In “Don’t Tell Me,” Avril Lavigne embraces an incredibly positive message and upholds the value of virginity. This is a pleasant surprise, considering that popular culture promotes casual sex without considering the consequences.
Avril addresses the stupidity of losing one’s virginity to the first guy who comes along. She sings, “Don’t think that your charm and the fact that you arm is now around my neck, / Will get you in my pants, I’ll have to kick ass so you’ll never forget / I’m gonna ask you to stop, but I liked you a lot / But now I’m really upset / So get out of my head / Get off of my bed, yeah that’s what I said.”
These are refreshing lyrics promoting girls' strength and good morals--a change from Britney and other singers who advocate sex at first sight.
Tween and teen girls should listen to Avril’s new album, an alternative to music that erodes personal, traditional values.
Further, I hope other artists see Avril as an example of the successful singer, who has not resorted to sexually explicit lyrics and a sexually suggestive image. Britney could definitely learn a lesson from Avril.
Listen to "Don't Tell Me."
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