The lyrics seem to allude to a non consensual situation between Prince and someone who is in a position of authority (in this case his teacher). Has this song ever been discussed ?

paisleyparkgirl said:

The lyrics seem to allude to a non consensual situation between Prince and someone who is in a position of authority (in this case his teacher). Has this song ever been discussed ?

I read it as someone more experienced or at least given that role.

paisleyparkgirl said:

LoveGalore said:

paisleyparkgirl said:

The lyrics seem to allude to a non consensual situation between Prince and someone who is in a position of authority (in this case his teacher). Has this song ever been discussed ?

Teacher Teacher isn't unconsenting. He's having second thoughts, long term, about the relationship.

Yeah, talk about a troll post. The last thing the song is about is rape. STFU.

Teacher, teacher
I know I'm not in love with U
But U're the teacher
I try 2 do what U want me 2

I know U get lonely
But U gotta know one love
Let me tell U honey, I'm just a young girl
Don't think I know it enough

Teacher, teacher
I don't wanna get an A
Teacher, teacher
There's gotta be a better way
I'm sick and tired of making plans
Without making up my mind (Make up your mind)


Teacher, teacher
Can't U see I just need a little time

I know U been cryin'
But just think, U're not alone
[A-then] cry me a river, cuz boy, I don't deliver
We have 2 do it on the phone

CHORUS:
Teacher, teacher
I don't wanna get an A
Teacher, teacher
There's gotta be a better way

Teacher, teacher
U know I wouldn't try 2 get U down
But why should U get used 2 somebody
Who won't be around?

I know U get discouraged
Cuz U wanna get it all the time
Honey, I can't let U use my body
The same way U use my mind

CHORUS {repeat till fade out}

So yeah, the song's been discussed. Just not like that.

TrivialPursuit said:

LoveGalore said:

paisleyparkgirl said: Teacher Teacher isn't unconsenting. He's having second thoughts, long term, about the relationship.

Yeah, talk about a troll post. The last thing the song is about is rape. STFU.

Teacher, teacher
I know I'm not in love with U
But U're the teacher
I try 2 do what U want me 2

I know U get lonely
But U gotta know one love
Let me tell U honey, I'm just a young girl
Don't think I know it enough

Teacher, teacher
I don't wanna get an A
Teacher, teacher
There's gotta be a better way
I'm sick and tired of making plans
Without making up my mind (Make up your mind)


Teacher, teacher
Can't U see I just need a little time

I know U been cryin'
But just think, U're not alone
[A-then] cry me a river, cuz boy, I don't deliver
We have 2 do it on the phone

CHORUS:
Teacher, teacher
I don't wanna get an A
Teacher, teacher
There's gotta be a better way

Teacher, teacher
U know I wouldn't try 2 get U down
But why should U get used 2 somebody
Who won't be around?

I know U get discouraged
Cuz U wanna get it all the time
Honey, I can't let U use my body
The same way U use my mind

CHORUS {repeat till fade out}

So yeah, the song's been discussed. Just not like that.

It's not about rape per say in my opinion but more like the sister situation where he asks her not to put him out in the streets and has to oblige to her demands.

paisleyparkgirl said:

LoveGalore said:

paisleyparkgirl said:

It's not about rape per say in my opinion but more like the sister situation where he asks her not to put him out in the streets and has to oblige to her demands.

There's a distinct difference between someone turning someone else down and a "nonconsensual" scenario (which is rape).

It depends. If you feel like you have no option but to have sex in exchange for a favor (grades in this song or a place to stay in "Sister") I consider it non consensual because it's not your choice.

paisleyparkgirl said:

LoveGalore said:

paisleyparkgirl said: There's a distinct difference between someone turning someone else down and a "nonconsensual" scenario (which is rape).

It depends. If you feel like you have no option but to have sex in exchange for a favor (grades in this song or a place to stay in "Sister") I consider it non consensual because it's not your choice.

True. That's coersion... and rape.

its got a slightly creepy 'dont want you to use my body' theme, which means this could be a pro-virginity/purity ring song - a good song about being taken advantage of. if a female artist had sung this it (which im guessing is what it was meant for) would have had more of a controversial impact.

[Edited 9/1/22 11:40am]

Teacher Teacher would be most similar to Happy Birthday, Mr. Christian. Just told from a male perspective.