“She Bop” Cyndi Lauper

The song’s significance in the context of the “Filthy Fifteen” lies in its portrayal of sexual autonomy and empowerment. While Lauper’s lyrics are playful and metaphorical, the reaction to the song reflects broader societal anxieties about female sexual expression during the 1980s. Despite the controversy, “She Bop” resonated with many listeners as a bold, unapologetic anthem, furthering Lauper’s image as a pioneering figure in pop music who embraced individuality and self-expression.

In the broader cultural context, the inclusion of “She Bop” on the list highlighted the growing tension between creative freedom in the music industry and the pressure to regulate content deemed morally inappropriate for younger audiences. Lauper’s defiant response to the controversy helped to cement her role in pushing the boundaries of pop music and challenging conservative views on sexuality in mainstream culture.

In the bold style that Cyndi has become known for she claimed to have recorded the vocals of the song while nude, and also stated that finding a copy of gay men's magazine “Blueboy” lying around in the recording studio provided the impetus for writing "She Bop". All we can say is that this magazine must have contained some pretty inspirational articles as it even gets a mention in the first verse of the song.