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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I haven't read the whole thread, so not sure if someone has already mentioned this, but when listening to the song it's important to listen to the tone.  The woman's tone is very playful and coy.  No way is this a "rapey" song.

I understand that if you're ONLY considering the song in today's context, and are looking at the lyrics w/o regard for the tone, it could be suspect.  But, context and tone are important to its interpretation.

I actually think this is a cute song, and I think the PC police went a little crazy here.  And I say that as POC, woman, and very liberal Democrat.
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Ummmm, yeah. Nobody is going to record a Christmas song with someone screaming for help. But people are saying that his refusal to take no as an answer, plus the "what's in this drink?" line which implies that she is drinking a strong cocktail hearkens back to an age where a) women needed an "excuse" to fool around and/or b) it was socially acceptable to try to give a woman drinks and pressure her to stay over against her better judgment.

PS - I actually LIKE the way the song sounds, but I understand what people are getting at.[/quote]

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