Last Updated on November 14, 2025 by Lexi Kisses
From the 1920s all the way up through the 1950s media censorship was strict. But, this didn’t stop musicians (or any artists for that matter) from making songs about sex, it just made them more creative. The increase of censorship dawned the era of double entendres. From big 10 inch records to petting pussies. The music of the past wasn’t as innocent as we’ve been led to believe.
1. Louis Jordan – You Rascal You
Written by Sam Thread in 1929. You Rascal You is written from the perspective of a man who shows another man hospitality. Only for that man to turn around and screw his wife.
Most of the song is what you’d expect for the time; aside for one set of lines that can be heard in Louis Jordan’s version: “You asked my wife for some cabbage, And you eat just like a savage”
Which can be interpreted as “you ate my wife’s pussy” because at the time cabbage was slang for vagina. When I first heard this, I wondered if they were talking about sex or I was just a pervert. Turns out, both were true.
2. Bull MooseJackson – Big Ten Inch
Unlike You Rascal You, the lyrical meaning in Big Ten Inch is loud and clear. Written by Fred Weismantel and performed by Bull Moose Jackson in 1952. They were not shy with this one.
As soon as the song starts, if you are even remotely familiar with the idea of sex, you’ll probably be laughing or blushing. The tune starts off strong, with its first set of lyrics being:
Believe me this chick’s no cinch
When you’re just reading the lyrics, it may not seem like much. But, the way MooseJackson performs it, makes it clear that the song is about their penis.
3. Dorothy Ellis “Drill Daddy Drill”
If you’re not familiar with slang, drill means to fuck. So, the lyrics are saying Come fuck me Daddy, in a not-so-subtle 1952 type of way. Performed by Dororthy Ellis in 1952. Drill Daddy Drill is categorized as dirty blues.
4. Wynonie Harris “Keep on Churnin”
Written by Henry Glover, Jester Hairston, and Lois Mann. And sung by Wynonie Harris. Keep on Churning is a risky song.
“Keep on churnin’ ’til the butter comes
Not only do the lyrics mention cumming, the song in general is a petri dish of sexual innuendos. I swear the longer I listen to it, the more sexual it gets. The man is just saying, “work my cock till I explode,” and I’m living for it!
5. Harry Roy “My Girl’s Pussy”
There is no way this song came out in 1931. But it did. My Girl’s Pussy was written & performed by Harry Roy. And it’s just a song about how much they enjoy their girl’s pussy.
“There’s one pet I like to pet
Like, do I even need to explain these lyrics? I don’t even think this is a double entendre anymore.
6. Lucille Bogan “Shave ‘Em Dry II”
There are many renditions of Shave ‘Em Dry, however; none of them are as explicit as Shave ‘Em Dry II performed by Lucille Bogan in 1935. Even compared to today’s standards, this song is raunchy!
“I got nipples on my titties, big as the end of my thumb
This is the first set of lyrics! And it sets the tone for the rest of the song. Which is vulgar and straightforward.
Shave ‘Em Dry II is hard to explain because it’s just about wanting a fucking. The song describes wanting to fuck and be fucked all the time.
Final Thoughts
Year after year there are complaints about songs mentioning sex . And how music is becoming more vulgar. Music has been vulgar. Because, as long as humans are having sex, they will sing about it. Do you know any songs about sex that shocked you? I’d like to hear about them!
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