But if a message is really strong and obvious in a song, and that message is something I really strongly disagree with, then it jars me out of the mere aural experience and becomes more of a literal dialogue. But since you can’t argue with a song I find myself wanted to argue with it but not being able to because it’s just a song, and then just having a tantrum and skipping to the next one.

That said, I think it’s good that songs do this. I’d rather that than endless teenage melodramas or banal platitudes any day of the week.

anyways, I’ve got to be honest. I don’t care if somebody’s message is something I disagree with or don’t like. If the songs good I’ll listen and acknowledge it as being good. I may not like being preached at – in fact could rant about that for hours – but I would not find it a good reason to criticise a piece of music or art. You are free to make your own mind up on anything and everything. That’s the wonderful thing about life. If the music and song are good, the message would not infuriate me, if it was truly a representation of the artists feelings and beliefs. For example – I hate the manics – but i hate their music, not their political messages. I can live with other peoples beliefs. I guess the question I have is why does a message in a song that you disagree with bother you so much?

The stern was quite good actually. I was quite scared, although it spared DC having to go mental at me. Not that he won’t anyway, necessarily.

and i was feeling so proud of myself for sounding severe!

I don’t actually have peter’s address. what number? i know the rest i think