Most Controversial Songs

Definitely the most controversial song its made by the greatest artist of all time and the most controversial artist of all time

Controversial for intense domestic abuse, violence, and murder.

When I first heard this I was scared, but to be honest its actually kinda hilarious

This song is ultra brutal and so really very controversial

Kurt Cobain made this as an anti-rape statement. He made it so blunt that nobody would misinterpret it.

Well of course it's controversial, it's a song about rape! Nirvana are pro-rape! They encourage it with this song!

To the other commenter, this song isn’t pro rape, it’s against it. Controversial move from Nirvana regardless - Ethansics

Good song, but yes, this song makes you want to have sex, and the chorus, “ I wanna f**k you like an animal; I wanna feel you from the inside...” is so NOT for kids. Best lust anthem ever!

Because this song is sexy - Metalmaniakkk

The song isn't even about committing suicide. And the parents of the teenager knew he suffered clinical depression. But it's always easier to blame someone else- especially a musician- than to be more involved in their kid's life and admit to being lousy parents because they weren't more involved. I'm glad the jury ruled in Ozzy's favor. What happened wasn't his fault.

Most of the songs on this list are here because of the video. This isn't the case with this one! - micdanchris

Controversial due to a depressed teenager committing suicide while listening to the song.

It didn't influence the shooters. But it was still very controversial.

Controversial for influencing the two shooters at Columbine.

It didn't influence them the shooters didn't even listen to Manson - ComaWhite21

Song about a family friend raping Jonathan Davis and his parents doing nothing about it

More like the music video was controversial.

I don't know how I got here but I think I must vote for him cause I'm 15 and a female who got influenced by him for 9 yrs and up till now I'm still hangover by his words, he is truly an intelligent man. his songs may be controversials and even his looks is odd to our parents well we have our own peculiar sides people who will insult him are true ape brains who haven't evolutionized up till now...stop ignorance people I'm so sick of it!

I love this band

Anti-monarchy in the 70's was basically treason

I don't see this being controversial.

Controversial for being accused of holding Nazi sympathies.

Controversial due to the lyrics to the chorus "Well I'm not a slave to a god that doesn't exist! And I'm not a slave to a world that doesn't give a s***! "
And it's music video was also controversial for being accused of directly "echoing" Columbine.

The song is only controversial due to the fact it caused two teens to join a suicide pact. One of them killed themselves and the other one was very seriously injured. - CptnWolfe

Controversial for its perceived oblique endorsement of recreational drug use.

If you people thought Marilyn Manson influences bad behavior in his fans then take a look at this chick's song.

Actually an anti suicide song, but caused an individual to commit suicide

That still doesn't excuse what he did.

At least lil Wayne apologized for the Emmett Till lyric.

Controversial for the lyric "Beat that p**** up like Emmett Till! "

Controversial for the subject matter. The song deals with the attack from the perspective of a religious terrorist.

Controversial for its lyrics about anal sex.

This song is way more sexist than Robin Thicke's Blurred Lines.