Eddie writesFaux Yeah! Top 5 Songs with F-Bombs in the Title

[Editor’s Note: For our purposes, the F Word in question will be replaced by a series of creative alternatives in order to prevent the word from losing its powerful allure. And also to not get you in trouble when you read this in the office. That being said, be warned that the videos are MOST DEFINITELY NSFW!]

The word “fock” is a loaded word, no matter how it is used. It is often used to denote disdain towards something or someone, and if placed in the right hands, can become a work of poetic art (i.e. the works of Armando Iannucci such as “The State of It” and “Veep”).

The most popular song with the word “feck” in the title is the Cee-Lo Green song from 2010, which was edited for radio play as the 3rd level cornball “Forget You.” Playing both songs back to back shows how neutered the “clean” radio version has become once “frog” is taken out like it is something to be ashamed of, like a dog or child urinating where they are not supposed to.

Well, freak that. These are songs that are out and proud with their titles, and they don’t give a foch if you like it or not.

N.W.A., “F%$# Tha Police” from the album Straight Outta Compton (1988, Ruthless/Priority)

Though Cee-Lo Green’s “Forget You” is the most commercially popular song with “funk” in the title (unless you are listening to it on the radio), the most influential “filler word” song is this track from the landmark album Straight Outta Compton. Written and performed as a protest towards the LAPD, this song has been banned in numerous markets, caused the FBI to condemn them, and the phrase has been chanted during rallies and protests in Ferguson and Baltimore; further proofing that these three words have become bullets for the oppressed.

Amy Winehouse, “F&@% Me Pumps” From the album Frank (2003, Island)

The late British songstress did not suffer any fools. She takes on the gold-diggers that Kanye West eloquently rapped about in 2005’s “Gold Digger” with such a casual flair that she almost feels sorry for these women who degrade themselves in search of a man and a false sense of security.

Cake, “Nugget (Shut The F&@% Up)” From the EP 3 Song Samples (1995)

Lead singer John McCrea sounds nonchalant whenever he performs for Cake (great example: Never There). In this rarity from the 1990s, McCrea is filled with guts right when he begins talk-singing, especially when he tells you to zip it while “eats your children and steals your thunder.”

Peaches, “F#$& The Pain Away” From the album The Teaches of Peaches (2000, XL)

The first time I heard this song was in the strip club scene in Lost In Translation when a topless dancer is halfheartedly dancing to this sexually-charged and explicit dance gem from a one-time teacher turned “sex-positive feminist.” Since its release in 2000, this ear worm became a standard in pop culture thanks to being licensed for numerous films and TV shows including Jackass, True Blood, and 30 Rock (as Liz Lemon’s cell phone ring tone in the Season 4 episode “Future Husband”.)

Tenacious D, “F%$# Her Gently” From the album Tenacious D (2001, Sony)

In this unintentionally sweet ballad, Jack Black sings that the guys don’t have to always be so rough when doing the dirty deed. He can order your favorite dish, try your favorite position, and then he’ll “funk”/screw/make love to you discreetly.

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