Dionne Warwick has revealed that she has spoken to several artists about overtly sexual lyrics in pop music today.
During a recent interview with Us Weekly, the 83-year-old music icon was asked for her thoughts on the “more overtly sexual themes and lyrics” in modern pop music.
“I think it’s horrible, first of all, that the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) allows it,” Dionne replied. “I am really surprised.”
She continued, “I have children, I have grand babies, and I don’t want (those) words getting into their ears.”
The Walk On By hitmaker has discussed the issue with several musicians, including Snoop Dogg.
“We talked for quite a while. I met with quite a few of them and just let them know, ‘Not only are you gonna grow up but your ears are too, and eventually your children’s ears are gonna hear this. Is that really what you them to listen to?'” she said. “They heard me and decided, ‘I guess I should give it some thought here before I say a terrible word. Maybe there’s another word I can use.’ And I told them, ‘Just stop and think before you speak.’ And that’s what happened.”
Dionne told the outlet that after meeting with her, the artists began to take her advice.
“They calmed down so very much after I had those meetings with them so they began to realise maybe she knows what she’s talking about,” the That’s What Friends Are For singer said.
