“Baby Got Back,” Sir Mix-a-Lot
The standard-bearer for all booty-praising songs to come, “Baby Got Back” takes an in-depth look at women’s behinds and comes up with some seriously creative adjectives to describe them. And yes, while women don’t normally like to be told that their “butt was stuffed,” most of us still know every word.

“Blurred Lines,” Robin Thicke
One of the latest entries in the offensive-yet-you-can’t-stop-dancing category, Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines” is viewed as mysoginistic and somewhat “rapey.” Especially the video. And, seriously Robin? What you think rhymes with “hug me” most certainly does not rhyme.

“99 Luftballons,” Nena
Contrary even to what most Germans think, Nena’s “99 Luftballons” isn’t about objectifying women, but rather deals with the topic of nuclear annihilation. The lyrics detail the story of an anonymous person who releases 99 red balloons into the sky, which are then picked up by the Early Warning System of the West German government. Seen as an attack by the Soviet Union, panic and nuclear war ensue. But it’s just SO danceable!

“Baby, It’s Cold Outside,” Dean Martin and Doris Day
It’s not as light of a Christmas song as you think it is. Basically, the song is about Dean Martin trying to get Doris Day liquored up so she won’t leave. Because, presumably, he wants to finish their rousing game of Monopoly. “Say, what’s in this drink?” isn’t usually a question you should be asking before heading out into a blizzard.

“My Sharona,” The Knack
If you have the time to actually decipher the words between The Knack just shouting “My Sharona,” you’ll uncover that they really want to get with this Sharona, whoever she may be, even if she’s not entirely willing. “Never gonna stop, give it up, such a dirty mind,” isn’t the love song most of us are looking for.

“Brown Sugar,” Rolling Stones
Mick Jagger liked to toe the line, but the Stones’ “Brown Sugar” about having sex with a black slave girl is well over it. I’m not even going to include samples of the lyrics, but take a look on your own and prepare to never hear the song the same way again. Doesn’t mean it’s not catchy, though.

“Kung Fu Fighting,” Carl Douglas
OK, he calls somebody a “Chinaman.” Isn’t that enough? But the song really does make you want to kick some butt (especially with the grunts in between the chorus), and it truly builds from the soft opening. But still very, very racist.

“Don’t Stand So Close to Me,” The Police
It’s about a teacher who’s into his student, so he can’t stand too close to her. And in light of the number of times we hear about inappropriate and illegal relationships in schools, this really isn’t something we should celebrate. But it’s really easy to jam to (and get stuck in your head for hours on end).

“Pumped Up Kicks,” Foster the People
OK, it’s just truly, truly dark. You probably didn’t realize it the first few times you heard Foster the People’s chart topper, but “Pumped Up Kicks” is actually about a school shooting – it’s written from the perspective of a homicidal and mentally ill teen who warns others they “better run, better run, faster than my bullet.” While the band has said it wanted to bring attention to gun violence among youth, it’s still super creepy.

“Fat Bottomed Girls,” Queen
And, to come full circle, we end on a song that once again praises the size of a certain feminine asset. In my opinion, “Won’t you let it all hang out?” isn’t an OK question, even if you do “make the rockin world go round.” But you’re sure to hear this one at the next karaoke night, and you know you’re going to sing along as well.