There are many offensive songs, just as there are offensive people. Most of the time we get to choose the songs we sing and the songs to which we listen. If a song offends you, then you put it away. If you fear it offends others, you can put it away.

Jeri was wondering about songs more offensive to women. I think the blues provides some of that. I immediately think of this line: "I feel like snappin' a pistol, babe, in your face. You know that graveyard will be your restin' place. That woman is killin' me, she's killin' me by degrees." Why would anyone stay in that relationship, man or woman? Beats me.

I am attracted to the powerful way the statement is made. Is he angry! You bet he is! Would I sing it? I don't think so. Would I listen to it again? In a heartbeat.

Roger in Baltimore