Song Meanings and Facts
Anytime we cover these songs from the mid-20th century, the reader should keep in mind that when they were composed right after – or in this case during World War II. That may be why, more...
The phrase “back to black” is of course a metaphor. And to understand what it means, it’s best to resort to how the artist at hand, Amy Winehouse, explained it in her own words. To her,...
Whether you’re a sympathizer to the African-American cause or a bigot, one would likely agree that “Strange Fruit” is still a stirring song. Indeed upon first listen, even if one is not able to ascertain what Billie Holiday...
The “white rabbit” is a character that has enjoyed an enduring, diverse presence in American entertainment. The origin of the figure dates back to Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1865), a late 19th-century novel which has made its...
Whenever we’re interpreting songs from half way around the world, there is always the risk of some meanings getting lost in translation. This is not only due to dissimilar cultural lingos/understandings but also the fact that we’re...
If you were to do a research on Nick Jonas’ “Spaceman” around the time of its release, most of the related headlines would falsely imply that it is primarily about Nick Jonas’s appreciation of...
