grimtraveller
If only for a moment.....
Perhaps at times we use the word "influence" synonymously with the word "make". In my mind, they are two very different concepts. To me, it goes without saying that most behaviour is a choice. But the fact that we choose to do things doesn't mean we haven't been influenced. Being influenced doesn't mean being forced or made to act in a particular way.
For years, many have commentated on peer pressure, particularly on teenagers and pre~teens. When kids do things because their friends do them, rarely are they forced to do so. They are responsible in the final analysis. But they often are sure as heck influenced too. It's not at all easy to pinpoint in black and white simple steps.
I think that song lyric influence can range from subtle to blatant to not at all.
For years, many have commentated on peer pressure, particularly on teenagers and pre~teens. When kids do things because their friends do them, rarely are they forced to do so. They are responsible in the final analysis. But they often are sure as heck influenced too. It's not at all easy to pinpoint in black and white simple steps.
I think that song lyric influence can range from subtle to blatant to not at all.