I have a relationship with Jedi Mind Tricks that makes me a little uncomfortable. They sound good. I really like their sound but when you listen to their lyrics it is really awful. Lots of anti-gay, hateful and other stuff that is really not what I am about. I have settled into just listening to the music because it sounds good and ignoring the lyrics but it gets hard. I don't worry that the music is going to sway me to that viewpoint... I am not that weak willed. Really I just wonder how others deal with music they enjoy the sound of but feel uncomfortable about the meaning behind.

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[–] UrPartnerInCrime@sh.itjust.works 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I mean, I'm glad you can put aside the lyrics and listen to the music beneath. But I couldn't. Because I think about how those musicians are spreading the hate through the music also. Cause like, without them the singer wouldn't have any platform to spread the message.

So, in my mind, although the drummer isn't saying any words, theyre just as hateful for giving the words a good beat to sing to.

Not saying I judge you. Just saying I couldn't

[–] RonnyZittledong@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

This is essentially why I made this post. It continuously bugs me. I would never go to a live show or otherwise support them financially. But sometimes their sound just hits right and I feel like listening to it. I know there are those out there that will take the lyrics to heart and that churns my stomach.