Posted on 11/11/2007 5:19:57 PM PST by blam
One Of Every Three Popular Songs Contains References To Substance Use
ScienceDaily (Nov. 11, 2007) — Know what your kids are listening to when they’re blocking you out with their iPod earbuds firmly in place? If they are listening to popular music, chances are high that they are hearing references to substance use.
According to new research presented at the American Public Health Association’s Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, D.C., 33 percent of the most popular songs of 2005 portrayed substance use. The study, in which researchers analyzed 279 of the year’s most popular songs according to Billboard magazine, also found that allusions to substance use varied widely by genre.
Rap music led the way with 77 percent of songs referring to substance use, followed by country at 37 percent and R&B/hip-hop at 20 percent. Rock and pop were on the lower end of the spectrum at 14 percent and 9 percent, respectively.
Alcohol and marijuana were the substances most frequently portrayed. Substance use was commonly associated with partying, sex, violence and/or humor, and was most often motivated by peer/social pressure, sex, and/or money (for instance, through trafficking). The majority of songs with substance use portrayed more positive than negative consequences of use.
“Previous research has shown that exposure to substance use messages in media is linked to actual substance use in adolescents,” said Brian A. Primack, MD, EdM, lead researcher on the study. “That is why we need to be aware of exposures such as these, especially when they are associated with highly positive consequences and associations.”
Adapted from materials provided by American Public Health Association.
Like Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.
But who listens to the lyrics?
http://www.darksoul7.com:8000/listen.pls
Heh. I really prefer this,...
http://somafm.com/groovesalad.pls
...or this for background music while working.
http://www.shoutcast.com/sbin/tunein-station.pls?id=3358
Top 40 and Country have been morally corrupt for a long time, BTW. I don’t like hearing about sluttery, drunkenness, despair or drugs from music.
Mere alcohol doesn’t thrill me at all.
It’s nothing new:
Puff the Magic Dragon, Peter Paul and Mary
Snowbird, Anne Murray
Or Puff the magic dragon.
Even country music gets in on the action:
- It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere
- All my friends say I started shooting doubles when you walked in.
These are just two of many examples.
Yeah, alcohol use may not be substance abuse in the porn belt, but it’s substance abuse nonetheless.
She fell in love with a guy named Smokey,
She loved him even though he was cokie.
He took her down to China town,
And he showed her how to kick the gong around.
Cab Calloway’s Minnie the Moocher.
Have you seen that funny reefer man?
That funny, funny, funny reefer man.
Another Cab Calloway song.
***Top 40 and Country have been morally corrupt for a long time,***
Sinc at least the 1940’s. Booz and drunken dives an slutty women were the trademark.
Arlo....
In some of my songs I have casually mentioned
The fact that I like to drink beer
This little song is more to the point
Roll out the barrel and lend me your ears
(chorus)
I like beer. it makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer. it helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow (makes him feel mellow)
Whiskeys too rough, champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear
This little refrain should help me explain as a matter of fact I like beer
(he likes beer)
My wife often frowns when were out on the town
And Im wearing a suit and a tie
Shes sipping vermouth and she thinks Im uncouth
When I yell as the waiter goes by
(chorus)
Last night I dreamed that I passed from the scene
And I went to a place so sublime
Aw, the water was clear and tasted like beer
Then they turned it all into wine (awww)
I like beer. it makes me a jolly good fellow
I like beer. it helps me unwind and sometimes it makes me feel mellow (makes him feel mellow)
Whiskeys too rough, champagne costs too much, and vodka puts my mouth in gear
Aw, this little refrain should help me explain as a matter of fact I love beer
(yes, he likes beer)
Every time you take a sip
In this smoky atmosphere
You press that bottle to your lips
And I wish I was your beer
- Brad Paisley, Ticks
Some get their kicks from cocaine
*singing*
We got cowboys, we got truckers
Broken-hearted fools and suckers
And we got hustlers, we got fighters
Early birds and all-nighters
And the veterans talk about their battle scars
Hmm, hmm, hmm I love this bar!
(Thank you, Mr. Keith!)
Trailer for sale or rent
Rooms to let...fifty cents.
No phone, no pool, no pets
I ain’t got no (cancer causing) cigarettes
King of the Road!
“Alcohol and marijuana were the substances most frequently portrayed.
I would think that food would be up there too, along with water.
Those are two substances everyone uses.
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