I actually like some of the songs mentioned, then again they were popular in the 60’s and 70’s during my impressionable childhood years. Although, in some cases I think it’s just because the tune is so catchy and has nothing to do with the lyrics.
But there are some real stinkers, I give my votes for “Havin’ my baby” and “I’ve never been to me.”
There’s a song that I think I have effectively blocked from my brain that I believe fits as nauseating. I think it was a few years ago and it had a “I’ve never been to me” vibe. I think it had something to do with a girl leaving an answering machine message that she was packing up and leaving the big city to go back home because someone broke her heart or some such drivel. I don’t think I want to remember this song so if no one does that’s fine by me.
Even newbie me knows it’s uncool to say LOL on the SDMB but heck, Biffy, I’m LOL. And spitting coffee all over my keyboard. Thanks for the best chuckle I’ve had all day.
The ones I hate the most have the most innocuous melodies but have hidden double-
entendres in the lyrics of the most pernicious sort. “Afternoon Delight” by the Starland
Vocal Band probably being the best/worst example of that.
Just heard in my local supermarket “Oh you are a magnet, and I am steel.” Sure you are buddy
just not THAT kind of steel.
Meant to add: I dislike almost all modern hip-hop and rap, but at least they make no bones
about wanting to bone the opposite sex. It may be graphic, but at least it’s straightforward.