You know how when we start learning writing, we tend to insert our own hopes and dreams into something totally inappropriate. So when your classmate started to distribute her debut novel about a strong and courageous female character in a gut-wrenching love triangle, we knew what that meant.
It's like that, but in songwriting. We all at one time tried to write something that sounds remorseful but somehow totally paints us in a good light. Did not work. At least if you read your scripts twice. So, it's kind of insulting to see false apologies become a huge part of pop culture. Now you can only listen to songs about being party animals and doing drugs, not because you agree with the lifestyles, but at least you appreciate their honesty.