Song Meanings and Facts
“Murder She Wrote” is one of those types of songs where its chart history – even though it fared moderately well in the UK – does not do it proper justice. Because in reality even...
The titular “Vincent” is actually a reference to Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890). Even though he lived over 100 years ago, this is a name you’re probably familiar with as he has since become one of...
Stromae’s “Carmen” is a pretty deep song. It was not only inspired by but is also acknowledged as covering a particular section of a late 19th century opera. And the opera in question is also...
The lyrics which constitute this song can be said to have two sentimental origins. First is that, according to one of the co-writers Ed Rush, it is partially founded in an actual African-American spiritual from the mid-20th century. But...
Maroon 5’s “She Will Be Loved” is based on the singer’s angst of being stuck in the friend zone. The addressee is the woman whom he adores. And the situation reads as if he would really like...
This is a love song in which the addressee is the romantic interest of the singer. And fundamentally, what he is telling her throughout is to remain optimistic. For despite whatever challenges they may face in the...
