Aren't songs really just about telling stories? Stories aren't obligated to be objective, just to be well told. What annoys me is when songs manipulate the lowest common denominator, whether in the sappiest pop song or in violence-inciting rap or rock and roll. That's up to the artist. It is SO easy to manipulate the listener but that's not what a good story is about. A good writer is not afraid to offend the reader/listener as a consequence of telling a good story but neither do they offend as a substitute for learning how to write. It's an ancient argument really. Sorry... just visiting... and blathering.