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Music is a way of life. It brings joy and happiness to the soul. But unfortunately some songwriters nowadays think using foul language in their lyrics is necessary.

Since songs and music are one of the most popular forms of entertainment, young people are likely to come across this language and think it's acceptable to use it themselves.

Although musicians may not want to limit their creativity, it should be made clear when songs contain swear words and whether they are suitable for young people. The government should create strict rules to protect innocent listeners from foul language.

Music can brighten up a gloomy day, or help you to calm down when you are angry. When songs contain foul language, I don't see what benefits they bring. Ikra Gulzar, California School

From the Editor

Thank you for your letter, Ikra. Rap and hip hop music are notorious for featuring foul language, but they are not the only genres to do so. Unfortunately, swear words are frequently featured in rock and pop songs, too.

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