"He Hit Me (But it Felt Like a Kiss)" by The Crystals

i am a big big fan of old music (and old men). especially 60s music. there's a charm to the songwriting of how simple love seemed to be back then. and i love how desperate they all get, like they'll melt into a puddle of ooze and their empty soul will wander the earth if the person they love leaves them. it's all very romantic to the point of cheese, but hey -- i certainly enjoy it.

now this song.. it's weird. it's equating domestic violence with love. and it's demented. the crystals also sang hits like "da doo ron ron ron," "then he kissed me," and my personal favorite, "he's a rebel."

"if he didn't care for me, i could never have made him mad, but he hit me, and i was glad"

the frick.