It is intended to inform the public about the Label that they will see on a particular recording. First and foremost the application of a Label by the record company and artist must be consistent with this information. The use of the Parental Advisory Label is not a determination as to whether a recording is or is not appropriate for particular listeners. Whether, in light of contemporary cultural morals and standards and the choices and views of individual parents, the recording might be one that parents may not want their child to listen to. The context of the artist performing the material, as well as the expectations of the artist's audience, is also important.
Lyrics are often susceptible to varying interpretations.
Words can have different meanings. Also, words cannot be viewed in isolation from the music that accompanies them. Lyrics when accompanied by loud and raucous music can be perceived differently than the same lyrics when accompanied by soft and soothing music. A Label may still be warranted on a recording after profanity is removed. These guidelines apply to the case of a single track commercially released as well as to full albums.