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There are many ways to convey selfexpression, one of which is through music. Song lyrics in music can be a means for musicians to convey what they feel. Since music is universal, the listeners, who may have the same thoughts and feelings asthe musician, can understand the meaning of the song. Musicians can use their skills in writing song lyrics, expressing themselves with stanzas that can move the heart and make them relevant to their listeners. But not only music with \"touching\", \"motivational\" or other positive lyrics are found in the world of music, there is also a lot of music with lyrics containing controversial things that are against the norm, such as swearing, violence, free sex, drugs, and so on. This article, using the literature study method, analyzes the complexity of song lyrics containing explicit content that is not under the norms and freedom of expression as a human right. Music with controversial content can provoke and influence someone who hears the music continuously. There is a need for wisdom in airing, broadcasting, or listening to these songs since music with controversial content can still be played in certain countries.  \nKeywords: Freedom of Expression; Song Lyrics; Controversial; Social Norms  \nIntroduction  \nHumans have a wide range of complexities that distinguish them from other living things, like animals and plants. Humans have complex feelings or emotions, not just black and white or just happy and sad. While there is no rule that says an emotion should be expressed or kept, it must be adapted to the conditions around us. Maybe in a social condition, for example in a work environment, a person must hold back his emotions to show his professionalism at work. Someone who has a tendency to often hold back his own emotions can cause them to become an angry or offended person. Therefore, it is necessary to manage emotions well so that a person avoids mental problems. If at any time a person needs to express their feelings, they will not express these feelings explosively or impulsively.  \nHumans are able to create various means of life and then control them for their survival, such as language which was created as a means of self-disclosure. Humans also have the creative ability to express their emotional life in various forms such as art, whether in the form of dance, painting, or music.  \nMusic has become a part of people's lives. Music not only presents sounds with certain pitches and rhythms but also as a means of communication in pouring out the hearts and minds of its creators.(Prasetya & Sunarto, 2019) . Music, in the ethnomusicological view, interacts with culture concerning religion, language, and nationality. Music expresses beliefs, social customs, psychology, technology, and certain cultures (Shaleha, 2019) . Research shows that the recognition of emotional cues for music listeners is increased if the musician and the listener are from the same culture, or in other words, listeners who have the same background as the musician will feel relevant to the music they hear (Argstatter, 2016) .  \nMusic not only contains elements such as melody or rhythm, but music also has lyrics. Lyrics are useful as a medium of expression used by musicians in channeling their creativity to convey what they feel through wor","cbCaivOjz1cG3CI7","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivOjz1cG3CI7","pdf",967626,"English","# Introduction\n## Music as a Medium of Expression\n## Controversial Lyrics and Social Norms\n## Problem Formulation","[{\"question\":\"Why is freedom of expression linked to music and song lyrics?\",\"answer\":\"Freedom of expression is a human right, and music enables creators to convey feelings through lyrics and wordplay. Because music is universal, listeners can understand the meaning and emotional intent.\"},{\"question\":\"What kinds of controversial content appear in song lyrics?\",\"answer\":\"Controversial lyrics may include swearing, violence, free sex, drugs, and other explicit references. These are often described as not aligning with prevailing social norms.\"},{\"question\":\"How can music with controversial lyrics affect listeners?\",\"answer\":\"Continuous listening can provoke and influence listeners, especially adolescents. The article notes this may lead to maladaptive attitudes or actions that contradict social norms.\"}]","Freedom of Expression in Music - Controversial Song Lyrics and Social Norms | PDF",25]