Song Meanings and Facts

June 16, 2019

“On a Roll” by Ashley O

Ashley O’s “On a Roll” runs along two different storylines. One is based on the title, with the singer being “on a roll”, which is another way of saying that she is experiencing continuous victories,...

Bas / Dreamville / J. Cole / JID / Young Nudy

June 15, 2019

Dreamville’s “Down Bad” (ft. EARTHGANG, J. Cole, Bas, JID & Young Nudy)

The titular phrase “down bad” refers to the artists being in a depressed state, not so much mentally but in terms of experiencing lack of upward mobility in life. But this is, of course, before...

Joji

June 15, 2019

“Sanctuary” by Joji

This is a love song in which Joji is identifying his significant other as his “sanctuary”. This is due to her fulfilling his desire to “(fall) in love”. And they share a mutual relationship goal,...

Tiny Meat Gang

June 15, 2019

“Walk Man” by Tiny Meat Gang

The Tiny Meat Gang is a duo comprised of social-media celebrities/comedians Cody Ko and Noel Miller. So in that regard, you already know that the song “Walk Man” is going to have a comedic element...

Post Malone

June 15, 2019

Meaning of “Candy Paint” by Post Malone

The title of this song is actually a reference to Post Malone’s pimped-out 1992 Ford Explorer which has, amongst other features, “candy custom body paint”, a special type of metallic auto finish. And such is the primary...