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Misleading subjects of songs

posted by [personal profile] owlfish at 12:13pm on 07/04/2015 under
I currently know of two songs which play on the way women are often described using childish language in songs, revealing only at the end that the song is about an actual child.

Are there any others?

"Save your kisses for me" (Brotherhood of Man) was the first one I encountered; its refrain is used as a regular element in a children-focused music group we attend.


"The Naughty Lady of Shady Lane" (Ames Brothers) was mentioned to me by my father once I told him about "Kisses for me".
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posted by [identity profile] oursin.livejournal.com at 11:52am on 07/04/2015
Gilbert O'Sullivan's 'Clare', though I think it may be revealed fairly early on that this is addressed to a child.
Edited Date: 2015-04-07 11:53 am (UTC)
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posted by [identity profile] sushidog.livejournal.com at 01:15pm on 07/04/2015
Enid, by the Barenaked ladies?
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posted by [identity profile] saffenn.livejournal.com at 09:49am on 08/04/2015
I think Enid is addressed to a (though arguably older now) teenager. Although the immaturity of the speaker would indicate a younger age, if not for the "I was only fifteen years old" line.
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