There are certain songs that those of us in the college years inevitably think of when we recall our middle school experiences. When I think of my middle school days, I can hear Adele playing in the background, since she was popping out singles faster than the Duggars were popping out children.

As a middle schooler, I would also blast Taylor Swift in my room when my relationship that existed entirely over text ended after five days. However, listening to some of these songs now, I realize that I didn’t understand what half of the lyrics of some of my favorite anthems actually meant. Below are some of my old favorites that have now and forever been ruined by my corrupt 19-year-old mind.

1. Teenage Dream by Katy Perry

Katy Perry was arguably one of the biggest pop stars of my middle school era, despite her questionable decision-making abilities, such as marrying Russel Brand for a whopping year and a half. One of her most famous hits was Teenage Dream, which I can vividly recall singing out of the sunroof of my mom’s minivan at the top of my lungs. As a 12-year-old, I thought this song was just about a couple of crazy teenagers running away from home. Period. End of story.

However, now I know that it is indeed about a couple of crazy teenagers running away from home...to lose their virginities! What a party, am I right? The first question I have is, had they ever heard of a car? Second of all, Katy mentions that she and her lover got drunk on the beach before heading to their motel room, so not only does the song encourage teenage lovemaking, but also drinking and driving. Katy Perry, ladies and gentlemen, the role model we all need.

2. If U Seek Amy by Britney Spears

I want you to take a moment right now and repeat the title very slowly. Did you hear it? Honestly, I have to give props to Britney for her creativity, or, if we are being perfectly honest, her songwriter’s creativity. Britney was too busy trying to maintain her six-pack to write her own songs.

This song came out when I was thirteen and I felt so scandalous singing about trying to find my drunk friend Amy. After listening to it recently, I now know that Britney was just horny. I know that Tinder wasn’t around at this point, but come on Brit. I think there are more efficient ways to get some. And with that six pack and other physical attributes, I’m sure your suitors were not in short supply.

3. Whistle by Flo Rida

A horrible memory that features this song has been imprinted into my mind. I remember riding home from a basketball game with my dad and this song came on the radio. Without delay, my dad started singing the words, “Can you blow my whistle baby, whistle baby, let me know. I’m gonna show you how to do it and we’ll start real slow. You just put your lips together and come real close, can you blow my whistle baby, here we go.”

Although I was only thirteen, I was smart enough to know that this song was not about a whistle. After I painfully listened to my father singing the chorus, I interjected and asked, “Dad, you do know this song is not about a whistle right?” To which he responded in a very startled tone, “HOW DO YOU KNOW THIS IS NOT ABOUT A WHISTLE?” Sweet, sweet, innocent, Dad. I grew up with two older brothers and mom gave me “the talk” when I was eight; you do the math.

4. Backseat by New Boyz

The one-hit wonder group, New Boyz, should be renamed Naughty Boyz. When I realized what this song was actually about, I was mortified. For those of you who can only remember the melody, let me fill in the lyrics for you. “Don’t say a word, just turn around and let me see. Girl, you got something special, something special for me” and later the New Boyz politely asked if he could be her “backseat driver.”

I do not know how to spell this out without being too graphic, but if you know what it means if someone asks if they can come in through the back door, you’re on the right track.

5. Glad You Came by The Wanted

I’m going to let you figure this one out yourself.