Lily Allen understands the music industry's need to play it safe.
The 29-year-old singer has previously admitted her single choices - particularly 'Air Balloon' - to promote her new album 'Sheezus' haven't been the best, but she understands why record label bosses opt to release radio friendly pop tracks compared to her more risqué material.
She explained: "People fear for their jobs in this economy. No one wants to approve something that might offend. But the simple answer is, if people paid for music instead of stealing it, we'd be in a position where people would go with their gut instincts instead of being scared of losing their jobs. But I don't blame anybody. I write all my songs. I just feel sad that the record industry doesn't work like it used to."
The outspoken star claims she'd love to go against the grain and release the more daring songs on her album, like the title track - which talks about the rivalry among pop divas to be number one - but she ultimately has to answer to her record label.
Lily added in an interview with Britain's Glamour magazine: "I'd like to, but unfortunately I signed a record deal! I took a mortgage out on myself, that's how it works."

'Coronation Street' star Tisha Merry has a "strange obsession" with Filofaxes.
The actress - who portrays Steph Britton on the ITV show - is really organised and spends time decorating her Filofax which keeps her life in order.
She told InsideSoap magazine: "I can't believe I'm telling you this, but I have a strange obsession with Filofaxes! I will look at the Filofaxes fan club online and see how other people accessorise theirs! I'm so organised, I have everything planned with colour co-ordinated stickers! My Filofax may be the most expensive thing I own."
Tisha admits that she often gets recognised as being a soap star and always has fans asking who killed Tina McIntyre, in the highly anticipate storyline which will see screen beauty Michelle Keegan exit the show.
She added: "[Fans] will always say one of two things. Firstly, they will say 'You look so much like that girl from Corrie', if I can get away then, I will. But I can't they will go on to ask, 'Do you know who is going to kill Tina?' I should probably confess it was me! Also, a few of the boys have asked me to pass their numbers on to Michelle."

Puff Daddy was awarded an honorary doctorate from Howard University in Washington today (10.05.14).
The rapper, real name Sean Combs, told the crowd: "Ain't no homecoming like a Howard homecoming", after he studied business at the university for two years before dropping out in 1990 to further his career in music.
According to Billboard, he went on to tell the crowd: "Howard University didn't just change my life - it entered my soul, my heart, my being and my spirit."
The Bad Boy Records founder, who has changed his nickname back from P Diddy, received his honorary degree in humanities and was recognised alongside CNN news anchor Wolf Blitzer, surgeon Clive Callender, jazz saxophonist Benny Golson and PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi at the ceremony.
The 44-year-old star was asked to give a commencement speech for other students and also posted a number of excited tweets and snaps on Instagram.
Along with a photograph of him and his mother, he wrote: "Pulling up to one of the most important moments of My Life with the LoVe of My Life #MamaCombs #DiddySpeechHU. (sic)"
The rapper received a standing ovation after his speech and classmates chanted "Diddy" after which he tweeted: "I am Humbled & Honored!!! (sic)"

Hilaria Baldwin showed off how flexible she is by retrieving money from a cash machine with her foot.
The 30-year-old wife of actor Alec Baldwin was seen doing a handstand at a Capital One ATM on Saturday (10.05.14) in a new Instagram photograph as part of her Yoga Pose Of The Day snaps.
She accompanied the photograph with the reassuring message: "Stop asking me what's in my wallet #hilariaypd #yogapostureoftheday #CapitalOne (& for all of you germaphobes I lysoled it after-you've never had such a sparkling clean ATM) (sic)."
The beauty wore Yoga pants with a tight blue top and black vest as she showcased her physique.
She can be seen in the photograph with one leg on top of the cash machine and the other bent on the keyboard as if she was typing her pin number in with her toes.
Fans were quick to praise her strength and balance and told her she should release a book of her yoga poses to inspire others.
One follower posted on Instagram: "I needed this laugh!! You really need to make a coffee table book of the poses with your captions!! I'm 59 and just graduated level 2 yoga, I heard about your daily poses, they are actually inspiring!! (sic)"
Another fan added: "Your feet are probably cleaner than most people's hands! #nojoke (sic)"

Dr Dre could be set to become hip-hop's first billionaire.
The rapper and producer is in talks to sell his Beats Electronics headphones business to technology giant Apple for $3.2billion, making him the richest hip hop star in the world, according to the Financial Times.
In a recent article in Forbes magazine, Dre ranked as the second wealthiest rapper, behind Puff Daddy, whose estimated worth is $700million, but the new deal would put him ahead of the star, who has earned money from his Revolt TV business as well as music.
Dre prematurely described himself as "the first billionaire in hip hop" in a video posted on Instagram, which has since been taken down, as the Forbes.com claims he would only cash in on his 20 to 25 per cent stake in the business, meaning his net worth increase from $550million to about $800million.
The 49 year old transformed into a business mogul in 2008 when he launched Beats by Dr Dre with music producer and friend Jimmy Lovine and the pair will soon make a huge investment if they decide to sell the business.
Third on the rich list of hip-hop stars in Jay Z, who is worth an impressive $520million, thanks to his Rocawear clothing line, tours, and Roc Nation record label.

Kim Kardashian wore white for her bridal shower today (10.05.14).
The reality TV star, who is set to marry rapper Kanye West later this month, chose an elegant white strapless dress and pearls for the celebration this afternoon in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.
The 33-year-old beauty was seen decked out in white and wearing a pair of silver stilettos for the occasion as she met with friends and family ahead of her big day at a hotel.
Kim's mother, Kris Jenner, also opted for white and sister Khloe posted a number of photobooth images on her Instagram account of the gathering, which was filmed for their E! reality show 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians'.
Kim and Kanye's gold wedding invite has also reportedly leaked on the internet, which have been sent to guests.
The invite reads: "The honour of your presence is requested at the marriage of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West."
The date is spelt out: "Saturday, the twenty-fourth of May, two thousand and fourteen. Details upon arrival. Black tie."
The card doesn't give many details away about where the nuptials will take place, apart from giving the location as "Paris, France."
Guests have also been told to wear a different outfit for a dinner on the Friday night before the pair's big day.
The invite reads: "On the eve of our marriage please join us for a dinner. Friday, the twenty-third of May at six o'clock in the evening. Paris, France. Cocktail attire."
Kim, who has 10-month-old daughter North with Kanye, 36, recently rubbished claimed the pair had already married and revealed that the wedding - unlike her marriage to Kris Humphries which lasted just 72 days in 2011 - will not be shown on her reality show 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians.'

Will.i.am was left embarrassed after being kicked out of a first class lounge at an airport today (10.05.14).
The Black Eyed Peas star posted a series of tweets hitting out at United Airlines after being told to leave a VIP lounge because staff thought he had a fake membership card.
Will.i.am posted on Twitter: "#unitedAIRLINES is the worse. Im a member & I have my card to prove it. but they tell me my card is fake & kick me out the lounge #ouch (sic)."
He added: "Ha ha ha I got kick out the club...#unitedCLUBsucks...(sic)", accompanied by a photograph of the 'Global First Lounge' sign as he stood outside.
It is not known which airport the star was flying from but he posted about visiting Puff Daddy in Washington D.C for his speech at Howard University later in the day.
He also wrote: "I fly so much.. a business should know who their customers are... its okay im making this my lounge," along with a photograph of a chair in the corner of the airport.
Will.i.am was still annoyed later on when a pilot asked for his autograph, he tweeted: "I get kicked out of the @united lounge because they say I'm not a member.. oh well.. & then the @united pilot asks me to take a selfie #WTF. (sic)"
He later added: "He flew us to our destination safely...that's what's important...I'm over being kicked out the lounge..."
Rapper Bow Wow then posted a photograph of will.i.am and friends with Puff Daddy at Howard University after he finally made it to Washington.

Ellen Page has called the sexual abuse allegations against 'X-Men' director Bryan Singer "super disturbing."
The actress, who stars in 'X-Men: Days of Future Past', has spoken out about Bryan's ordeal, after two men accused him of abuse when they were teenagers.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, the star called the claims "super, super disturbing" and said: "I guess the truth will come out in the way that it does, but it's hard to hear about someone being in that situation, someone you like working with."
But whatever happens in the case, she said: "I do think that there's a systematic issue of people in places of power manipulating and abusing young people."
Bryan, 48, was hit with a second sexual abuse lawsuit this month after a man accused him of allegedly abusing him at a London hotel with Broadway producer Gary Goddard when he was just 17.
The unnamed man's lawyer, Jeff Herman, claims that his client, now in his 20s, had decided to take legal action after reading Michael F. Egan's similar claims last month.
The 31 year old recently alleged he had been made to perform sex acts on the filmmaker at the age of 15 during a Californian house party after being plied with drugs and alcohol.
Bryan and his attorney, Marty Singer, who is no relation to him, vehemently deny the accusations and say they have proof the Hollywood star wasn't present when Egan claims he was abused.
Gary's legal representatives also strenuously deny the claims, insisting they are "totally untrue".

Selena Gomez reportedly "doesn't care" who Justin Bieber dates.
The 21-year-old pop star and her on/off boyfriend have called time on their relationship once again and the 'Baby' hitmaker has posted a number of photographs on Instagram with model Yovanna Ventura, who is rumoured to be his new girlfriend, but Selena isn't bothered about their romance.
A source told HollywoodLife: "Selena doesn't care who Justin is dating. All she knows is she's done with him and his immature behaviour. He's all talk and no action."
Eyewitnesses apparently saw Justin and Yovanna together looking cosy in Vegas at the recent Floyd Mayweather fight and later on Venice Beach and Justin has previously been linked to Selena's former friend Kylie Jenner.
The source added: "If he wants to date [a] teenager like Kylie or a wannabe model, then let him. She's done and moving on from the broken promises and drama."
Meanwhile, sources also say Justin is not over Selena and his new 18-year-old love is "just a rebound".
An insider said: "Selena treated him like a regular person but all of these other girls treat him like a God and let him do whatever. I think they make Justin feel like he's in control and calling the shots."
Selena and Justin, 20, were spotted together at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival last month in California but have since had a "huge fight" and have called it quits.

James Franco has blasted the 'Spring Breakers' sequel.
The 36-year-old actor, who played the character Alien in the first movie alongside Selena Gomez and Vanessa Hudgens, appears in a bizarre video posted on his Instagram account today (10.05.14), in which he insists second film would not be a good idea.
The star, whose Instagram has become the talk of Hollywood after he started posting half naked selfies for fans, is seen eating rice cakes in bed with his eyes closed while being filmed by a mystery woman.
She is heard saying: "This is James feeling a bit sick cos he smoked too much dope in the club. His tummy is a bit sensitive."
He accompanied the video with the caption: "ALIEN IN REHAB! And BTW F*** that SBers 2 BS, they're doing it without HARMONY'S CONSENT. Sounds LAME AS A MUTHA! (sic)"
The star made reference to director Harmony Korine, who worked on the first movie, after reports the second film will be written by 'Trainspotting' and 'Filth' author, Irvine Welsh.
Meanwhile, James recently defended his flesh-baring and often strange Instagram photographs and posts during an interview with on the 'Late Show with David Letterman', claiming it's what his fans want.
He said: "There's a lot to get straight here and I don't know if we even have time. To me it's a fun thing, it's the sort of thing I don't put a lot of thought into, but it gets a lot of attention. I have a lot of followers on Instagram."

Victoria Beckham hit the decks and sang a song while in a bar in Singapore.
The former Spice Girl went back to her days as a pop star by spinning some records before grabbing hold of a microphone and sitting on top of a piano to treat fans to a rare performance.
The 40-year-old fashion designer, who has flown to South East Asia to launch her latest fashion collection, shared photographs from the impromptu show on Twitter today (10.05.14).
The star posted: "Doing my best @samantharonson in Singapore x vb #VBTour," accompanied by a photograph of her on the decks.
After changing into a low-key outfit, she added a snap of her sat on top of the piano, being played by close friend and hairstylist Ken Paves, as the pair launched into a duet.
She wrote: "I hear there might be a reunion! #captain&tenille x vb," referring to the American husband and wife recording duo.
Victoria's musical night comes as rumours continue to swirl about the remaining Spice Girls - Mel C, Mel B, Emma Bunton and Gerri Halliwell - heading to Las Vegas for a new residency without Victoria, who has previously stressed she no longer wants to perform.
The band are said to be in talks with Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino to hold shows similar to Britney Spears, Celine Dion and Elton John.
Mel B also posted a throwback photograph on Friday (09.05.14) on Instagram of the band back in the 1990s with the caption: "The Spice Girls sold 75 MILLION records... How about that?! #GirlPower #SpiceGirls. (sic)"

Miley Cyrus performed a surprise gig at London's G-A-Y club last night (09.05.14).
The 'Wrecking Ball' singer, who is the UK as part of her Bangerz World Tour, debuted a silver-sequined bodysuit and was surrounded by twerking dancers on stage, along with an blow-up naked male doll.
According to the Daily Mirror, she told the audience: "You know, everyone's a little bit gay. Some of us are just a little bit more than others. You know, it's the truth. All it takes is one cocktail."
She joked: "And if that doesn't work, sprinkle something in their drink. That's what I always do."
The 21-year-old pop star, who had partied with the likes of supermodel Kate Moss at London's Madame JoJo's in Soho the previous night, went on to play with a giant inflatable penis and kiss a female dwarf.
Rumours had circulated on Twitter about the surprise gig earlier in the day before she posted: "GAY turnnnn the f*ck up! (sic)"
Miley performed a number of hits at G-A-Y, including 'Party In The USA', 'We Can't Stop' and fan favourite 'Wrecking Ball', before thanking fans and organisers of the gig on Twitter.
She wrote: "Thank you GAY JeremyJospeph and Jacob of course (sic)", and attached a photograph of herself on stage with the huge inflatable penis near her mouth.
Miley will continue her Bangerz tour in Leeds tonight (10.05.14) at First Direct Arena.