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Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Beyonce. All good beats, but are they really worth listening to? Hear me out. Pop music has a lack of creativity, making beats and sounds that are repetitive throughout each song. Also, many pop songs give off toxic words and lyrics unnecessary for anyone to hear. For example, Lady Gaga, a popular pop artist, has a song called “Poker Face” that several people like. As you dive deeper into the lyrics you will notice certain topics such as gambling, and repeated cuss words. A lot of pop songs talk about love. 64% of people, even children, listen to this type of music. Love, like romance, should not be suggested for children until about 14. Overall, I would give pop music a 4 out of 10 due to being a bad influence, and having low changes.
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Pop’s on the stand, does it deserve it?
Although everyone knows it, everyone loves it, Pop music has its lows. Why?
April 24, 2026
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anonymous • May 5, 2026 at 11:38 am
I agree mostly, but some pop songs are not truly bad. I feel that the area of pop songs you are drawing evidence from are generally not on the child friendly side of songs. most pop songs, however, are not inappropriate to listen to.