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In reply to the discussion: It's that time of the year...what is your favorite Christmas Carol? [View all]PJMcK
(22,035 posts)It's a comedy song and the woman knows exactly what is going on in the song. The song isn't about consent it's about two people seducing one another. The context of the time when the song was written is critical to understanding the interaction between the man and the woman.
As a reverse example, imagine how a contemporary rap song would be viewed by someone in the 1940s. Accordingly, this issue and controversy is mind-numbingly foolish.
Actually, it's not even a holiday song! Nowhere in the song does it refer to Christmas.
Frank Loesser was not only a genius songwriter but a creative entertainment attorney as well. Check out this lyric from his song (written with the incredible Burton Lane) "The Lady's In Love With You" and note its incredible elegance and brevity:
AND WHEN YOUR FRIENDS ASK YOU OVER TO JOIN THEIR TABLE
BUT SHE PICKS THAT FAR AWAY BOOTH FOR TWO,
WELL, SIR, HERE'S JUST HOW IT STANDS,
YOU'VE GOT ROMANCE ON YOUR HANDS
BECAUSE THE LADY'S IN LOVE WITH YOU.