The typical teenage day consists of sitting in the car, belting out song lyrics and not even processing the meanings of the majority of them. These little “jam sessions” occur on a day to day basis for many.

Kids tend to not comprehend what they are belting out on the way to the movies or school. Yet parents usually have an idea about the secret “little” meanings behind their teens favorite songs.

Teenagers in this  generation are typically not offended by the language and references in modern music, but their parents refer to the it as “junk,” refusing to even call it music.

In Pitbull’s newest hit “Fireball” the phrase “I saw I conquered I came,”  refers to the typical Latin phrase “vini vidi vici.” However, Pitbull flipped the wording and turned it into a sexual innuendo.

“I do not agree with everything being said on the radio now a days, but still I also do not agree that rappers and artists should be persecuted for expressing their feelings and emotions through their music,” junior Kevin Galante said. “If you do not like it, then why do you listen to it? If they want to include a curse word, they should have the freedom to do so.”

“Anaconda” by Nicki Minaj, similarly contains sexual taboos praising sex, drugs and alcohol within the song.

“Music has become a big part of my life and my escape from the harsh realities of highschool life, and I honestly do not mind the language or obscenity because there’s clean versions and you can just like a song because it’s catchy anyways,” sophomore Joli Guttentag said. “So who really cares?”

Moreover, the majority of teens and young adults pick up on some of these obscene mental images which lead to audiences questioning the music industry’s decision making skills. Parents wonder if the radio has become too inappropriate for their children to listen to.

“I personally do not really notice what I am singing in the car like most teens, but I do understand where some people are coming from with their argument,” sophomore Stefanny Pena said. “It’s understandable that parents don’t want their six year old daughter singing Baby Got Back.”

Music and music videos only heighten in popularity and hopefully these certain allegations of obscenity and lack of filtering will not refrain artists and producers from demonstrating their true talents.