lady Gaga

18. "Upgrade U" by Beyoncé feat. Jay-Z

19. "Talking Body" by Tove Lo

20. "Hands on Me" by Ariana Grande

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Sleepovers are not a thing. They're just not.

1. You only ask things once.

2. Seriously, you only ask once.

3. When you do muster up the courage to ask your parents for something, you creep around and wait until they’re in a good mood.

4. Before you get that final yes, you have to go through an interview.

5. If you ever got “the eye,” you knew you were screwed.

6. You were always the first to leave your group of friends when hanging out.

7. If you say you will be home at a certain time, you better be home at that time.

8. Seeing a missed call from your parents sends fear and horror through your veins.

9. If relatives are coming over to the house, your room better be clean.

10. You are careful about what jokes you share with your parents.

11. "You’re not an adult until you turn 18! You can do whatever you want then!"

12. If plans change while you’re out, you better text or call.

13. Don’t talk back. Ever.

14. When you’re called by your full name, you’re in deep trouble.

15. Don’t make them call your name twice.

16. Sleepovers are not a thing.

17. Despite all of these things, you know your parents love you.

For better or for worse

1. Pets

2. Mornings

3. Mistakes

4. Cooking for yourself

5. Hosting

6. Taking care of yourself

7. Holidays

8. Roommates

9. Keeping focused and getting stuff done

10. Cleaning

11. Social life

No, really. I'm not mad. Just hungry.

1. You’re tired of people asking you if you know what “RBF” stands for every time you zone out.

2. You’re constantly using the excuse, “I’m just tired” when people ask you if you’re mad.

3. Or “I’m just thinking.”

4. In fact, you’re rarely ever actually mad.

5. But when you are, people usually can’t tell.

6. You find other people with RBF’s and have to convince yourself that you don’t look like them.

7. You constantly remind yourself, “At least I’m not a psycho.”

Some of your best ideas come through boredom.

1. If the professor is late by one minute, I'm leaving.

2. Oh crap, that's due TODAY?!

3. Can I nap in here?

4. I wonder what they're serving at the cafeteria.

5. How much does my teacher even get paid?

6. How much will I get paid?

7. This is the longest 50 minutes of my life.

8. Maybe if I call mom, she'll give me money.

9. How much do street performers make anyway?

10. Why am I here? I could be a street performer by now.

11. Oh right, I'm not talented.

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