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The 10 weirdest radio versions of popular songs

In an effort to avoid controversy, broadcasters will sometimes turn lyrics into nonsense or drop them entirely

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Over the course of rock and pop music, musicians have found clever ways to minimize censorship and the regulations placed by the FCC. But when it comes to radio play, the broadcasters have the final say. Some radio edits can change the meaning of lyrics drastically, while others call even more attention to the offending lyrics. Here are ten popular songs that have been edited for the radio:

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By Prachi Gupta

Prachi Gupta is an Assistant News Editor for Salon, focusing on pop culture. Follow her on Twitter at @prachigu or email her at pgupta@salon.com.

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