9 Kid Songs We Sang That Were Definitely Not Suitable

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Remember those road trips as kids, belting out tunes in the backseat while our parents drove? Back then, we were blissfully unaware of the lyrics’ true meanings. Now that we’re older, we can’t help but cringe at the thought of the songs we sang. Here’s a look at some classics we probably shouldn’t have been singing along to.

  1. “She Bop,” Cyndi Lauper (1984)
    This catchy tune is Lauper’s nod to women’s desires, but as kids, we missed the hint about what “ooh, she bop” really meant. With its playful sound, it’s easy to overlook the subject matter—namely, masturbation. Who knew we were accidentally jamming about that?
  2. “Little Red Corvette,” Prince (1982)
    This song is often confused with “Raspberry Beret,” but the metaphor is much clearer in hindsight. Prince cleverly uses a car to symbolize female anatomy, complete with references to love and desire. Little did we know we were singing about private parts.
  3. “Like a Virgin,” Madonna (1984)
    At first, it sounds more like a camping anthem—“I made it through the wilderness”—but the deeper meaning is lost on kids. Questions about what a virgin is were likely ignored, and who could focus on the lyrics while trying to decipher Madonna’s catchy hooks?
  4. “Seventeen,” Winger (1988)
    This hair metal anthem is about an adult man’s interest in a 17-year-old girl. The lyrics are pretty questionable, with lines about her being “old enough” for him. The catchy beat might have distracted us from the not-so-family-friendly content.
  5. “All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You,” Heart (1990)
    While the phrase “make love” sounds innocent enough, the story is definitely not for kids. It involves a woman meeting a stranger, hitchhiking, and eventually seeking nameless intimacy in a hotel. Not quite the fairy tale we thought it was.
  6. “Boom Boom,” Paul Lekakis (1987)
    This upbeat track has a catchy chorus about going back to someone’s room “to do it all night.” As kids, we might have danced along, oblivious to what “it” really means.
  7. “Me So Horny,” 2 Live Crew (1989)
    Even if our parents tried to shield us from this one, it was hard to miss its catchy lyrics. Though there was a clean version, the title remained unchanged, making it pretty obvious what the song was about.
  8. “I Touch Myself,” Divinyls (1990)
    By the time this song came out, we might have figured out what “She Bop” was about, but Divinyls took it to another level. I still remember my friend’s mom switching off the TV whenever the music video played. At least we were blissfully unaware!

Imagine these songs coming on while driving with your kids now. Would you join in, or quickly change the station? If you’re like me, you’d switch to something more suitable for family listening. But when I’m alone, it’s a full throwback jam session!

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In summary, these songs remind us how innocent we were as kids, completely unaware of the adult themes hidden in our favorite tunes. Sometimes ignorance is bliss, but now that we know better, it’s hard not to laugh at those memories.