Author: Amanda London

Muse

April 6, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2022

“Apocalypse Please” by Muse 

There have been various explanations offered of Muse’s “Apocalypse Please” song. But what is abundantly clear premise-wise is that the vocalist is thoroughly under the impression that “this is the end of the world”....

Above & Beyond / Zoë Johnston

April 6, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2022

“We’re All We Need” by Above & Beyond (ft. Zoë Johnston)

“We’re All We Need” is one of those love songs in which the vocalist is putting forth the notion that she and the addressee, in unison, are able to face the world. Or as she...

Cannons

April 6, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2022

“Hurricane” by Cannons 

The simplest way of describing Cannons’ “Hurricane” is as a self-empowerment song — a theory that has been verified by Michelle Joy herself. But beyond that, there is also an addressee(s) involved in the equation. And in that regard,...

Kah-Lo / Riton

April 6, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2022

“Rinse & Repeat” by Riton (ft. Kah-Lo)

The phrase “rinse and repeat” is one that many of us would recognize as being associated with the cycle of a washing machine. In this case, the vocalist is not talking about cleaning clothes...

Mansionair / Odesza / WYNNE

April 6, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2022

“Line of Sight” by Odesza (ft. WYNNE and Mansionair)

It appears that the motif of this song (“Line of Sight”) centers on the vocalist presenting himself as sort of a fool of optimism. In other words, he “don’t learn” from disappointments of the...

Gorillaz

April 6, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2022

“Andromeda” by Gorillaz (ft. Shelley FKA DRAM)

Most importantly, the origin of “Andromeda” traces back to Gorillaz’s Damon Albarn, reportedly watching the mother of his significant other die, with said individual being someone he truly loved. In relation to death, what the vocalist is...

CamelPhat / Elderbrook

April 6, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2022

“Cola” by CamelPhat and Elderbrook

CamelPhat and Elderbrook’s “Cola” is about a female character who reads like a clubhead. Using a bit of imagination, the narrative details her typical night out on the town. On top of dancing, she also apparently...

Red Hot Chili Peppers

April 6, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 6, 2022

“These Are the Ways” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

The way vocalist Anthony Kiedis has explained the lyrics of “These Are the Ways” imply that they speak to the concept of American excess. And that would not only be in the material sense of the...

Bob Dylan

April 5, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 5, 2022

“All the Tired Horses” by Bob Dylan 

Bob Dylan is known for dropping deep songs, probably more so than any other A list American musician.  But this track is different from his usual fare in two regards. One is that, he doesn’t...

Banks

April 5, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 5, 2022

“Meteorite” by BANKS

BANKS’ “Meteorite” is a somewhat complex love song for two reasons. First is that the lyrics are highly metaphorical. Secondly, usually when we deal with such cases of a vocalist expressing romantic desire for an addressee,...