(So he’s so amazing in bed metaphorically and beyond, and although he’s thought about cheating enough to notice other women being “tempting,” he’s steadfast in his loyalty because she is there to fulfill his needs.)īaby did I mention, you’re the only girl for me (Objectifying, subservience and immediate response to his needs when he summons her). She grants my wishes like a genie in a bottle (Yeah yeah) (She’s his cheerleader, building his ego, in her role and in her place.) She is always right there when I need her Oh I think that I found myself a cheerleader Apparently, he’s got to bat these women off with a stick!) Also notice the little insecurities of all the devious other women trying to get him to cheat. (Okay, so she’s strong because she knows about all these other women tempting him, but yet stays in his corner and plays her role to prop up his ego. What do I mean by this? Consider the “Cheerleader” lyrics: Reading the lyrics really made me ponder the ridiculousness of this man’s message in 2015. But rarely do these types of songs take the time they pinpoint and exploit the insecurities of young women in such a psychological fashion. They are usually sexually and physically degrading on their face. Those messages are also insidious and overt “status” symbolism for the men rapping. Oh, I know what you’re thinking: Penny, what about all the rap songs about “hoes,” “bitches,” “sluts,” etc.? For some reason, it feels particularly heinous- a subtle form of narcissistic misogyny that instructs girls and women that they are tools or pawns to the ego of the man singing: If she knows her role, knows her place and remains subservient and responds to his every whim, she will be granted the ultimate reward- a ring.
I often find myself tapping my thumbs on my steering wheel while listening to it on the radio.īut then I pause to consider the message.
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