It’s worth noting that Paul McCartney was only 21 and George Harrison only 20 in 1963. That’s a group of guys who hadn’t really matured much since they never had to face any of the challenges that we did at that age, and were constantly doted upon. I’m not excusing their lyrics, I’m just saying 17 and 20 (only 3 years apart) is not as creepy as shit like old ass Ted Nugent singing about 13 year old girls. That shit is criminal, and gross.
If you pay attention, lyrics about sex with minors was a common theme from the 50s (and earlier) to the 90s (and later).
“I get it up for the touch of the younger kind” ~ my Sharona - the knack, 1979
“She was just 17, if you know what I mean” ~ I saw her standing there - the Beatles, 1963
Girl, you’ll be a woman soon. Neil diamond
Don’t stand so close to me. The police
Sweet little sixteen. Chuck Berry
Etc.
It’s worth noting that Paul McCartney was only 21 and George Harrison only 20 in 1963. That’s a group of guys who hadn’t really matured much since they never had to face any of the challenges that we did at that age, and were constantly doted upon. I’m not excusing their lyrics, I’m just saying 17 and 20 (only 3 years apart) is not as creepy as shit like old ass Ted Nugent singing about 13 year old girls. That shit is criminal, and gross.