Or maybe you still love it, but now you have a different perspective.

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    7 days ago

    Because in the context of the song, she’s saying she wants to stay. I’ve never seen the movie you’re talking about so maybe it was played differently there but when the song was released it was obviously a duet between two people who wanted to “do stuff” but were unable to due to norms and societies judgement.

    Why are you so insistent on portraying the woman as a victim and the man as rapist when that’s clearly not what was intended?

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      7 days ago

      …No she fucking isn’t. She never says she wants to stay.

      I simply must go (Baby, it’s cold outside)
      The answer is, “No” (But, baby, it’s cold outside)

      She says no. He ignores her. I don’t give a fuck what was intended, I only care about what was said. What was said was a violation of consent. If you want the intent to reflect in the song to a modern ear (which are the only ears we have) then change the lyrics.

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        7 days ago

        Yeah I’m familiar with the reddit argument I just think it’s half the story. It was written by a husband and wife but you clearly have an axe to grind so go off king.

        Have a nice night.