I guess that we read or hear these lyrics in the light of recent revelations of sexual predators, but this was written at a time when you could have platonic love for a child without it being considered creepy as there was no sexual intent.
Sadly today what was written in innocence can be misinterpreted. I am sure this is the case with Gilbert O as someone has already said he is still friends with Clair the girl he used to babysit.
I guess that we read or hear these lyrics in the light of recent revelations of sexual predators, but this was written at a time when you could have platonic love for a child without it being considered creepy as there was no sexual intent.
Sadly today what was written in innocence can be misinterpreted. I am sure this is the case with Gilbert O as someone has already said he is still friends with Clair the girl he used to babysit.