[quote]...however the meaning or message is bad?[/quote] too complicated a question for the infinite yet limited medium of musical art. Interpretation of the expression could have many different levels of "good/bad" depending on the observer/listener/audience' preconceptions. Really effective art challenges those preconceptions, yet comforts the observer/listener/audience (Don't worry, you're gonna see some wild stuff but everything will be ok) It's one of the reasons why so many songs end with a "Ta-da!" to break the illusion and bring the audience back into reality where things make more sense, otherwise you're left wanting more which can be effective in itself, or you're left confused and questioning things. So; three part answer: 1. All the time; If I hear a song with a message that shocks me, I want to listen again. Am I forming an opinion based on what I heard, yes I am, but it's an opinion that is based on the collective musical experience I gain, not what is being advocated by the lyrics. 2. Yes, in an attempt to recreate the same sensation for someone else I would. If it's a song that professes something morally wrong, but does so with music that is pleasing, I want to see the reaction they have, where as I am no tbothered but such things, they may be. 3. More than likely no, however given the opportunity it is revealing and enlightening to spend time with the composer/artist of a piece of music. Insight given or withheld is fascinating and causes you to listen to the music in new ways.