On one hand, I am a journalist, which means I pretty much have to believe in free speech, no exceptions, period.
On the other hand … I know certain drugs can really mess people up, and I am not a fan.
Therefore, I am conflicted about this.
This song, by Cedric Gervais, recently popped into the rotation on BPM, the satellite-radio station that I listen to at work while copy editing. (Hey, it keeps me going as I slog through copy. Don’t judge.) The song—featuring what sounds like Siri’s gay, black-sheep brother—is undeniably catchy, if a bit simplistic beyond the beat.
Problem is, there’s no denying what Siri’s gay brother is seeking among all the sweaty people on the dance floor.
This song has been somewhat controversial in the music world—it even led to a brief feud between Madonna and Deadmau5, of all things—because it outright extolls the virtues of Ecstasy.
While I support Gervais’ right to make his music, I must admit that I tend to side with Deadmau5 here: Promoting drug use is not a good thing.
And that’s why I cringe a bit everytime the song “Molly” pops up on the (satellite) radio.
This article appears in Sep 27 – Oct 3, 2012.
Jimmy, the songwriter has the right to write whatever they want and you have the right to shut the radio off.
I kinda think that’s what I said: Gervais has a right to do that song. But that doesn’t make it right.
…that song is absolutely terrible! horrible! i think one of my ears is bleeding and i blame you… but the video, on the other hand, depicts what really does happen at these parties/raves/study groups! remember being outraged when a camera filmed what the kids were up to? those were the days…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Myzec1dgSqc