Author: Amanda London

Birdman / Lil Wayne / Roddy Ricch

April 21, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 21, 2022

“Stunnaman” by Birdman & Roddy Ricch (ft. Lil Wayne)

“Stunnaman” is of course braggadocious in nature. For instance, in context, the term “stunnaman”, which is applied to the vocalists, seems to serve as an allusion to their showy wealth. And basically, there really isn’t...

Arctic Monkeys

April 20, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 20, 2022

“No. 1 Party Anthem” by Arctic Monkeys

The lyrics of “No. 1 Party Anthem” revolve around a specific narrative, highlighted by the vocalist’s interactions with a particular female in a club. Usually when met with such songs, the featured story can be...

Arctic Monkeys

April 20, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 20, 2022

“Black Treacle” by Arctic Monkeys

Based on Alex Turner’s explanation of this piece, “Black Treacle” is not intended to make any sense. Rather, his goal was to create a song that people could relate to more in an external sense. Or let’s say that this...

Flume / Toro y Moi

April 20, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 20, 2022

“The Difference” by Flume (ft. Toro y Moi)

The lyrics of Flume’s “The Difference” are very nonspecific. But reading in between the lines, it seems as if the vocalist is emitting an ideology of living a sort of carefree life. But that is...

The Clash

April 20, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 20, 2022

“Wrong ’Em Boyo” by The Clash

The Clash’s “Wrong ’Em Boyo” is based on a historical incident where in 1895, one Lee Shelton proceeded to murder Billy Lyons. Both individuals were criminals. And as the story goes, the cause of said assault was...

John McDermott

April 20, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 20, 2022

“Massacre of Glencoe” by John McDermott

This song is based on a historical event which is in fact known as the Massacre of Glencoe. This incident transpired in Scotland in 1692, with said country also being John McDermott’s homeland. There’s a complex...

Boys Noize / Skrillex / Ty Dolla Sign

April 20, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 20, 2022

“Midnight Hour” by Skrillex, Boys Noize and Ty Dolla $ign

The addressee of “Midnight Hour” is the romantic interest of the main vocalist. And the dilemma is that she is not reciprocating his affection. That is to say that Ty Dolla Sign has been...

Annie Lennox

April 20, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 20, 2022 · Last modified April 21, 2022

“Walking on Broken Glass” by Annie Lennox

To proclaim that one is “walking on broken glass” is a powerful metaphor, as anyone in their right mind would know that what is being referred to is something extremely painful. And in this case,...

Pete Wylie / The Mighty Wah!

April 19, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 19, 2022

“Heart As Big As Liverpool” by Pete Wylie (ft. The Mighty Wah!)

The lyrics of “Heart As Big As Liverpool” start off reading like a song where the vocalist is emitting his undying appreciation for a loved one, the addressee, who has held him down through...

Lizzo

April 19, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 19, 2022

“About Damn Time” by Lizzo

Lizzo is one of those types of 21st century artists who are not keen on moping. That is not to imply that she doesn’t understand that depression is a part of life. But if she does find...