Can we talk about how horrible it is that “Blurred Lines” is so popular?

First off, these are my personal convictions and opinions about this song, video, and human nature/sexuality in general. It’s not meant to criticize anyone who thinks the song is catchy, enjoys the song, or who disagrees with my perspective.

 

1. It’s about human sexuality. THERE SHOULD BE NO BLURRED LINES. It’s a yes or no. No convincing, no confusion, no questioning. Yes or no.

2. “I know you want it.” NO YOU DON’T. Unless the person in question has given you specific permission, you CANNOT act upon them in any way, especially sexually. And don’t you dare try to convince them otherwise, you skeezy, skeezy man.

3. There are constant references to animalistic tendencies, “bitches” and domestication in both the song and video. Humans aren’t primitive beings intended to be owned or domesticated or dominated (unless you want to be, no judgement).

4. And THE VIDEO, SWEET JESUS. Why are only the men wearing clothes? Why are naked women shown in submissive roles that subject them not only to the men’s bodies and desires, but also to a wide audience as nothing more than props and objects to be desired and consumed sexually? That’s savagery at it’s worst, a regression of the human perspective on equality.

Shame on you, Robin Thicke, for allowing and going along with such a glorious method for communication with the world to be used for objectification, dehumanization, and the promotion of pop culture that supports rape culture and shaming by claiming the “good girls” are more desirable than others AND claiming that virginal women clearly desire sex, especially from someone looking to exploit their sexuality.

When did we lose sight of sexuality being something wonderful, something sacred, something beautiful in the face of a blossoming relationship, something that comes innately that promotes the well-being, the VERY being of the human race? Now it’s just full of hashtags, weird props, and indiscretion.