I know this song is a favorite to a lot of teens and even grade schoolers, but maybe those who listen to it need to pay better attention to the message of the song. (not only that, but pay closer attention to most of the other questionable songs out there, catching the attention of young listeners.)
For one, this song is degrading to women. It portrays them as objects. In the music video snoop dog(rapper) is pretending he is playing a candy land game and the play-pieces are women. The women are looked at as being a "candy treat." when wearing cupcakes for their chest. It doesn't make things any better when Katy Perry is wearing close-to-nothing in one of the clips. Snoop Dog joins in the song using raunchy inappropriate language to describe the so-called "california girls". One comment he makes saying "squeeze those buns". and "california gurls are unforgettable".
The SAD part is, is that this song, "California Gurls" by Katy Perry, has WON summer music choice by teens all over the world in the "Teen Choice Awards last night!!" Not only that, but this song is number eight on Itunes. Her new song called "Teenage Dream" is number five on itunes. and the lyrics to this one explains it's sad message to teens today. She sings "Let's go all the way tonight, No regrets, just love.."
We need to realize the music that is playing in young people's ears today. We need to realize that our society is heading in the wrong direction!!
You can watch part of the video if you dare, posted below.
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