Are edgy lyrics creative brilliance or just kinda sus? Join us this episode as we explore the realm of shady lyrics that stir the pot in the music scape. Questioning whether they push artistic boundaries or merely cross lines of decency, we tackle infamous lines from artists like Sting, Rick Ross, and many others—examining whether these choices are bold moves or serious missteps. Tune in to discover if pushing lyrical limits is a mark of innovation, or just an unnecessary risk by courting controversy.

Episode Highlights:

• Would Taylor Swift’s lyrics throughout certain parts in “The Tortured Poets Department” be sus if both genders were reversed?
• Can a song with sus lyrics still be considered a masterpiece?
• Does society hold certain artists to different standards when it comes to controversial lyrics?
• Are controversial lyrics often a marketing strategy more than they are form of artistic expression?
• Are bad poetry and poor lyricism excused all too often with modern hip-hop than with other genres?
• Are lyrics in punk often more unhinged than lyrics in other genres?