[Banned from Broadcast] Western songs with extreme/explicit lyrics

Fuck YouLily Allen

Lily Allen | Fuck You (Official Video – Explicit Version)

This is a track by Lily Allen from the UK that delivers a sharp counterpunch against discrimination and prejudice.

Set to glittering dance-pop, the lyrics are blistering as they cheerfully tell people with outdated views, “I hate you.” Released in July 2009, it’s included on the classic album It’s Not Me, It’s You, which topped the UK charts.

Haven’t you ever felt that helpless anger at an unfair society or at people’s heartless words? Performed as a political protest at festivals in 2022, it remains an anthem that speaks for those who are still fighting.

Put it on when you want a cathartic release—it’ll blow away that pent-up frustration.

So WhatP!nk

P!nk – So What (Official Video)

This is a song by the American singer-songwriter Pink, whose lyrics boldly declare, “I lost my husband—so what?” and it’s exhilarating.

Based on her real-life experience of being separated from her husband at the time, the track depicts her clawing her way up from the depths of heartbreak, proclaiming, “I’m a rock star!” Its provocative lines, like the declaration “I’m not paying his rent anymore,” surely gave many listeners a satisfying rush.

Released in August 2008 as the lead single from the album Funhouse, it instantly became a hot topic.

It hit No.

1 on the U.

S.

charts and even won an MTV award for “Most Addictive Track.” If you listen to it when you’re down from a breakup, it might help you look forward with a defiant “So what?” even if it feels reckless.

You’re Makin’ Me HighToni Braxton

Toni Braxton – You’re Makin’ Me HIgh (Video Version)

“You’re Makin’ Me High” is also recommended as a song you can listen to while relaxing.

It’s a track by Toni Braxton, and its lyrics sing about pure love between a man and a woman.

The laid-back R&B sound creates a romantic atmosphere.

That said, the lyrics do contain some slightly explicit expressions.

However, there aren’t any aggressive phrases, so it’s perfect for unwinding at night.

There’s also a version that focuses on the rap parts, and that one is a must-listen as well.

Fuk Da PoliceN.W.A

N.W.A. – Fuk Da Police

N.

W.

A was a hip-hop group that included legendary rappers like Dr.

Dre.

In 1988, they released “Fuck tha Police,” which sparked a major reaction.

The song’s lyrics protest racial discrimination by the police at the time.

However, its choice of words was so provocative that it caused a huge stir.

It remains a valuable track for understanding the social climate of the era and street culture.

Be sure to listen to it and look into the background of its creation as well.

Bitch Better Have My MoneyRihanna

Rihanna – Bitch Better Have My Money (Explicit)

“Pay me back, or else…” This track hits like a line straight out of a movie, seething with menace.

The singer is Rihanna, the global superstar from Barbados.

Released in March 2015, it features a trap-style sound with booming low end, setting it apart from her previous pop image.

Knowing it was inspired by her real-life lawsuit against her accountant makes its intensity all the more convincing.

It portrays unflinching anger at betrayal and a near-obsessive will to reclaim what’s rightfully hers, even by force.

When you’re fuming after something unfair happens, listening to it might just be the catharsis you need.

In The Air TonightPhil Collins

Phil Collins – In The Air Tonight (Official Music Video)

One song that’s also known for being used in the TV drama Miami Vice is In The Air Tonight.

It’s a track by the British singer Phil Collins, released in 1981.

The lyrics depict boundless hatred and deep sorrow toward someone who betrayed him.

Since the betrayer is never explicitly identified, it’s easy to project your own experiences and empathize in various ways.

Incidentally, there’s a theory that the lyrics are based on Phil Collins’s real-life experiences.

Boss B*tchDoja Cat

Doja Cat – Boss B*tch (from Birds of Prey: The Album) [Official Music Video]

Featuring exhilarating, powerful lyrics that boldly declare oneself the ultimate boss, this track leaves a striking impression! Created by U.

S.

artist Doja Cat, it was released in January 2020 and is included on the soundtrack album Birds of Prey: The Album for the film Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn).

It’s stunning how she flips the negative labels imposed by society and turns them into symbols of her own strength.

The protagonist’s confidence and unapologetic determination to forge her own path are empowering just to listen to.

Play it before a big presentation or on a morning when you need to fire yourself up—you might just feel unstoppable.