Do song lyrics influence thinking?

Hello, how are you?

I've been serenaded lately by my daughter's Android phone playing Katie Perry's hit ET. I have felt yucky hearing it because the lyrics (excerpted below) have been standing out to me as the type, when taken in snippets or when absorbed by those without alert filters, that sneak negative messages into the brains of our girls and young folks who are being shaped by the pop culture that they love so much.
I know, I sound like "the establishment" from the 1950's or '60's where a new, cutting edge or risque craze freaked out the Old people!
But I remember when I wasn't as sure of who I was, and in my explorations into relationships I definitely dabbled in the dark areas of victimhood and self destructive behavior. I listened to music that reflected and encouraged my explorations. And I know how important music is to younger people; it's how they express themselves (as all ages do) and it's the way they shape their identities. That info doesn't surprise you, I am sure.

There is something about these and some of the current rap lyrics that has been bothering me for awhile now, and I believe it reflects a trend in the current culture here that rubs me wrong. I see misogyny in this stuff and I see the glamorization of becoming a powerless victim. I know these sorts of observations make me sound like rabid feminist, which I'm not, as many of you who know me realize...but I did work at a domestic violence shelter (womencare) and at the crisis line where I have had contact with victims. Those experiences have of course led me to wonder why the heck women get themselves into these situations, and I casually observe pop culture for clues as to how it influences people. I must say Katy is pretty fabulous here...I'd love to be that cute and burlesque-ish!

I hope my daughter has a clearer sense of self than I did, and that she can filter this stuff enough to know it's a scenario, a drama, and not one to take on the role of in real relationships.

What do you think?

Blessings to you! ...Betsy

Excerpt from ET by Katy Perry:

You're so hypnotizing
Could you be the devil
Could you be an angel
Your touch, magnetizing
Feels like I am floating
Leaves my body glowing
They say
Be afraid
You're not like the others
Futuristic lover
Different DNA
They don't understand you
You're from a whole 'nother world
A different dimension
You open my eyes
And I'm ready to go
Lead me into the light
Kiss me, ki-ki-kiss me
Infect me with your love and
Fill me with your poison
Take me, ta-ta-take me
Wanna be your victim
Ready for abduction