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Japan’s music scene isn’t as diverse as overseas.
As a result, many songs that make it into the mainstream tend to be catchy and aimed at a wide range of generations and demographics.
Overseas, however, it’s different.
Even today, genres like hip-hop often feature extreme content, and many songs have been banned from broadcast over the years.
This time, we’ve picked out some Western tracks with especially wild lyrics.
Whether sexy or violent, these songs feature intensely provocative lyrics—so be sure to check them out!
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God Save The QueenSEX PISTOLS
The British punk band, the Sex Pistols.
They’ve produced many classic songs with provocative content, but the one considered the most extreme is “God Save the Queen.” It appears to be a song expressing love for Her Majesty, but the lyrics are actually a scathing critique.
While it doesn’t put things completely straight and instead uses somewhat indirect expressions, it still ended up effectively banned from broadcast.
That said, because it also raises social issues, you might discover something if you listen closely.
Role ModelEminem
Eminem has won numerous music awards over the years.
It’s no exaggeration to say he’s one of the leading figures in the rap scene.
One of the tracks he created with a biting diss is “Role Model.” A role model is someone who is respected by society and held up as an example.
In the lyrics, he calls out people considered role models—such as presidents and politicians—and raps about what he wants to do to them.
The depictions are so detailed that it almost feels like watching a drama.
Pumped Up KicksFoster The People
This is a track released in September 2010 by the American indie pop band Foster the People.
They’re known for a style that blends catchy sounds with social messages.
Despite its irresistibly danceable, feel-good beat, this work delivers a shocking narrative about the dark impulses and vengeful feelings of a lonely young man.
Don’t you sense a biting irony in the brutal gap between the sound and the lyrics, one that lays bare the pathologies of modern society? It became a major hit, spending eight consecutive weeks at No.
3 on the Billboard Hot 100, yet its themes also led to cases of broadcast self-restraint.
It’s a song I especially recommend to those who want to experience the depth that pop music can hold.
You’re Makin’ Me HighToni Braxton
“You’re Makin’ Me High” is also recommended as a song you can listen to while relaxing.
It’s a track by Toni Braxton, and its lyrics sing about pure love between a man and a woman.
The laid-back R&B sound creates a romantic atmosphere.
That said, the lyrics do contain some slightly explicit expressions.
However, there aren’t any aggressive phrases, so it’s perfect for unwinding at night.
There’s also a version that focuses on the rap parts, and that one is a must-listen as well.
Fuk Da PoliceN.W.A
N.W.A was a hip-hop group that included legendary rappers like Dr.
Dre.
In 1988, they released “Fuck tha Police,” which sparked a major reaction.
The song’s lyrics protest racial discrimination by the police at the time.
However, its choice of words was so provocative that it caused a huge stir.
It remains a valuable track for understanding the social climate of the era and street culture.
Be sure to listen to it and look into the background of its creation as well.
Sex on the beachSpankers
A club anthem by the Italian DJ unit Spankers that set the world on fire.
Released in May 2009, this track is, as the title suggests, a party tune themed around beach flings in the summer.
It chants cocktail names like caipirinha and mojito, straightforwardly conveying the frenzy of the party and that liberated feeling.
No complicated theory—this one instantly sweeps listeners into the vortex of the dance floor.
Did you know the Japanese edition of the album “365” features rapper SKY-HI? If you want to get hyped without overthinking, or need the perfect companion for a summer drive, there may be no better song.
In The Air TonightPhil Collins
One song that’s also known for being used in the TV drama Miami Vice is In The Air Tonight.
It’s a track by the British singer Phil Collins, released in 1981.
The lyrics depict boundless hatred and deep sorrow toward someone who betrayed him.
Since the betrayer is never explicitly identified, it’s easy to project your own experiences and empathize in various ways.
Incidentally, there’s a theory that the lyrics are based on Phil Collins’s real-life experiences.